By Mitchell Field Imagine the world before music existed. Think about that for a moment. Early man had not yet developed a need for entertainment. He was busy hunting, looking for a mate, and trying not to be eaten. Time passed until one day, either through […]
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Randy Travis “Deeper Than the Holler” at Maddie’s Place
Maddie’s Place is proud to present a 2 Day Country Festival on July 20 and 21. Featured on July 20th is the Country great, Mr.Randy Travis Randy Travis is a renowned American country music singer and actor, who since 1985, has recorded 20 studio albums and charted more than 50 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, with 16 of these being number one hits. […]
Curtains Up on James Gandolfini by Joseph Rossi
What a blow. One of the best and most versatile actors has passed away. James Gandolfini will always be that face among the few handsome and glossy that stands out as real. With his trademark snaggletooth grin and expressive eyes, this man was a character actor that the big stars wish they could cozy up […]
Michael’s Quick, Easy and Delish Dish for the Weekend
By Michael Minorgan for Curtains Up www.globalgourmets.ca michael@globalgourmets.ca Tomatillo and Poblano Gazpacho This wonderful summer soup originally from the Andalucía region of Spain finds its way to my table on numerous occasions during the summer when its main ingredient,tomatoes, are at their sweetest best… Traditional gazpacho is made by using a mortar and pestle to […]
Coming home to Joe Beef.
By Tracey Hill for Curtains Up I will NOT discuss the food at Joe Beef. I will NOT go into flavor, spice, inventive combinations, local produce and smart presentation. Nope…no way, José. Expounding upon the humble, yet other-worldly savors that tempted our picky, hard-to-please palates is something I will leave to my colleague, Chef Michael […]
On Emery Street with Seb Black
Known for it’s specialty boutiques, unique bars and nightlife, Montreal’s Quartier Latin has become a true hotspot over the years. Of course, we can’t forget the bordering UQAM student population, the sometimes questionable characters that mingle around Emilie Gamelin Park and the comings and goings from the nearby bus station. It seems like there is […]
Top 10 Crazy Moments at Montreal jazz fest
By Richard Burnett What happens behind the scenes when the stars arrive, or arrive late, or don’t show up at all? Patience and quick thinking are job requirements for Festival International de Jazz de Montréal organizers dealing with divas, massive egos, cancellations, no-shows and the inevitable musician being held up at Canada Customs. I spoke […]
Outlaw: Waylon, Willie, Kris and The Renegades of Nashville by Michael Streissguth (it Books, $31.99)
“What kind of music do you usually have here?” “Oh we got both kinds. We got country and western!” -from The Blues Brothers By Andreas Kessaris for Curtains Up! There was a time when a handful of people in Nashville had a virtual monopoly on Country & Western music. All the recording artists were […]
In conversation with Elvis Costello
Sharman Yarnell chats with Elvis Costello about his illustrious career:
BBQ….Gas or Charcoal?
By Michael Minorgan for Curtains Up www.globalgourmets.ca michael@globalgourmets.ca Not a mind altering dilemma, but one that always raises its head when contemplating that purchase of a new BBQ grill. To be honest either choice has its pros and its cons. When I was younger it was easy, we didn’t have a choice, charcoal was the […]