Contributed by Rik Roe TAKE 6 has won more GRAMMYs than any other vocal group in history and they’re coming to Montreal! Kimberly Zimmer’s Get It Promotions is proud to announce a benefit concert by multi-GRAMMY Award-winning vocal group TAKE 6 on March 23, 2014 at Montreal’s intimate Gesù Theatre. TAKE 6 (Claude McKnight, Mark Kibble, Joel Kibble, Dave […]
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Heavy MTL’s 2014 Raucous and Rollus Lineup Announced
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 […]
Lucky 13 with Ian Dillon from Electric Revival
Lucky 13= 13 questions+13 answers = a whole lot-ta fun. Electric Revival is a popular underground Rock band. Frontman Ian Dillon took time out of his hectic schedule ( the group is currently on tour) to talk about life on the road, performing live and their latest album. Electric Revival Q&A with Abby from Curtains […]
Weekend and beyond events with Samantha Wexler
Tomorrow is Nuit Blanche and it also kicks off the beginning of the Art SouTerrain Festival! There are so many interesting and cool things to do this weekend that I hope you all have a spectacular time! – Sam Ongoing ** Montreal en Lumière February 20 – March 2, 2014 http://www.montrealenlumiere.com/home.aspx Point-à-Callière’s Port Symphonies until […]
“La Vedette” that is ZazoO
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 […]
Montreal’s Modern-day Minstrel – Jess Abran
“If you’re betwixt and between, trust the one with red hair.”– O.R. Melling, The Hunter’s Moon This would be the fairest of introductions before (and after) hearing the honestly pining voice of local Jess Abran: singer, actress and spokesperson. An alternative, folk, trip/hop artist from who has been playing music since childhood, Jess knew […]
Montreal Musician’s “Marathon of Hope” this December 8th
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 […]
Orson Clarke: Bass On High
by Rik Roe July 4th 2013 will forever have a singular significant meaning and impact for many of us. This day marks the loss of Mr. Orson Clarke. A great man, renowned musician and bassist, family to some and friend to many, as well as being a Grand-master of memory-making. The musical community in and […]
THE SOUNDS OF SILENCE
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 […]
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. […]






