Category Archives: Concert
Making love out of nothing at all
Air Supply has just announced an October concert for Montreal. An intimate night with Air Supply on October 25th at the Metropolis where only 1000 seats have been reserved. Last time this group was in Montreal was 2006 with a SOLD OUT Theatre St-Denis. Let me tell you that this will be a magical evening you will not want to miss. Tickets are already on sale and are going for over 100$.
Johnny Hallyday hospitalized
French rocker Johnny Hallyday was hospitalized this past weekend following a bronchitis aggravation. Reports are coming saying he is doing very well now and there is no need to worry. He is planning on taking a few weeks off to record his new album which is planned to launch in November.
The 69 years old singer will still be performing in Montreal at the Bell Centre on October 4th and 5th at 8pm. Tickets are already on sale and are starting at 79$ each.
This week at L’Escalier
If you are the type of person who goes out on a Thursday Night then you’ll need to go to l’Escalier. The Cuban Connexion will be there to perform and will surely bring you back tons of Cuban memories. From the same part of the world, the latin american group BUMARANGA will be on stage friday night. If saturday night is the only night of the week when you can sit back and enjoy some good music then Dry River Caravan will be the one entertaining you. Check out the videos below for a taste of each music group.
Here is the line-up for this weekend :
- Thursday 23 The Cuban Connexion
- Friday 24 BUMARANGA
- Saturday 25 Dry River Caravan
The Smashing Pumpkins, The 2012 Montreal date
Save the following date : October 28th. Why? The Smashing Pumpkins will be playing for the first time since the 2007 Osheaga festival in Montreal at the Bell Centre. Tickets are going on sale saturday August 25th at noon. Promoting their new album Oceania which launched in June, get ready for a very promising action packed evening controlled by 4 veterans.
A newcomer that is worth your time
Joss Stone, a United Kingdom soul artist will be in concert in Montreal. At the one and only Metropolis on october 10th, she will be promoting her new album The Soul Sessions Volume 2. Tickets are already on sale. Here is a rendition of Son of a Preacher man by Joss Stone .
Public Enemy at the Olympic Esplanade
Expérience Montreal is a new family friendly Montreal festival and it will be starting August 24th. A massive Hip Hop concert is planned on the last night ( September 1st ) and none other than Public Enemy will be performing.
Other big names are Michel Pagliaro and Malajube, they will be on stage on the 24 and 25.
Jack White, up close and personal.
October 2nd at the Olympia is the date and place where you will get to see Jack White perform after a long European tour. An amazing artist with one of the greatest stage presence combined with a cozy venue. You will get to see him shine. All the tickets are general admission and will go on sale friday august 17th for 68$.
10/3-4 Toronto, ON – Sony Centre for the Performing Arts
10/6 Columbia, MD – Virgin Mobile FreeFest at Merriweather Post Pavilion
10/12-14 Austin, TX – Austin City Limits Music Festival
10/26-28 New Orleans, LA – Voodoo Music + Arts Experience
The Cult performing at the Metropolis
Like I have said in the past, The Metropolis is the greatest venue in town. You are so close to the artist, steps away from a beer without missing out on the action and seconds away from the washroom. Tickets are usually much cheaper than at the Bell Centre and the quality of the sound is always where it needs to be.
A few Concerts you might not want to miss
Here is a quick list of concerts coming up in September and November at the Bell Centre
- Peter Gabriel will be performing So live – Performed by the original 1987 line-up on September 18th
- Gotye will be singing Somebody that I use to know on September 21st. Well at least I hope he will be performing that song because I’m not quite sure what kind of repertoire they have going on.
- Journey will be in town November 5th
- Leonard Cohen’s legendary voice will resonate once again in his hometown on November 28th.
Madonna sold out in Montreal
Madonna sells out yet another Montreal concert. Tickets ranged from 60$ all the way to 372$. I’m sure no one is surprised by this accomplishment. The concert will take place August 30th at the Bell Centre. Keep in mind the opening act is Martin Solveig not that it truly matters. Anyone and anything could have opened for Madge and she still would have sold out.
Here is a video of previously mentioned Martin Solveig. I figured you had seen a Madonna video in the past.
Montreal Sidekick 