About Joey McCallum
Joey McCallum Hey there, I grew up on the south shore and spent some time in the country before coming to Montreal a few years back to study Film Set and Media Tech. I've always had a passion for the arts, music and cinema and come from a family of musicians. I listen to a wide variety of genres, from punk/rock/metal to hip-hop right on through to classical/ film soundtracks. I'm pretty much a happy go lucky guy that really stands out in a crowd, always ready to try something new, that likes to laugh, share a smile, and have a good time. I spend most of my time discovering new artists, playing guitar, writing music/screenplays and enjoying myself outdoors in the sun.
June 25th, 2011 | by Joey McCallum
Born in Sept-Iles and raised in Quebec, local Verdun artist Katerine Darveau uses her limitless imagination, engineering experience, and natural talent to create some of the most fascinating tableau sculptures and naturally beautifying jewellery imaginable. Spending her teenage years in solitude, Katerine learned to develop an elaborate imagination, finding refuge in her dreams and spirit, and allowing her to surpass the borders of the average world. Creation has always been an insatiable need for Katerine. Her fascination with science and energy led her...
June 2nd, 2011 | by Joey McCallum
Psychedelic Rock and Roll is what A Devil's Din is all about. After performing with numerous local bands like the Mongrels, Test Pilot, and The Mother Funkers, ace keyboardist and longtime underground musician David Lines finally took the reins and formed his own project: A Devil's Din. With this new project, Lines's freedom to explore his eclectic, yet exotic, musings leaves him boundless
May 28th, 2011 | by Joey McCallum
Jazzy Blues Creations…..no this is not a band. Although artistically, its creations could very well compare to the random fun and deep characteristic feeling of Jazz and the cool smoothness of the Blues. Founded by local Montreal artisan, Stephanie Lavoie Trottier, who has worked with many different mediums such as painting, collage, and recently, candle and soap making. Stephanie's fun business-like, nature loving, hippie personality shines
May 12th, 2011 | by Joey McCallum
Saturday night I had an absolutely awesome time at the packed Divan Orange, and was witness to some excellent quality sound, amazing talent, great courage, bravery, and tons of mind-blowing fun. I even managed to relax a bit; all in one alcohol loaded night. Folly and the Hunter opened the night off with a delightfully acoustic performance. Their pleasant blend of American styled folk rock was a
May 7th, 2011 | by Joey McCallum
The colours of autumn will be be brightening up our spring showers, along with some educated archaic classical jazzy entertainment at the Divan Orange this Saturday. Olenka and the Autumn Lovers, fronted by Polish singer/songwriter Olenka Krakus and formed in early 2008, display an
April 28th, 2011 | by Joey McCallum
With the hockey game on, the Griffintown Bar was somewhat empty on Thursday night, however that didn't stop the bands from putting on a fantastic show! The bar's entrance was covered with a bright red curtain that left a touch of intrigue upon entering. The inside bore a bluesy atmosphere, bright artistic decorations, an open kitchen, and what has to be the biggest TV screen I've ever seen in my life! It was nearly the size of a cinema screen. The show started off with the beautiful and talented artist Vanwho (Vanessa Boivin Drolet). Her touching voice and meaningful lyrics carried me
April 23rd, 2011 | by Joey McCallum
The Inkvasion has begun! Local Verdun graphic artist Carolyne Trudeau (aka Chainsaw Girl) is invading our urban style one drop of ink at a time, under the guise of her newly founded company Urban Inkvasion. Using innocent T-shirts as her method of distribution of her dark and macabre, touching, blood-spattered artwork
April 20th, 2011 | by Joey McCallum
Come have a piece of the pi with some swagger on it, discover the beauty of Vanwho and get down and dirty with the DGB Thursday April 21st at the Griffintown Café Pi and The Steady Swagger are a trio from Montreal which started as a solo project by guitarist and lead vocalist PI, who made a name for himself
April 8th, 2011 | by Joey McCallum
Hailing from Montreal, Sunfields started off as a solo project from Jason Kent who has been visiting England for years. Their first album which was completed in Spring 2010 began three years earlier during the Fall of of 2007 just north of London. Longtime friend and guitarist Phil burns, who played with Kent in a previous band joined, along
April 4th, 2011 | by Joey McCallum
After a long winter that although was mild and nice, Michou kicked off the spring season along with local indie bands Sunfield's and Honheehonhee.
Before the show even started members from Honheehonhee were having fun dancing around comically and brightening up the nick-named ''bat cave''. Don't get me wrong though, the CFC may seem small in size, but it more than makes up for it with a great sound; The stone walls make for excellent acoustics and
March 29th, 2011 | by Joey McCallum
Spring is finally here, and to raise our spirits comes Michou making their second stop on a five show tour, at the CFC (18+) with Sunfields and A Is For Animal. The Windsor folk rock group are fresh from winning a$25,0000 prize for Artist Of The Year at this year's Verge Music Awards. Along with the release of their new EP Celebrate love, they have much to celebrate! Since the release of their first EP Medea in 2007, Michou has been...
