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The drink prices vary between 2$ and 4$. Go look for the big white board near the bar for drink options and prices! AND be aware : everything is 0.50$ off between 4 and 6pm!! We also have gluten free and non-alcoholic options (1$)! The available drinks may vary depending on the host.
The drink prices vary between 2$ and 4$. Go look for the big white board near the bar for drink options and prices! AND be aware : everything is 0.50$ off between 4 and 6pm!! We also have gluten free and non-alcoholic options (1$)! The available drinks may vary depending on the host.
We strongly encourage you to bring your own cup, but if you forgot yours we are ready to help!! We offer 1$ non-reusable cups as well as 2$ reusable ones, which you have to return at the end of the night to get your 2$ back!  
We strongly encourage you to bring your own cup, but if you forgot yours we are ready to help!! Reusable cups are offered for a 5$ deposit, which you have to return at the end of the night to get your 5$ back!  


===Merch===
===Merch===
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You can get your own Blues Pub sticker to decorate your laptop or water bottle or forehead by asking a volunteer during blues, or contacting the Blues pages or managers!   
You can get your own Blues Pub sticker to decorate your laptop or water bottle or forehead by asking a volunteer during blues, or contacting the Blues pages or managers!   
By participating to our weekly events, you can even get a chance to win our merch for free!
By participating to our weekly events, you can even get a chance to win our merch for free!


== Hosts ==
== Hosts ==
Unlike other student run bars, Blues Pub is hosted by a different group every week. This is because the profits of Blues Pub go to the hosting organization; that is to say, that Blues Pub is intended to help groups generate an additional source of revenue! <br>
Unlike other student run bars, Blues Pub is hosted by a different group every week. This is because the profits of Blues Pub go to the hosting organization; that is to say, that Blues Pub is intended to help groups generate an additional source of revenue! <br>


Hosting opportunities are limited to EUS organizations and [[Departments|departments]], as there are few spots available every year. It is standard that departments receive one Blues Pub a semester receiving priority, while other organizations may apply for one Blues Pub a year. It's not uncommon for tertiary organizations with the EUS to share the responsibility of a Blues Pub, sharing the wealth. Hosting is allocated over the summer proceeding the academic year.
Hosting opportunities are limited to EUS organizations and [[Engineering Undergraduate Society#Departmental Societies|departments]], as there are few spots available every year. It is standard that departments receive one Blues Pub a semester receiving priority, while other organizations may apply for one Blues Pub a year. It's not uncommon for tertiary organizations with the EUS to share the responsibility of a Blues Pub, sharing the wealth. Hosting is allocated over the summer proceeding the academic year.


== Tabling ==
== Tabling ==
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== Managers ==
== Managers ==
[[File:57232080 2108452945937217 1956461764874862592 o.jpg|200px|thumb|Previous and Current Blues Managers -2020]]
[[File:57232080 2108452945937217 1956461764874862592 o.jpg|200px|thumb|Previous and Current Blues Managers -2020]]
Behind the scenes of every Blues Pub is a dedicated team of managers. This team has the knowledge to help acclimate the new hosts every week, lending a hand when necessary and teaching volunteers new skills. <br>If you ever have a question about Blues Pub, the managers can always be found in the red polos with the Blues Pub emblem. There are always two managers on duty at a given time
Behind the scenes of every Blues Pub is a dedicated team of managers. This team has the knowledge to help acclimate the new hosts every week, lending a hand when necessary and teaching volunteers new skills. <br>If you ever have a question about Blues Pub, the managers can always be found in the red polos with the Blues Pub emblem. There are always two managers on duty at a given time.
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| Head Manager || Aidan O'Heany
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| Food Manager || Lea Bernard
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| Food Manager || Laura Hebert
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| Music Manager || Flynn Vanier
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| Space Manager || Zach Katz
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| Space Manager || Gavin Pollard
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| Communications Manager || James Peters
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| Head Manager || Kitaro Jung
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| Food Manager || Sophie Jones-Glick
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| Space Manager || Walker Singleton
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| Equity, Sustainability and Vibes Manager || Boyana Djurovic
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== History ==
== History ==
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[[File:History4.jpg|200px|thumb|The live music]]
[[File:History4.jpg|200px|thumb|The live music]]
Blues Pub was created/introduced by Tony Manolikakis, Andrew Leccese, Mike Prichett and Matthew Mathers. Tony and Andrew (aka O'Boogie & Cheese) were the common room managers in the 92’-93’ academic year. Part of the mandate for the common room was to provide a space for various engineering groups to hold fundraising events and social gatherings. A lot of the gatherings created a bit of segregation among the various departments (ex: Chemical engineering wine and cheese or Mechanical mixer). One day a U1 named Mike Prichett approached Andrew and Tony and suggested the idea of having a party in the common room (they suspected Matthew Mathers put him up to this). So they chose a day that was not already booked for fundraising and decided that they would have cheap beer, pizza, live music and a relaxing atmosphere. The first song for every party was “Little Bones” by Tragically Hip. Aside from being a pretty chill song, the song also repeatedly says “Happy hour is here” and thus is a pretty appropriate song choice. They couldn’t figure out what to name the event but right before the first party, Tony said that they needed to figure something out and write it on the LED sign they had in the common room. Mike walked in, and with time running out he said “let’s just call it Blues Pub, for now, and we’ll figure something out later.” They never thought of another name, and so the name stuck and pretty soon every Friday was Blues Pub. Why Blues pub? In contrast to PubNite they wanted to offer a low-key environment for the engineers to relax after a long week, the blues being the no-nonsense predecessor to much contemporary popular music conjures up that type of atmosphere.
Blues Pub was created/introduced by Tony Manolikakis, Andrew Leccese, Mike Prichett and Matthew Mathers. Tony and Andrew (aka O'Boogie & Cheese) were the common room managers in the 92’-93’ academic year. Part of the mandate for the common room was to provide a space for various engineering groups to hold fundraising events and social gatherings. A lot of the gatherings created a bit of segregation among the various departments (ex: Chemical engineering wine and cheese or Mechanical mixer). One day a U1 named Mike Prichett approached Andrew and Tony and suggested the idea of having a party in the common room (they suspected Matthew Mathers put him up to this). So they chose a day that was not already booked for fundraising and decided that they would have cheap beer, pizza, live music and a relaxing atmosphere. The first song for every party was “Little Bones” by Tragically Hip. Aside from being a pretty chill song, the song also repeatedly says “Happy hour is here” and thus is a pretty appropriate song choice. They couldn’t figure out what to name the event but right before the first party, Tony said that they needed to figure something out and write it on the LED sign they had in the common room. Mike walked in, and with time running out he said “let’s just call it Blues Pub, for now, and we’ll figure something out later.” They never thought of another name, and so the name stuck and pretty soon every Friday was Blues Pub. Why Blues pub? In contrast to PubNite they wanted to offer a low-key environment for the engineers to relax after a long week, the blues being the no-nonsense predecessor to much contemporary popular music conjures up that type of atmosphere.




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Source : The Evolution of the McGill Engineer: How we became known as the rowdiest, craziest, drunkest and overall best faculty on campus
Source : The Evolution of the McGill Engineer: How we became known as the rowdiest, craziest, drunkest and overall best faculty on campus


 
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