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New Jam In Verdun

November 9, 2018by neath Leave a comment

There is currently a jam every Thursday night at 7 at Cafe le 5e on Wellington street in Verdun. Jazz is the point of departure but people are invited to join […]

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People, Photographs, Urban, Verdun Quebec

Grimskunk at Verdun Art

September 11, 2017by neath Leave a comment

Yesterday was the now annual event on Wellington street called Verdun Art organized by Nadia Gagnon of Maltehops. And it was nothing less than an awesome day of music on […]

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Art and Culture, Community, Urban, Verdun Quebec

Dan Bern In Montreal

March 7, 2017by neath 1 Comment

Had the great pleasure of attending a Dan Bern concert Sunday afternoon at a bar downtown. It was a small back room venue with excellent sound, perfect for this type […]

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Concerts, Montreal, Urban

Remembering Leonard Cohen

November 13, 2016by neath 1 Comment

Stopped in at Parc du Portugal today where people were paying their last respects and remembering Leonard Cohen who lived on this little square just off The Main. Lots of […]

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Community, Photographs, Urban

The Rolling Stones – Sweet Virginia

October 30, 2016by neath Leave a comment

So, around 1972 the Stones were overdue to put out some kind of a lousy album, the 60’s were gone,  law of averages, times changing,  etc, etc, and they go […]

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Music, Urban, Video

Today’s Walk

April 15, 2016by neath 1 Comment

Went to the Point today, not a long walk but a good one. Marguerite Bourgeoys Park. Random telephoto shot of sculpture in the park. Further up Wellington. Les Filles du Roi. […]

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Community, Photographs, Urban, Walking

Surprises – Jam Report #13

February 9, 2016by neath Leave a comment

You just never know what you are going to get at the Jam. Friday night at Cafe Kali being no exception to this rule as things started off quietly, perhaps […]

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Community, Photographs, Urban, Videos

Friends – Jam Report #12

February 4, 2016by neath Leave a comment

Writing this on February 3 which signifies one month smoke free for me, hard to believe, and all I can say is it can be done, but you have to […]

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Community Events, Photographs, Urban, Videos

Light – Jam Report #11

January 27, 2016by neath Leave a comment

At 5pm you can see it is still light out and that has always been a liberating experience for me, that first day of the 9-5 drudgery where you walk […]

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Community, Photographs, Urban, Videos

Warmth – Jam Report #10

January 18, 2016by neath Leave a comment

We have not had too many real cold days so far this winter but Friday night was one of them so I was a bit concerned about musicians wanting to […]

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Community, Photographs, Urban, Videos

Calabash Beats – Jam Report #9

January 12, 2016by neath Leave a comment

Friday night was the first edition of The Jam at Cafe Kali for 2016. And if anyone was worried that the Jam may have lost its incredible pre-holiday momentum, let […]

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Community, Photographs, Urban, Video

Fire Victim Benefit Concert

January 11, 2016by neath 1 Comment

Was at the Fundraising concert at the Crowley Arts Centre today. Stayed for the first 5 acts, all of whom were very good. Hopefully this event will raise some money […]

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Community, Photographs, Urban, Video

Happy Holidays! – Jam Report #8

December 23, 2015by neath 1 Comment

All I can say is WOW! What an amazing 8 week run this has been!  People said a live music venue in Verdun was needed and I think we proved […]

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Community, Photographs, Urban, Verdun Quebec

Mandolins and Traditions – Jam Report #7

December 14, 2015by neath Leave a comment

Another great night at the Jam! I would like to mention the importance of community, that feeling of belonging to some kind of evolving open cohabitation in the ‘hood, up […]

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Community, Photographs, Urban, Verdun Quebec

Special Event – Jam Report #5

November 30, 2015by neath 2 Comments

Overflowing house Friday night as a bunch of things were happening as well as the Jam. Politicians came by, lots of artists were networking, Rocky Mt Lo led a ribbon […]

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Community, Photographs, Urban, Verdun Quebec

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