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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!

Buffy Saint-Marie @ Corona Theatre, Feb 16 2019

February 22 2019 // Aviva Majercyzk // Magazine // Concert Reviews

It’s very seldom that you see a performer arrive to more admiration and praise than 77 year-old singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie received last week at Corona Theatre. While the show was not quite sold out, the energy in the room could have filled a football field. This concert showed that even though Buffy has been touring for half a century, she can still be trusted to put on a great show. 

Haley Hates the Cold, Andy’s Favourite Colour is Red

February 21 2019 // Joseph Carter // Magazine // Concert Reviews

Photo: Arielle de Pagter

On February 7, Andy Shauf brought his month long North American tour to Montreal’s Rialto Theatre. That Thursday night saw a brief respite from the bitter winter, with temperatures creeping above zero for what felt like the first time in ages.

Mick Jenkins at L'Astral, Jan 28 2019

February 16 2019 // Louis Pavlakos // Magazine // Concert Reviews

Mick Jenkins stopped in Montreal to promote his newest album, Pieces of a Man. The album is a homage to legendary poet and artist, Gil Scott-Heron, borrowing the title of Scot-Heron's debut album.

Jonathan Personne Explores the End of the World on Debut Album

February 15 2019 // Alex Viger-Collins // Magazine // Features

Photo: Dominic Berthiaume

When listening to Histoire naturelle, the excellent debut album by Jonathan Personne, alias of Corridor singer and guitarist Jonathan Robert, one gets a sense that the breezy project was composed in a matter of days, such is the cohesiveness of the project.

CJLO's To-Do List - Feb 15-17

February 15 2019 // Alexandre Denis // Columns

Every weekend in Montreal is filled with plenty of opportunities to experience music, art, film, and theatre, as well as just a good time. At CJLO, we want to help you find the best events in town, and perhaps introduce you to some new artists or venues. So, here is a list of events happening this coming weekend, February 15-17, to get you excited and give you some ideas.

Dan Mangan at Fairmount Theatre, Jan 28 2019

February 14 2019 // Alexandre Denis // Magazine // Concert Reviews

Outside the venue, a large tour bus with a trailer is parked on the street. It’s unusual to see one outside of Fairmount Theatre. Dan Mangan doesn’t strike one as a tour bus artist. The indie rock outfit doesn’t seem like it would need much. I guess after a decade and a half in the business, one might splurge for extra comforts.

Jason Bajada Reflects on 10 Years of Loveshit

February 11 2019 // Alex Viger-Collins // Magazine // Features

Graphic: Valery Lemay

For most up-and-coming artists, there’s a balancing act between channeling their influences and developing their own unique identity.  When looking back on his third and breakthrough album, Loveshit, 10 years on from its original release, Montreal singer/songwriter Jason Bajada credits the album’s success with striking this balance for the first time on record.

Upcoming Weekend Events

February 7 2019 // Liz McLellan // Columns

Every weekend in Montreal is filled with plenty of opportunities to experience music, art, film, and theatre, as well as just a good time. At CJLO, we want to help you find the best events in town, and perhaps introduce you to some new artists or venues. So, here is a list of events happening this coming weekend, February 8-10, to get you excited and give you some ideas. 

Friday February 8:

1. The Courcy Brothers @ Casa Del Popolo 

Time : 9pm

Location: Casa Del Popolo, 4873 Boulevard Saint-Laurent 

Lineup: Caroline Keating, The Courcy Brothers, Whitney K, & Special Guests 

Tickets available @ lepointdevente.com

 

2. 00:AM DJ’s @ Datcha

Time : 11pm 

Torquil Campbell's True Crime Fascination

February 6 2019 // Hannah Fathi // Magazine // Concert Reviews

It has been said that the best lies contain an element of truth to them.

Kacey Musgraves at MTELUS, Jan 12, 2019

February 2 2019 // Alex Viger-Collins // Magazine // Concert Reviews

Photo: Kelly Christin Sutton

“You guys are ready to fucking yee-haw!”

It wasn’t a lie when Kacey Musgraves made that exclamation near the beginning of her show at MTELUS over the weekend.  Despite bitter-cold temperatures (a situation Musgraves also colourfully expressed concern and sympathy over), it couldn’t keep down the palpable excitement of an audience hungry to hear their country queen.

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