Arts, Culture and Entertainment in Montreal
Michael Greenfield is a true “patron of the arts”. A renowned luthier, a fine musician in his own right, and open heartedly is on a quest to share his love of music with those who care to join him. In this, Mr. Greenfield organizes an intimate series of concerts annually (usually 3 or 4) that […]
Ron Roxtar for Curtains Up After hearing Wildest Dream from Journey’s Revelation album blasting on the Bell Centre PA out walked Journey to hit things off with a double shot of classic rock Separate Ways and Be Good To Yourself. Lead guitarist, Neal Schon gave a brief introduction to singer, Arnel Pineda and the […]
By Jessica Dionne for Curtains Up (@maccajess) Up until last night’s show, Dave Matthews Band hadn’t blessed Montreal with their presence since their 2009 stop at Parc Jean Drapeau as a part of their yearly summer tour. After six years of waiting – a long six years – some 10, 000 fans filled the Bell Centre last […]
By Jessica Dionne for Curtains Up (@maccajess) ‘The Mac is back!’ shouted Mick Fleetwood as the entire Bell Centre rose to their feet to applaud the over 3-hour performance by the iconic 70s rock ‘n’ roll band last night at the Bell Centre. Finally reunited with Christine McVie after a 16-year absence, Fleetwood Mac simply […]
“If you’re betwixt and between, trust the one with red hair.”– O.R. Melling, The Hunter’s Moon This would be the fairest of introductions before (and after) hearing the honestly pining voice of local Jess Abran: singer, actress and spokesperson. An alternative, folk, trip/hop artist from who has been playing music since childhood, Jess knew […]
Woke up, fell out of bed Dragged a comb across my head Found my way downstairs and drank a cup And looking up I noticed I was late Found my coat and grabbed my hat Made the bus in seconds flat (1) …then I met my friends and Curtains Up colleagues Sharman, Stuart and Bugs for The […]