CMW

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  Nassau

  PUBLISHED Mar 22, 2007

  Nassau had the crowd at Sneaky Dee’s bobbing their heads into willing submission all through their set. Something was missing though — thei...

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  N.I.F.T.Y.

  PUBLISHED Mar 22, 2007

  It was certainly a pleasant surprise to find that promoters Just Entertainment brought a lot of positive, political hip-hop to CMW with the...

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  The Nymphets

  PUBLISHED Mar 22, 2007

  As with many of the acts at CMW, Montreal’s the Nymphets had to be content with playing a show to an audience of 20 or so people. The way t...

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  Ohbijou

  PUBLISHED Mar 22, 2007

  Already the toast of Toronto’s indie circle, the sisters Mecija approached their opening slot with a subdued confidence and politeness. Fil...

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  Ox

  PUBLISHED Mar 22, 2007

  Ox front man Mark Browning declined an offer of a free drink, asking instead if anyone in the crowd had a Fisherman’s Friend for him. That...

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  Pharoahe Monch

  PUBLISHED Mar 22, 2007

  It’s been eons since Pharoahe Monch has actually released a solo album, but this show at a packed Opera House reminded all in attendance of...

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  Public Enemy

  PUBLISHED Mar 22, 2007

  Celebrating 20 years together, Chuck, Flav and Griff — along with DJ Lord, the S1Ws and a trio of backing musicians — still rock a wicked l...

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  Puppetmastaz

  PUBLISHED Mar 22, 2007

  Sure, a crew of rapping puppets might seem corny, but these Berliners back their gimmick with skills. The puppet masters behind the Puppetm...