Booker T. Jones to perform his hits and back up Bobby Bazini on July 2 The Montrealer June 26, 2015 5367 It can be argued that it was Booker T. Jones who set the cast for modern soul music and is largely responsible for its rise and enduring popularity. On classic Stax hits like “Green Onions,” “Hang ‘Em High,” “T...
Vic Vogel and the Jazz Big Band – June 30, Theatre Maisonneuve LiveEvents June 25, 2015 5629 Vic VogelPhoto: Grealdo Pace Festival International de Jazz de Montreal presents Vic Vogel and the Jazz Big Band An important figure on the Quebec jazz scene, Vic Vogel holds the record for Festival visits,...
Wayne Shorter Quartet – June 30, Maison Symphonique LiveEvents June 25, 2015 6772 Festival International de Jazz de Montreal presents Wayne Shorter Quartet Opening act: Joey Alexander Joey Alexander When legendary saxophonist-composer Wayne Shorter, winner of the 1996 Mile-Davis Aw...
Upper Canada Playhouse opener is a hilarious look at small town weddings The Montrealer June 25, 2015 7243 Morrisburg’s Upper Canada Playhouse kicks off its summer season with a show that’s all about weddings. But in their opening comedy, Stag and Doe, everything goes wrong for two couples getting ready to tie the k...
New Kids on the Block – June 30, Bell Centre LiveEvents June 24, 2015 4814 New Kids on the Block enjoyed success in the late 1980s and early 1990s and have sold more than 80 million records worldwide. Originally formed after Maurice Starr launched a citywide talent search in Boston, ...
Rodrigo y Gabriela – June 30, Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier LiveEvents June 24, 2015 5752 Festival International de Jazz de Montreal presents Rodrigo y Gabriela Heavy metal meets flamenco? Why not! That’s the unlikely and brilliant 15-year musical fusion served up by Rodrigo and Gabriela. Original...
John Scofield, Joe Lovano Quartet – June 29, Theatre Maisonneuve LiveEvents June 23, 2015 5410 Festival International de Jazz de Montreal presents John Scofield, Joe Lovano quartet with Bill Stewart and Larry Grenadier Fans, get ready to rejoice as the jazz stars align in a constellation of musical bri...
Erykah Badu – June 29, Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier LiveEvents June 23, 2015 5947 Festival International de Jazz de Montreal presents Erykah Badu Finally, the queen of R&B makes her first Festival visit! In a long-awaited performance, Erykah Badu takes over Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier to s...
Shania Twain – June 28, at the Bell Centre LiveEvents June 22, 2015 4103 Rock This Country Tour Shania Twain, international superstar and the world's best-selling female country artist of all time, was raised in Timmins, Ontario, about 500 miles due north of Toronto. With more than...
The Bad Plus – Joshua Redman, June 28, Theatre Maisonneuve LiveEvents June 22, 2015 4958 Festival International de Jazz de Montreal presents The Bad Plus - Joshua Redman When a group renowned for its versatility and innovative brilliance meets a star saxophonist at the height of his artistic abil...
