Bar de l'Encan — Long-running bar and party venue with current ticketed concerts and tribute shows. Current ticketing lists Ced Auger and a Cowboys Fringants tribute in late 2026. The booking makes the most sense for current ticketed live-band/tribute shows. Programming includes Country, rock, tribute, chanson, mixed. A confident, audience-facing set is likely to play better here than a reserved listening-room approach. The venue is at 110 rue Georges, suite 140, Gatineau, QC J8M 1A2.
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Smoke Meat Pete on L'Île-Perrot is a long-running smoked-meat restaurant and bar known for frequent blues, roots and live-band performances. Music is a core part of the room rather than an occasional add-on, which makes it a strong target for working blues, roots, country and rock bands. Expect a lively dining-and-bar crowd that already understands the live-music format.
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- 21+
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- Blues, Country, Rock
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- 283 1re Avenue, L'Île-Perrot, QC J7V 5A1, Canada
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- 514-425-6068
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