THE PARTY: CRUISE CONTRÔLE
Montreal's favourite queer-friendly dance party is resurrected again tonight for "Gaylloween."
Cruise Contrôle's mix of unabashed pop, eighties retro and hip hop always draws an eclectic crowd that gets sweaty. CC has been on hiatus, but expect a bimonthly schedule the next time you visit la belle province. Though tonight is free, profit from the party regularly goes to a charity.
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A Halloween bonus: Toronto's Hidden Cameras and Gentleman Reg play beforehand. Their brand of costumed queer-orchestral indie pop is sure to inspire everyone to come in their October best. Cruise Contrôle at il Motore: 179 rue Jean-Talon Ouest, 514-284-0122; ilmotore.ca
THE MUSIC
A sampling of what to expect on the dance-floor from the playlist of DJ Diamonds Cut:
Ginuwine - Pony Thunderheist - Nothing 2 Step 2Sean Kingston - FIRE BURNINGBruce Springsteen - Dancing in the DarkStevie Nicks - Stand BackLa Roux - BulletproofMariah Carey - HeartbreakerThe Gossip - Swing LowCyndi Lauper - When You Were MineLady GaGa - LoveGame
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Download the playlist
Before you get on the flight, get in the mood by putting the Road Trip Playlist on your iPod.
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