Yonge Street is the heart of Toronto, and for decades it was a music mecca as well. From the late 1940s, the stretch from Queen to Carlton was 'the Strip,' hosting performances by Ronnie Hawkins and the Hawks, Billie Holiday, Jackie Shane and many more. In this informative and entertaining walking tour, Dr. Mike Daley tells the story of the Yonge Street Strip - the taverns and after-hours clubs as well as the early history of music on Yonge Street from vaudeville to opera.
The tour runs about 90 minutes, covering Yonge Street from Adelaide to Carlton. Participation is limited to 20 participants. We will be outside for the entire tour. Private tours are available; email mikedaley@gmail.com for details.
Rain date: Tuesday, June 18 at 10 am. Please ensure that you are available for both the main date and the rain date. Tickets are nonrefundable but are transferable to another person.
We meet at Scotia Plaza (21 Adelaide St. W. on the south side, at the stone benches) at 9:45 am. https://goo.gl/maps/YLdqmmwXEdSNG3zN8
