Mr. Musicface Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 I read in the Star this morning that C'est What will no longer have live music after August 21st!!! It has something to do with a raise in the rent. This is terrible, C'est What is the best small room in the city, if not the best all 'round. Musicface no like, bad medicine. :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phred Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 NO WAY!!! That's terrible news. The one and only time I have been there, I played, and loved it. What a great bar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shainhouse Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 that absolutely sucks. Great room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberHippie Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 That's a major hit for Toronto's music community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Musicface Posted June 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 I just dropped a line to Crispin, the sound guy/booker, to see if I could find out more. Coincidentally, I was going down there anyway after work to meet someone, so I'm gonna scope this out and find out if there's anything that could be done (a petition or such) to keep the music alive there. - M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberHippie Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 My guess is that it will be turned over for more pub space to accomodate the trendy scum spill over from the Bier Markt... :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Musicface Posted June 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 Yeh well they just expanded the main side so I'm not sure what the story there is. They've got a tonne of yuppie room as it is. (I suppose I shouldn't talk, I've spent plenty of time on the pub side as well arguing politics and drinking craft beer.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberHippie Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 There's nothing wrong with the other side, it's a pretty cool pub. Not too many places can you hang out in cool stone basement pub, and play scrabble. My issue is more with the whole neighborhood. 4 Years ago all those places, with the exception of C'est What were totally empty. Now since the Bier Markt has become the trendiest place in town, the neighborhood has gone to the birds. It's funny how it happened. I used to like the Bier Markt, they had some decent bands, it was never full. Now people line up around the block to get in, and a dress code is in effect. pffft whatever... I'm so outta there in 5 weeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Musicface Posted June 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 I used to like the Bier Markt, they had some decent bands, it was never full. Now people line up around the block to get in, and a dress code is in effect. There's a dress code at the Bier Markt now?!? Wow, I guess I haven't been there in a while. That's a real shame, I loved that place too, nothing like a wheat beer sampler and sausage plate on the patio on a hot summer day. It really is a shame, that whole 'hood was cool exactly because it was less trendy than most of Queen or College, that's why I always liked going down there. Now that I'm working on Front, I was hoping to spend more time at some of those places this summer but not if I've got to dress-up or line-up! And particularly not if C'est What is getting rid of their fantastic live music. I'm so outta there in 5 weeks! You moving Trevor? Where you headed? - M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberHippie Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 Out to the burbs, Etobicoke baby! The live music scene is thriving out there! :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 Shit dude, I grew up in Etobicoke. If you want live music check out Frank Cosentino (aka "The Cos") sometime. I can't remember where he plays but he was my guitar teacher and boy is he ever a crappy-ass blues player! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberHippie Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 Right on ahess, I can't wait actually. I'll be sacrificing the Toronto scene, but gaining greenspace, so it's totally worth it. Plus downtown is only a 15 minute drive anway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 Just take 'er easy around Rexdale if that's where you're moving to. I got jacked on Kendleton road and had some scary drives along Albion road with my ghetto girlfriend at the time. Whereabouts are you moving to? I can probably shortlist some fun things to do, such as getting high and jumping the fence at the pool in West Deane Park. Oh childhood... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberHippie Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 Do you know Barry Rd? It's just off of Barry Rd, which is part way between bloor and queensway, just west of Park Lawn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 What could C'est What do? The fucking landlords tripled the rent. It's a disturbing trend ( rent increases ) for businesses in the downtown core. I hope to god that there won't be an exodus to the burbs for live music venues. Inner city rot has ruined smaller cities in Canada and I hope it doesn't kill Toronto too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberHippie Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 I hope to god that there won't be an exodus to the burbs for live music venues. Well that certainly would be handy for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisley Posted June 10, 2004 Report Share Posted June 10, 2004 well that blows always enjoyed the bar's atmosphere and food and drink selection and really appreciated that the diversity of the many bands they booked AND the fact that it was pretty much right downtown (about the only place I go in the market district) boo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon. Posted June 10, 2004 Report Share Posted June 10, 2004 This totally sucks ass man!!! I love C'est What and have been playing there for the last 7 years. Crispin is my favourite soundman in the city and C'est What produces the best live recording in town What a drag - i'll have to get an August gig to end it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Musicface Posted June 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2004 FYI I got a reply to my message from Crispin saying "stay tuned to your inbox, there will be some emails floating around in the near future that will give you a forum to speak your voice on this issue." So there may be hope yet. I'll let y'all know as I hear more, I'm off to 'roo tomorrow but I'll touch base on this next week if there's any updates. Other folks who have connections with the club (such as Jon and others reading this who've played there), I'd suggest dropping Crispin a line as well. I don't want to overwhelm him at this point but those who already know him contacting him to voice their support probably can't hurt. - M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Musicface Posted June 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2004 More info in this thread: http://www.jambands.ca/sanctuary/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=143102&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1#143102 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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