Bono at 50 – rock star, humanitarian and philanthropist The Montrealer January 1, 2010 3744 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 8558 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 3897 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 2949 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 3658 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 3474 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 3908 “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 6656 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...
Brian Wilson – “I’m glad it happened to me…” The Montrealer February 1, 2009 3859 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 6778 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...
