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Billet signé par Inobe
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Mercredi, 31 Mars 2010 |
Getting a good stretch with Captain Action
By inobe delghetto
Who and what is Captain Action?
Malcolm Johnston on guitar, Carl Lightbody on drums, and brothers Chris and Rick Clarke on guitar and bass, respectively. This is "Captain Action and The Good Stretch".
How would you describe your musical style?
Captain Action style music
Biggest highlight so far?
Playing for the OVEREXPOSED event at Jupiter Room.
Any up and coming projects?
simply our first album.
So umm what your magic word?
YIPPPPPPEEEEE!!!!
Where can we find you?
So far, you can just call Rick. Talk to the commissioner in N.D.G., he has a light
thingy he uses.
What would be your dream gig?
We all would have liked to appear on The Ed Sullivan Show.
Caption Action and the Good Stretch saves the day at Global NTT’s OVEREXPOSED Thursday April1st. Doors 8pm. $8 Jupiter Room 3874 St-Laurent.
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Billet signé par Inobe
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Mercredi, 31 Mars 2010 |
EXPOSED TO OVER-EXPOSED with Mike Mendell
By inobe delghetto
His name is Mike Mendell and this brotha’ from another motha’ had been making resounding waves with successful live entertainment productions for years. With shows ranging from old school to new featuring luminaries such as international recording Hip-Hop artists Big Daddy Kane to Busta Rhymes, Montreal phenoms like the Narcycist and the Kalmunity Vibe Collective, or even chanteuses Kirsten Bussandari, Amanda Mabro, Elsiane and jazz musican Elizabeth Shepherd, the producer of Global NTT now focuses on amping the local live band indie.
1. Just so everyone is clear: Who and what is Global NTT?
Global NTT is a grass roots concert promoter and talent agent, dedicated to supporting and developing talent as well as providing top quality musical shows to the masses. Global NTT is also active in community and corporate event milieus. It's core members are made up of myself, Jon Jonas, Giovanni Ottaiano, Keith Selevitch, and too many other wonderful contributors to mention…
2. Tell me about your latest project OVER-EXPOSED?
"OVER-EXPOSED" is a new showcase event happening every Thursday night at Jupiter Room (3874 St Laurent, Montreal). The mission is to feature Montreal's HOT live indie music scene on a great stage each and every week. Situated right in the middle of The Main Madness, we couldn't ask for a better location. Each week will feature a different genre of music, highlighting a cross-section of what Montreal artists have to offer.
3. Why now? Doesn't the city have enough venues?
Every year around this time I witness hundreds of bands fighting for shows in far too few venues. For that reason, I felt it was the perfect time to start this series. We wanted to open up another avenue for bands to get their messages out to the masses. The right people were working hard at Jupiter to ready themselves and the bands came calling, and the rest is history.
4. What can one expect at an OVER-EXPOSED night?
When walking in to "OVER-EXPOSED" Thursdays, expect to hear great live indie music, to be welcomed by a warm and hip staff, and to be part of great crowd. The rest is up to the stars :)
5. So for bands that want to get booked, before contacting you, what things need to be in place?
I'm looking for serious bands that have a substantial repertoire of original music. They can be emerging or heavily developed. What's most important is that they are at a place in their careers where they are hungry and ripe for a showcase event.
6. When's the kick off?
"OVER-EXPOSED" kick's off Thursday April 1st with a "Roots Rock" show featuring Montreal acts, CAB, CAPTAIN ACTION, and PLASTIC JESUS. In short...WOOHOO!!!
Special thanks goes out to Pat Styles for getting this solid venue ready for a spring/summer of madness, to 2XA (DoubleAgents crew) for being the backbone behind so much entertainment in this city, and to Brasseurs de Montreal for sponsoring and presenting this highly anticipated showcase series!
Booking information:
Mike Mendell | President/Managing Director | Global NTT Productions
Office: 514.544.9627 | email:
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Vendredi, 29 Janvier 2010 |
Avrum Gold’s POST-GAME BASSMENT Review
by inobe delghetto
Known for quite some time at the patriarch of our city’s Lost Tribe - a welcome gathering of nightlife’s patrons, innovators, taste-maskers, producers, DJs and the like, Avrum Gold’s
latest endeavor is the newly minted nightspot known as the BASSMENT.
After recovering from two successful opening events, has BASSMENT matched your expectations?
In a word...Yes. I was really happy with the turnout. My night with MightyKat and Vincent Lemieux was a huge success with local DJs and a little over 260 people with no mainstream promo - almost 500 people came to check us out opening weekend! Both nights the vibe was strong and the music on. Both nights was great! As in any opening, there are always things you look back at and think of things we should have had or done, but over all, I thought is was a great weekend; the nights were busy and everyone I talked to was happy with the club.
Is this a natural extension of LOST TRIBE or something entirely different?
You know it is kind of funny, this is the second time I have been asked that question, only the first time was almost 2 years ago, and in Alberta. When I was involved with an Edmonton club called the Bassment - and I guess my answer is the same: The lost tribe is not so much a place but it is the people who make it up, DJs, musicians, light guys, promoters, staff, and the clubbers that all came together to make up the Lost Tribe, and I'm sure we can bring a lot of that feeling and vibe to the Bassment. Once the vibe is there the rest will follow...
I know on the opening weekend there was a lot of us (Lost Tribe) there and they seem to love the club. With my sound and lights from the loft set up in the club, I think a lot of them felt at home. I'm sure the Lost Tribe will have a presence in the club opening weekend. Except for Roy Davis Jr., all of the DJs were veterans at the loft and I am trying to support those who supported us over the last few years- as in DJs and clubbers.
What was a highlight for you during the weekend?
Playing always is my highlight. It was fun to crank up the stereo and jam out in a new room. I did really like Roy's set too. I had heard he had a rep for punishing stereo systems, so I was nervous...LOL...but I have to say he was great.
Was there anything you would have like to have done differently?
I would have liked to have better signage. I think it was a bit hard for people to find. I'd want to have 4 point sound, but we needed to run more power for that. I would have had a light jocky on Friday too, and I think if we had the posters up for our future nights that would be good too, but I'm sure we will have this all in the next few weeks.
Now that things are full steam ahead, what can we expect in the near future?
For the Bassment to become a pillar in the Montreal underground club scene. I think it will become a main staple of Montreal club life. Expect bigger sound more lights and killer DJ lineups. And that is just the beginning. ;)
Join Avrum Gold and his new Bassment Tribe each and every week at 990 St. Antoine. Come in form the back cause we like it like that! |
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