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RIDM Ticket Contest!

RIDM (Rencontres internationales du documentaire de Montréal) is Quebec’s only film festival dedicated to documentaries, presenting the best reality-based films, including the works of established directors and new talents alike. Make sure to check out the 20th edition between November 9th and 19th.

We’ve got six tickets to RIDM and we wanna give them to you guys. Interested in getting your hands on a pair for you and a friend?

All you have to do is email us at promo@cjlo.com with your full name and “RIDM Festival” in the subject line! Good luck!


Mello G on The Anatomy of Caribbean Music

Roderick « Mello G » Thomas will be on the Anatomy of Caribbean Music Saturday, Oct 28th at 8pm!

Imagine a deep soulful voice with a reggae flavour, sometimes a reminder of Barry White, with a touch of a jazzy saxophone; it’s reggae/soul as you never heard before.

Tune in at cjlo.com or at 1690am

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CJLO presents: The Link Magazine Launch Party

CJLO and The Link Magazine have organized a panel discussion and evening of great music to celebrate The Link's November Mag Launch!

Enjoy music curated by our Head Music Director, Omar Husain, featuring performances from Slight (MTL), Blessed (VAN) and AIM LOW (MTL).


Au Contraire Film Festival Kicks Off!

 

Tonight the Au Contraire Film Festival kicks off! Last week Remi had the opportunity to interview Vincent Sabella about the premier of his film Elizabeth Blue, which is premiering tonight at 7 PM located at Musée McCord Museum. The festival showcases an array of films that deal with the topic of shinning a light on mental health, The 5th edition of the festival runs from the 24th - 25th of October.

Listen to Remi's interview on At The Movies (Tuesdays from 8-9am), HERE.

 


Giveaway - Thor: Ragnarock

We're giving away 2 pairs of tickets to an advance screening of Thor: Ragnarok on Nov 1st at Cineplex Banque Scotia

1st way to win is to e-mail promo@cjlo.com with your full name!

2nd way to win is to tune into Franklin Armstrong Collective's #GeektastiqCypha on Wed, Oct 25th at 9pm and phone-in your answer to the following question at 9:39pm

"The new Thor movie Thor: Ragnarok is a hybrid of two Marvel comic stories that have been mix together. What are the two stories?"


Sinkane on The Pressure Drop

 

Tune in to The Pressure Drop show on Monday 23rd October from 5pm to catch their interview with Ahmed Gallab, band leader of the one and only Sinkane ahead of their show at Bar le Ritz on Tuesday, October 24th.


Next Music from Tokyo vol. 11

 

The bi-annual Next Music from Tokyo tour is back to rock Canada to its core for its 11th edition! Organized by the generous Steve Tanaka out of his own pockets and love for the Japanese indie scene, the Next Music from Tokyo tour features five bands from all over Japan guaranteed to give you the wildest show in Canada.


The Force Academy

Not located in a galaxy far far away (rather, just a short distance from the Lachine Canal), the Force Academy offers a unique experience where you'll be able to awaken the Jedi Knight or Sith Lord in you for a day.

If you are like me and are anxiously awaiting Star Wars: The Last Jedi, I could guarantee your time at The Force Academy suck you in the environment as participants are encouraged to dress up as their favourite character as the score of the films play, as you advance through the exercises.


Show Announcement: Deqn Sue + Guests

CJLO is super happy to announce that we'll be presenting Deqn Sue (L.A.), Thanya Iyer (MTL) and Krystale (MTL) LIVE at Casa del Popolo on Tuesday, September 19th

Entry is $8 (or PWYC) - Doors at 8pm // Show at 9pm - You can RSVP through Facebook HERE

 

DeQn Sue (LA)

Wesbite: https://www.deqnsue.com/

Music: https://soundcloud.com/deqnsue

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeZ_gq7DdsY

 


CJLO Wants to Send You to See Guns N' Roses

As much as all of us hate to admit it, summer is drawing to a close, but we at CJLO 1690 AM want to help you end it off right in the most rockin' way possible. That's why, thanks to evenko, we're offering you a chance to win tickets to see Guns N' Roses at Parc Jean-Drapeau on August 19th with Our Lady Peace opening.

"How do I win?" I hear you asking. Because we like you, we're giving you two options:


The Collective - Panels & Performances

This is CJLO's second event on mental health awareness!

Due to the success of the first event we are back with more performances and a special panel discussion on mental health. Join us August 15th, 8pm at Le Divan Orange as we create space for people of all abilities to express their experiences with and engage with others about mental health.

Let's erase stigma through education and visibility. 

Performers include: Selena Mae, HYRE, Maria Em, Everest Chomolungma, Lucas Charlie Rose, Darcy Valentine Stack, Heather Eaton, The Collective, and more!


Audio Documentaries: Bicycles Against Poverty & Finding Diana

Tune into CJLO 1690AM this Thursday, July 27th at 11 AM to hear two audio documentaries produced by Travis Sandeson, who is working as a communications director for CEED Concordia this summer.

CEED is a non-profit organization based in both Montreal and Gulu, Uganda, which views youth as the change agents in their communities.


Metallica Ticket Giveaway!

CJLO knows you have tons of concerts to go to this summer, but we also know that these are hard economic times for all. So, in that spirit, we want to help you by getting you into some big concerts for FREE. What big cocert you ask? 

Well, to start, perhaps a little band called Metallica, who will be playing the relatively small venue of Parc Jean-Drapeau on July 19th... 


Folk Fest sur le Canal - Support the Fest!

Montreal's Folk Fest sur le Canal celebrates this year its tenth anniversary! Running from June 14 to June 18, the fest will feature various folk, roots, and bluegrass acts, spread out over the five days of festivities along the Lachine Canal. The main shows are held during the weekend, with various programming on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.


FELP / CHIENVOLER - Live From The Oven

The Oven @ CJLO 1690AM has been running hot lately! Our audio engineer Patrick McDowall has been busy at work recording live sessions for a huge number of bands passing through the station.

Our latest session was with Felp & Chienvoler, a kind of "brother band" with the same members. You can check out the full session here.


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