Toronto Unplugged

These are some of my favorite nights. Got this text message at 10:21 pm on Thursday night,
Apostle of Hustle, Lee’s. Anytime now (10-15min). Come.
Already at the Press Club and not far from Lee’s, me and some mates jumped in a cab and darted to Lee’s Palace for the gig.
We walked in just as second opening act, Skin Tight, Outta Sight, was taking the stage. The Burlesque Revival show, led by dancers Gigi, Pussy and an apprehensive man of religion who eventually stripped down to an ass-less pair of stockings made me realize that the last-minute decision …read more

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 Image credit: Margaret Mulligan
A good ol’ fashioned saloon with solid live music, a friendly atmosphere, a warm vibe, a few plaid shirts and loads of Bourbon and good beer can be hard to find in a big city.
Ladies and gentlemen…Toronto presents…The Dakota Tavern.
Where: 249 Ossington Ave. just north of Dundas Street.

Tunes?  Some country, some more country, bluegrass, folk rock, and random nights featuring some of the cities best local musicians – look for Jason Collett’s gigs this month.
 Here’s my favorite review of the Dakota… 
“If you’ve misplaced your used Wrangler shirt, have no fear — you don’t need to look …read more

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Broken Social Scene’s Jason Collett is playing the Dakota Tavern on Tuesday night.
Most singer/songwriters are lonely souls with only a stool, an acoustic guitar and a heart-worn sleeve. Not Jason Collett. Oh sure, the Broken Social Scene guitarist has his instrument and a stack of intimate tales to tell-but his new solo album, Idols of Exile, sounds more like a house party.
What’s going on at the Dakota for the rest of the week?
Wednesday the 5th:
David Myles early show @ 8:00. Tickets $10 @ door
Flash Lightnin’ plays some lowdown southern boogie @ 10:00
Thursday the 6th:
Andy Swan early show @ 8:00. Tickets …read more

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