NXNE: Poor Young Things, Yukon Blonde, Twitter Gong Show & Country
June 22nd, 2012 | by Cassie Doubleday
So after the Rooftop BBQ we headed right down to The Horsetavern to see Poor Young Things, and the secret
About Cassie Doubleday
Cassie Doubleday Cassie Doubleday has a background in Public Relations and over four years experience working in online marketing and blogging. She is the former Managing and Arts Editor, and music writer. She still writes for FTB every now and then. These days doing Social Media, and SEO. Feel free to contact Cassie via cassie@forgetthebox.net
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NXNE: Boat Cruise, BLEACHED & Rooftop BBQ
June 20th, 2012 | by Cassie Doubleday
On our last day exploring NXNE we ventured to the M for Montreal Bruise Cruise, ended up at a rooftop
NXNE: Pop Montreal Showcase & Paper Lions
June 18th, 2012 | by Cassie Doubleday
Friday night we hit up the Pop Montreal showcase at the Silver Dollar. The line-up included The Redmond Barry's, Goose Hut, Hooded Fang, Parlovr, Bleached, TOPS, UN and The Disraelis. Silver Dollar's is a pretty sweet venue in that you're not dying of sweat, you can jump out the back to the patio if you're ears need a break or hide in the back room and chill in a booth. Again, options are fantastic. Anyway, let's talk about some of the bands...Hooded Fang are a foursome from Toronto who play pop songs that swirl around memories of The Cure
NXNE: The Bright Light Social Hour & Tupperware Remix Party
June 15th, 2012 | by Cassie Doubleday
I've made it through day one. Once upon a time I could go for days, but these days I enjoy sleep. Anyway, that's neither here nor there. Let's talk about what happened, and not how hung over I am. Unless you want to do that? Jokes! So, our first night hitting the mean streets of Toronto for NXNE lead us
FTB is Kickin’ it in Toronto for NXNE
June 14th, 2012 | by Cassie Doubleday
Summer is always filled with dreams of finding new music or revisiting your favourites. It’s like musicians hide all winter, in their little or big spaces, working hard away at whipping up new music for the coming Spring and Summer seasons. And as Summer creeps towards us, so do all the music festivals that tag onto these hot, steamy months. NXNE may have started Monday, June 11, but most of the bands aren’t hitting the outskirts of Toronto until today
Young Girls Swoon Over Library Voices in Montreal
November 1st, 2011 | by Cassie Doubleday
Let's talk about Library Voices and the wicked show they put on at Casa del Popolo. Why is "pop" a bad word in Montreal (unless you're talking about POP Montreal)? Sometimes I feel like Montreal is Bill Clinton and pop music is Monica Lewinski you secretly love it, but when it's right in your face you pretend it's no good. That's the way this city rolls, and that's the way it's always going to roll. Montreal has this dark love for the weird and tortured
Candlelight Vigil for Jack Layton tonight in Montreal
August 22nd, 2011 | by Cassie Doubleday
Today we lose a leader, a friend, a family man and great influencer. Jack Layton's legacy and commitment to changing Canada as we know it will live on for years to come. His dedication to his role as the leader of the NDP shaped and changed the way Canada, North America and the world saw Canadians and themselves. In his final years he motivated a generation that had otherwise been dormant to the political happenings in this country. He moved a province that had been neglected by other parties, and reminded Quebec they should stand and be proud of their French culture and Canada
Interview with Winter Gloves
July 7th, 2011 | by Cassie Doubleday
Montreal is known for its arts and culture talent. Yup, it's true. I mean we are designated as the arts and culture hub of Canada. But just because we're labelled this, doesn't mean they all make it out beyond the city. I'm not sorry, but it's true. Of course, you always have your exceptions. Exceptions? Yes my friend, exceptions. I shouldn't even bother introducing them locally (yes boys I'm flattering you), but I will. Well, Montreal and beyond, meet/hear-about-again Winter Gloves
FREE TICKETS!!! RUBY JEAN AND THE THOUGHTFUL BEES
June 30th, 2011 | by Cassie Doubleday
Holla! We're at it again. Damn, you all must love this whole free tickets, awesome shows business we've got going! So what's up this time? We want you to go see Ruby Jean and the Thoughtful Bees this Saturday at Divan Orange. Imagine this: you're standing (somewhat wasted) in a field in the darkness of the night, with a giant stage leering over you, and all of sudden this huge wave of mist and fog pours out, engulfing everything around you
FREE TICKETS!!! Hey Ocean! live in Montreal
June 22nd, 2011 | by Cassie Doubleday
Oh boy! More free tickets to give away! This week Forget The Box is giving away a pair of tickets for you to see one of Vancouver's favourite pop groups Hey Ocean!. The trio brings together a variety of unique pop and funk elements that complement each other in addictive ways, making your bones jive and come alive. Hailing from...
FREE TICKETS!!! 4th Annual Montreal Folk Festival
June 12th, 2011 | by Cassie Doubleday
Yes, we are giving away a pair, that's right...TWO (insert peace sign hand gesture) tickets to the Montreal Folk Festival. But, before we get into the goods, we've gotta get this whole situation in order and let you know exactly what you're in for... Wrecking balls in summer dresses, the best drinkers you've ever met, live music that is rooted in political issues, workers' rights, and of course, heartache. That's what folk is. Simple yet relateable music that has cousins based in bluegrass, aunts singing country and husbands wearing overalls. Yes, there's a naturalistic, tree-loving component to it. But hey! that's what makes folk musicians and folk lovers the best drinking buddies (and live performers). Why? Because they never secretly disappear into other rooms, steal the wheel from your bike or watch Jersey Shore on repeat, in HD and 10+ volume
Ain’t No Party Like an East Coast Party: Photos from the Tupperware Remix Party @ the Paragon
June 9th, 2011 | by Cassie Doubleday
Halifax is known for its bar scene. I mean they've got three on every corner - if not more - and there's a bar for every crowd...steps away from each other. Of course, choosing your bar is like choosing your friends (that's a no brainer). So, when I heard The Paragon Theatre, one of my favourite places to spend many reckless nights (and somehow mornings), was closing for good, Kaelin and I thought some serious photo action was needed. Plus, Kaelin, one of Forget The Box's photographers, is in Haliwood right now for some well deserved East Coast vacation time
Stop Being Sedated by Society: the Montreal Infringement Launch Party
May 12th, 2011 | by Cassie Doubleday
I'm sick of hearing artists whine about festival fees. I'm sick of having festivals charge bands fees. I'm sick of how the entire process of sharing music, art and culture has melted down to how well Alberta's oil fields are doing, and whether Hydro Quebec is still secretly ordering hookers with their "corporate" money. Luckily
50′s Country meets Radiohead: Milkman’s Union live in Montreal
May 4th, 2011 | by Cassie Doubleday
Everyone has a style. We all have fashion styles, hairstyles, shoe styles, personality styles, blah, blah, blah, tricks and treats…well, you get the point. A person's or groups style helps us to define and (hopefully) understand them, you know, break them down and figure out what they're all about. Pick apart the big picture to see how the little pictures come together
Desparingly Romantic: Milkman’s Union
April 20th, 2011 | by Cassie Doubleday
Milkman's Union, a Portland based band, will be playing their first show in Montreal tomorrow night at Le Divan Orange. The musical collective brings a settle mix of folk and country to your ears in an almost romantic way. Their music pleasantly matches rainy days, full of fog and hope, with a linger air of despair - and you'll only ever admit it to yourself
If I was a song, it would be me
April 5th, 2011 | by Cassie Doubleday
If I was a song, it would be me There are no letters. There are no emotions. There is no love. Black is considered the darkest colour of all, my heart has become dark, dark like coal. I'm not calling you a liar. I'm not calling you a thief. I'm not calling you a ghost. But your ghost is haunting me, your stealing is killing me and these lies are releasing me. Many of the moments shared are sweet memories. Many of the beds shared are not spoken of. Many of the words I should have uttered are eating me
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