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Bar Le Jockey is an independent Montréal bar and cultural venue that mixes live music with open mics, comedy and multi-artist showcases. Its programming spans hip-hop, R&B, afrobeat, alternative and local artists, making it a good fit for acts that sit outside a single genre lane. The showcase format rewards concise, distinctive sets and performers comfortable sharing a bill. The room is 21+, and its cultural-programming mix suggests an audience open to discovery rather than one expecting only familiar bar standards.

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514-718-1537

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21+
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Alternative, Hip Hop, R&B
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1309 Rue Saint-Zotique Est, Montréal, QC H2G 1G6, Canada
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514-718-1537
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