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IN FLAMES @ Metropolis - 11.06.08
11.12.08 | Permalink | Comment?

Setting fire to a capacity crowd at the Metropolis, IN FLAMES brought a bag of goodies with them that turned out to be just what the doctor ordered. (more…)
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ILL BILL @ Foufounes Electriques - 11.05.08
11.11.08 | Permalink | Comment?

The walk through the metal gates and up the long stairway always feels familiar when spending a night at Foufounes Electriques. A casual walk into the ballroom and a whole new world is opened up. On this particular night ILL BILL was the feature attraction for the packed underground haven. (more…)
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Michael Franti & Spearhead @ Metropolis - 11.05.08
11.10.08 | Permalink | Comment?

Casting a shadow with his tall stature, 42-year-old Michael Franti stepped out on stage barefoot as usual and ready to rebel rock a Metropolis that was nowhere near capacity. (more…)
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Melissa Auf der Maur @ Lion d’Or - 11.01.08
11.07.08 | Permalink | Comment?

Montreal’s red headed rock vixen unfolded a performance that made people proud to be from our fair city.Taking the stage cloaked in her riding hood and backed by the power of her Holy Trinity, Auf der Maur took us through her themed event filled with rock based tracks and captivating film rolling throughout the set. (more…)
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Broken Social Scene @ Metropolis - 10.31.08
11.06.08 | Permalink | Comment?

Broken Social Scene filled Halloween night at Metropolis with a much-needed bizarre vibe that was if nothing else exacerbated by the intoxicated costume clad audience looking for a memorable night. (more…)
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Jolie Holland @ Cabaret du Musée Juste Pour Rire - 10.30.08
11.05.08 | Permalink | Comment?

Texan sorrow slinger Jolie Holland made an already quaint Cabaret du Musée Juste Pour Rire even warmer with the glossy grit of her sultry voice. (more…)
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David Byrne @ Metropolis - 10.30.08
11.04.08 | Permalink | Comment?

It was the David Byrne and Brian Eno show, minus Brian Eno. The two go back 30 years and have recently collaborated on an album that goes by the name of Everything That Happens Will Happen Today. (more…)
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The Sisters Of Mercy @ Club Soda - 10.29.08
11.03.08 | Permalink | Comment?

The old school 80’s Goth rockers The Sisters Of Mercy provided us with a yawning performance at a somewhat full Club Soda. (more…)
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Tom McRae @ Le Savoy - 10.24.08
10.29.08 | Permalink | Comment?

Before an entertaining Tom McRae and under the glow of vintage chandeliers, a more than pleased crowd eagerly soaked up a melodic set of acoustic ballads. (more…)
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(the)Plasmarifle @ Le Medley - 10.24.08
10.28.08 | Permalink | Comment?

In a world where innovative technical metal usually leads to aesthetically lethargic live performances, (the)Plasmarifle is not only a breath of fresh air, but also an auditory assault fit for even the fervent of metal connoisseurs. (more…)