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The Music Hall - CLOSED
Category: Arts & Entertainment Music Venues Nightlife Music Venues Music Venues [Edit]
147 Danforth AveToronto, ON M4K 1N2
Neighbourhood: Riverdale
(416) 778-8163
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Music:
- Live
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Thu, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Smoking:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
6 reviews for The Music Hall
6 reviews in English
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Review from Shawn B.
Oshawa, ON
7/27/2010
An historical landmark and outstanding concert venue, the Danforth Music Hall hosts events ranging from Ray Lamontagne to The Toxic Avenger-The Musical! Step inside and be transported back in time through the elegant architecture, then be wowed by the incredible acoustics.
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Review from Val G.
6/15/2010 1 photo
Good bands can always return to their roots. I end up missing out on seeing some of my favourite bands because I hate the venues they are playing at. Too big, too expensive, or involves crowding onto a slow, inefficiently operated boat with a thousand sweaty teenagers.
I love small, intimate spaces and the Danforth Music Hall fits the bill.
I spent my entire morning in line last Friday to get a wristband for the last minute Arcade Fire shows. It was well worth it, except that the 100 people in front of me at 9am ballooned to 300 in the 3hrs I stood there.
More crowd control please! The Dutch would never allow this. Write a number on peoples hands as they show up or give them a stamp or do SOMETHING security guy.
If I had not gotten a ticket to this show because the 2 prepsters standing in front of me actually represented their 7 lazy friends who showed up 30mins before the box office opened, I would have had to go all rock 'em sock on that business. But anyway...
What a great venue! Why don't they use it more? It's got the feel of an old movie theatre, that je ne sais quoi that the Opera House is so desperately lacking. It's easily accessed from Broadview Station and at $37.50 to see probably the greatest band of this era, it was very affordable.
There are fixed seats inside the Music Hall but this show was General Admission, which means I was back in line again before Doors at 7pm (mislabeled 7:30 - get it together organizers). We ended up with seats in the 5th row but once Arcade Fire came out everyone pretty much just ran to the front and had the time of their life.
Toronto crowds must be reserved because Win Butler was prompted to say towards the end of their 1.5hr set that we 'play it close to the chest' and he 'can never tell if [we] really like [them]'. I guess we could have gotten a bit more wild but I'm paying SkyDome prices for a Corona so I'm not going to be getting wasted and moshing to Arcade Fire is just straight douchey.
Conclusion: Dear all my favourite bands; Play here. Thanks. -
Review from Dardana M.
ON
1/27/2009 1 photo
I had one of my top five greatest ever concert experiences here, the Arcade Fire in 2005. Right before they got too big to play places like this, when they were big enough for it to be something pretty special, and when they had very recently and completely rocked my world.
I absolutely loved this venue. Its old-fashioned style and tattered class were the absolute *perfect* backdrop for the dramatic theatrics of this band, and to showcase their debut album "Funeral". Their elaborate costumes and instrumentation seemed very much at home.
The seats were incredibly close and pretty comfy, but it didn't matter cuz everyone was on their feet the whole time. The sound was outstanding, and the intimacy of the venue allowed them to do things like march down the aisles not unlike they did in their first video. Since that show, I have been waiting for another excuse to go there, and for the right kind of band to do it so well. -
Review from Connie T.
Toronto, ON
12/7/2008
I saw Gods and Monsters, that Brendan Fraser flick, here, and though I barely remember anything about the movie, I do have a vivid memory of the two bats that flew out mid-show and started flapping away near the edge of the screen.
The Music Hall is like an old sock. We have a long-standing relationship, it smells kind of musty, and there are a lot of holes. But I'll be damned if I'm going to give it away.
It was, in fact, my favourite cinema house when it was part of the Festival theatre chain. It consistently played good films and, like the Revue, was located in an area that wasn't entirely overrun by pretentious college students. It was a place where you could go see a film by yourself in a great environment. That's that.
What charmed me even more was when I got to see a live show at the venue (Rheostatics), and finally saw it used for its original intended purpose. Amazing venue, with creaky seats, character, and charm.
It also has high ceilings, which definitely comes in handy whenever the bats attack again...Listed in: Get your gig on
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Review from Todd V.
Toronto, ON
11/21/2008
I'm trying to recall my first concert that I saw here and I am pretty sure that it's Spirit of the West. I'd just moved to Toronto and had seen the same "Faithlift" tour show at the Grand Theatre in Kingston (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...). So good was the Kingston show, I had to go to the Toronto one as well. A similar layout to the Grand, the show equalled the original experience.
A decent-sized theatre of about 1000 seats or so, this concert venue provides a great closeness and decent acoustics in a venue that's fairly distant from the beaten path. Because of its location, it stands out as a music venue, pretty much because it's the only place you can go and see a live show in the neighbourhood. Sure there may be some open mics found at the Dora Keogh (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...), but it's not the same as a full-on concert venue. A balcony provides some really interesting perspective for some of the acts that have more elaborate stage shows, but still provides an intimacy that can't be matched.
You can also tell the quality of a venue by who wants to perform there. Noel Gallagher of Oasis, 54-40, and Sam Roberts have all performed here. Not just musical acts, but the hall has staged play performances as well as spoken word acts over its time. A great space indeed. -
Review from Lisa G.
10/5/2008 1 photo
I had a great time here seeing Neverending White Lights in April 2008. Classy venue, there aren't enough like these anymore. I normally prefer standing room only venues (makes it more intimate I think), but I'd definitely catch a show here again. Seats were pretty comfortable as well.
One annoyance of mine was that the tickets didn't say "no cameras," but they declined to let me bring my Fuji in because it had a zoom. They did seem to be letting others bring in smaller cameras. Definitely something to consider if you're not driving. Luckily I was able to go take it back to the car.
There's a self-paid parking lot close by, just across the street that accepts credit cards. Quite convenient if you get there a little early.
