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Dawn McSweeney Dawn McSweeney

McSweeney’s List (March 1, 2023)

It's come to my attention that I'm the only one in the world who has cable but no mortgage. Apparently, those who choose the path of picket fence adulthood often sign cable contacts while picking out riding mowers, but renters of all ages are expected to get their media elsewhere.

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Andrew Jamieson with Chuggo Freeman Andrew Jamieson with Chuggo Freeman

Chuggo’s Top 10 Pioneers of Canadian Hip Hop (That Aren’t White)

Self-proclaimed washed-up Battle Rapper, Men’s Work Boot reviewer, Cranberries Super Fan, and Urban Music Historian, Chuggo Freeman breaks down the evolution of Canadian Hip Hop 1988- 2000 B.D ( Before Drake ) with this Top 10 Video Countdown…

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Dawn McSweeney Dawn McSweeney

Introducing McSweeney’s List (AKA Shows This Week)

Hey, hi; it's me, Dawn McSweeney. I've been writing FTB’s Shows This Week for a while now, but feeling a bit disconnected. See, I didn't have a sense of direction for the gig, and a fair amount of content simply trickled down for me to cover.

No more y'all!!! I'm here, it's me, the shit we cover from here on out will be stuff that piques my interest from the folks and places I really do enjoy (or wanna check out). I'll also be including workshops and stuff, 'cuz knowledge is power, and sharing resources is important.

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Jasmina Lukanović Jasmina Lukanović

Bar Le Ritz PDB - MTL Venue Series

The first time I experienced Bar Le RItz PDB was this past summer; I left the woods where I now live to attend a friend’s birthday party. The venue is one big room, when you walk in you’ve arrived…it’s a place that just is, and so I felt comfortable to just be as well.

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Abby Stonehouse Abby Stonehouse

The World’s Blackest Comedy Night

Around the corner from the festival quarters is Cafe Cleopatra. It’s a classic Montreal establishment. No shenanigans happen here. Nothing but tasteful performance art occurs beyond the flashing neon lights.

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Dawn McSweeney Dawn McSweeney

2022: MONTREAL ART & MUSIC

It’s been a year, y’all. We shook off the collective nightmare of lockdown, put on our dancing shoes, and partied. Bars, theatre, concerts, comedy, art, all the stuff that keeps the lights on in our city and our souls returned from the forced hiatus.

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