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Imagine the greatest singers and bands coming together in one room to perform songs for you. Pretty epic, huh?
Also near impossible. But the likelihood of some of Toronto’s best musicians coming together to perform songs
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Caitlyn's Party Pick of the Week: Loving In The Name Of at The Great Hall - Shedoesthecity Events & Culture
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by artists like Whitney Houston, Boyz II Men, Hall & Oates, Mary J. Blige, U2, and The Smiths isn’t—in fact,
it’s happening this Friday at the Great Hall (1087 Queen St. W.).
In celebration of the summer solstice and the greatest hits of all time, Loving In The Name Of presents The Best
(made up of the best musicians from the best local bands) recreating classic songs you know and love. DJ Shit
La Merde plays hits all night long to make you dance; it’s his last set before he relocates to Vancouver so you
can expect a good time.
Doors at 10pm. $10 before 11pm, $12 after.
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Celebrating its fourth anniversary Friday (March 16) at the Great Hall (1087 Queen
West), Loving In The Name Of isn’t your typical live music night. It’s something
between indie rock all-star karaoke – this edition’s guest vocalists include Bry Webb,
Sebastien Grainger, Daniela Gesundheit and others – and a classic-pop dance party.
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hits for the dance floor until the band, the Best, comes out and plays the best songs
of all time.
What are some of your favourite memories from the last four years?
Sebastien Grainger doing [Springsteen’s] Born To Run, Andre Ethier singing [EMF’s]
Unbelievable and last month’s cover of the entire B-side of Abbey Road by Matt and
Chris Murphy and Choir!Choir!Choir!’s Daveed Goldman.
Why do you think the concept has so much appeal?
Look at your Facebook news feed. It’s common to see someone post a YouTube
video of a classic 80s hit on their wall. Like, “Hey, buddies, remember this song we
all loved to listen to?” We’re basically doing the same thing when we play our set.
The difference between Facebook and us is that people have the opportunity to
smile, hug, cheer or leave at our events.
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The top dance parties and bars in Toronto give movers and shakers who want to do the two-step but
side-step the club ample options about town on various nights of the week. These events span the
musical gamut and make for great birthday party ideas or serve as an easy way to break up the
monotony of both the pub and club scene. So close the laptop, crawl out of hibernation mode and go
dance.
Here are 10 great Toronto bars and recurring party nights to get your dance on.
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Shindig! at The Piston
This all-vinyl 50s and 60s Rhythm and Blues dance party happens on the last Friday of every month. If
you like Motown, don't miss it. A perk at this Bloorcourt bar is ample room on the dance floor. You
can shake it to Shindig! without mosh pit overtones. Free before 10:30 p.m., $5 after.
Goin' Steady DJs spin Chronologic at The Garrison
This Dundas West live music venues is taken over once a month by this popular event that takes you
on a trip through time, providing a survey of music across the calendar from 1890 to 2012 played in
chronological order. This DJ duo has been packing Toronto venues since 2005, and helped The Boat in
Kensington gain popularity. Chronologic happens monthly. Keep an eye on the Garrison's listings for
the next one. Starts at 10 p.m. with a $5 cover.
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Boots' N 'Bourbon
When it's not occupied by a mechanical bull, the dance floor at this Riverside saloon hosts linedancing on Thursdays for those who are a little bit more country than rock' N' roll. Not an expert, you
can get a free line-dancing lesson, too.
Muscle & Heat Is For Lovers
If you're looking for music for your soul to dance to, follow this regular disco-and-more night around
Toronto. This three-member team used to be regulars at UNIT, then packed the house at Bambi's and
Unlovable for some very seductive sessions. Experimenting with more offbeat venues, they recently
hosted a pizza-fueled dance party at Amico's so you never know where they're going to pop up next.
$5 cover.
Loving In The Name Of at the Great Hall
Dance to the best of both worlds with this hybrid night. Loving brings a live-music component to its
pop music dance party. It starts out with a DJ and ends with a big band cover set, which works well in
an event/concert venue like the Great Hall at Queen and Dovercourt. Some of Toronto's best musicians
get together to cover Top 40 pop songs. Think Matt Murphy covering Britney Spears. $10 cover.
Footprints at the Rivoli
This DJ and design collective describe themselves as Toronto's premiere underground open format
dance event. It's been around a long time, has a devout following, and brings visual components to
the dance floor along with rare grooves. The DJs produce animated and live-action videos that they
project during the party to beats ranging from Deep House to Funk and Soul. $5 before 11 p.m. $10
after.
Uma Nota
To change up the speed, check out an Uma Nota event for Afro-Brazilian, Latin, Caribbean, Funk and
Soul music - and some culture. This Toronto event series started at The Gladstone in 2007, and now
bounces between there and Lula Lounge on Dundas West. The heavy-sounding live percussion makes
dancing lively and irresistible. Watch this events page for upcoming dates. $15 at the door.
The Henhouse
Already famous for its jukebox offerings, this Dundas West bar hosts dance parties at regular
intervals. Every Friday you can find one of their boogie events fogging up the windows. Examples
include That Time Of The Month (all-female soul, Disco and R&B), Regretro (retro tunes, song requests
welcome) and Barbershop (retro-soul "jam for dudes who like dudes"). Check out their schedule here.
Clinton's Tavern
This Koreatown spot delivers more than one weekly dance party, providing options for school nights
and weekends. Throwback Thursdays bring 90s Hip Hop and Rap at 10 p.m. with a $5 cover (free
before 11 p.m.) and every Saturday you'll hear Shake, Rattle, Roll's 60s Rock, Pop and Soul tunes (10
p.m., $5 cover). Clinton's is a pub that might be best described with a mullet euphemism - think dive
bar up front, party in the back.
Bambi's
If you can stand to get a little sweaty and don't want to pay a cover, Bambi's has subterranean dancing
on Saturday nights, but get there early because it gets packed. Expect Disclosure-sounding Neo
House beats.
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