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From a young age, Cheikh Ibra Fam loved music and singing. Music was ever-present in his household—he remembers constantly singing in the shower to songs from his hometown or creating his own beats. Unlike some cultures ...

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Last week, I had the opportunity to sit down for an up-close and personal interview with Jacob Edgar. Edgar iwho has been deeply passionate about music from a very young age.

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Over the past few weeks, every time I have done an interview, it seems that Saguenay’s sensation, Angine de Poitrine, keeps coming up. So I decided to take a listen to this new “semitone” sound that’s become one of the m...

","url":"https://daylitevampires.com/mtl-music-blog-by-daylite/f/devo-%E2%80%93-nirvana-%E2%80%93-angine-de-poitrine","title":"DEVO – NIRVANA – ANGINE DE POITRINE","summary":"Over the past few weeks, every time I have done an interview, it seems that Saguenay’s sensation, Angine de Poitrine, keeps coming up. So I decided to take a listen to this new “semitone” sound that’s become one of the m...","date_modified":"2026-05-05T20:19:23Z"},{"id":"https://daylitevampires.com/mtl-music-blog-by-daylite/f/west-island-blues-festival-%E2%80%93-23rd-edition-press-conference","html_content":"

On April 26 2026 I had the pleasure of attending the press conference for the 23rd edition of the West Island Blues Festival. Prior to the conference, I spoke with organizers Jim Beis, Mayor of Pierrefonds-Roxboro, and E...

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Thursday night I ventured out to the Legendary Ndg Wheel Club to check out my buddy Phil Peter’s band, Dragged Over Coals. I was instantly transported back to one of my favorite cities, New Orleans, what a surprise. It f...

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It has been 40 years since the release of “The Thin Red Line” by Canadian group Glass Tiger. On April 25 and 26, 2026, they brought their tour to the Cabaret du Casino de Montréal. This marked my third outing to the Caba...

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When you’re named Declan, punk is in your blood.

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My first introduction to any type of country music was Steve Earle and his song Copperhead Road when I was in my 20s. I have always been a rock and roll guy, but I have also always been open to exploring new styles of mu...

","url":"https://daylitevampires.com/mtl-music-blog-by-daylite/f/antonio-larosa-brings-country-heat-to-montreal","title":"Antonio Larosa Brings Country Heat to Montreal ","summary":"My first introduction to any type of country music was Steve Earle and his song Copperhead Road when I was in my 20s. I have always been a rock and roll guy, but I have also always been open to exploring new styles of mu...","date_modified":"2026-04-20T02:50:27Z"},{"id":"https://daylitevampires.com/mtl-music-blog-by-daylite/f/get-up-and-dance-like-it%E2%80%99s-1999","html_content":"

Last week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Summerled, the band behind the newly released single 1999—a pop-punk track that gets you moving and ready to party. Summerled has been around for about five years and, a...

","url":"https://daylitevampires.com/mtl-music-blog-by-daylite/f/get-up-and-dance-like-it%E2%80%99s-1999","title":"Get Up and Dance Like It’s 1999 ","summary":"Last week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Summerled, the band behind the newly released single 1999—a pop-punk track that gets you moving and ready to party. Summerled has been around for about five years and, a...","date_modified":"2026-04-16T21:24:54Z"},{"id":"https://daylitevampires.com/mtl-music-blog-by-daylite/f/macallans-%E2%80%93-the-place-for-live-music","html_content":"

Wayne Blunt has owned Macallans on Hymus for the past

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APRIL 10 2026 - Summerled dropped their latest single today -1999, an amazing punk rock anthem. A full live interview and review will be done in the next few weeks with the band.

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In 1977, one of the best-selling albums of all time was released: Bat Out of Hell. Produced by Todd Rundgren and written by Jim Steinman, it became a cornerstone of classic rock. The vocals of Meatloaf (Marvin “Meat Loa...

","url":"https://daylitevampires.com/mtl-music-blog-by-daylite/f/the-vampire-reviews-bat-out-of-hell-the-musical","title":"The Vampire reviews \" Bat out of Hell\" the musical","summary":"In 1977, one of the best-selling albums of all time was released: Bat Out of Hell. Produced by Todd Rundgren and written by Jim Steinman, it became a cornerstone of classic rock. The vocals of Meatloaf (Marvin “Meat Loa...","date_modified":"2026-04-09T20:51:15Z"},{"id":"https://daylitevampires.com/mtl-music-blog-by-daylite/f/abracadabra-%E2%80%94-let-the-mayhem-ball-begin","html_content":"

Lady Gaga Takes Over Montreal For 3 sold out shows

","url":"https://daylitevampires.com/mtl-music-blog-by-daylite/f/abracadabra-%E2%80%94-let-the-mayhem-ball-begin","title":"Abracadabra — Let the Mayhem Ball Begin","summary":"Lady Gaga Takes Over Montreal For 3 sold out shows","date_modified":"2026-04-04T16:33:13Z"},{"id":"https://daylitevampires.com/mtl-music-blog-by-daylite/f/interview-with-a-vampire---kimi-djabate","html_content":"

Life moves like a heartbeat—rising and falling, pulsing with energy and emotion. Music follows that same rhythm, with its highs and peaks, its lows and drops. Like life, music is all about the soul—what we feel, what we ...

","url":"https://daylitevampires.com/mtl-music-blog-by-daylite/f/interview-with-a-vampire---kimi-djabate","title":"Music from the Soul -Kimi Djabaté","summary":"Life moves like a heartbeat—rising and falling, pulsing with energy and emotion. Music follows that same rhythm, with its highs and peaks, its lows and drops. Like life, music is all about the soul—what we feel, what we ...","date_modified":"2026-03-28T01:32:03Z"},{"id":"https://daylitevampires.com/mtl-music-blog-by-daylite/f/bass-in-the-basement","html_content":"

I remember watching Grease when it first came out and hearing the Sha Na Na line: “How low can you go? How low can you go? Born to hand jive, baby.”

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A Retrospective on a Fabulous Flashback: The Musical Journey of Mike Uzan\n\n\nThis week I had the pleasure of sitting down for a one-on-one interview with my friend and an incredible local musician, Mike Uzan. Like many gr...

","url":"https://daylitevampires.com/mtl-music-blog-by-daylite/f/mike-uzan---the-fabulous-flashback","title":"Mike Uzan - The Fabulous Flashback","summary":"A Retrospective on a Fabulous Flashback: The Musical Journey of Mike Uzan\n\n\nThis week I had the pleasure of sitting down for a one-on-one interview with my friend and an incredible local musician, Mike Uzan. Like many gr...","date_modified":"2026-03-14T21:54:45Z"},{"id":"https://daylitevampires.com/mtl-music-blog-by-daylite/f/rachel-dara-rising-folk-star","html_content":"

Interview with a Vampire – Montreal Folk Sensation Rachel Dara -In Depth on Her March 6th single release and Rising Career

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Friday night the West Island shook.\n\n\nThe Last Call Band stormed back into Macallans Pub for a long-awaited return that felt less like a gig and more like a full-scale rock revival. This was the infamous do-over after th...

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Aldo Nova is Home in Montréal – A Rock & Roll Family Affair

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After a 13-year hiatus, Nine Inch Nails stormed back into Montreal with a performance that proved why they remain one of the most compelling live acts on the planet. Fronted by the ever-intense Trent Reznor—singer, produ...

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This is Copied from the IBC website and not an original Blog

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