5@7: N0rth, Banjo Ballads for Broken Babes is an early-evening concert in Montreal, Canada, on 17 November 2026. It takes place at Quai Des Brumes, and the show is built around the seventh album by N0rth, Banjo Ballads for Broken Babes.
About the show
The album marks an old-time folk turn in N0rth's work. It draws on the landscapes of her region and on women's stories, and it is the record that followed her falling in love with the banjo. Listeners have compared her voice to the late Lhasa, and her compositions have been likened to the songs of Karen Dalton.
The recording includes a piece from the American folk and americana repertoire, as well as two collaborations, with Sarah Pagé and Jonah Fortune. Étienne Leclerc's tuba is present on almost every track, which gives the record a distinctive low, warm colour. Several surprise guests have also been announced for the evening.
What to know before you go
- The concert is an early-evening show, starting at 5 p.m.
- Admission is by voluntary contribution.
- Twenty-five percent of donations go to UNWRA and Dahnoun.
- Details and updates are available on the Quai Des Brumes events page.
For visitors to Montreal, the evening suits a relaxed, listening-focused outing, and it pairs well with time spent exploring the city's neighbourhoods before or after the performance.