To be perfectly honest, I was not going to write a piece on this. I just went to Hugh’s Room to understand what is going on with our artists in the city. Because I am always trying to figure out a way to make things a little easier or have a deeper understanding of...
Review By Joe Taylor Let me admit this right away, especially for you Harry Manx fans. This was my very first time seeing this man live in concert. I have wanted to see him for a few years now but never could find my opportunity. When I heard that Steve Marriner and...
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 return I am unsure about the last time she played Hugh’s room, but she swears it was a long time ago when they had their place in Roncesvalles. It didn’t matter because Ndidi O is back and nearly everyone in the room was happy that she was here! I was one of...
Wearing a pin striped suit that resembled a hip gangster, Raoul took to the stage dancing just to let everyone know, we were here to have a good time and party. After all we were at his 28th anniversary of being in the Big Time. Who else was in the big time with him?...
New Album Spencer MacKenzie visited Hugh’s Room to promote his brand-new album- “Empty Chairs” which drops on Feb,20,2026. This is his fourth recording and Blast Toronto will put up a review of this album soon. If you would like to listen to it now just click on this...
Normally, I usually love telling people to go and discover their music. Well, this night at Hugh’s Room, I took my own advice and went to a CD Release party by Suzie Ungerleider. I really don’t know who she is, but she is releasing brand new music, and I want to hear...
Like a fine bottle of wine, you want it to breath and then take it slowly as you ingest the warm effects and let it seep into your presence. This is how we experienced Albert Lee at Hugh’s Room on Thursday night. His first two songs are warm and easy. He allows his...
Hugh’s Room The New Hugh’s Room has now been on Broadview Ave for about two years now and are constantly improving the building and bringing in high quality acts. They have mixed up well known international acts with well deserving local artists who want to play in a...
Hugh’s Room The new Hugh’s Room is now two years old and thriving. They are getting in great acts from around the world and around town. They usually start the evening off with some announcements and ask the question, “is this your first time at Hugh’s room”? I...
