Suffer For Passion: of Montreal’s Magical Musical Tour

January 7, 2009

By Andrew William Smith, Editor

Photos by Patty Arriagada

January 7, 2009

Is it the circus of sound or a club show or what? Amid a cloud of preening pomp, the Athens, Georgia entourage known as of Montreal push the boundaries of rock performance. Fronted by the fabulously dressed and fantastically dramatic Kevin Barnes, of Montreal expand aesthetic definitions and defy current indie rock staples like beards and denim. Unlike the always cloudy clout of the new Seattle sound, this southern quintet lets the sun shine into even the most warped and introspective reflections.

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The Forest And The Trees: The First Rothbury Fuels the Future of the Festival Scene

July 18, 2008

by Andrew William Smith, Editor

July 18, 2008

What do you do when your ambitious resort development in recession-riddled western Michigan faces serious financial woes? Collaborate with an eco-conscious production firm from Colorado to create America’s best new rock festival, of course!

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