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Lady Sov, James Chance, Ellen Allien Play MEG Fest
Plus: Final Fantasy, Ghislain Poirier, Think About Life, ESG, Bell Orchestre, Hidden Cameras

MEG Festival Polish off those dance moves: The eighth annual MEG (Montreal Eclectic Groove) festival highsteps into Montreal this weekend (September 1-4). Held in conjunction with the previously reported Osheaga Festival, MEG's self-described as "four days of bare feet in the grass in celebration of the creation of modern music" and features an eclectic roster that is very groovy indeed. The live music extravaganza takes place in various venues around the city, including the legendary Club Savoy and the scenic Parc Jean Drapeau.

Sonic highlights include: Lady Sovereign, James Chance and the Contortions, Ellen Allien and Apparat, ESG, Bell Orchestre, Final Fantasy, Think About Life, We Are Wolves, Ghislain Poirier, the Hidden Cameras, Brazilian Girls, To Live and Shave in L.A., the White Mice, Bush Tetras, Zombie, Call Me Poupée, Kiss Me Deadly, Duchess Says, Why Alex, Why?, D*I*R*T*Y Soundsystem, and more. Lowlights include: Uffie.

MP3: Lady Sovereign: Love Me or Hate Me
Posted by Laura Pearson in festival on Fri: 09-01-06: 07:00 AM CDT | Digg this article | Add to del.icio.us | Permalink
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