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Live-music dos and don'ts

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  • Thursday, June 28, 2007 07:52 AM

    a warning, then the good stuff

    Warning - Arenas are usually not so good. The sound is often poor, and they often have oppressive security presences.

    The good stuff (all venues Toronto):

    - Public Enemy, Concert Hall aka Masonic Temple, fall 1990. The Enemy at the height of their powers, in front of a rabidly exuberant crowd.

    - MDC, the Apocalypse Club, spring 1990. Texas via San Fran hardcore in a small dingy room. Most vicious pit of the year.

    - Rollins Band, Opera House, October 2001. Henry serves up his 9/11 assessment, then rocks the house.

    - John Zorn w/Masada, Danforth Music Hall, July 2006.

    - Ornette Coleman, Massey Hall, fall 2006

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