Hugh’s Room If you have been missing Johannes Linstead at the Beaches jazz festival over the last couple of years, you were in luck recently. Hugh’s Room was happy to host his album release party for his latest offering “From Spain to Cuba”. A review of his new music...
"If a single voice could heal the world, Clela’s just might be it" ~ Malcolm Gould, CBC Radio TORONTO – Toronto singer-songwriter Clela Errington stuns, with the release of her new album WALKIN’ EACH OTHER HOME. Following closely on the...
Jan 25th. - I had the pleasure of going to Hugh's Room Live once more to experience rock and pop music history in person. This time, it was for a performance by English guitarist Albert Lee, an accomplished performer with a resume of some big names across a wide range...
We need a lot of heat to keep us warm these days, so if you weren’t at Hugh’s Room Friday night you missed a night of hot music. Quisha Wint and her friends turned the heat up and kept it up all night with their tribute to Motown. If you know Motown, then you know it...
Hugh’s Room had its final show for 2024. This was a big year for them as they asked for financial help from everybody to support live music. I went to a couple of touch and go shows, but in the last couple of months they seem to create a steady stream of people coming...
Normally, I was that guy who avoided Christmas concerts, but last year changed me. I decided to see Sultans of String play in a church, and I was turned on to a new way of looking at Christmas. Well, this year, I guess you can now call it a tradition. I went to see...
In the great circle of amazing Toronto musicians, Carlos del Junco sits at the top of the heap when it comes to harmonica playing. I have been fortunate to catch him in many jam sessions over the years but have never seen a full performance from him. Well Hugh’s Room...
Photo Credit: Oavatos Photos- Oavatos (@oavatosphoto) • Instagram photos and videos Jerry Leger and Lori Yates were on the same bill at Hugh’s Room for the very first time. I spoke with Jerry a couple of weeks before and he was excited to finally be sharing the same...
Oct. 16 – MonkeyJunk's performance was one bluesy night at Hugh's Room, nestled on Broadview Avenue in Toronto's East Side. Between the headliners and the opening performance, it was an evening steeped in soulful tunes and swampy blues. Opening the night was Keith...
Even though Hugh’s Room is now situated inside a church on Broadview Ave, it became the house of Lachy Doley. The room was packed with the converted waiting in anticipation for the throng to begin. This Aussie band hasn’t been to Toronto for a number of years, Covid...
