Buddy Guy – June 30th Peter Kerr June 19, 2017 2403 At age 79, Buddy Guy is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, a major influence on rock titans like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, a pioneer of Chicago’s fabled West Side sound, and a livi...
Matt Andersen returns to L’Astral for an intimate March 30 solo show The Montrealer February 24, 2017 2766 Matt Andersen returns to L’Astral for an intimate solo show A long-time favourite on Stuart McLean’s Vinyl Café live shows on CBC Radio, Matt Andersen has earned a solid fan base across North America and Europ...
Italian superstar guitarist Zucchero returns to Montreal on March 28 The Montrealer February 23, 2017 5049 Italian superstar guitarist Zucchero The list of musicians that Italian superstar Zucchero has recorded and collaborated with reads like a Who’s Who of rock and blues musicians. They include: Bruce Springsteen...
Colin James – February 16, Theatre Maisonneuve LiveEvents February 8, 2017 3190 Jazz à l'année Colin James Blue Highways Tour Opening act: Tami Neilson A standout on the national blues-rock scene since his arrival, Canadian guitarist Colin James recently marked his 30th anniversary i...
Taj Mahal – July 2, Theatre Maisonneuve LiveEvents June 21, 2016 2872 Montreal International Jazz Festival presents Taj Mahal Opening Act: Whisky Legs Taj Mahal ©Jay Blakesberg/Retna LTD. After last year’s missed opportunity, here’s the chance to make up for it! This leg...
Jordan Officer – March 10, Club Soda LiveEvents March 1, 2016 4872 Jordan Officer Blue Skies With his much-heralded previous album, I’m Free, Jordan Officer amply proved he has all the talents of a veteran bluesman, equal parts dazzling virtuosity, understated elegance and d...
Matt Andersen tour includes Montreal to support his newest album, Honest Man The Montrealer February 17, 2016 4543 Matt Andersen has been impressing audiences with his one-of-a-kind performances in North America, Europe and Australia for years. He’s also a favourite guest on Stuart Mclean’s Vinyl Café on CBC Radio One. In t...
Jazz, Love & Soul – February 13-14, Le Balcon LiveEvents February 7, 2016 5207 Jazz, Love & Soul: With Dawn Tyler Watson Music of Ella Fitzgerald, Marvin Gaye, Billie Holiday, Aretha Franklin and many more For a Valentine’s Day unlike the rest, Le Balcon has invited Dawn Tyler Wat...
Guitar genius Doyle Bramhall II at Club Soda August 12 The Montrealer August 2, 2015 6343 Eric Clapton has recruited Bramhall II as a regular collaborator for recordings and performances Doyle Bramhall II has won critical acclaim and peer recognition as one of the most distinctive vocalists, guitar...
FestiBlues International de Montreal – August 6-9, Ahuntsic Park LiveEvents July 30, 2015 5561 FestiBlues International de Montreal The 18th edition of the International Festiblues of Montreal is going to be electrifying! The festival kicks off Thursday evening with blues sensation, Angel Forrest. Fr...
