05 Jan 02 - 05:36 PM (#621662) Subject: Irish/celtic jam sessions/gigs in Toronto? From: GUEST,Carl Friends; I will be visiting Toronto in Late Jan/early Feb and I wonder if there is a Irish/Celtic music scene In Toronto. I play semi-proffessional (mando/tin/keyb/guitar and sings) and is looking for a jamsession, gig, band.... Please advice for good venues, pubs, bands, people... Slainte! Carl |
06 Jan 02 - 08:52 AM (#622095) Subject: RE: Jam sessions in Toronto? From: Mr Red Use thread search on "Toronto", there have been plenty. From what I see I think the Free Times cafe still does open stage. |
07 Jan 02 - 08:05 AM (#622637) Subject: RE: Jam sessions in Toronto? From: Steve Latimer Carl, There is a very good Irish session Sunday afternoons at Dora Keogh's on the Danforth. |
07 Jan 02 - 09:26 AM (#622665) Subject: RE: Jam sessions in Toronto? From: GUEST,Carl Excellent! I'll bring my mando and hop in? Any chance for a decent Guiness? |
07 Jan 02 - 10:05 AM (#622678) Subject: RE: Jam sessions in Toronto? From: GUEST,Steve Latimer Carl, Dora Keogh's is a pretty authentic Irish Pub. They do pull a good pint of Guiness. It's a very good session, very traditional. Your Mando will fit in nicely. I've only been a few times as I live about 45 minutes away, but I've enjoyed it tremendously. Steve |