Gino Vannelli celebrates Montreal homecoming The Montrealer October 1, 2010 6319 “I remember those crazy nights in Montreal…” – the opening lyrics to I Just Wanna Stop still excite audiences around the world Gino Vannelli will be returning to his native Montreal for a very special homec...
Randy Bachman – Getting Back to Business The Montrealer September 1, 2010 3831 Randy Bachman’s song Takin’ Care Of Business was a monster hit, and continues to be used for corporate motivational films and as a theme for political campaigns. Since leaving The Guess Who at the top of their ...
Just For Laughs – it’s good for you! The Montrealer July 1, 2010 4973 "If music be the food of love, play on", are words by the Bard. One might also say the same for laughter - it brings people closer together, it makes ya' feel good. So...laugh on. If good music serves the ...
There’s music in the air and dancin’ in the streets The Montrealer June 1, 2010 6366 According to no less authority than The Guinness Book of World Records, Montreal hosts the world's largest jazz festival. It's a time when Montrealers of all generations take to the streets in a celebration of ...
Elvis Costello A Tip of the Hat to The Man in the Hat The Montrealer May 9, 2010 3816 His name is Declan MacManus and he is probably the most innovative and creative musician when it comes to the experimental process of music. But you know that and know him as Elvis Costello. If you haven't lear...
Stephan Moccio’s I Believe CTV’s Olympic broadcast anthem becomes Canada’s 15th “Gold performance” The Montrealer April 1, 2010 2746 “I knew from a young age that I wanted to get into music – to make my living playing and creating music.” The boys flourished in a household where music was encouraged by the voluble combination of Italian fath...
Gordon Lightfoot – a Canadian musical treasure The Montrealer March 1, 2010 4708 "I wrote my first song in Grade 12. I played other people's songs in clubs and coffee houses, and I started integrating my own compositions into my repertoire. I realized that the audience was accepting them al...
Joey Elias – Montreal’s comedy treasure The Montrealer February 1, 2010 8587 "Joey is one of the funniest comics to ever come out of Montreal" Bruce Hills, President, Just For Laughs Joey Elias is recognized as one of Canada's finest comics, performing throughout Canada and internatio...
Bono at 50 – rock star, humanitarian and philanthropist The Montrealer January 1, 2010 3933 The driving music of It’s A Beautiful Day gave Bono and U2 fame that crossed generations. His commitment to alleviating Third World poverty and hunger has continued to grow, earning the respect of world politic...
Father John Walsh The Montrealer December 1, 2009 9320 "I grew up in the North end - near Jarry Park. We were an Irish Catholic family in a neighbourhood that soon had other immigrant families from Italy. It was a great place to grow up. I played baseball, hockey ...
