The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern, David McPherson
The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern, David McPherson
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The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern
A Complete History

Author: David McPherson, Jim Cuddy

Narrator: Jeff Woods

Unabridged: 5 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: ECW Press

Published: 09/15/2020

Synopsis

A complete history of Toronto’s legendary Horseshoe Tavern, “the Birthplace of Canadian Rock,” to coincide with its seventieth anniversary. Like the Queen Street strip that has been its home for seven decades, the Horseshoe Tavern continues to evolve. It remains as relevant today as it did when Jack Starr founded the country music club on the site of a former blacksmith shop. From country and rockabilly to rock ‘n’ roll, punk, alt/country, and back to roots music, the venerable live music venue has evolved with the times and trends — always keeping pace with the music. Over its long history, the Horseshoe has seen a flood of talent pass through. From Willie Nelson to Loretta Lynn, Stompin’ Tom Connors to The Band, and Bryan Adams to the Tragically Hip, the Horseshoe has attracted premier acts from all eras of music. In The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern, David McPherson captures the turbulent life of the bar, and of Canadian rock.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Teena in Toronto on March 16, 2018

The Horseshoe Tavern (aka "The 'Shoe") is a bar at Queen Street W and Spadina here in Toronto. It opened in 1947 and though it has had different owners over the years, it's still in operation today as a music venue. The building itself dates back to 1861, when it opened as a blacksmith shop. It orig......more

Goodreads review by David on August 30, 2020

Hi Everyone! This is my first book, coming out this fall! I am so excited for you to read it and hope that you help spread the word about it by adding it to your to-read shelf!......more

Goodreads review by Lesley on September 06, 2017

Terrific, enjoyable read, full of great anecdotes. If you appreciate Toronto's music history (or, indeed, Canada's) you'll enjoy this book.......more

Goodreads review by Martine on April 14, 2020

I could read all day about the Toronto music scene. This could have been 5 times the length and I would have still devoured it.......more

Goodreads review by Kelly on November 08, 2020

This was a very interesting read for anyone who has memories of Toronto's iconic music venue, "The Horseshoe Tavern". While a good part of the book focused on the country/roots origins in the 40s-60s, which I thoroughly enjoyed (because so many artist's names were familiar), I was definitely more in......more

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