Thursday, September 8, 2011

New Order Reunite for 2 Shows

New Order will play for the first time in five years for a pair of charity concerts next month. The shows will take place at the Ancienne Belgique in Brussels on October 17th and La Bataclanon in Paris on October 18th to raise money for artist and filmmaker Michael Shamberg, who has been struggling with a severe illness since 2005. This lineup of New Order will not include original bassist Pete Hook who left the band on bad terms in 2007. The two shows will include keyboardist Gilliam Gilbert, who hasn't toured with the band since 2001.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

A Lot of Hot Air for Nothing

The Canadian Broadcast Standards Council announced that the use of a gay slur in Dire Straits song Money For Nothing can be considered inappropriate, its use did not violate the broadcast code. For the record, we never stopped playing it.

Monday, August 1, 2011

New Online Player for CJIM

CJIM is proud to announce its new online media player. Now there are two great new ways to tune in to Montreal's Rock Station. You can use the new player on our website by clicking on Listen Live. You can also tune in directly from our Facebook page by clicking on Listen Now on the left margin. The new player is compatible with iPhones and iPads without additional software. Check it out today.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Montreal Overnight A Musical Midnight Snack

For all of you night owls, or those working into the wee hours, CJIM has just added a new program, Montreal Overnight. It's a mix of and cool tunes from classic rock to today's best independent artists. A great way to chill out after a long day or relaxing with friends. Montreal Overnight can be heard daily from midnight until 6 AM.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Major Shake-up in Local English Language Radio

Earlier today, Montreal's sports radio station CKGM the Team 990, recently acquired by Bell Media, announced a seven year deal to become the exclusive English radio broadcaster of the Montreal Canadians hockey. A similarly exciting announcement came from Astral Media owned CHOM FM that long-time morning man Terry DiMonte will be returning to the Montreal airwaves. Congratulations to both CHOM and the Team 990.

Saturday, June 18, 2011

E Street Band sax player Clarence Clemons dies

NEW YORK (AP) -- Clarence Clemons, the larger-than-life saxophone player for the E Street Band who was one of the key influences in Bruce Springsteen's life and music through four decades, has died. He was 69. Clemons died Saturday night after being hospitalized about a week ago following a stroke at his home in Singer Island, Fla.

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Rock the Streets with CJIM Apparel

At last, CJIM has launched its first online store to purchase logo apparel. Check it out at http://cjim.inkageshop.com/ and show us off this summer.