Nothing like live music to soothe the soul.

Montreal (and surroundings) are coming alive with the sound of music in the coming weeks and months. The long winter slumber is over. The guitar player has seen his shadow.

What are some of the best events to attend?

REUBEN AND THE DARK – February 12th Petit Campus

Fuel Junkie Blues Band – February 13th Upstairs Bar and Grill

Francesca Blanchard • JS Williams – February 14th Casa Del Popola Montreal

THE BEACHES – February 20th Corona Theatre 

THE FRANKLIN ELECTRIC – February 21st MTelus

BEDOUIN SOUNDCLASH – February 22nd Corona

Smoke Meat Pete Birthday Bash – March 7th