Just For Laughs – it’s good for you! The Montrealer July 1, 2010 4830 "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 6232 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 3681 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...
Gordon Lightfoot – a Canadian musical treasure The Montrealer March 1, 2010 4493 "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...
Bono at 50 – rock star, humanitarian and philanthropist The Montrealer January 1, 2010 3704 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...
Gregory Charles – talented musician, educator and philanthropist The Montrealer October 1, 2009 8516 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 3863 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...
Montreal’s “Princz” of Travel offers launches unique film series The Montrealer July 5, 2009 2929 Spotlight on Travel - Mike Cohen He may just be one of Montreal’s foremost experts on travel. Andrew Princz has travelled to over 50 countries and has contributed to such publications and outlets as CNN Tra...
Bill Cosby The Montrealer July 1, 2009 3624 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 3451 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...