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Independent, provocative, now! The CJLO Magazine is the resource for features, reviews, and interviews. Established in 2004, and run by dedicated CJLO volunteers, the magazine covers the latest and best in local and international music, art, theatre, film, festivals, and more!

MWARD + Norfolk & Western @ MWARD + Norfolk & Western

May 10 2005 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

By Dan - Rocks In Your Head - 04/16/2005

Having had the opportunity to see Devendra Banhart in concert recently, I was looking forward to Mward's upcoming show at La Sala Rossa. You see, these types of shows are tricky. People don't seem genuinely ready for the influx of folk artists in 'the scene'. There's almost too much going on these days. All you have to do is check out the gig-list at Esoteric or somewhere online; Montreal is a haven for live venues and shows these days, thanks in part to the lovely promoters at Blue Skies Turn Black.

STRAYLIGHT RUN + Honorary Title + Gratitude + more @ Cabaret La Tulipe

May 8 2005 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

By Mikey B - The Lonesome Strangers - 05/04/2005

In the last week, I’ve been privileged to see some amazing bands. Motörhead robbed me of my aural virginity, Goldfinger rocked my pants off and Straylight Run put me to sleep.

NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL: Day 1 @ Palladium

May 8 2005 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

By DCU - No Sleep Til Bedtime - 04/22/2005

Wake up early in Montreal, head to the border expecting the worst… AND nothing; 20 seconds talking to the border guard and away we were to the most incredible metal concert North America has to offer (of course after stocking up on Labatt 50s, JD, and Jager’s at the Duty-Free).

GARBAGE @ Metropolis

May 5 2005 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

By Ash - Primetime! With Ash and Leeland - 04/24/2005

HANDSOME BOY MODELING SCHOOL + Rondo Brothers @ Cabaret La Tulipe

May 4 2005 // Magazine // Concert Reviews


By Döc Holidae - Phantastiq Cypha - 04/14/2005

ARSENIQ 33 + Floating Widget + Wolfunkind @ Cabaret

May 3 2005 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

By Johnnybot - Turn Down the Suck - 04/29/2005

This show had a bit of an odd bill. While both Arseniq 33 and Floating Widget are very good bands, they are completely different from each other. The contrast was a little too strong and the show suffered from it despite individually good sets.

GOLDFINGER + The Bottom Line + Black Maria @ Club Soda

May 3 2005 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

By Mikey B - The Lonesome Strangers - 05/01/2005

It is no secret to most people that know me that I love Goldfinger. So this review might be slightly biased since I’m getting the chance to review one of my favorite bands. For years, I’ve been going to every one of their shows and I’ve never left disappointed. I go absolutely berzerker, singing along to every song and I usually get the shit kicked out of me. Sunday night’s show at Club Soda was no exception.

FISCHERSPOONER - Odyssey

May 3 2005 // Magazine // Music Reviews

By Dan - Rocks In Your Head - 04/05/2005

Okay, admittedly this is not a full, encompassing review. I have neither the time nor the urge to do a full review. So instead, I'll hit you kids up with a two-part review, splitting this new Fischerspooner CD in half. Here goes part 1:

(Get your mofo booty on the dance floor, people!)

That should be the entire review, but I'll flesh it out a little for your reading pleasure.

Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings @ El Salon

April 29 2005 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

By Christopher Bussmann - Bop and Beyond - 04/28/2005

Opening with a funky instrumental set, the Dap-Kings had bodies moving to their grip-tight buggalo, priming the audience for their four-foot, eleven inch soul dynamo front-woman; and when she took the stage the place exploded. Sharon can sing, she can dance, and she can connect with the fans - bringing them on stage to sing-along and dance, telling them stories about 'back in the day' and how each song came about. Sharon Jones is a performer in the true and versatile sense of the word. And she is a star.

HOT HOT HEAT + The Futureheads + Louis XIV @ Metropolis

April 28 2005 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

By Matt - Idle Minds - 04/22/2005

Awful, Excellent, and not the train wreck I was expecting.

Easiest review I ever wrote!

…what? I have to write more? Damnit…

For people who love bands that sound like other bands, last Friday’s show at the Metropolis was a night to remember. And I don’t mean that as a negative... these days, it’s very hard to find a band that doesn’t sound like someone else, or an amalgamation of various bands. The trick is to do it well.

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