I’m in London, Ontario attending Forest City London Music Week and the awards gala. Hanging my hat at home with my mom. Music was a huge part of my life growing up whether it was inside or outside the home. In the 1970s London was filled with clubs and bars covering everything from punk, rock, jazz, blues, folk to disco. Venues included The Cedar Lounge, The Diamond Club, Fryfogles Tavern (I celebrated my 18th birthday there), Old City Hall, Kelly’s, Mingles, The Noodle Factory, The West End, Smales Pace, Ridout Tavern…..just to name a few. There was something for literally everyone. Major concert venues included Wonderland Gardens (my favourite spot), Centennial Hall and Treasure Island Gardens…..the latter located way out of town near Highway 401.
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Pat Blythe: On The Road Again – The London/Toronto Scrapbook
Posted in Opinion with tags Becky Walker, Bob Segarini, Bruce Nasmith, Cameron House, Christine Campbell, David Celia, DBAWIS, Don McLean, Don't Believe a Word I Say, Double Mind, Dustbin Flowers, FitzRays Restaurant and Lounge, Frank Russell, Frank Zirone, Fringo, Gab Sid, Jain McMillan, Jeffy B., Ken Ross, Kevin Rolston, London, Neil Carson, Pat Blythe, Phil Taylor, Roxanne Tellier, Sara Smith, Smales Pace, Steph Mercier, Tara Scott, The Beatles, The Black Holes, The Great Hall, The Joys, The Rivoli, Vince Braca, Xprime, Xprime PM, Yeah Yeah Yeah, Yeah Yeah Yeah Duo on June 10, 2015 by segariniIt’s Scrapbook time!! So far, May and June have been busy months for a little bar-hopping between cities….checking out new places, acquainting myself with the local talent, hitting the dance floor and meeting up with friends. So, keeping everything in chronological order I’ll begin with my hometown of London, Ontario, famously known as The Forest City. (need you ask why?)