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Financial donors to meet Concordia University administration
Concordia University executives will soon meet former professors Jack and Judith Kornblatt regarding their previous financial donations to the school.
According to CTV News the Kornblatts have decided to stop donating money to the school after over forty years.
They stated that their reason to cease their donations is because the administration uses the money for illegitimate causes.
University President Frederick Lowy says he hopes to assure the Kornblatts that money is always spent to benefit the school.
Rough Diamond Collective present Hua Li on Let Them Eat Cake, July 27th
Tune in to Let Them Eat Cake on July 27th from 11am-1pm for a Rough Diamond Collective pre-show exclusive. Rough Diamond is bringing Mykki Blanco all the way from New York to Montreal and I'm happy to have the Collective on the air the day of the show. I will be talking with Concordia's own Peggy Hogan who will be opening as her new electronic side-project, Hua Li. There may also be a chance that Mykki Blanco will be joining us in the studio as well!
Show Details
JULY 27 - ROYAL PHOENIX - 8$/10$ - PRE-SALE @ PHOENIX & PHONOPOLIS
MYKKI BLANCO'S vogue-punk goth-rap combines the best of ballroom glamour, heavy rap intensity, NYC's blazing downtown art scene. Not only has Mykki has been laying down heat in the studio all year, she PUTS IN WORK ON STAGE--her live show has justifiably become an NYC performance art legend.
☆☆☆☆☆YOUR MIND WILL BE SMASHED INTO ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND GLITTERING SMITHEREENS☆☆☆☆☆
Opening the show, HUA LI, the electronic alias of rising MTL jazz singer PEGGY HOGAN, will deliver haunting and emotive music to send chills down your spine and twist the sweetest knife to your gut, leaving you blissfully craving more. HUA LI moves sinuously between smoky intensity and powerfully driving dance rhythms.
Hot Chip - In Our Heads
In Our Heads is Hot Chip’s fifth full-length album. And while I will on occasion selfishly pine for that seemingly made in mom’s basement, lo-fi sound I first heard years ago, it would be selfish of me to expect the band to simply revisit those sounds. This album provides us with a well-produced polished sound, with the guys keen to speak of their relationships in a light-hearted way.
Throughout, In Our Heads offers us a nostalgic 80s synth-pop feel while mostly keeping a big pulsing beat, and interlacing sonic delights that are a pleasure to the ears. Listening to the album I found myself mentally wandering into a Hot Chip show, imagining the feel and vibe of certain songs played live.
One of the great things about groove-oriented albums such as this is that if done right, you can simply melt into the individual tracks, making time inconsequential. Several tracks on the album do this and they stand out.
The album’s first track, “Motion Sickness”, starts off slowly then builds to that big synth sound Hot Chip does so well. “Don’t Deny Your Heart” is fantastic as it takes us from this ethereal feel encompassing the song into a head-bobbing groove Quincy Jones would be proud of, and then bringing us back again to ensure that we remember the lightness of the track. To be honest, I had this one on repeat.
Things really take off at “Night and Day” the albums most musically interesting song with a bass line that makes the body shake and weave. “Flutes” follows nicely, a song with an infectious rhythm chant-like beginning slowly returning us to the head-bobbing state we found ourselves earlier. “Ends Of The Earth” continues this trend, transforming itself into a vehicle that will actually transport us to those very ends.
Even the slower “Now There Is Nothing” works for me because it lets us inside Alexis Taylor, who we learn spends his time in his thoughts lost in his mind, a feeling we can all relate to as well.
This album is a fun listen that will at times get you moving and shaking, and there’s nothing wrong with that.
FINAL MARK: B+
CJLO is DJing the Serve Beach Volleyball Tournament!
CJLO is going to be DJing this rad event this coming Sunday at Jeanne Mance Park!
SUPPORT SEX EDUCATION FOR YOUTH!
Come on out to the 7th Annual Bar & Restaurant Volleyball Tournament on July 29th, 2012! Every year, Head & Hands hosts a beach volleyball tournament fundraiser in which bars and restaurants from all over the city compete to raise money for an important cause: Sexual education in Montreal high schools.
The CJLO DJ schedule is as follows:
10-12: Alex Menjivar (Autobeat)
12-2: Danielle Jakubiak (Runny Noise)
2-4: Michael Terzian (Salvation From Sin)
4-6: Stephanie Doyle (Twee Time)
Free entry for every one! You can support Head and Hands by buying beer, burgers, veggie dog….or by participating in our silent auction! So come hang out with us!!
Cree leaders and province announce new northern regional authority
It's a first for Canada, and perhaps the world.
The Quebec government and Cree people are forming a new joint local administration in the north of the province.
It will give native peoples more say in how natural resources are used.
The agreement was signed Tuesday in the National Assembly.
Cree Grand Chief Matthew Coon Come said the decision was motivated by the Plan Nord, Premier Jean Charest's ambitious plan to tap mining resources in the north.
While Cree people will have no say in mining development, the new authority will have input on hunting and fishing in certain areas.
The Cree will have a hand in some hydro and wind power projects.
The Eeyou Istchee James Bay territory will replace the current municipality of James Bay.
It will be jointly run by Cree people and non-natives living in the region.
July 25th, 2012
Read by: Sarah Deshaies
Stories by: Sarah Deshaies, Audrey Folliot, and Alyssa Tremblay
Produced by: Carlo Spiridigliozzi
Léo Bureau-Blouin throws his hat in the ring for PQ
Léo Bureau-Blouin is making the jump from the picket line to the campaign trail.
The former head of the provincial cegep student union will run for the Parti Québécois in the riding of Laval des Rapides.
He made the announcement wednesday morning after days of speculation.
Bureau-Blouin became one of the figureheads in the ongoing student fight against rising tuition fees before his term as FECQ president ended in June.
The 20-year-old once polled with the highest approval ratings of any figure associated with the tuition crisis.
Deputy Finance Minister Alain Paquet has held the riding for the past two elections.
He says he is not intimidated by Bureau-Blouin's high profile.
Suporters of suspended doctor rally at Quebec College of Physicians office
About 30 children, parents and grandparents rallied outside the Quebec College of Physicians office on Tuesday morning to protest against their decision to suspend a popular gynecologist.
The Gazette reports that The College suspended Doctor Gilles Mercier, a seventy-one year-old obstetrician-gynecologist, for a period of two months as of July 17 because he failed to complete his paperwork in a timely manner.
Many of the protestors agreed that his behavior should be punished, but that his patients were penalized in the process.
Mercier has been practicing medicine for forty-two years, and most of his patients come to him from generation to generation.
Most of the protesters and patients had nothing but good words about him, his dedication and his bedside manners.
A Facebook group dedicated to raising awareness about Mercier’s situation was created, and on Tuesday, the group had gone from fifty members to six hundred and ten.
Taedra Harris, one administrator of the group, said that the numbers indicate just how many lives Mercier has touched.
Twerps - Twerps
Twerps released their self titled album last year. However, in case you missed it online you can now buy this Melbourne medley in physical form in North America. The album starts in a blurry gaze of guitars and right before you fall into the trance of "This Guy", the high is over. You are now a twerp, taking the lonely walk of shame in the streets of Australia. Once "Who Are You" plays, the self-pity acoustic guitar strumming kicks in and you start howling into the night. Sit down for a bit, Marty Frawley is going to tell you now that though this may be a "Peculiar" night, every thing is going to be allright.
Tripping over a speedbump, you pick up the pace from a stumble to a light jaunt. This night isn't over yet... and that's when "Jam Song" kicks in. Appropriately in the middle of the album, the second half takes a happier, possibly more sober turn. Julia MacFarlane's guitar hooks on "Anything New" pairs with Patrick O'Neill's successfully sappy percussion to make a full band sound. Weaving in and out of introspection, "Bring Me Down" and "Grow Old" are simple and self explanatory.
The light, but essential Rick Milovanovic on bass keeps Twerps on the rails "Through The Day". Then for the sake of epic closure, "Coast To Coast" pushes you right out of the Twerp bubble and back to reality. Start to finish, this record has an inspiring personality.
FINAL MARK : A
Montreal Jazz Festival 2012 Recap
A few weeks back I gave you a list of my picks for the Montreal Jazz Festival, and I managed to go to about 90% of the shows on that list. Here's a quick recap for those of you who missed them.
FREE SHOWS
Heavy Soundz
The Savoy, July 1-4
The Jazz Festival has hosted these wonderful nightcaps from 12-3 am at The Savoy for the past few years, with some of the most outrageous live bands from the local scene. I caught the Heavy Soundz presentation on the third night and was glad to see that the venue was packed and everyone was dancing. I was expecting a fire-spitting show due to my prior experience with this band, but the energy was a little low and I was turned off by the bad sound. There was too much guitar, not enough vocals, and the other instruments were really drowned out by the drums. The performance was a subpar for my standards, but I like the band very much and the less-critical crowd was having a blast, which for me is a big part of a great show so I must applaud them for captivating the audience.
Photo: Tamara Abdul Hadi
The Narcicyst
Bell Groove Stage, July 6
Let me paint a picture for you: a drummer, a guitarist, and a bassist. Add a DJ to that mix and, to get even more interesting, how about four backing vocalists? Yeah, the stage is looking nice and plump now, but you know what could really bring this to the next level? A six-piece string section! Indeed, The Narcicyst brought out the big guns for his farewell Montreal show. The energy was very high and the whole experience very emotional. There were a lot of very special moments in the show, and he thanked Montreal for many of his greatest memories. The endless crowd went absolutely crazy when he brought his father on stage, and his fans even made him a 10-foot farewell banner. Musically, it was a powerful show with a lot of new material that I am now anxiously waiting for. The sound was surprisingly crisp for an outdoor show, which really highlighted the Narcicyst's deeply layered sound.
Kalmunity Vibe Collective
The Savoy, July 5-7
I have only one word: EPIC. Check out my full review to see what I mean.
Music is My Sanctuary + Jazzanova and The Goods
Metropolis, July 7
Music is My Sanctuary celebrated their five-year anniversary by closing the Jazz Festival with an insane free dance party. DJ Lexis, Scott C, Andy Williams, and Juergen were on the 1s & 2s and they delivered such amazing music. It was great to see so many people take over the floor at Metropolis, which is usually just packed with people staring in one direction, and turn it into a massive dance floor. There were at least four different dance cyphers going on at the same time, people were having an unbelievable time, and to top it off there was music you would never hear anywhere else. The DJs listed above are renowned for being the ultimate crate diggers, and they really served us with their funkiest finds. I truly hope the Jazz Festival ends this way every year.
PAID SHOWS
Ziggy Marley + Inword
Metropolis, Jun 28
Out of all the shows I went to see, Inword was the most anticipated opening act. Clearly over the years they have created a strong fan base because everyone in the crowd was singing along and girls were screeching when Marky Lyrical began each tune. I didn't know much of their repertoire prior to catching the show, but Jahsun's strong drumbeats definitely convinced me to go get their album. I have to say that visually, Ziggy Marley blew me away. There was a big colorful flag in the background, and every member was rocking long dreads. There was a beautiful strong backing vocalist-slash-dancer who really captivated everyone's eyes. In terms of experiencing a Marley live, I would say that this show was amazing, however, as a stand-alone musician I wasn't that impressed. Then again, that kind of slow-pace reggae has never been my favorite to see live.
Deltron 3030 + Nomadic Massive
Metropolis, July 6
Nomadic Massive ripped it up and clearly stole the show! This 10-person group definitely knows how to take their space on stage and really give their all at every show. The ladies looked crazy-fly rocking local gear, and the fellas each had their own style that really showcased the cultural diversity of this group while staying true their hip hop roots. I'm a bit of a connoisseur on Nomadic's music repertoire, so I love it when they send me a curve ball like a mash up of their greatest hits, or a fresh new track like "Supa Fam."
I must say their performance made me even more anxious for the launch of their Mixtape. Deltron 3030, however, was a disaster. I hate to say it, but it really was. The first 15 minutes were ruined by some technical difficulties, which ended up just being for their visuals! Seriously, have you not heard of "the show must go on!" There was a terrible awkward moment where Kid Koala tried and calm the crowd with some scratching skills, but we were served with some terrible sound. Honestly, I couldn't distinguish any of the instruments, and they are a 15-piece band. Deltron Zero's flow was super lazy, and he literally did not move from the spot where started rapping for the whole show. I know many die-hard fans would hate me for saying all this because the first three rows seemed to be having the time of their lives, and I understand that Deltron hasn't performed in years, but I was so shocked at how bad that performance was that I can't keep my mouth shut.
Photo: Jessica Franksen
Stalley + F.Stokes
S.A.T, July 6
F.Stokes promised a very live and intimate show when Caity and I interviewed him on Say Word! earlier in the week. At the time I didn't realize he meant he would be coming out into the crowd and creating a cypher right in the middle of his show, or that he would take a girl aside and sing to her personally. He is an amazing performer! The energy was beautiful, and he really takes the time to enunciate his words, which is great because what he says has great depth. I was truly impressed by his work and look forward to following his expansion as an artist. He managed to blow me away with just himself and a DJ. Stalley, on the other hand, brought along a small band, which was a nice surprise. However, he did not manage to make me turn to his camp. I have to say that I'm not really a fan of that kind of hip hop so it's to be expected. As a performer, he was better than I expected, and it was quite entertaining to see his flock of fans all rocking his staple beard.
Photo: Eye N Eye
Sarah MK
The Savoy, July 7
I am truly impressed. The sound was impeccable, and I really thought I was listening to a mastered CD, but what really got me was Sarah MK's wide repertoire. Many of us know her as a strong member of the Kalmunity Vibe Collective, but only recently has she really emerged as a solo artist. Her album only features nine tracks, so I had no idea she would have enough material to keep us entertained for two acts. Her presence was strong and she seemed very comfortable in the limelight. The backing musicians were phenomenal, and I really appreciate how Sarah gives each of them their time to shine. I must particularly applaud Jordan Peters who is the mastermind behind all the arrangements that had our hearts swelling.
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