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December Events at The Rialto Theater

Dec. 4 – MARGARET ATWOOD: in conversation with Sheila Heti to celebrate Atwood’s latest novel Maddaddam. Hosted by Librairie Drawn & Quarterly and the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada. Discounts on books at event. 7:30pm. $10 in advance & at the door. Call 514-279-2224 or visit www.drawnandquarterly.com Dec. 10 – FREE FILM EVENT: Everyone’s holiday fave – Frank Capra’s It’s A Wonderful Life. Free popcorn for kids 12 years and under. 7:30pm. Video Dec. 11 – SPEED DATING & WINE TASTING: … Continue reading December Events at The Rialto Theater

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Top Ten Signs Santa Claus is a Rock n Roll Fan!

We know him as St. Nick … The bearer of gifts and the man responsible for devouring millions of cookies and gallons of hot chocolate in one single evening. We know he is married and hangs out with Elves – but really, what else do we really know about the man in the big red suit? What is his favourite sports team? His favourite Charlies’ … Continue reading Top Ten Signs Santa Claus is a Rock n Roll Fan!

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Peter Angrove and Ross Griffiths; Feeding the Needy at Christmas with Bands for Baskets

The West Island is rich right …? No problems in this Utopian society. No sir …! No crime, no gangs, no drugs, no weapons, no domestic violence and certainly no hungry families. For years – real estate developers and public officials hid these regular life problems from everyone. Thankfully, as the world evolves and things are more and more being placed on the top shelf … Continue reading Peter Angrove and Ross Griffiths; Feeding the Needy at Christmas with Bands for Baskets

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Top Ten Musical Reasons to be Thankful

Where would we be without music? Even the Monkees give pleasure to thousands globally through real and imagined tunes. Here now are the Top Ten Musical Reasons to be Thankful! 10. All the Blues and Country artists who set the foundation for popular music today. Rock, R and B, Soul, Disco, Rap, Hip Hop – practically all genres owe gratitude to the men and women … Continue reading Top Ten Musical Reasons to be Thankful

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One Road; Impeccable …

Sometimes, people miss the point. This is exactly what is happening with Montreal’s English radio stations and the band One Road. Aside from k103.7fm, lead singer and co – writer Tracy’s band does not get the recognition they deserve or warrant. If passion, talent and artistry bordering on a cross between country, blues and rock does not get you noticed in your hometown – the … Continue reading One Road; Impeccable …

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Peter Murray – From Down Under; Courtesy of The Tragically Hip

Peter Murray is not a household name in Canada. Yet … The native Australian is just starting to make waves in North America after selling close to two million records in the land of Kangaroos and Koalas. An astonishing number of discs. Astonishing he has not been heard around these parts. Astonishing ( for the ladies ) he has not been seen in these parts. … Continue reading Peter Murray – From Down Under; Courtesy of The Tragically Hip

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Melissa Bel – A Voice To Be Reckoned with …

Melissa Bel is an up and coming artist who loves playing in Quebec! A Toronto native, the young ‘starlet’ has musical roots based in musical  soul. She will be performing at The Rialto Theater on Nov. 23rd. Her night will contain all original music with maybe one cover thrown in … Which one and who is her favorite performer of all time? No – it … Continue reading Melissa Bel – A Voice To Be Reckoned with …

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Styx; Making It Look Easy …

Remember the days when a Rock n Roll show was a Rock n Roll show? In Montreal, ‘back in the day’, the anticipation could be felt hours before the show in Atwater Park. A green-space dotted with empty beer bottles, tossed – away ‘clips’ of joints and concert goers in various stages of sobriety.The only thing ‘straight’? The white line dividing East and West bound … Continue reading Styx; Making It Look Easy …

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Bonnie Raitt; A Flower in the Mud

Imagine laying by the ocean on a warm summer day. The mist – soothing the aches caused by the immense heat of the sun … Think of a child appearing with a toothless grin amid the staunchest boors at a dinner party from Hell. Place the pair of scenarios together like two wine glasses connecting in front of a fire on a cold winter’s eve. This … Continue reading Bonnie Raitt; A Flower in the Mud

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Amanda Martinez – A New ‘Dawn’

Toronto‘s Amanda Martinez is coming for a visit … Something the singer admits does not happen often. Funny – since Montreal is one of her favorite cities to sing in. Hot off the heals of an album release – Amanda is donating her voice to the third edition of Montreal Mundial. She will be performing on November 21 as part of a Woman of the World … Continue reading Amanda Martinez – A New ‘Dawn’

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Hanson; REAL or Imagined?

The kids … er … adults … are all right. Sorta … The authors of the huge hit; MMMbop – are grown up ( fathers in their own right) and have elevated their game (and height) to a different level. What level? Is anyones guess. For the large contingent of females in attendance who are in the same age bracket or a little younger than … Continue reading Hanson; REAL or Imagined?

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