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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!

Easy Star All-Stars @ Cabaret Mile End

May 7 2011 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

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

May 7 2011 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

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.

Cauldron + Holy Grail + Mad Parish @ Il Motore

May 4 2011 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

This just in: thrash is back.

Kataklysm

April 29 2011 // Magazine // Music Reviews

Rise Against

April 21 2011 // Magazine // Music Reviews

Black Lips + Vivian Girls + Davilla 666 @ Le National

April 20 2011 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

The Greenhornes + Hacienda @ La Sala Rossa

April 19 2011 // Paul Brown // Magazine // Concert Reviews

Big John Bates + Reverend Deadeye @ Le Divan Orange

April 15 2011 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

Cut Copy + Holy Ghost! @ Club Soda

April 15 2011 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

Naturally 7 @ Corona Theatre

April 14 2011 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

Heard of a cappella vocal music? All the vocal nerds that just chirruped kindly ignore this bit. To the rest, allow me to educate you. “A cappella” means vocal music without instruments. While originally a classical term, it's commonly found in styles like doo wop, barbershop and, more recently, pop covers ('Glee' and 'The Sing-Off' both feature a cappella music).

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