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Twin Shadow + Diamond Rings @ Theatre Corona
Theatre Corona is the finest venue I’ve been to in Montreal thus far. I admire the classical old theatre look and feel that it has, not to mention the live sound. Even though the tickets may be costly, it is well worth the dough.
My night started off with the pop and electronic artist Diamond Rings (John O' Regan) from Toronto, which was interesting, to say the least. I was a bit confused at the beginning of the set because it appeared like some David Bowie look-alike had just jumped on stage to sing karaoke and do some Napoleon Dynamite dance moves. I'm not sure anyone knew exactly who he was, but he got the crowed to dance like it was 1999. Everything would have worked out better for him if he was backed by a real drummer and guitarist (and maybe some back-up dancers). The poor dude was all alone jumping from one side of the stage to another; it looked like he was going to have an anxiety attack. The live performance needs work, but you can tell there’s something there. I wouldn’t see him again tomorrow, but perhaps in a couple of years after he gets some more practice.
Next on stage was the George Lewis Jr.’s own Twin Shadow. Unlike his new-wave alternative album Forget (2010) the live show was straight up rock n’ roll! Lewis took the cake rocking his guitar. The drums were insane and the bass was great, too. Not to mention, he was definitely dressed the part of a real rocker with a deep v neck and some bling drooping down onto his chest. I expected the set to be as melancholic as the album and I thought I'd walk home feeling sad; instead, I left the venue ready for a shindig and completely blown away. I enjoy the fact that Twin Shadow gives me the finest of both worlds: I can go for a drive on a Sunday afternoon listening to Forget, or I can go to their show and really get down.
Lewis was full of praise for the crowd. “I promise I haven’t said this before on this tour,” he said. He also added something along the lines of, “You guys are my best audience. Canadians are so beautiful, while in America they’re only getting uglier. No joke, we want to marry ourselves into some Canadian blood.” This led the audience to relish the rest of the show even more, which I didn’t even think was possible. If there were one crew I’d want to hang out with it would be the people that attended the show; they were full of fun.
Twin Shadow’s new album is expected within the first six months of 2012. In he meantime, do yourself a favour and check out their website for live videos, tour info, and more.
-Eileen English
News, October 21st 2011
Stories read by Joshua Nemeroff
Produced by Erica Bridgeman
Stories written by Luciana Gravotta, Danny Aubry, Joshua Nemeroff and Tara Brockwell
Canadian on death row to seek clemency
Lawyers are preparing a clemency bid to take Canadian Ronald Smith off death row in the United States.
The Albertan shot and killed two of his cousins point-blank on an LSD and alcohol induced binge twenty-nine years ago. The murders took place in Montana.
Smith pled guilty and has since regretted his original request to receive the death penalty. Five execution dates have been overturned so far.
The clemency bid would coincide with the retirement of the incumbent democratic governor who has less to lose politically for the decision. The governor has signed-off on one execution in his career to date.
Gaddafi dead
Muammar Gaddafi has been killed after being captured alive.
Libyan Prime Minister Mahmoud Jibril announced his death yesterday. Jibril says Gaddafi died from a crossfire bullet after being captured.Videos show he was captured alive with fighters from the transitional forces grabbing him from either side and cheering while he begged for mercy.
The ex Libyan leader was found by fighters of the transitional forces in his home town of Sirte hiding in a drain pipe.
Civilians flooded Martyr Square in Tripoli in celebration. Some outside of Libya are disappointed. The director of the Human Rights International justice program says now Gaddafi won’t be put on trial for his crimes.
But, Gaddafi’s end does mean the beginning of a new political era for Libya.
Jamie Hubley remembered
An openly gay fifteen year old boy named Jamie Hubley committed suicide after being constantly bullied at school.
His death drew hundreds of mourners to pay tribute to him at the Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church in Ottawa. He is remembered by his friends and family for his hopes and dreams of helping gay teens feel accepted.
Jamie`s death has helped people realize that gay bashing among teens is a serious issue and must be stopped.
The House of Commons is now thinking of new ways to bring gay teen bullying to an end.
October 20, 2011
Read by: Sofia Gay
Stories by: Shaun Malley, Cynthia Othieno and Sabrina Daniel.
Produced by: Carlo Spiridigliozzi
Quebec frozen out of shipbuilding contracts
Quebec loses out on $33 billion dollars worth of shipbuilding contracts.
The government announced they were awarding two multi-billion dollar contracts to shipyards on the East and West coast.
Halifax’s Irving Shipbuilding landed the golden goose. The government awarded them a $25 billion dollar contract to build vessels for the navy.
Meanwhile, Quebec’s Davie Shipyard was the odd man out. The Quebec government responded with disappointment but did not criticized the selection process.
Pundits suggested the last-minute coming together of the Davie consortium hamstrung their bid.The company was restructured just months ago in an attempt to qualify for this bid.
Davie will attempt to pick up a share of the subcontract work related to these contracts. But the sting of losing doesn’t fade fast.
Greece update
The Greek parliament is backing up austerity plans for their country. This comes after protesters and police clash in Athens. The march, which happened during a forty-eight hour general strike, turned violent.
Greece is dealing with public debt and an economy in deep recession. Some are concerned the government will cause a wider crisis which could include Spain and Italy. With the European Union involved, tough budget calls are being demanded.
The government will vote today for a second time about the pay cuts and tax rises that are detailed on the bill.
Preliminary trials of malaria vaccine prove effective
There's hope in the global fight against malaria. Infants given the RTS-S vaccine in a clinical trial in Africa had fifty per cent less chance of getting the disease.
There are 800,000 deaths because of malaria every year. Most of them are among African children. The vaccine is one of two being tested around the world.
The cost for the vaccine has not yet been determined.
Residents of Richelieu Valley pressure government to rebuild faster
About 60 Richelieu Valley residents held a meeting yesterday. They are calling on the province of Quebec for help.
Last spring’s record-breaking floods forced many of them into hotels and trailers.
They are stressed out and fed up. And they want answers.
Gérard Doutie says they’ve waited too long for the financial aid they had been promised. He’s the mayor of Saint Paul de l'ile Noix. A town where more than 500 homes were flooded.
Quebec has responded by sending several case specialists.They will look into major damages on some of the homes. And the government has raised the maximum damage claim from 100-thousand to 150-thousand dollars.
Photo taken in May 2011 in Richelieu valley.
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