Music Legacy of Yonge Street: The Colonial Tavern

[@Humpflicks]

Thank you for this. What a great legacy for the Colonial and the city of Toronto. Spent many times there inviting friends to enjoy jazz in Toronto. Think Cannonball Aderley and his brother Nat were the last gig I attended. Such wonderful memories. Subscribed.

[@vikingblood0408]

BB King and Commander Cody - 2 great shows!

[@glen6945]

really liked when you put the patio out the back of the clonial

[@donovannamibia7883]

Wonderful recollections,

[@michaelkavluk7668]

We moved to Toronto in 1967. As a young teenager I'd wander in to the Colonial every now and then. Order a cola and catch a set or two.Dizzy Gillespie, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, and Big Mama Thornton were among the great performers I saw there. Just incredible!

[@donvalleydon]

A fabulous production! 5 Stars! Thank you for celebrating such an iconic Toronto venue. Your documentary is a great tribute, well deserved and a wonderful legacy piece. My Father frequented the Colonial Tavern in the 1940s, 50s, 60 & 70s, and spoke highly of the times he spent at this absolute gem of a club. He politely bragged about all of the world-class stars that he witnessed performing on the Colonial Tavern stage, with a glow in his eyes.

[@Juliasblues]

Lol, I'm him, too ! I didn't get there till about 1969, though, so for me it was Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, James Cotton, BB King, Buddy Guy..... I missed some greats, there, though, obviously. Cheers to your Father ! PeaceLove'n'Blues....

[@janmullin6128]

What a great insight into the blues and jazz history of the Colonial in Toronto. Must have been a very exciting time for those music lovers who were fortunate enough to have seen all of these musicians live.

[@davidmilbourne9506]

Brought back many great memories for me. Dave Milbourne

[@jacquiejackielynn8740]

AWESOME!!!

[@StereoAnthony]

Thanks for making this!!! I had NO IDEA about this venue. I hope more docs will be made like this about our citys history!

[@charlieross-BRM]

Keep these coming. That was so informative and polished a production.

[@TheDreamboats]

Such a well done video about the Colonial! As young musicians in this city, it's great to hear first-hand accounts from the people that had connections to it. Always proud of the music in this great city!

[@nigelhusing3006]

I saw Jimmy Smith there great concert great venue

[@michaelheydon5266]

My girlfriend and I were under age, so we'd make dinner reservations, jacket and tie, get a spectacular table close to the stage, order drinks and dinner and enjoy the show. No questions asked. Saw a few great performances, including Muddy Waters, with a red Tecaster and a stellar band. By then, he just played slide solos; the band covered everything else. I think he had James Cotton on harp.

[@r.d.sandman6474]

The Colonial was an ok place, saw Muddy Waters & BB there, got there a bit late & were sent to the balcony both times. It was great, turns out we were about 20 feet away & 10’ above then. They go on about the jazz but I’ve not been a fan, but the blues was much better. Much.

[@iwantthe80sback59]

Very well done!!! Question: wasn’t there a place downstairs from The Colonial called “The Meet Market”? Circa 1972-1973?

[@Juliasblues]

HELLO, lovely Lady @ 6:40, Me too

[@glen6945]

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[@lamontcranston3177]

With each passing decade it becomes clearer that we need to preserve this era. After all, "real" music has ceased to exist. Today Kanye just flicks a switch and calls it talent.

[@tedingram516]

Great memories, Its just a shame the real estate for profit folks don't care about the history of Toronto. ✌

[@glen6945]

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[@glen6945]

the zanzilla bar up the street also had great musucians

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