There’s no shortage of live venues downtown. Still, when hundreds of artists descend upon the city over five nights of music, we’re bursting at the seams.
So, not only do you get big acts playing small venues (A$AP Ferg and Future Islands at Tattoo!), but parking lots suddenly become party spaces and stages go up in alleyways.
Yes, it’s cool that Berczy Park (the green space between Front, Scott, Wellington and Church) will have a couple of shows (Baked Goods, Kalle Matheson), plus St. James Park Gazebo, the College Park Parkette and Trinity Square Park will host bands. And there’s the annual boat party Bruise Cruise (featuring PS I Love You, Calvin Love and more).
But the most innovative idea so far? MiO (the flavouring you add to water) is turning one Queen streetcar into a legit venue for three nights (Wednesday to Saturday, June 18-21), transferring a max of 100 people between Dufferin and McCaul, and looping down to MiO House (aka the Hoxton). Very clever marketing. But also a cool way to see Reggie Watts, the Pizza Underground and many, many more.
