#SupportCanadianVenues to help them survive COVID
This has been a rough few months for concert lovers, but it could turn into the end of the road for some venues. Think of your favourite independent venue, where you’ve seen some
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Random music news for Thursday, June 11, 2020
Before we begin, here’s some kind of supercut for Star Trek: TNG fans. Now that’s out of the way, here’s music news for June 11, 2020. Coronavirus update 1: A survey of independent
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On the Edge of the World: A Photo Exhibition On One of Toronto’s Lesser-Known Music Venues
For music lovers, Toronto has a long history of a vibrant music scene with legendary venues. Massey Hall. The El Mocambo. The Horseshoe Tavern. Those are just a few names in a long
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Dead rooms: Toronto music venues that no longer exist
A healthy city is always being rebuilt and renewed. However, this renewal often comes at a cost. Rising property values lead to rising rents forcing some tenants to either cut back or move
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Town Hall on Toronto’s Disappearing Music Venues Outlines Concerns
It didn’t matter that the weather was awful. More than 200 people turned up at a town hall discussion on Toronto’s disappearing music venues organized by NOW, Toronto’s alternative weekly paper. They report
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When It Comes to Toronto Music News, There’s Some Good News and Some Bad News…
Let’s start with the good news. Hugh’s Room, the much-beloved club in Toronto’s west end is going to re-open March 3 thanks to the generosity of some music fans. They’ve raised some money
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Audience with hands raised at a music festival and lights streaming down from above the stage. Soft focus, blurred movement.
Molson Amphitheatre Becomes Budweiser Stage
If you grew up or have lived in the Greater Toronto Area for any amount of time, you’re probably aware of the Molson Amphitheatre. Perhaps you have even been to a concert there.
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Random Music News for March 29, 2014
If you’re going out with friends this weekend, prepare yourself these these news items: Here’s a way to engage employees with rock’n’roll–even accountants. Look at this crazy vintage guitar auction. (Thanks to John.)
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