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Dave Jaffer

Dave Jaffer

In addition to blogging for Citeeze, Dave contributes to AOL/Huffington Post, Spinner, Noisecreep and his pet project Hundred Word Stories. In years past, his writing appeared in the pages and/or at the websites of FFWD Weekly, BangBang, the Ottawa XPress and, before its demise, Montreal’s Hour Magazine. He has been a jurist for the St-Ambroise Music Program and GAMIQ; since 2007, he has been a Polaris Music Prize jury member.
Recent Blog Entries by Dave Jaffer
Half Moon Run

CMW 2

Why festivals should first be for fans

By: Dave Jaffer

Mar 29, 2012, 17:03

CMW 2011

CMW 2012

FYGTS, the Dears & Patrick Krief at Canadian Music Week

By: Dave Jaffer

Mar 21, 2012, 14:58

Emma-Lee

Emma-Lee

Having more fun with her music than ever before

By: Dave Jaffer

Feb 21, 2012, 14:41

Friday Nocturnes: Misstress Barbara and...

An all-women programming at MAC for this winter block

By: Dave Jaffer

Jan 31, 2012, 16:22

Jason Bajada

Looking Forward, Looking Back: Jason Bajada

On his new album & his Top 5 records of 2011

By: Dave Jaffer

Dec 28, 2011, 10:08

Il Motore Turns 3

Meyer Billurcu chats about the venue

By: Dave Jaffer

Nov 30, 2011, 11:31

Hollerado

M for Montreal

6 bands you absolutely have to see

By: Dave Jaffer

Nov 14, 2011, 10:22

Donoso

The High Dials

George Donoso and his impressions about leaving The Dears &...

By: Dave Jaffer

Nov 3, 2011, 15:47

The Slackers

The Slackers

Jay Nugent from The Slackers & his best memories over the...

By: Dave Jaffer

Oct 28, 2011, 12:34

John Wright

Nomeansno

Post-punk, art-funk & jazz-rock fusion

By: Dave Jaffer

Oct 19, 2011, 11:59

White Cowbell Oklahoma

White Cowbell Oklahoma

A Twitter interview with Clem from White Cowbell Oklahoma

By: Dave Jaffer

Oct 4, 2011, 15:12

Dog Day

Dog Day

The Dog Day spirit is still there in their new LP Deformer

By: Dave Jaffer

Sep 28, 2011, 21:25

The Balconies

Pop Montreal

Hexes and Ohs, The Balconies & David Martel: What are they...

By: Dave Jaffer

Sep 20, 2011, 9:56

Chad Valley

Getting at that spot between the club and your bed

By: Dave Jaffer

Sep 13, 2011, 12:27

Selina Martin

The Selina Martin Triage

Always trying to get better

By: Dave Jaffer

Sep 7, 2011, 10:37

Colin Stetson

On the path to a modern myth

By: Dave Jaffer

Sep 2, 2011, 10:10

Jason Kent

Sunfields

Sunfields' next album: "All hits. No fillers", says Jason Kent

By: Dave Jaffer

Aug 23, 2011, 9:00

First You Get The Sugar

First You Get The Sugar

Keep an eye on their multifaceted rock!

By: Dave Jaffer

Aug 16, 2011, 10:22

Memory Tapes

The Week Ahead

David Martel, Neutral Milk Hotel, Memory Tapes & the Hard...

By: Dave Jaffer

Aug 9, 2011, 10:16

Yoav

Yoav @ Osheaga

His variety of musical influences makes him one of a kind

By: Dave Jaffer

Aug 1, 2011, 12:00

Suuns

Suuns @ Osheaga

Joseph Yarmush discusses Suuns & their expectations for...

By: Dave Jaffer

Jul 30, 2011, 10:50

Katie Lee

Braids

Meet Katie Lee

By: Dave Jaffer

Jul 28, 2011, 10:53

Timber Timbre

Osheaga 2011 Preview

The bands not to be missed in this 3-day marathon

By: Dave Jaffer

Jul 26, 2011, 10:12

Marissa Nadler

A Maker Culture success story

By: Dave Jaffer

Jul 12, 2011, 10:25

Emilie Clepper

Emilie Clepper

Perpetuating a family tradition

By: Dave Jaffer

Jul 5, 2011, 9:59

The Dears

The Dears

Degeneration Street is many things to many people

By: Dave Jaffer

Jun 29, 2011, 10:13

Mark Bérubé and The Patriotic Few

OFF!

They’re in it to win it

By: Dave Jaffer

Jun 14, 2011, 15:17

Grimes

Grimes

 

By: Dave Jaffer

Jun 7, 2011, 17:28

David Martel Live

David Martel

Martel has turned EProlific

By: Dave Jaffer

May 30, 2011, 10:00

Mike Feuerstack

Snailhouse

Unveiling a Sentimental Gentleman

By: Dave Jaffer

May 25, 2011, 17:25

Graham Van Pelt

Miracle Fortress

Graham Van Pelt wants to challenge his listeners

By: Dave Jaffer

May 16, 2011, 9:56

Alex Zhang Hungtai

Dirty Beaches

A feeling of Alex Zhang Hungtai, an adopted Montrealer

By: Dave Jaffer

May 9, 2011, 17:19

Will Driving West

Will Driving West

Montreal’s breakout folk act of 2011

By: Dave Jaffer

May 2, 2011, 16:51

Uh Huh Her

Uh Huh Her

Uh Huh Her has matured

By: Dave Jaffer

Apr 26, 2011, 15:05

The Creepshow

The Creepshow

One of the more rockin’ and raucous bands in Canada

By: Dave Jaffer

Apr 18, 2011, 15:08

the Unsettlers

The Unsettlers

Music that is revelatory to those who give it a good whirl

By: Dave Jaffer

Apr 12, 2011, 14:53

Black Lips

Black Lips

There’s more to being rock and roll than wearing an earring

By: Dave Jaffer

Apr 6, 2011, 17:13

PS I Love You

PS I Love You

The hottest indie act Canada’s got on offer right now

By: Dave Jaffer

Mar 28, 2011, 17:08

Diamond Rings

SXSW Awards!

Dave Jaffer's fake Awards ceremony of SXSW 2011

By: Dave Jaffer

Mar 25, 2011, 17:16

Death From Above 1979 show

SXSW 2011 Incident

Death From Above 1979 reunion show

By: Dave Jaffer

Mar 24, 2011, 13:33

Doomtree live

SXSW 2011 Wrap Up

The cure for the common: Doomtree

By: Dave Jaffer

Mar 22, 2011, 10:19

Auditorium at SXSW

SXSW

Montreal’s music scene goes out to Texas!

By: Dave Jaffer

Mar 14, 2011, 12:04

Laurel Sprengelmeyer

Little Scream

A Montrealer by way of Iowa & Mississippi

By: Dave Jaffer

Mar 7, 2011, 16:38

Stomp Records’ 16th Anniversary!

Matt Collyer praises Montrealers's ‘joie de vivre’

By: Dave Jaffer

Feb 28, 2011, 11:33

Paul Allender

Cradle of Filth

Straightforward & honest Paul Allender

By: Dave Jaffer

Feb 21, 2011, 15:00

Grammercy Riffs

Gramercy Riffs

Inspired by the depths of Montreal winters

By: Dave Jaffer

Feb 16, 2011, 16:07

Rich Aucoin

Rich Aucoin

A man who lives for the live show!

By: Dave Jaffer

Feb 15, 2011, 13:06

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