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Music Gallery
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197 John StreetToronto, ON M5T 1X6
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
(416) 204-1080
- Music:
- Live
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Smoking:
- No
- Has TV:
- No
2 reviews for Music Gallery
2 reviews in English
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Review from Kat F.
2/8/2010 1 photo
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This ranks among my top three venues for live music, and sadly it's underused for smaller bands. I've seen two setups here - either the church pews are pushed to the side and room is made for a big freestanding crowd, or you sit in the pews like you're in church (no one stands) and watch the performance at the altar. Both are rather surreal.
I've seen Belle Orchestre, Final Fantasy/Owen Pallett, Tim Hecker, The Dears and many others here (I swear non-Canadian bands play here too!). By far my favourite memory was seeing David Bazan (Pedro The Lion)'s acoustic show when it rolled through town one summer. He's Christian, so playing in a church was rather fitting, but what was unusual (and he commented on it) was the fact that he was boozing it up on 'stage' in front of group of quiet, attentive patrons who were intently listening to his sermon.
If a band you even remotely like lists Music Gallery as a venue, pounce on the opportunity to see them here - the level of intimacy is like no other Toronto venue.Listed in: Toronto's Best Music Venues
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Review from Melinda M.
Toronto, ON
6/20/2011 1 Check-in Here
I just went to the Music Gallery for the first time last week during NXNE. What a beautiful intimate venue to hear live music! It's this beautiful chapel adjacent to a bigger church/cathedral.
Only negatives were the pews were uncomfortable after a while (we stayed for about 2 hours), and it was hot as Hades in there (I don't want to swear - it is a church after all).
I agree with Kat. If a band you like is playing, I'd recommend snagging tickets. No food or drinks served.
