NewRider Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Is there good, cheap parking close to this venue? I'm heading there tomorrow for First Aid Kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 (edited) You can park on all the neighbourhood streets until midnight and I believe some street parking on Broadview, south of Danforth, is free after 9pm. The Loblaws on Broadview is a paid machine parking (for non shoppers) and might be worth a look, just south of Danforth. There are some Green P parking lots one block north of Danforth at Chester and another around Carlaw. Best bet if you plan on staying past midnight is to park on the street and feed the meter until 9 or at a Green P. Edited September 25, 2012 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewRider Posted September 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Awesome! thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 For pre-show drinks, Factory Girl, the Auld Spot (across from Carrot Common) and even the Old Nick and New York Cafe (greasy spoon, neighbourhood bar on corner of Broadview and Danforth - cheap but good food and beer and wine) would do nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phishtaper Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 it's a nice area. for sure, j is right. very casual and friendly vibe for every show ive seen there. try to wander around a bit to the east afterwards. some cool spots to grab a bite and/or pint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 The only place to avoid is the main floor of the Black Swan. Fucking dirty dive, although the second floor is a decent blues venue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Parking can be really nasty and hard to find at the venue. Best bet is Broadview south of the Danforth, on the East side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewRider Posted September 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Thanks for the tips people! One more question. My ticket says "general admission" is the floor of the Danforth open or is it first come, first serve seating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 No seats on the floor if it is a GA floor show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewRider Posted September 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Sweet thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Here's a look of the newly renovated Danforth Music Hall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phishtaper Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 looks like a small indoor rink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 I know! The seats on the main floor are now removable/temporary. Looks a bit like a classier version of Riverside/Queen Street East's Opera House. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kookycanooky Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 Were do they put the seats? they used to have comfy theater seating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewRider Posted September 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 Thank you for all your suggestions and help on this thread. Had an amazing time in that part of Toronto and at that venue. I hope more shows start going there rather than The Opera House or The Phoenix. First Aid Kit did a nice version of Simon and Garfunkle's "America" and I took a video of it. I'll post it here tomorrow. Thanks again folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phishtaper Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 Sweet. Glad you had a good time, NR. Ive seen many shows there and that place used to be damp and cold. Im happy they put some money into it and updated it. Personally, I think the Phoenix is one of the best venues Ive ever been to anywhere. I love it there! The Opera House though, well, it's charmingly run-down and awkward inside. My least favourite venue is the Sound Academy. It saddens me that so many good shows are being put there. When it's empty, its one of the best venues in town. When it's sold-out, it is unquestionably the worst venue man has ever created. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewRider Posted September 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 (edited) Not the best audio, my camera isn't great for that. Edited September 27, 2012 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewRider Posted September 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 Personally, I think the Phoenix is one of the best venues Ive ever been to anywhere. I love it there! The Opera House though, well, it's charmingly run-down and awkward inside. The Phoenix isn't ALL bad. It's just difficult for me to view the show as opposed to a venue that is on a slant like Danforth or has a few different levels like The Operahouse. Everywhere I went last night I could see the band perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 (edited) I'm glad the new look Danforth is good. I liked all three incarnations of the Danforth over the past 12 years (this is its second major renovation and most dramatic, although I really miss the original plush red and gold lobby, small as it was). At least the Opera House's neighbourhood has improved greatly over the past 5 years; if only that dump could do likewise. The Sound Academy was just purchased by a big club developer in the city, so hopefully he'll fix it up. If not, it should be destroyed and the sound techs should be arrested for ruining would-be great shows (Sharon Jones deserved far better). Edited September 27, 2012 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewRider Posted September 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 At least the Opera House's neighbourhood has improved greatly over the past 5 years; if only that dump could do likewise. I don't know how a building inspector hasn't shut them down for that narrow stairwell going down to the washrooms. From what I hear the ladies room is a total fucking disaster. Water all over the floor, toilet seats missing. The mens room isn't bad but has that bathroom attendant at every show. I can wash my own hands and don't want to tip him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 sweet vid, NR. I love these girls' harmonies. Can't wait for the Umphrey's show there in October! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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