killatokes Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 (edited) not sure if many are aware, but we've recieved a left and a right to the balls as live music lovers here in Kitchener..it was recently announced that The Lancaster Tavern (The Lanc) had been purchased and was being converted to a BBQ joint..http://www.therecord.com/news/business/article/597964--lancaster-tavern-to-become-smokin-hot-barbecue-restaurantwhile i loves me some BBQ, i will sadly miss this venerable, and legendary music venue. i'd love to hear some of your memories from there. i know alot of great bands from our scene put on great shows there including one of the early Jambands.ca fundraisers:) a couple of my favorite nights were; Professer Louie and Crowmatics, Fat Cats(with Tyler Gibson on keys) and KingRoller, Mustashhat...too many fantastic nights and VERY sad to see this happen:(As if this weren't enough, we now hear that The Boathouse is set to close on Oct 23! WOW! this one just blows me away in its stupidity! i guess Kevin's negotiating with the city to stay operating during an upcoming dredging of the Victoria Park pond and a doubling of his rent have forced yet another great venue to close:( http://www.therecord.com/news/local/article/600616--boathouse-closing-causes-sparksthere is a "save the boathouse" FB page as well:http://www.facebook.com/groups/225134307541063/i'd encourage anyone who has seen and enjoyed their time at the boathouse to join the group, write a letter, attend the meetings if you can..let your voice be heard! we need MORE live music venues! a very sad time to be a music lover in kitchener:( Edited September 27, 2011 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-towns Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 I see the boathouse ended up being saved and renovated, maybe there is hope for live music in KW just yet. link to reno video https://www.facebook.com/KWBoathouse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-towns Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Somethin' to do in Waterloo http://souldriveofficial.bandcamp.com/releases Soul Drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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