A local media personality recently penned an op-ed expressing frustration with having to sit through an opening act at a concert. Needless to say, it did not sit well with concertgoers and Montrealers... Bilal heard from you!

A local media personality recently penned an op-ed expressing frustration with having to sit through an opening act at a concert. Needless to say, it did not sit well with concertgoers and Montrealers... Bilal heard from you!

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Montrealers React To Local Media Personality's Plea To Get Rid Of Opening Acts

You know that awkward moment when you're rockin' out to live music and you get a tap on the shoulder.. "Excuse me. Do you mind moving over, because I can't see?" Ugh. But, what if it's the front man for Billy Talent (Ben Kowalewicz) standing behind you? Bilal found out the hard way! 

You know that awkward moment when you're rockin' out to live music and you get a tap on the shoulder.. "Excuse me. Do you mind moving over, because I can't see?" Ugh. But, what if it's the front man for Billy Talent (Ben Kowalewicz) standing behind you? Bilal found out the hard way!&nbsp;

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Playing off the fame of America's 'Big 4' thrash metal bands of the 80s - who would you pick if you had to put together a 'Big 4' of Montreal bands/artists? Any genre, as long as they're locals. Bilal runs through some of the popular picks!

Playing off the fame of America's 'Big 4' thrash metal bands of the 80s - who would you pick if you had to put together a 'Big 4' of Montreal bands/artists? Any genre, as long as they're locals. Bilal runs through some of the popular picks!

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Today marks the 40th anniversary of the release of Van Halen's first album with Sammy Hagar, 5150. Named after Eddie Van Halen's studio, it was their first of four consecutive #1 albums. Hear from bassist Micheal Anthony on the transition from DLR to Hagar and details on a deluxe edition of 5150 coming on Friday!

Today marks the 40th anniversary of the release of&nbsp;Van Halen's first album with&nbsp;Sammy Hagar,&nbsp;5150.&nbsp;Named after Eddie Van Halen's studio, it was their first of four consecutive #1 albums. Hear from bassist Micheal Anthony on the transition from DLR to Hagar and details on a deluxe edition of 5150 coming on Friday!

Montrealers React To Local Media Personality's Plea To Get Rid Of Opening Acts

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