Reverend Horton Heat @ Le National

Dallas, Texas-based psychobilly trio The Reverend Horton Heat were recently back in Montreal and back in my jukebox! With 9 albums and 25 years of greasy, grimy, guitar lickin', bad-ass upright bass whippin', and dirty drum kickin' music under their belt, The Reverend Horton Heat kept the crowd rockin'.


Easy Star All-Stars @ Cabaret Mile End

Midway through their opening song, vocalist Menny More of the reggae collective Easy Star All-Stars, interrupted the music: “Don’t be shy. Bring yourselves closer, so we can party rightly.” There was no hesitation at all; the no man’s land between the stage and crowd was instantly filled with revellers itching to groove to the sweet bass work of Ras I Ray.


Christine Fellows @ Divan Orange

Upon arriving at the entrance to Divan Orange for the Christine Fellows show, I was amazed to see no one outside smoking. What did this mean? Did it mean the show was so great that it prevented those that love to fill their lungs with smoke and nicotine from indulging? That’s it; it had to be because it was a mesmerizing show.


Mason Axel Windels

When Mason Axel Windels came to CJLO with a all vinyl based show, we were ready to hire him on the spot, he was full of energy, had a great concept and was ready to go from day one. Sadly the bureaucratic stuff meant he had to wait but even before Mason was on air he was DJing CJLO events on both the Downtown and Loyola campuses. Just giving the crowd a taste of what he would do on his show soon enough. In just 7 months, Mason has made a name for himself and winning The Welcome to the Jungle Award for Best New Show didn't hurt. Mason was sent the DJ of the week questionnaire, here are his answers -

 


CJLO Is Hiring

CJLO is searching for a new Funding and Promotions Coordinator. The position is salaried and full time. We are also searching for a few volunteer, part-time, stipended positions:  a commission-based Sales Manager. For full details please visit our job postings here. Deadline to apply is August 1st, 2011.


Ol' Savannah Live on Edge Of The City

Fresh off their Big Chill Tour in Ontario, Ol' Savannah are gearing up for their album launch on May 6th, 2011 at Divan Orange.

But first, listen to them on Edge of the City this Monday from noon to 2 p.m. as they do a special in-studio session and interview!


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