Info
Centre Culturel St. Ambroise, on the terrasse, behind the centre)
5080-A St-Ambroise, St. Henri (Montreal)
August 12th, 2008
5 to 9 pm
more info: 514-939-3060 ext. 231
About the Centre
The Centre is housed in a beautiful old building that has 2 floors, with the main room downstairs, the Griffon Room, now hosting regular events including acoustic music shows, film nights, DJ DJ Not to be confused with “musician” or “talented artist”; plays music by inserting small hydrocarbon disc in digital player or analog turntable; manipulates sound and media in alledged “performance” of music, often using a laptop or other pre-recorded source; post-millenium equivalent of drugged-out rock star, but cooler and with better drugs; most musicians are envious of the DJ because he actually makes a living while they still deliver pizza or work at the music store; gets more chicks than drummers nights, as well as workshops, lectures, private events & parties. The upstairs of the Centre St-Ambroise is the Maxwell Haus Studios, an awe-inspiring gallery space.
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The Centre Culturel’s wonderful rooftop terrasse is a great after work hang.
The Centre St-Ambroise has quickly become a premier venue in Montreal for folk/roots and acoustic acts, with artists hailing it’s warm atmosphere and great sound. Many have compared it to playing a livingroom concert, and Larry Cassini of the Echo Hunters even described it as a “coffeehouse that serves beer!”.
Directions
- Google maps entry
- Metro :Place St-Henri Metro station (About 15 minutes walking distance). Bus: 36 or 191 (on Notre-Dame W.) from Place St-Henri Metro. Exit: St-Rémi St./Notre-Dame OR from the Lionel-Groulx Metro, take Bus 78. Exit: St-Rémi, corner St-Ambroise, turn right
- Bicycle access : Have a bike? The Centre is on the Montreal bike path, alongside the Lachine Canal.
- By Car : free Parking On The Premises
- The Centre’s website on MySpace
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