http://www.montrealmirror.com/wp/2012/02/09/the-front-69/
Cold nights, warm beats
Sure, it’s been a relatively mild winter so far, but for Montreal’s homeless community, even the not-so-harsh is never easy. So, on Saturday, Feb. 18, the fourth edition of musical benefit bash Blankfest Quebec will be going down at Frite Alors! (680 Ste-Catherine W., 9 p.m.). In exchange for a blanket or one or more items of winter clothing that the Old Brewery Mission will be distributing to those in need, you’ll gain admission to check out a slew of local bands, including The Era Of, Society’s Ills, RudeBeats and Isolate Cast.
An idea created in ’97 by Kenn Rowell of NYC punk band the Baghdaddios, the Blankfest concept has since spread to a series of cities across North America and the U.K., with local organizer Jon Asher hoping to see coordinated Blankfests occurring in at least four more Canadian cities next year.
“I know there’re lots of charities, but all this takes is five minutes to go through your closet, take out the things you haven’t worn in a while or that no longer fit, and bring them to the gig on Saturday,” notes Asher. “It’s fuckin’ cold outside and there’re people out there who really need them.”
See Blankfest Quebec IV on Facebook for more info.
—CHRIS BARRY
ashermediarelations.com 
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