The summer’s only beginning but Montreal is already host to a number of hot ticket events. If you’re looking to kick off the month of June properly, we’ve got you covered.
Sunday, June 1, 2014
Starting off with a Montreal summer institution, this week’s Piknic Électronik is not to be missed, with a slew of Mutek performers taking over the decks including Argentina’s Ernesto Ferreyra, Move D from Germany, and the enigmatic Italian Donato Dozzy closing off the day.
Monday, June 2, 2014
Monday night sees the welcomed return of La Roux on Montreal soil after five years of absence. Promoting her soon to be released sophomore album Trouble In Paradise, and performing for the first time as a solo artist, you’ll be able to catch her at 8:00pm at the Virgin Mobile Corona Theatre.
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Montreal based collaborative musical endeavour The Fall Line are launching their new EP at a free 5 à 7 party at Le Divan Orange, and French pop troubadour Yann Tiersen will be in town promoting his new album Infinity at Club Soda at 8:00pm.
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings had to cancel their previous show in Montreal, due to Sharon Jones’ cancer treatment, but they’re back to perform their brand of soul and funk at 8:00pm at the Virgin Mobile Corona Theatre.
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Local indie rock band Sunfields, accompanied by Brad Barr and Pang Attack, will be playing at Casa Del Popolo for an intimate show at 8:00pm.
Friday, June 6, 2014
Friday offers a slew of options, including South African rap-rave crew and all around weirdos Die Antwoord playing to a sold out crowd at Metropolis at 8:00pm. You’ll want to get on Facebook to score some tickets as the crew is known to put on quite the show, and by the looks of their new video Pitbull Terrier, they have no intention of slowing down. But if that isn’t your scene, then catch UK duo The Kills performing at L’Olympia with an opening set by Megan Remy’s one-woman lo-fi project U.S. Girls.
Saturday, June 7, 2014
After such a packed week you’ll probably want to catch a break, and First Aid Kit are there to provide it with their soft folk tunes at the Virgin Mobile Corona Theatre, including an opening set by Willy Mason. If folk isn’t your thing, then head on over to Le Divan Orange to catch a Montreal Fringe Festival performance by local indie rock band Miracle Fortress starting at 9:30pm.
Now memorize this list and impress your friends with your knowledge of what’s going on. You’re welcome.
Sunday, June 1st: Piknic Électonik: Mutek edition / Parc Jean-Drapeau / $15 (available on-site) / 2:00pm
Monday, June 2nd: La Roux / Virgin Mobile Corona Theatre / $27 / 8:00pm
Tuesday, June 3rd: The Fall Line / Le Divan Orange / Free / 5:00pm
Yann Tiersen / Club Soda / 34$ / 8:30pm
Wednesday, June 4th: Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings / Virgin Mobile Corona Theatre / $32 / 8:00pm
Thursday, June 5th: Sunfields / Casa Del Popolo / 8$ / 8:30pm
Friday, June 6th: Die Antwoord / Metropolis / 34$ / 8:00pm *Sold Out*
The Kills / L’Olympia / $26.50 / 9:00pm
Saturday, June 7th: First Aid Kit / Virgin Mobile Corona Theatre / $24 / 8:00pm
Miracle Fortress / Le Divan Orange / $10 / 8:30pm
