The cultural melting pot for comedy and annual Festival favourite, The Ethnic Show, returns for its 9th Editon as part of the Jack Astor’s Club Series. With rising global anxieties over ethnic divides, JFL has curated for it’s 35th anniversary a special line-up that features many fan favourites, hosted by internationally beloved and Last Comic Standing winner, Alonzo Bodden. 

Sharing the humorous side of their diverse backgrounds this year will include; Jewish-American Jessica Kirson returning after highly praised performances in 2016, international comedian and one of the most sought-after performers Korean Irish-American Steve Byrne, the return to the Festival of audience favourite Italian-Canadians The Doo Wops, comprised of John Catucci and David Mesiano, rising star Portuguese-Canadian Mike Rita, and staple of the New York comedy scene Dominican-American Vladimir Caamaño.

Mike Birbiglia is a comedian and storyteller who has performed in front of audiences worldwide. He has released four albums for Comedy Central Records, including My Secret Public Journal Live, which was named one of the “Best Comedy Albums of the Decade” by The Onion AV Club.

Don’t miss him as he hosts a line-up of special guests at Club Soda. Two shows, two completely different line-ups!

Mike Birbiglia is a comedian and storyteller who has performed in front of audiences worldwide. He has released four albums for Comedy Central Records, including My Secret Public Journal Live, which was named one of the “Best Comedy Albums of the Decade” by The Onion AV Club.

Don’t miss him as he hosts a line-up of special guests at Club Soda. Two shows, two completely different line-ups!

Moshe Kasher is a stand-up comedian and host of the new Comedy Central show Problematic, tackling problematic issues of the world today one-by-one, starting with Cultural Appropriation in his debut episode.

Catch Moshe as he hosts a line-up of comics whose problematic life habits led them to share their undeniable talent on the stand-up stage. Two shows, two completely different line-ups!

Moshe Kasher is a stand-up comedian and host of the new Comedy Central show Problematic, tackling problematic issues of the world today one-by-one, starting with Cultural Appropriation in his debut episode.

Catch Moshe as he hosts a line-up of comics whose problematic life habits led them to share their undeniable talent on the stand-up stage. Two shows, two completely different line-ups!

Natasha Leggero is an accomplished actress, writer, and stand-up comedian who’s garnered attention across film, television, and the web. She created, wrote, produced, and stars in Comedy Central’s Another Period and is a regular of the amazing Comedy Central Roast series.

Join Natasha as she hosts a stacked line-up of comics for your pleasure. Two shows, two completely different line-ups!

Natasha Leggero is an accomplished actress, writer, and stand-up comedian who’s garnered attention across film, television, and the web. She created, wrote, produced, and stars in Comedy Central’s Another Period and is a regular of the amazing Comedy Central Roast series.

Join Natasha as she hosts a stacked line-up of comics for your pleasure. Two shows, two completely different line-ups!

Join us at Club Soda for All Access Live - a hosted line-up of hilarious comedians desperate for your approval. They might be deeply insecure, but that’s where the outrageous talent comes from.

Join us at Club Soda for All Access Live - a hosted line-up of hilarious comedians desperate for your approval. They might be deeply insecure, but that’s where the outrageous talent comes from.

Dear friends and fans,

We are extremely pleased to announce that we will have the honor of having on stage 3 major international Salsa legends

The great singer of the Fania All Stars for the first time in Canada, Ismael Miranda "El bonito de la Fania" (Puerto Rico) from la Fania All Stars, Wilson "Saoco" Manyoma ex singer of Fruko y sus Tesos (Colombia) and Ismael Rivera Jr (Puerto Rico).
They will be accompanied by the Montreal orchestra Lengaïa Salsabrava. 

There will also be two bands: Bachata with Freddy Anthony and Cuban son with Sabor de Cuba. 

Jesse was the originator and promoter of "Latin Nights" at the world famous CopaCabana in 1983 and at the present time he is Master of Ceremonies Jesse is known in the Latin music industry as "El Principe", a term of affection granted to him by Queen Salsa and the legend Celia Cruz, becoming his mark.

The progressive rock group Haken will come back to Montreal on augsut 25th at the Club Soda.

Haken's music combines the finesse of progressive rock and the energy of heavy metal. They are known for their complex vocal harmonies, their elaborate arrangements and individual prowess of their musicians.

Established in 2007, Haken launched four albums since 2010. The quality of their compositions allowed them to get noticed quickly by several progressive rock and metal music critics. In 2014 fall we found them nominated in three categories Prog Awards or for album of the year, song of the year and band of the year. The excellent album The Mountain launched in 2013 earned them the honors. In 2014, Haken launched an EP (Restoration). At the end of May 2016, Haken has launched a new album called Affinity.

Haken is composed of Richard Hensall (keyboards and guitar), Diego Tjeida (keyboards), Ray Hearne (drums), Charlie Griffiths (guitar), Conner Green (bass) and Ross Jennings (voice).

Haken’s north american tour includes twenty five cities. It is their 10th anniversary tour.

The scotish guitarist Sithy Aye is going to open for Haken. It’s going to be his first visit in North America.

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Venez danser, chanter, vous envoler vers l’univers afro-cubain de la timba ! Okokan et Afrolatino dance company présentent en direct de La Havane « Charanga Habanera »,  un orchestre de 16 musiciens aux airs de boys-band latino. Ce groupe mythique dirigé par David Calzado a déjà publié 19 albums (depuis 1997) et s’apprête à enflammer la scène montréalaise (la dernière visite était sold-out en Avril 2015!) pour un concert dansant au rythme endiablé qui entraînera les petits comme les grands, amateurs ou curieux.

(DJ JAMAIK et MC IVO animeront la soirée avec set d'accueil et intermission- Opening show surprise)

Parterre: admission générale.

Section VIP: « line bypass », accès balcon et photos avec les musiciens après le concert.

N’hésitez plus, bloquez votre soirée du 26 Aout 2017 au Club Soda pour fêter l’été sublime au cours d’un magnifique party unique qui fera monter la température encore plus !

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Princess Nokia is a hip hop/r&b underground project led by Destiny Frasqueri, who released the 1992 EP last fall, an album already celebrated as a masterpiece showcasing the talent and versatility of the artist. Celebrating her queer, Indigenous, Nuyorican and feminist identity, Princess Nokia is at the forefront of a new wave of talented and politically-oriented artists with a vision for the future of music.

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Strange Froots is a Montreal trio of rappers, producers and singer-songwriters who came up from the NoBad Sound studio. Their music is without compromise, a hybrid of all their interests which they baptized “alternative chillsoul”.

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Gayance means losing your mind and partying hard in creole. This is a big part of Montreal DJ/selector Aisha Vertus’ modus operandi. Gayance is influenced by Carribean culture, Brazilian rhythms and cosmic spiritual soundscapes.

Les Stones du cirque et de l’humour, ce sont les précurseurs du comique et du cirque moderne du Québec des années 70…
 
Une décennie plus tôt, le Québec sortait de sa « grande noirceur » et commençait sa « révolution Tranquille »…
 
En comédie il y avait du variété, du cabaret, du théâtre et de la télé...
Vinrent ensuite, sur scène, les formations comiques, comme : les Jérolas (Jean Lapointe et Jérôme Lemay), les Cyniques (groupe universitaire), Jean-Guy Moreau et Claude Landré (imitateurs), Sol le clown (Marc Favreau), Clémence Desrochers et Yvon Deschamps (monologuistes) et  l’Ostie de show spectacle mythique et locomotive du début des temps modernes…
 
Les Frères Brosse, (Théâtre débile) voient le jour débuts 70', les Mimes Électriques (Bruiteurs-comique, décédés), les Carcasses (écran + scène), les Foubracs (cirque et scène) et Paul et Paul (trio), emboîtent le pas… En même temps que des amuseurs publiques, Les Clowns (Chatouille & Chocolat) des jongleurs et des acrobates, qui innovent dans le fascinant  monde du Cirque sans animaux… Et de la contre-culture, Québécoise !
 
Le 8 septembre, les Stones du cirque et de l’humour (Ou le retour de nos comiques) seront sur la scène et dans la salle du Club Soda de Montréal. C’est la toute première fois, en 50 ans, que toutes ces formations se retrouvent sur la même scène, en même temps un soir seulement…
 
Venez prendre le temps de découvrir, ces précurseurs de l’Humour Québécois, des années 70', bien avant l’industrie de l’humour, actuelle !
 
Le Livret de la soirée est écrit par Pierre Huet et France Castel assurera l'animation du Spectacle.

BEYRIES is a singer-songwriter and self-taught musician born in Montreal. She released her debut record Landing in February 2017. In its first week, Landing quickly shot to #1 on the overall album sales charts in her home province of Quebec and #7 in overall album sales in Canada. La Presse’s Émilie Côté has described her music, saying that a peaceful strength springs from her voice and comforting melodies. The result is soft and intense music that is also touching and powerful. Her songs are without pretension, and tend to bring people together with their universal and timeless themes. Her music is captivating and takes us back to what is essential: the heart.