What to do in Toronto?

Carl999Pop · #1 01-31-2008, 04:37 PM

Hi! Brit visiting Toronto needs advice on where to hang out to see live bands (rock, pop, funk, jazz, blues...anyting goes)....any cool guitar shops etc etc.

Hope to hear from you!

Steve Clark · #2 01-31-2008, 04:40 PM

Check out The Rex on Queen St. One of the better venues for live jazz

www.therex.ca

Carl999Pop · #3 01-31-2008, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Clark

Check out The Rex on Queen St. One of the better venues for live jazz

www.therex.ca

I was actually there yesterday - had a drink and did listen to a quite ok trio. they seem to have some good acts on from time to time.

thanks buddy!

rfclef · #4 01-31-2008, 11:44 PM

Check out Alex Lifeson's club... The Orbit Room... Went by there about 12 years ago when I was in toronto on a kinda "late honeymoon" thing, but did not get to go into the club at the time... Maybe next time I get married, I will get to go in....

Phalex · #5 02-01-2008, 06:48 AM

Casa Loma. I'd be interested to hear how it compares to old world castles.

CN tower is fun. The glass floor is a little freaky.

I had the most fun at the Second City. Make sure you go.

Steve Clark · #6 02-01-2008, 07:19 AM

Today you can have fun in real snow.

Carl999Pop · #7 02-01-2008, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Clark

Today you can have fun in real snow.

Yep! Walking 1 mile to the office this morning was an adventure for a brit NOT equpipped for a grim canadian winter. Its amazing how quick a pair of chelsea boots and Tottenham scarf dries up though....

Steve Clark · #8 02-01-2008, 10:05 AM

Yup, my Doc Martens can be like wearing ice skates. Not much traction from those soles.

Carl999Pop · #9 02-01-2008, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Clark

Yup, my Doc Martens can be like wearing ice skates. Not much traction from those soles.

soles....mine are more like a very thin sheet of paper! VERY smart but NOT designed for this!

btw - I see that you retail EA...just out curiosity home much is a wizzy 10 cab?

c

DanGouge · #10 02-01-2008, 05:54 PM

As far as stores, here are my recommendations:

Club Bass is a MUST if you are able to get out to the Queensway. Also check out Capsule (921 Queen St. W), The 12th Fret (Danforth and Woodbine), or even Long & McQuade (Bloor & Ossington).

Also, if you want to see some good Canadian indie/alt rock, The Weakerthans are playing a free show at Nathan Phillips Square (bundle up!) tomorrow night.

PM me for more detailed directions if you need them.

**Mark Wilson** · #11 02-01-2008, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DanGouge

As far as stores, here are my recommendations:

Club Bass is a MUST if you are able to get out to the Queensway. Also check out Capsule (921 Queen St. W), The 12th Fret (Danforth and Woodbine), or even Long & McQuade (Bloor & Ossington).

Also, if you want to see some good Canadian indie/alt rock, The Weakerthans are playing a free show at Nathan Phillips Square (bundle up!) tomorrow night.

PM me for more detailed directions if you need them.

I was at Capsule the other day. Nothing amazing except a fretless alembic.
Steve's Music is on the same street as Capsule. A few blocks down. They have a Lakland there for like...700 bucks. Plays like a dream.

Club Bass always has amazing stuff.
Long and McQuade is great too.

I also suggest the Rex. I don't know who's playing this month though.

Carl999Pop · #12 02-01-2008, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DanGouge

As far as stores, here are my recommendations:

Club Bass is a MUST if you are able to get out to the Queensway. Also check out Capsule (921 Queen St. W), The 12th Fret (Danforth and Woodbine), or even Long & McQuade (Bloor & Ossington).

Also, if you want to see some good Canadian indie/alt rock, The Weakerthans are playing a free show at Nathan Phillips Square (bundle up!) tomorrow night.

PM me for more detailed directions if you need them.

cheers for the info! well up for checkin out the weakerthans, hear that they are great.

DanGouge · #13 02-03-2008, 09:08 AM

I don't know if you made it out last night, but I was there and I thought The Weakerthans sounded tight. Apparently they have a good rep for solid live performances.

Joey3313 · #14 02-03-2008, 09:22 AM

The Weakerthans are amazing...

The best thing to do in Toronto?

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Bass Boy · #15 02-04-2008, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Joey3313

The best thing to do in Toronto?

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Schwing!

Kenbuntu · #16 02-04-2008, 06:07 PM

UHH Hard rock cafe, see some plays?, music stores: Steves music. Watch the raptors play, support the homeless on the street. Donate to the people playing guitar on the street...hmm there was a bass shop but i forgot the name. i don't go to TO often, its a bitch for parking. OH YEAH there are TONS of Pawn shops.

Kenbuntu · #17 02-04-2008, 06:08 PM

But i have to say id rather be in Montreal or Quebec city.

Loel · #18 02-04-2008, 07:12 PM

You might want to try Jeff Healey's Roadhouse,
56 Blue Jay Way downtown near union station
across from Wayne Gretzky's pub..

music is a mix alternative rock,blues,jazz,
opens at 6pm call first..

rumbler · #19 02-04-2008, 09:04 PM

Check out the Rex, my teacher and his trio play there quite often.

Also check out Steves music since it's on the same street

Andrew

Bass Boy · #20 02-05-2008, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by rumbler

Check out the Rex, my teacher and his trio play there quite often.

Andrew

Hey, you study with Mike. Hell of a player and a nice guy!