Music at night: Montreal’s top five places for live bands
Image source: lapresse.ca Anyone who has been to a concert can attest that live concert experience is worlds away from what digital concerts can offer. Once health and safety restrictions are lifted, patrons are sure to flock their local bars and arenas for some live music. Montreal resident Peter Triassi shares on this post the city’s top five places for live bands. Mtelus , previously known as the Metropolis, stands right outside the city center, in the middle of Quartier Latin and Quartier des Spectacles. A mid-sized venue, Mtelus is has served as home to numerous indie rock concerts and jazz festivals. The Rialto Theatre was established in 1923 by Montreal-born architect Joseph-Raoul Gariépy and designed by Emmanuel Briffa. Until the ‘90s, the theatre operated as baroque cinema. Now, it is home to intimate music performances and Just For Laughs gigs. Image source: eventseeker.com L’Astral is a venue ideal for intimate live shows, making it a local favorite. Th...