Clinton's Tavern (Oct-Jan '12)

A Toronto tavern tradition on the corner of Bloor and Clinton, the concert space has since become well known as a launch pad for a wide range of seminal Canadian rock bands from Blue Rodeo, The Barenaked Ladies, The Bourbon Tabernacle Choir, Die Mannequin, The Cliks, Three Days Grace, and so many more./n/nOriginally opened in 1937, Clinton's Tavern is a Toronto tavern tradition on the corner of Bloor and Clinton. Since their concert space opened in 1985, it has since become well known as a launch pad for a wide range of seminal Canadian rock bands from Blue Rodeo, The Barenaked Ladies, The Bourbon Tabernacle Choir, Die Mannequin, The Cliks, Three Days Grace, and so many more.

Clinton requires a cash or credit card deposit at the beginning of the night for half of the bar minimum. The deposit Sunday-Wednesday is $250; Thursday is $400; Friday-Saturday is $600. If the bar fall shorts of the minimum, the act will be responsible for half of the difference. Bands may charge what they'd like at the door and keep all of the proceeds.

Clinton's Tavern is looking for artists to play live shows. All members of the band must be 19 years old or over, and all band members must have valid government ID to prove age of majority. The venue supplies a full PA, a sober and professional sound tech from 7pm onwards, plus microphones, stands and cables. Bands provide instruments and amps,door person, and cash float for the door.