Librairie Résonance's bookstore concerts set the stage for musical experimentation

At the crossroads of Little Italy, the Mile End, and Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, Librairie Résonance is at the heart of a neighbourhood made up of veteran dive bars, staple late-night food joints, barber shops, old school laundromats, trendy buvettes, and pizza spots.

It's where owner Jean Lavigne decided to turn his passion for books and music into a reality. Despite being a niche market and opening during the pandemic, Librairie Résonance has managed to remain devoted exclusively to music books, drawing in melomaniacs and curious visitors alike. But while it has hosted book signings with artists like renowned musician and writer Warren Ellis alongside impromptu performances by local artists like Martha Wainwright, Daniel Belanger and many others, Librairie Résonance is evolving into more than just a bookstore.