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Book SynopsisA visual tour de force showcasing Toronto's vast concert history.Not sure there's ever been anything like this...The graphics are fascinating, the script is comprehensive. It's staggering what's been unleashed from the Vault. Gary Topp, promoter, half of the legendary duo the Garys
These pages will take you on a musical magical mystery tour of Toronto's important place in concert history. Reading The Flyer Vault gives you a rush, just like the one you get when the house lights go down! Dan Kanter, multi-platinum-selling songwriter/producer
The Flyer Vault book helps bottle the lore, bringing me a little bit closer to my Toronto and its shows that have only grown in renown. Danko Jones, lead singer/guitarist of the rock trio Danko Jones
Duke Ellington. Johnny Cash. David Bowie. Nirvana. Bob Marley. Wu-Tang Clan. Daft Punk. These are just some of the legendary names that played Toronto over the last century. Drawing from Da
Trade ReviewThe Flyer Vault book helps bottle the lore, bringing me a little bit closer to my Toronto and its shows that have only grown in renown. * Danko Jones, musician *
These pages will take you on a musical magical mystery tour of Toronto’s important place in concert history. Reading
The Flyer Vault creates a rush just like the one you get when the house lights go down! * Dan Kanter, multi-platinum-selling songwriter/producer *
Not sure there’s ever been anything like this...The graphics are fascinating, the script is comprehensive. It’s staggering what’s been unleashed from the Vault. * Gary Topp, legendary Toronto concert promoter *
a fascinating history of Toronto’s music scene from the 1850s to the noughties. * Toronto Star *
Through and through,
The Flyer Vault: 150 Years Of Toronto Concert History is a fascinating and informative journey into Toronto’s ongoing cultural as a hub for music of all sorts...A stellar celebration of this city that we call home. * Spill Magazine *
The significance of this project is almost unfathomable. The result is a thing of beauty. * The Reviews Are In *
Table of ContentsForeword by Geddy Lee
Toronto Music Venue Word Map
Introduction
1. Minstrel Troupes and Vaudeville Stars
2. Jubilees, Spirituals, and Gospel
3. Jazz
4. The Blues
5. Country
6. Folk
7. '’0s Rock ’n’ Roll
8. Classic Rock
9. Music Festivals
10. Soul and R&B
11. Calypso, Reggae, and Dancehall
12. Punk, Hardcore, and Grunge
13. Hard Rock and Metal
14. The Queen Street Scene
15. Hip Hop
16. Contemporary R&B
17. Electronic and Dance Music
Acknowledgements
Image Credits
