Festival Pop Montreal is less than a month away

Here is a fresh new name you might recognize from American Idol : Jacob Lusk.  One of the most talented contestants to ever sing on Idol is going to be part of this year’s Festival Pop Montreal.  The festival starts September 19th and Jacob Lusk will be performing some R. Kelly songs on September 22nd 8:00pm at Sala Rossa.

Pop Montreal International Music Festival

Pop Montréal has been delivering some great festivals these past few years.  This organization manages to gather a ton of talent year after year.  Many of the artists showcased at Pop Montréal festivals move on to be greater bigger things.  This festival runs from September 19-23. For a complete list of this years 600 artists (yes !! 600 !!) follow this link.  Another great thing about this festival is the diversity of the venues used to showcase all these artists.  It might take you to places you have never heard of before.

Here are a few notable ones for this year’s event.

• Ainsley McNeaney
• Gotye
• K’NAAN