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AMIQUÉBEC – ALLIES IN MENTAL HEALTH
Various workshops and programs for families and friends of people living with mental health conditions. Contact: 514-486-1448 / www.amiquebec.org VALENTINE’S DAY SUPPER Morin-Heights Legion (127 Watchorn) Sat, Feb 8: 6 pm Donation: $25 VALENTINE’S DAY SUPPER P’tites Folies to go (1, rue du Village, Arundel) Fri, Feb 14. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Info: 819-969-1799 FRAUD AWARENESS INFO SESSION Morin-Heights Legion Sun, Feb 16: 1 pm ANNUAL LEGION SNOWBALL GAME Morin-Heights Legion ball field Sat, Feb 22: 1 pm – chili to follow after the game VIKING SKI CLUB – SKI LOPPET – 53rd ANNIVERSARY Date: Sun, Feb 25. Offering the usual course distances of 5, 10 and 20 kms, plus a challenging 30 km course. More details and access to registration can be found at: www.skiloppet.com Take advantage of the Early Bird registrations up until Sunday, February 9. 2025. 73rd KIDS RACE Sommet Morin Heights Fri, Mar 7 11:30 pm ARUNDEL JAM SESSIONS Arundel Legion Next dates: Thurs, Feb 6 & 20 and Mar 6 Casual, no agenda: a musician’s night to practice and exchange ideas. Free… Enjoy the music and support local venues and musicians. ST. PATRICK’S DAY SUPPER Morin-Heights Legion Sat, Mar 15: 6 pm Corned beef and cabbage on the menu FOLK FOLIE FRIDAY P’tites Folies to go – 1, rue du Village, Arundel Live folk music featuring local musicians and great food. every. Next dates: Fri, Feb 7: 5 pm & 7 pm – featuring Guy Beauchamp Fri, Feb 28: 5 pm – 7 pm – featuring Eva Lalonde PLUS every Friday in March. Tickets: $10 - Limited seats, reservations required: 819-969-1799 / www.ptitesfoliestogo.com THE SECRETS OF WINTER WILDLIFE Parc National du Mont-Tremblant (Discovery Centre) Saturdays in February and during spring break Time: 1 pm – 3 pm Have you noticed a track in the snow and wondered which animal it belongs to? Join the park rangers and naturalists to uncover the secrets of winter wildlife. Info: 819 688-2281 - sepaq.com DARTS TOURNAMENT & PIZZA Arundel Legion – Fri, Feb 21: 6 pm MUSIC NIGHT- PART OF THE ARUNDEL WINTER CARNIVAL Arundel Legion – Fri, Feb 28 WINTER TRIATHLON FOR CHILDREN – 2nd EDITION Au-Coeur-de-la-Nature School (110 rue du Collège, St-Adolphe-d’Howard Sat, Feb 1: 10 am – 1 pm An invitation extended to children aged 5 – 12 living in MRC des Pays-d’en-Haut, La Rivière-du-Nord and Laurentides. This inclusive event offers all children aged 5 to 12, including those with disabilities, the chance to experience skating, skiing and snowshoeing. The main idea is to get our children out into nature and get them moving, with the emphasis on participation rather than competition. ART EXHIBITION - TERRITOIRES Centre ‘Art d’Argenteuil (585, rue Principale Lachute) Until Feb 23 (WED - SUN): 11 am – 5 pm Info: 450-562-9090 / info@centredartargenteuil.com WHERE TO SKATE PARK DU DOMAIN VERT 10 423, montée Sainte-Marianne (Mirabel) Open daily: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Skating trails conditions: domainevert.com PARK RÉGIONAL ÉDUCATIF BOIS DE BELLE- RIVIÉRE 9009, route Arthur-Sauvé (Mirabel) Thurs – Sun: 9 am – 4:45 pm Skating trails condition: boisdebelleriviere.com SAINT-COLOMBAN 360, côte Saint-Nicholas (École à Orée-des-Bois Times and ice conditions: st-colomban.qc.ca SAINTE-ADÈLE Claude-Henri Grignon Park Open 9 am – 9 pm daily Info: 450 229-2921, poste 7244 DOG SLEDDING ($) LAUREL AVENTURE NATURE 2363 route Principale, Wentworth-North Info: 450-226-8446 / laurel@aventurenature.com ADVENTURES PLEIN AIR 42, rue de la Chaumine, Saint-Hippolyte Info: 1-877-563-4443 / 1-450-563-4443 |
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On With the Show
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There are times that acting like the only guy at the party wearing a lampshade gets the better of me. Old Rock & Roll does that for me, what can I say; I’m a wild and crazy guy. A couple of years ago I had a chance to see Matt Rock perform at Theatre des Petits Bonheurs in Lachute and it was a real exciting performance. Matt must be fueled by Nitro Oxide spiked coffee, because his performance just oozed Rock & Roll revile. The reason I’m writing about him so many years later is because recently, I had the honour of playing with him at an open mic. He had just returned from a tour in France checking out various venues.
Matt’s musical influences stem from artists such as Johnny Hallday, Eric Lapointe, and of course, Elvis. It’s easy to see these influences in his music and stage presence along with his raspy booming voice, which quickly takes over the room and captures the audience’s attention. The band’s set mostly consisted of old Rock & Roll, but carried some unique guitar riffs. Added to that was a keyboard, which would make Fats Domino proud. |
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Matt Rock was also deeply influence by the sounds of Rockabilly and Blues. He started out his musical career imitating Elvis Presley, which can be recognized in his present day performances. He started playing around with guitar at the age of 8 and eventually started hanging out at Smoke Meat Pete’s by age 15. His family musical influence came from his father who played guitar and his mother who sang.
All this great music is made possible by his band mates: Steve Ross (lead guitarist who Matt has known since high school), Matty Boom (bass), Martin Lapointe (on drums with 30 years of experience) and last but not least, Benny Blue (keyboard). Recently, his band played such venues as Bistro a Jojo (January 25, 2025) and Restro Montage Pub (January 17, 2025). In 2017, his band won the Chantal Riuox Award at the Argenteuil en Blues Festival.
Matt Rock earned the respect from “French-speaking Top 10 on Radio Énergie for 10 weeks, including three consecutive weeks as number one. He was also named the future star of IHeart Radio.” (ViVD Media)
Keep an eye out for him this coming summer when he visits the Laurentians. You can hear his music on YouTube and under his Facebook page under Matt Rock.
All this great music is made possible by his band mates: Steve Ross (lead guitarist who Matt has known since high school), Matty Boom (bass), Martin Lapointe (on drums with 30 years of experience) and last but not least, Benny Blue (keyboard). Recently, his band played such venues as Bistro a Jojo (January 25, 2025) and Restro Montage Pub (January 17, 2025). In 2017, his band won the Chantal Riuox Award at the Argenteuil en Blues Festival.
Matt Rock earned the respect from “French-speaking Top 10 on Radio Énergie for 10 weeks, including three consecutive weeks as number one. He was also named the future star of IHeart Radio.” (ViVD Media)
Keep an eye out for him this coming summer when he visits the Laurentians. You can hear his music on YouTube and under his Facebook page under Matt Rock.