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Canadian Music Hall of Famer Alanis Morissette performs on the Bell stage at FEQ on July 15. She and her legions of fans finally celebrated the 25th anniversary of Jagged Little Pill. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin)

Alanis Morissette celebrates 25 years of hits at FEQ

Alanis Morissette celebrates 25 years of hits at FEQ Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com The Festival d’été de Québec (FEQ) celebrated 90s rock in all its nostalgic glory on July 15. Canadian…

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Alexisonfire ignited the FEQ crowd on July 16. After answering the call on 48 hours’ notice in 2018, the Canadian band was booked well in advance for the 2022 festival and rocked the Plains of Abraham. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin)

Alexisonfire returns to FEQ, this time as headliners

Alexisonfire returns to FEQ, this time as headliners  Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Alexisonfire returned to the Festival d’été de Québec, this time on the official program. The Ontario band was flabbergasted by…

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The Norwood, Ont. band Three Days Grace returns to FEQ for a sold-out encore concert on July 11. The band features Neil Sanderson on drums (top left, in background), Barry Stock on guitar, Matt Walst on lead vocals and Brad Walst on bass guitar. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin)

Three Days Grace returns to FEQ for a perfect grunge encore

Three Days Grace returns to FEQ for a perfect grunge encore  Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Hours before the gates to the Loto-Québec stage opened in the Parc de la Francophonie on…

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Ontario electro-pop star Lights opens for American singer Halsey on the Bell stage on July 11. (Photo by Peter Black)

Energetic, enigmatic Halsey makes fans forget late start

Energetic, enigmatic Halsey makes fans forget late start Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com When a performer leaves a massive crowd waiting, most of whom have been on their feet…

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“Fear is your only god” spreads across the giant screen during the opening song of the Rage Against The Machine concert on July 16. Shown are lead singer Zach de la Rocha and guitarist Tom Morello. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin)

Rage Against the Machine storms the Plains of Abraham

Rage Against the Machine storms the Plains of Abraham Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Rage Against The Machine (RATM) shook the Plains of Abraham on July 16. The 90-minute concert was full…

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Polaris winner Lido Pimienta puts on a colourful show on the Hydro-Québec stage near the Fontaine de Tourny on July 12. (Photo by Danielle Burns)

Free FEQ stage a chill spot for sublime shows

Free FEQ stage a chill spot for sublime shows  Danielle Burns danielle@qctonline.com If being herded onto the Plains of Abraham with 100,000 of your closest friends, with lineups for the porta-potties,…

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Louis Bellavance, vice president of content and artistic direction at FEQ, gives his assessment of the 2022 edition at a press conference on July 17, the final day of the festival. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin)

That’s a wrap for FEQ 2022

That’s a wrap for FEQ 2022 Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com A few hours before the last bands took the stage on July 17, organizers declared the 54th Festival d’été de Québec…

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American country star Luke Combs said he was proud to play before the “beautiful” FEQ crowd. Guitarist Kurt Ozan (left) backs up that statement. (Photo by Sébastien Dion courtesy of FEQ)

FEQ: Affable country star Luke Combs wows ‘beautiful’ Quebec crowd

FEQ: Affable country star Luke Combs wows ‘beautiful’ Quebec crowd Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Burly, beer-guzzling, attired in plain jeans, a button-down shirt and a baseball cap,…

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Maroon 5 gives a memorable performance on the Plains of Abraham on July 9 with Matt Flynn on drums, Adam Levine on lead vocals and James Valentine on lead guitar. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin)

FEQ: Maroon 5 gives high-energy performance on the Plains of Abraham

FEQ: Maroon 5 gives high-energy performance on the Plains of Abraham Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Fans of Maroon 5 had the concert of their dreams on July 9. After the band…

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