Night Vision 1.05

(Co-written with Clifford Brown)

Hotchip and Annie during the same week? Things don't get much better than this… or do they? The Glimmers are in town tonight, and it looks like another pretty sweet week-end is coming up. As Blake Baxter would say: "Don't stop now – you can't stop now" (repeat endlessly for 6-8 minutes on high)

But please! Do read on...

News En Vrac
Lee Burridge didn't make it to his Aria gig last Saturday, but apparently DJ Dan rocked the house big time. We won't have to wait too long to hear DJ Dan again in Montréal, as he's scheduled to return at both Parking (30/04) and Aria (24/06) in the next few months. King Louis replaced Burridge and concluded the "evening" past 11 with what I hear was a very solid set.

Other news: April 16th is shaping up to be a great day for electro lovers, so screw the Bal en Blanc and get ready for a double-bill starting at Balroom with the always unpredictable DJ Unknown (NYC) - we don't know who he is because he wears a paper bag over his alien head - and concluding at Stereo with Montréal's favorite bearded weirdo: Tommie Sunshine. Good to have him back so soon after his enjoyable appearance at Voyeur 01 !

For those that read about FFF visiting Montréal on the same day: I am told that this will likely not happen. Let's hope they visit some other time! (Yes, I'm talking about Freeform Five, in case you've been crawling on MySpace)

On the plus side, Neon have just announced an event with Headman, aka Manhead, scheduled for May 20, and Robert Owens will be appearing at Parking for another edition of Perfect Sundays on April 2.

Looks like a couple of exciting months lie up ahead!


Thursday 23/03
If you like music, then check out The Glimmers at La SAT. Jordan Dare, Montréal's number one electro post-punk collaborator, will help them to continue destroying whatever dancefloor we have left. This is a late event, starting at 23h, so don't go knockin' on the SAT's door too early. The Glimmers will probably play an assortment of unpredictable tracks, ranging from odd post-punk to dubbed out disco, electro and funk. House, soul, gospel, weirdness : nothing will be spared. These guys from Ghent, Belgium are there to make you sweat, and they fuckin' will. 15$ @ the door.



Also: Rue with Murdock, Jesse Morris & Mr. Stitch for Mix Thursday at Saphir - this night has been running for a long time and there's a reason. Check out Stitch and his trademark noir electro-house !



Friday 24/03
Besides Fractal's launch at 7240 Clark featuring Vega, The Autist, Omni & many others, nothing special's going on except for Mini's residency at Aria with G O'Brien. Both events last all night long but Fractal's launch is a loft party with just the right amount of glitch to make you scratch other people's backs while tripping out.



Saturday 25/03
Extension 2 with Mateo Murphy! We don't know who these guys are and we sure never heard about the first event they threw, but the flyer is pretty neat and we never say no to Mateo. Electro-house for the masses at Salle Belle Gueule (5585 De la Roche) for the sweet price of $10.



Sunday 26/03
No Excuse regulars Bender & Sean Kosa welcome special guest DJ Vega to Balroom for what is likely to be another entertaining evening.


Monday 27/03
Well, I guess its time for another Death By Ice Cream at Vinyl, with Emmanuelle. Or for a good night's sleep.


Tuesday 28/03
MightyKat performing an extended set at Salon Daome seems quite an interesting (and indecent) proposal.


Wednesday 29/03
Derrick Carter visits Club 1234. MightyKat opens. Carter needs no further intro. Last time he was in town, at Parking's Perfect Sundays, he neatly destroyed the floor. His house is muscular and funky, and there's a reason he's called a legend. What reason ? Check him the fuck out.


Next Week
Eloi Brunelle launches an album at SAT on Friday the 31st , and later during the night John Creamer will be visiting Circus. Voyeur 03 takes place on Saturday April 1st at La SAT and will feature Mateo Murphy. Also: Robert Owens at Parking on Sunday!


Later On

March:
31 – Eloi Brunelle album launch @ La SAT
31 – John Creamer @ Circus

April:
01 – Mateo Murphy, Jordan Dare & Bliss @ La SAT (Voyeur)
02 – Robert Owens @ Parking (Perfect Sundays)
08 – Yeah Yeah Yeahs @ Metropolis
09 – Piknik Electronik à Tremblant w/Eloi Brunelle & Frivolous
13 – Jordan Dare @ Parking (Overdose)
14 – Sean Kosa, Bender & Philgood @ Stereo
15 – A Touch of Class @ La SAT (I Love Neon)
16 – DJ Unknown, Bender & Kosa @ Balroom (No Excuse)
16 – Tommie Sunshine @ Stereo (double-bill w/Balroom)
19 – Ladytron @ Club Soda
22 – Sander Kleinenberg @ Stereo
27 – Laurent Garnier @ Parking (Overdose)
29 – Cabane à Sucre Electronik

May:
06 – Tiga @ La SAT (I Love Neon)
12 – MSTRKRFT @ La SAT (Voyeur)
20 – Headman @ ? (I Love Neon)

June:
29 – The Hacker @ Parking (Overdose)


Until next week: Keep the fire burnin' !