Contxt by Trane This was the 1st time I had a chance to visit this club that sits right above BSMT254 with the same address. So, below in the basement the club focuses on underground style music whether it is live music or DJ music. On the street level is Contxt that...
Joe Taylor
Four Play at Sneaky Dee’s
Sneaky Dee’s What I enjoy about Sneaky Dee’s is that they put together some shows that bring out the eccentric and eclectic music lovers together. When you have four young artists or bands on the same bill, they don’t always fit together, but somehow the musicians and...
Getting Ratted out!
The Toronto Humane Society Dina’s Tavern whose mascot is a rat, hosted a benefit concert for the Toronto Humane Society. This was a perfect venue because this time it was a message to save the rats. The THS is well known for saving dogs and cats, but what about all...
A Surprise Triple Play!
Prog is Back! This is something Daniel from Dreamland yells at every show. He is a big cheerleader for this kind of music. Well, the Horseshoe was the breeding ground for this movement. There were three Progressive Rock bands on the bill, and the place was packed all...
Behemoth makes History
A Disappointing start Let me start this off with that I was disappointed because of circumstances beyond our control. I went to History at a reasonable time so I could be there for all four acts, Immolation, Rotting Christ, Deicide and Behemoth. I walked to the pit at...
Kind People Only
Kind People Only I was flipping through Instagram when I came across this ad by Amy. She was promoting a new concept of music to Toronto and would like people to open up to this way of listening to music. Once a month, Kind People Only holds a showcase of four queer...
Last Show of the Season
On May 23rd we will feature our annual Healing Garden Benefit to continue raising funds for the creation of patio gardens of peace and solace for patients undergoing the rigours and ordeals of cancer treatment. The Annual Healing Garden Music Fest featuring:DAVE...
Happy Birthday Ken Whiteley
What do musicians do when it is their birthday? They usually play for an audience. This is a gift to themselves. They enjoy sharing their time with people that appreciate them. Ken Whiteley is no different. He just turned 75 and hosted his party at Hugh’s Room. Hugh’s...
The Toronto Folk Festival Showcase
Hugh’s Room was the host for the 3rd annual Toronto Folk Festival showcase. This is a grassroots festival that is led by a not-for-profit model. It will take place from August 21-23,2026 on Wards’ Island. It will be located at the WIA Pavillion at 20 Withrow St. This...
Aww, Rats!
Aww, Rats! The Mid-Century Modernes Headline Toronto Humane Society Fundraiser at Dina’s Tavern WHO – The Mid-Century Modernes; Toronto Humane SocietyWHAT – Live music fundraiserWHERE – Dina’s Tavern (formerly the Silver Dollar...









