Dragonette @ Cabaret Du Mile End

Tucked into the south end of the Mile End, just above the mountain, lies a nice little venue called Cabaret du Mile End. This was my first time in this venue, which used to be the Kola Note, and before that, Club Soda, so the sound system and lighting were impeccable. I arrived at the show way too early, but the door was already teeming with Dragonette superfans, which tended to be the indie “interesting sweater” crowd with money burning holes in their pockets. They were definitely digging the pre-show Cake soundtrack provided by the sound man.


Pennywise @ Metropolis

When I was in grade nine, Pennywise was the quintessential punk band. Not only did they give me instant cool cred when everyone else was listening to Nickelback, but their music soothed over the rough moments of early high school. When I heard that they were coming to Montreal, and I had the chance of reviewing the show, I jumped at the opportunity. Also, they were playing with pop punk legends Authority Zero and Riverboat Gamblers, as well as local band Fifty Stars Anger. It was the promise of a majorly great show.


Tonight on Grrls Groove!


French singer-songwriter Marianne Aya Omac (who blew everyone away at Nuits D'Afrique) will perform and be interviewed on Grrls Groove tonight, September 2nd from 10pm to 11pm EST!


88 Fingers Louie @ Foufs

I was overcome by a strange giddiness that I had not felt since the first time I saw Nomeansno live. 88 Fingers Louie is one of the many bands that I loved when I was sixteen but never had the chance to see in a live setting. This concert marks the end of those years as this will be the last band on the teenage bucket list of groups to see live (minus bands that broke up before I knew them, like Operation Ivy). 


CJLO Punk Nite – The September Edition

Come join CJLO this Thursday (September 4th) as CJLO once again brings their monthly punk night to Katacombes (1635 St. Laurent). This month sees the DJs tearing the roof off of the place after France's Black Bomb A. The show's 7 dollars, doors open at 8 p.m. and Black Bomb A takes the stage at 10 p.m., but stick around as DJs spin until 3 a.m.!


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