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Club Soda is a music venue located in the heart of Quartier des Spectacles, downtown Montreal, Qc (Canada). Club Soda was established in the early 1980s by Guy Gosselin, André Gagnon and Martin Després. Originally located on Park Avenue, Club Soda closed its doors in July 1999. It re-opened in its current location on Saint Laurent Boulevard on March 21, 2000 following extensive renovations. The building in which it is currently located was constructed in 1908 and was known as the Crystal Palace. During the 1940s it was a cabaret. Most of the great Canadian artists, who have made their name on the international scene, appeared for the first time in Montreal at Club Soda. Many big names from the international scene held memorable performances as well: Oasis, Fine Young Cannibals, Counting Crows, Melissa Etheridge, Jay Leno, Soundgarden, Chris Isaak, The Residents, just to name a few.