SHARON JONES AND THE DAP-KINGS GET LOOSE IN MONTRÉAL

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If you’re going to see Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings on May 26 at The National and happen to be the type of fan who likes to take things in from the front row, you should be prepared to become part of the show… … More

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XAVIER RUDD DIGS THE MONTREAL VIBE

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My phone call catches Xavier Rudd just before he boards a plane flying from Australia to Quebec. After saying some goodbyes to loved ones, the laidback singer, songwriter and one-man band took some time to talk about his vibe… and ours … More

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SENOR COCONUT TO HOST FREE FIESTA AT MUTEK

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Montreal’s Mutek festival just announced their first ever free outdoor concert. It’s taking place on June 5th at the Place des Festivals in the Quartier Des Spectacles. Even if you don’t know much about electronic music, how could dancing in downtown Montreal during a concert headlined by someone named Señor Coconut be anything but an awesome idea? … More

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MONTREAL JAZZ FESTIVAL: BIG TICKETS

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The organizers of the 31st Montreal International Jazz Festival, which takes place from June 25 to July 6, have just announced the bulk of the shows happening this summer. Herbie Hancock, Smokey Robinson, George Clinton, The Moody Blues, Cyndi Lauper are just the tip of the iceberg…

Trying to come up with a comprehensive list of everyone you need to see this summer is near impossible. As is making a list that appeals to an audience as varied as the one that attend the Jazz fest. Plus, the Fest’s website lets you make up your own schedule. So all I’ll do here is attempt pull some shows out of the list that I think are worth checking out… … More

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MONTREAL GETS CLASSICAL IN MAY

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The month of May in Montreal is all about classical music. Before the sounds of the Jazz Fest fill the city’s streets, parks and concert halls, it seems only fitting that we begin with the music that came first… … More

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DIAMONDS FOR CIRQUE DU SOLEIL AND MONTRÉAL'S MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS

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Montreal Museum of Fine Arts presents Inspiria, a sparkling collaboration between Paris’ House of Boucheron and Cirque du Soleil.

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DOMINION DOMINATES DOWNTOWN

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Say hello to Dominion Square Tavern, a unique gastro-pub that comes as a most-appreciated addition to the downtown Montreal restaurant and bar scene.

Opened in late December 2009 by Alex Baldwin (of the fashionable Baldwin Barmacie) and Alexander Wolosianski (of the legendary Whiskey Café), Dominion Square Tavern is rapidly turning into the darling destination of the Montreal in-crowd.

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