Monthly Archives: October 2010

M for Montreal, Alternative Music Festival

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For the past decade, Montreal has become the foundation of an alternative music movement catching the attention and respect of critics all over the world. Patrick Watson, Duchess Says, Martha Wainwright, Champion, Malajube, Cœur de Pirate, Pierre Lapointe and Beast, to name a few, have all benefited from the spotlight that this largest French speaking city in North America has quickly acquired. This impressive roster of artists, serves as the perfect example of veterans who all came together over the last five years at a small but internationally respected music industry event: M for Montreal.

Will take place from November 17th to 20th, 2010.

Massive Attack and Thievery Corporation

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Massive Attack on stage at the Bell Centre, October 18th 2010.

I went to see Massive Attack and Thievery Corporation tonight with Xopher at the Bell Centre. An awesome show by any measure. Both ensembles played a full 1.5 hour gig, TC had 13 members rotating and MA about 9. Only downer was that we were sitting instead of standing on the floor. Bought the tickets too late for that (oh well).

Finishing the evening at la Banquise (where else?) with Eva, who was shooting the event, and Xopher was just the cherry on top.

Next up on the live Trip-Hop front: Bonobo on November 6th and Tricky on December 11th.

UnPresenting workshop

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From Nick’s blog:

Today I attended an UnPresenting workshop because I’d like to get comfortable in front of a crowd so I can be a speaker at WordCamps.

From Heather Gold‘s site:

Heather Gold is the love child of Sarah Silverman and Rachel Maddow and tours North America as a comedian, speaker, and solo performer.

This all sounds great to me. Going to have to look this up when in San Francisco. Although I do have easy access to advice from great speakers like Matt and Scott if I want to through Automattic, such a workshop is sure to facilitate things.