Weezer lead vocalist and guitarist Rivers Cuomo, bassist Scott Shriner and their bandmates brought sun, heat and humidity from California to the Plains of Abraham on the opening night of the 55th FEQ. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) Weezer brings Beverly Hills to the Plains Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Quebec City is reputed to be a rock ‘n’ roll town, so it’s no surprise that Billy Talent (see below)…
Billy Talent opened the 55th FEQ in the best way possible. They performed their classics, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their first self-titled album and their 30th anniversary as a band. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) Billy Talent: Canadian punk icons launch the 55th FEQ Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Billy Talent gave the performance of a lifetime on the opening night of the 55th Festival d’été de…
The Foo Fighters perform on the Plains of Abraham at the Festival d’été de Québec. (Photo by Sébastien Dion courtesy of FEQ via Facebook) FEQ: REVIEW: Foo Fighters conquer the Plains — again Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com The Foo Fighters gave the show of the summer on the Plains of Abraham on July 8. For…
FEQ: REVIEW: Electrical storm can’t slay Imagine Dragons Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com The third time was the charm for Imagine Dragons. Despite rain and the threat of a thunderstorm, nearly 100,000…
Zach Bryan (centre) played many instruments during his performance at FEQ. His large backing band also showed a lot of versatility. (Photo by Myriam Labbé) FEQ: REVIEW: Country star Zach Bryan draws a loyal and reactive crowd Myriam Labbé myriam@qctonline.com Fans welcomed the musicians as they walked onstage and had to hold their chants as…
DakhaBrakha brings message of hope, defiance and thanks to FEQ Nick Stewart nick@qctonline.com DakhaBrakha blends Ukrainian folk music with sounds and instruments from around the globe. Rich polyphonic singing is…
A monument to a Volitgeurs soldier looks out over the newly renovated Place George-V. To the right is a stone monument inscribed with names of soldiers from the regiment who died in combat. (Photo by Peter Black) Place George-V renovation completed in time for FEQ Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com If everything goes according to plan, the first big event hosted in the newly revamped…
Pop-punk trio Green Day will make their FEQ debut on July 16, the last night of the festival. (Photo by Jonathan Weiner courtesy of FEQ) Green Day, Lana Del Rey among big catches for FEQ 2023 Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com The Festival d’été de Québec (FEQ) has set a new record, with…