Would I have decided to go to see three pop bands on my own? Not a chance! However, I did what any great mother would do - I decided to take on this task, because my daughter Samantha is a major fan of Allstar Weekend. So this review is a collaborative effort, as Samantha Munroe’s opinions are reflected here too.

Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings is kicking off a new tour and her first stop is Montreal at Metropolis. This meant the crowd had the pleasure of getting her fresh and excited.

CJLO is very happy to announce that we have received funding from the Community Radio Fund of Canada for a second year to run our After School Mentorship Program for local highschool students. CJLO has been awarded $6,389 to fund the program and will seek up to ten high school students in the community between the ages of 16 and 18 to take part.

The American ‘metal’ band Deftones reigned over a full house on May 4th. Metropolis was at full capacity; people could barely walk to the bar without bumping into someone. Personally, I had never seen the venue so crowded. Fans flocked from all over the country just to see these guys perform live. “I bought my ticket off some dude from Vermont,” exclaimed one fan that had searched craigslist for a ticket after he found out that the show was already sold out.