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Bobby Lashley on Main Event Radio

November 16 2017 // Ryan Rider // CJLO

On the latest episode of Main Event Radio (Wednesdays at 2pm on CJLO 1690am), we looked back at a great week of Impact Wrestling tapings in Ottawa, Canada including the very special Main Event Radio night. Bobby Lashley stepped into the main event to issue a challenge to Brock Lesnar! oVe and Sami Callihan dropped by for a wild and crazy interview, which you can watch on YouTube, HERE. And we previewed WWE’s Survivor Series featuring Team Raw vs Team Smackdown and AJ Styles vs Brock Lesnar.

 

A CJLO Preview of Mundial Montreal

November 14 2017 // Kelly Belfo // CJLO

 

From November 14-17, this 4-day conference brings the world to us! Through carefully curated showcases, including Indigenous Sounds, professional panels such as Breaking into the US: Marketing World Music and numerous networking activities, Mundial Montreal is North America’s world music summit.

 

Ruby Ibarra Returns to BFTE

November 8 2017 // Mike Vo // CJLO

This week on Beats From The East, Bay Area MC Ruby Ibarra returns to speak on her debut album Circa91

Boy Harsher on Nozin' Around

November 8 2017 // Emeline Vidal // CJLO
 

Hot on the heels of their show at La Sala Rossa, Massachussetts' electronic duo Boy Harsher sat down with Emeline from Nozin' Around to discuss activism, the band's general aesthetic, and how their songwriting evolves with audience input. 

Giveaway | Mile-Out Series

November 1 2017 // Josh Spencer // CJLO

We're giving away tickets to Mile-Out: Pony Girl & Michael Feuerstack this Friday, November 3rd at Théatre Outremont! 

To win, e-mail promo@cjlo.com with your name or call-in at the prompt tonight (Wed, Nov 1st) on "The Neighbourhood" between 5-6pm.

SEWER SPEWER 100!

October 31 2017 // Chris Aitkens // CJLO

CJLO program SEWER SPEWER is celebrating it's 100th episode and two years on the air!

No better way to celebrate than a night of grind/harcore at COOP KATACOMBES this Thursday, Nov 2nd. Only $5 for performances from Patent, Robot, Offset, and Gutser.

All details can be found on the Facebook event, HERE. 

Bound For Glory on Main Event Radio

October 30 2017 // Ryan Rider // CJLO
 
This Wednesday, November 1st, at 2pm ET on Main Event Radio, Impact Wrestling's Head of Media Relations Ross Forman will join Ryan Rider in-studio to preview Bound for Glory.
 

RIDM Ticket Contest!

October 27 2017 // Josh Spencer // CJLO

RIDM (Rencontres internationales du documentaire de Montréal) is Quebec’s only film festival dedicated to documentaries, presenting the best reality-based films, including the works of established directors and new talents alike. Make sure to check out the 20th edition between November 9th and 19th.

We’ve got six tickets to RIDM and we wanna give them to you guys. Interested in getting your hands on a pair for you and a friend?

All you have to do is email us at promo@cjlo.com with your full name and “RIDM Festival” in the subject line! Good luck!

Mello G on The Anatomy of Caribbean Music

October 26 2017 // Gordon Weekes // CJLO

Roderick « Mello G » Thomas will be on the Anatomy of Caribbean Music Saturday, Oct 28th at 8pm!

Imagine a deep soulful voice with a reggae flavour, sometimes a reminder of Barry White, with a touch of a jazzy saxophone; it’s reggae/soul as you never heard before.

Tune in at cjlo.com or at 1690am

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CJLO presents: The Link Magazine Launch Party

October 25 2017 // Josh Spencer // CJLO

CJLO and The Link Magazine have organized a panel discussion and evening of great music to celebrate The Link's November Mag Launch!

Enjoy music curated by our Head Music Director, Omar Husain, featuring performances from Slight (MTL), Blessed (VAN) and AIM LOW (MTL).

Au Contraire Film Festival Kicks Off!

October 24 2017 // Remi Caron // CJLO

 

Tonight the Au Contraire Film Festival kicks off! Last week Remi had the opportunity to interview Vincent Sabella about the premier of his film Elizabeth Blue, which is premiering tonight at 7 PM located at Musée McCord Museum. The festival showcases an array of films that deal with the topic of shinning a light on mental health, The 5th edition of the festival runs from the 24th - 25th of October.

Listen to Remi's interview on At The Movies (Tuesdays from 8-9am), HERE.

 

Giveaway - Thor: Ragnarock

October 20 2017 // Brian Doc Holidae // CJLO

We're giving away 2 pairs of tickets to an advance screening of Thor: Ragnarok on Nov 1st at Cineplex Banque Scotia

1st way to win is to e-mail promo@cjlo.com with your full name!

2nd way to win is to tune into Franklin Armstrong Collective's #GeektastiqCypha on Wed, Oct 25th at 9pm and phone-in your answer to the following question at 9:39pm

"The new Thor movie Thor: Ragnarok is a hybrid of two Marvel comic stories that have been mix together. What are the two stories?"

Sinkane on The Pressure Drop

October 20 2017 // Danny Payne // CJLO

 

Tune in to The Pressure Drop show on Monday 23rd October from 5pm to catch their interview with Ahmed Gallab, band leader of the one and only Sinkane ahead of their show at Bar le Ritz on Tuesday, October 24th.

Next Music from Tokyo vol. 11

October 6 2017 // DJ Lawrell // CJLO

 

The bi-annual Next Music from Tokyo tour is back to rock Canada to its core for its 11th edition! Organized by the generous Steve Tanaka out of his own pockets and love for the Japanese indie scene, the Next Music from Tokyo tour features five bands from all over Japan guaranteed to give you the wildest show in Canada.

The Force Academy

September 15 2017 // Steven Ridley // CJLO

Not located in a galaxy far far away (rather, just a short distance from the Lachine Canal), the Force Academy offers a unique experience where you'll be able to awaken the Jedi Knight or Sith Lord in you for a day.

If you are like me and are anxiously awaiting Star Wars: The Last Jedi, I could guarantee your time at The Force Academy suck you in the environment as participants are encouraged to dress up as their favourite character as the score of the films play, as you advance through the exercises.

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