The more I write for Jano Lapin, the more I discover the amazing depth of the Montreal arts scene. Actually, if you look only a little bit below the surface of what you think you know, there appears a colorful world chock-full of talent and creativity in places you would not expect. For example, I recently discovered Dramatis Personae (a.k.a. the Westmount Community Theatre). As … Continue reading Dramatis Personae Presents Quirky Game Show Play
After a busy month including spring break and many record releases in February, we are excited to share with you our top 5 February album releases. Just in time for Spring, here are our top 5 albums you must listen to! Hillsburn | The Wilder Beyond – Deluxe Edition (Rock/Pop) Purists will say this is technically not a true February release as the original version … Continue reading 5 Albums you Must Listen To! | February 2019
You know that feeling when all you want to do is go for a sunny stroll, but Montreal temperatures laugh in the face of your hope? Well, last Saturday I laughed right back and went on a walk through the Underground Art Festival on my way to a play at the Centaur Theatre. More specifically, I went to see the Black Theatre Workshop (BTW) production … Continue reading New Black Theatre Workshop Play Touches Hearts
On January 25th, Bleu Jeans Bleu released their third album, Perfecto. The songwriting and production make it an instant favorite! 2014 was the last time I met Mathieu Lafontaine, the mastermind behind Bleu Jeans Bleu. The band’s first album, Haute Couture (Gold) had just been issued into the world with great success. Prior to this, Mathieu had been issuing music as Matt Track, a folk/rock … Continue reading Bleu Jeans Bleu Releases Album Perfecto | Dr. Lafontaine & Mr. Cobra
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