Originally known as a Country Roots n’ Rockabilly Music Tavern, The ‘Shoe welcomed Blues and Folk in the ‘60s, Reggae, Mod Rock, and Punk in the ‘70s, New Wave and Alt Pop in the ‘80s, and everything from Ska, Surf, Swing, Celtic, No Depression Folk, Insurgent Country, Cow-Punk, and Alternative Modern Rock in the ‘90s.

Historically speaking, the ‘Shoe is mythologized as the venue that gave birth to legendary Canadian artists like Blue Rodeo, The Tragically Hip, The Watchmen, Big Sugar, Amanda Marshall, Wide Mouth Mason, Great Big Sea, Stompin’ Tom Connors, The Band, Prairie Oyster, and played host to the Toronto debuts of International mega-stars, The Police, Hootie & The Blowfish, and emerging superstars, Wilco, Ben Harper, Son Volt, Johnny Lang, Cornershop, Everclear, Tracey Bonham, Goldfinger, Paula Cole, Sneaker Pimps, and Leahy.

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