Arts, Culture and Entertainment in Montreal
Michael Greenfield is a true “patron of the arts”. A renowned luthier, a fine musician in his own right, and open heartedly is on a quest to share his love of music with those who care to join him. In this, Mr. Greenfield organizes an intimate series of concerts annually (usually 3 or 4) that […]
By Rik Roe, for curtainsup.tv 2013 was a Raucous and Rollus Heavy MTL success that had It’s festival goers absorbing waves of sound, talent, and festivities. 2014 is continuing the tradition. Heavy Montreal has just rolled out its 2014 edition lineup for its 6th annual installment of the “loudest” festival of the summer, taking place at Montreal’s Parc Jean-Drapeau […]
This past Tuesday, Montreal’s grand Rialto Theater served as host to the CD launch of Quebec’s ZazoO Rock & Blues “Montée de Lait”. A dream project of artist Isabelle Archambault, the project came to fruition with the professional flair, talent and “savoir faire” that those that recognize our “Vedette”, know and understand the energy, that […]
Musicians truly are a rare breed. In this day and age where music is seemingly free, and pay-scale for working musicians has taken a landslide, it is inspiring to see the continued hard work and efforts that they continue in the pursuit of their art. While they work to play, and garner their earnings in […]
By Rik Roe for Curtains Up A Juke joint is the vernacular term for an “informal establishment featuring music, dancing, and drinking”. The term “juke” is believed to derive from the Gullah word joog, meaning rowdy or disorderly. Classic juke joints were often found at rural crossroads, and catered to the rural workforce that began […]