Arts, Culture and Entertainment in Montreal
“The real history of music is not respectable. Far from it. Neither is it boring. Breakthroughs almost always come from provocateurs and insurgents, and they don’t just change the songs we sing, but often shake up the foundations of society. When something genuinely new and different arrives on the music scene, those in positions of […]
By Andreas Kessaris for Curtains Up! “…nothing Lou Reed ever did was fully embraced first time around.” -Mick Wall It is said that the Velvet Underground never sold more than a dozen albums, but everyone who bought one started their own band. Described as “…the most significant cult band in the world,” they influenced every […]
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 […]