Gregory Charles – talented musician, educator and philanthropist The Montrealer October 1, 2009 8790 Gregory Charles has performed at the Bell Centre 43 times – his ticket sales are second only to Céline Dion and ahead of Bono and U2. His 2006 album I Think of You was a huge hit, selling more copies than any o...
Van Morrison – Celebrating five decades of music The Montrealer September 1, 2009 4029 The enigmatic artist has included Montreal as one of the few select cities for a live performance of his critically acclaimed work – Astral Weeks “I first saw Van Morrison in the late 60’s at the Capitol The...
Paul Martin – life after politics The Montrealer August 1, 2009 24372 After many successful years in business and public life – Paul Martin is living his dream of making a difference in the Third World; in Africa and closer to home… in Canada’s North “After graduating w...
Bill Cosby The Montrealer July 1, 2009 3789 Bill Cosby continues to perform before sold-out audiences all over the world. He has earned the respect of comedians decades younger. Bruce Hills, president of the world’s largest comedy festival Just For Laugh...
30 Years of jazz in Montreal The Montrealer June 1, 2009 3645 Friends Alain Simard and André Ménard started a musical collaboration 30 years ago that has become the world’s largest jazz festival The Montreal International Jazz Festival is celebrating its 30th Anniversary...
Bryna Wasserman – a life in theatre The Montrealer May 1, 2009 4025 “Good afternoon, I’m here to welcome you to this wonderful play. To the students in the audience, a live performance works because of your involvement and your attention. Unlike film or television, live theatre...
Diana Krall The Montrealer April 1, 2009 6952 Diana Krall will bring her sophisticated and elegant jazz performance style to Montreal with a full orchestra to perform her hot new recording “Quiet Nights” It’s a very long way from Nanaimo, British Columb...
Frank Cavallaro – Montreal’s favourite weather presenter The Montrealer March 1, 2009 13975 Montreal’s best known and internationally recognized weather presenter has found a new home at CBC Television and Radio – ratings are up 28% Frank Cavallaro is not only Montreal’s favourite weather presenter; ...
Brian Wilson – “I’m glad it happened to me…” The Montrealer February 1, 2009 3976 Brian Wilson has fought back from decades of mental illness. His newest recording, That Lucky Old Sun is a marvellous testament to his musical genius, but especially his ability to come back. Stuart McLean, hos...
Ranee Lee – an extraordinary talent The Montrealer January 1, 2009 7007 Jazz singer, dancer, song writer, drummer, saxophone player, university teacher, artist, actress, author, recipient of numerous awards, including The Order of Canada – Ranee Lee is also grandmother to 14 grandc...
