Who knew Boomers could jump four inches into the air, repeatedly? Anyone caught in the ebullience of The Pogues’ high-energy set at MTelus on September 12th would have witnessed elders defying their years, pogoing, bobbing, hooting, and expressing genuine glee for a legendary band whose return to our city was highly anticipated.

Walking into Studio TD on that warm August night felt like stepping back into Leopold’s Tavern back home in Regina. It’s cozy without being cramped, and the kind of room where a whisper can carry just as far as a scream - which is exactly what Willow Avalon’s music calls for. 

Kawalees, Montreal's Arabic cultural cabaret, hosted a musical tribute dedicated to the legacy of the Lebanese artist, Ziad Rahbani, who passed away this summer.

Eastern Promises’ host Donald Roberge spoke with Fredericton, New Brunswick-based singer-songwriter Marc McLaughlin, ahead of his September 11th performance at Mai/Son, in Montreal.

International Overdose Awareness Day is August 31st, but in Montreal, a gathering to raise awareness was held on August 28th at Place Émilie-Gamelin, and it was organized by the Quebec Association for Drug User Health Promotion (AQPSUD)

The event saw organizations gather to discuss the work they do with the drug-using population, many of whom were also offering free tools, resources and kits to help those who plan to consume drugs. 

Legalization of drug use is a long-term goal for many participants, but short-term they want the provincial government to back-track on the tabled bill 103. The bill aims to regulate supervised consumption sites. Some say the bill will prevent new sites from being opened and limit existing services.