7 Montreal concerts worth checking out in February

Let’s be honest; unless you have a soft spot for Valentine’s Day (ugh), there’s nothing particularly great about the depressingly dark and inhumanely cold days of February.

But if there is ever a reason to emerge from the depths of a perpetual Netflix binge and change out of your well-worn sweats, it’s for a concert.

Here are 7 Montreal concerts to check out in February.

Black Veil Brides

If you’d rather swap the Super Bowl for a little goth metal performed by a band once called “the most controversial band in the universe,” hit Mtelus for a show by L.A.’s Black Veil Brides.

When: Sunday, February 4 at 6 pm
Where: Mtelus
Tickets:  Available online at $58 to $84

Machine Head

If heavy metal is your thing, veterans of the genre, Machine Head, hit Club Soda this month for a Tuesday evening that’s decidedly more high energy than your typical.

When: Sunday, February 11 at 8 pm
Where: Club Soda
Tickets:  Available online at $32.25 to $36 in advance / $36.25 at the door

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds

Former Oasis co-lead Noel Gallagher prove he can’t and won’t stop, as the British artist makes a Montreal stop for his Who Built the Moon tour, which takes his traditional sounds to a slightly more psychedelic place.

When: Sunday, February 18 at 8 pm
Where: Place des Arts
Tickets:  Available online at $63 to $389

Alan Doyle

Canadian singer Alan Doyle – best known as the lead singer of the former east coast folk band Great Big Sea – performs at Corona Theatre as part of his nearly four month-long North American tour.

When: Friday, February 23 at 8 pm
Where: Corona Theatre
Tickets:  Available online at $35.50

Celebrating David Bowie

After a super successful, sold-out overseas tour, “Celebrating David Bowie” hits Canada to keep the iconic musician’s music alive with musicians who worked closely with him throughout his career and other top musicians greatly influenced by him.

When: Saturday, February 17 at 8:30 pm
Where: Mtelus
Tickets:  Available online at $57.50 to $77.50

Steve Aoki and Desiigner

Warm up to the sounds of Grammy nominated producer and DJ Steve Aoki during his Montreal stop of his North American Kolony Tour with rapper and producer Desiigner.

When: Saturday, February 17 at 7 pm
Where: New City Gas
Tickets:  Available online at $35 to $70

LP

Rising rock star Laura Pergolizzi – who is better known as LP and used to write for musicians like the Backstreet Boys – will shake up your hump day when she graces the stage at Mtelus this month.

When: Wednesday, February 17 at 7 pm
Where: Mtelus
Tickets:  Available online at $197 to $244