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Why You Should Go See Busty and the Bass at Danforth Music Hall
It was the end of summer 2018 in Kingston, Ontario. I was just about to start my fourth year of university and only a few of my friends were in the city already. The weather was finally starting to cool down after the grueling summer months and we wanted to do something fun before the essays we were bound to ignore started to pile up.
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Why You Should Go See Eric Nam at the Danforth Music Hall
Rihanna. Justin Bieber. Lorde. And now, Eric Nam joins the roster of world-class musicians to perform at the historic Danforth Music Hall. The next Canadian stop on Nam’s Before We Begin World Tour is right here in our own backyard on February 24th—great news for fans of K-pop! Whether you’re a fan already, or just want to learn more about K-pop, here are five things you should know about Eric Nam.
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Diversity Triumphs at The Danforth Music Hall
The idea of diversity has become a polarizing topic in the public discourse over the past couple of years. The western world has experienced an influx of refugees fleeing their war-torn homeland in search of asylum, which has prompted debates from politicians, to the common folk, on how sympathetic a country’s borders should be. Divisionary walls have been hotly debated, immigrants have been detained, while religious institutions have experienced unsettling acts of terrorism. More than ever, one’s physical attributes, be it the colour of their skin or the presence of devotional veils, have become fodder for much broader issues. In the face of such divisiveness, Canada has continued to exercise…
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The Space Between Places
To be a part of a new place is an intimate experience—that's why it's called personal belonging. The intimacy of Danforth community, explored—through the eyes of a newcomer to Toronto.
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Dazed by the Danforth: The Classic Venue That Tells Its Own Stories
Whether you’re out to see a local artist that you’ve heard of through the grapevine or a household name in the music industry, the Danforth Music Hall continuously provides the ideal concert-going experience for both the avid fan and the casual listener.
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We’re Not That Different, You and I: Films And TV Shows Shot On The Danforth
Every time I hear that a movie or TV show is being filmed in Toronto, it’s always a little bit of a surprise. Maybe because movies are often set in locations like New York, Chicago, or Los Angeles (and many more) but are actually being filmed in Toronto. When they film in Toronto and pass it off as a certain part of America, I can’t help but feel a little proud. Toronto may be a less expensive filming location than its American counterparts, but it’s definitely beautiful enough to feature in Hollywood productions. Many places in Toronto have been featured in blockbuster films, but in this article I’m only going…
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Shadows of the Past: Curtis Family History on the Danforth
Over the years, the Danforth has evolved. From a small borough cut off from the rest of the city, it bridged the gap with the construction of the Prince Edward Viaduct. Since then, it has exploded into a hub of multiculturalism.
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Dinner and a Show: The Danforth Music Hall Now Has Its Own Restaurant
Sidebar is the perfect vantage point to have a relaxed dinner without having to rush before the show begins.
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6 Essential Tracks from 2016 (so far): Part 1
The first 3 of 6 essential 2016 tracks from Geoff's must-listen list
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Ready for Anything
Continuing Success at the Danforth Music Hall By: Bradley Myles What do Dragonette, Hollerado, Stars, Walk Off the Earth, and Wintersleep have in common with Chvrches, Hugh Laurie, KT Tunstall, Mayer Hawthorne, and M.I.A.? They’ve all played the Danforth Music Hall recently. Since December 2011, the current incarnation of the Danforth’s cultural hub has hosted some of Toronto’s hottest shows. In 2012, Rihanna chose the Hall for the Toronto stop of her widely publicized 777 Tour, and Lorde graced the stage shortly after her massive breakout last fall The venue’s recent level of success has been a long time in the making. Although the current incarnation of the Hall has…
