JS Williams previews his new album, Capitol Blue, in a pre-launch show at Le Ministère in Montreal. The record is a collection of original compositions, and this evening offers a first chance to hear the songs in a live room before the album is released.
What to expect
Williams's music is intimate and cinematic, built around his voice and guitar. Acoustic and electric sounds sit side by side, and the folk and jazz influences in the writing give the songs a warm, unhurried feel. A small, attentive room suits material like this, where the details of voice and instrument are easy to follow.
- Format: a concert previewing new original material
- Sound: acoustic and electric textures, with folk and jazz touches
- Setting: Le Ministère, an intimate venue in Montreal
Why go
This is a good choice for listeners who enjoy songwriter-led music with a jazz edge and want to hear an artist's new work before it reaches a wider audience. Because it is billed as a preview, the evening has the feel of an early look at an album still taking shape in public view.
Practical details
For ticket information, schedule and any other current details, check the event page on the venue's website at leministere.ca. Montreal offers plenty to do before or after the show, so an evening at Le Ministère can easily be part of a wider night out in the city.