Vivo Musique Internationale

08/19/2026

Dust and the Moon: Rite of Strings Unites Ancient Traditions and Contemporary Voices on a Remarkable Debut

08/18/2026

We are so excited to share the news of this wonderful new show from Hugh Ball at the gallery! Glenda Rush (Vivo Musique) was Hugh’s bass player back in the ’80s- and this was one of the most meaningful chapters of her life - not every girl gets to be a Martini! An amazing era filled with incredible music, growth, and memories - all part of the foundation of Vivo Musique Internationale! Cheers Hugh!🍸♥️

Hugh Ball is a Montreal man of mystery and surprise.

In the 80s, he led new wave combos The Martinis and then What It Is! before going solo with an lp, Hypnotized, on Justin Time Records, recorded at The Record Plant with Elliot Easton (The Cars) and other heavyweights.

But his true passion was always the music of an earlier era and in the 90s, Hugh led a swingin jazz combo in Old Montreal mixing up jazz standards with little-known gems from forgotten records (did we mention he's a massive record collector).

Oh, and somewhere in there he played guitar in Cherie Currie (the Runaways)'s backing band when she headlined the El Mocambo, Toronto (!!!).

But, back to the past; which is now his present. As Hugh was filling up his shopping bag with vinyl at BBAM!, we started talking about our mutual love for old jazz and chanson and, next thing you know, we have coaxed him back on stage for two sets of standards and should-have-been standards and chansons and a fun evening of mid-century musical discovery.

This is a special night you don't want to miss.

And, to sweeten the deal, an opening set by RALPH and Friends; before we hit the highway for our Toronto debut, Sunday, Oct 11, at the hip Sellers And Newel bookstore (books and jazz, what?!).

That's 3 (count 'em, 3 sets) of music in a dimly-lit intimate jazz loft vibe. It's an old school experience and all about the music.

Join us.

08/17/2026