It was almost a year ago when Deli House owner Johnny Cutroni and I were sitting around discussing ways to better utilize the beautiful
Deli House Catering's Hall. Having been a caterer
out mostly for many of the 1st 17 years in business,
D.H.C. had been more accustomed to people holding events and them catering staff and food but now ha
s a hosting facility, and as I reminded owner
Johnny at that time, one with a history as well.
Located above the long-time operating
Stellar Lanes bowling alley on Stellar Lane in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada I remember
Deli House Catering's Hall as the old "
Spotlight" nightclub and other similar attempts at clubs
, and then someone informed me that years ago it was
the spot
in the area for "big name" entertainment of its time, I think we're
talking the 50's or 60's, at any rate it was built for and with
excellent acoustics for live acts which lends itself to today's model, in addition to the rich entertainment history it shares.
I relayed this to Johnny and we discussed how to make it so. Firstly I'd
said we have to let the right circles know. In addition to the search
engine adjustments we would make for those searching for facilities, we
would go right to some of them and let them know we exist. Egads
, maybe even use the phone!
First stop was a nearby jam spot called -
The JAM SPOT! - Ha, and to connect with owner operator Max. Max's
JAM SPOT location
has an excellent in-house soundproofed rooms facility with snack bar
capability and is the spot for numerous bands, local and not, to hone
their stuff. Max's facility also is a good size for hosting C.D. release
party's, recording and such as well, but for an occasion perhaps
needing more room and access to a full in-house bar, catering facilities
and staffing availability
D.H.C. Hall makes sense.
After that we made sure to inform several on-line groups related to bands and entertainment, post some events and the make the
availability of such an exception local hall known to the area artists and promoters.
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| DHC Hall for bookings or NY's tickets call TP at 289-221-0928 |
TPE hosted some live
nights such as
American Bandstand Night and also another kickback to the and 70's / 80's billed as
"Rockin Deli Nights" a sort of a kick back to an area club called the
Rockin Deli which
had been an area icon for many a year back in the day and known for
it's live entertainment. We used a couple of bands that we got
recommended through
Max as a show of faith that we meant business about getting acts going
here and that it was a venue worth utilizing when the
Jamspot
or a bar wasn't the right fit. Here you even have an option to license
the liquor yourselves so if you optimize that you can ensure a payback -
especially if you're fairly sure you have a certain number of attendees
coming that drink! And speaking of which we needed to get some younger
blood into the mix to optimize the hall's potential.
The first promoter I brought in was a guy who had a good reputation for
having good quality entertainment with attending younger guests that
showed a little respect for the facilities hosting. That's a way
of putting it. Ha.The last thing we wanted in there was a bunch of
yahoos ripping up the joint and this was precisely why
Josh was brought onto the scene - having a track record of some well executed events.
Eventually we met his associates and liked what we heard
and what they could additionally do in terms of experience with the technical aspects from sound
to lighting as well as security and now look forward to the
Shows coming this Dec 15 featuring
an ALL AGES event from 5:30 - 9:00 pm featuring AMBER CHANGING reunion with Brandon Barraclough, Throne of Death, Ten Cent Pistol, Quaker, & Kelsii Smirlies only $10 bucks!
Followed by (starts at 10pm) 19 Plus Show with The Salads returning to their roots for their 1st show in York Region in 3 years with
Everglo,
Paper Fortunes, and
The Expos Folk an acoustical addition to the show's repertoire.
Tickets are $15.
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| Dan & Murray Acoustical Experiment at the Rockin' Deli Night |
On Dec 7 D.H.C. Hall AKA
Stellar Hall is also the location for the
"Southlake Rock Fest" including performances from
Crooked Zebras,
Stephanie Greg Band and
Four Hour Window w their
C.D. release. Tickets $15.
Proceeds to Southlake Hospital.
New Year's Eve D.H.C. has the
Highway 11 Cruisers
hosting a (public welcome) party with a Buffet Dinner, DJ, Live Ent,
Dancing, Midnight Buffet, Mini-Casino - raffle, Texas Mickey -
2014 -
$65 per, $25 without dinner.
FUTURE - Look for some innovative and exciting entertainment
to be phased in next such as dinner shows/comedy. One idea we're
looking to resurrect is a"
Tiny Talent Time"-like show that would feature kids as the talent!
Shown
in a variety show-like format it would allow local kids to
showcase their talent in for family, friends and an audience in a real setting. The idea kicking around is to allow the kids booked to be in
the show eat free, all others would order from menu choices. Done right this should work in this market. And its an exciting, innovative way to get kids much needed (to hone their talent) stage time!
So come check out any of
these upcoming events if you want to be able to see some great talent
and enjoy great hospitality in a phenomenal atmosphere or come talk to
us about putting on an show and we'll work with you!
Later,
TP Out!
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Anyway, the 1st idea was to bring some kind of headliner in to cap off a day of bands including showcasing local bands who have stood out in band wars and Talent Search competitions. So it would showcase not only a top notch headlining act, but some very cool other bands as well.
Maurice tells me they just signed an exciting rapper artist to the label also known to do little genre blending which is cool and maybe what the music festival will be come about.. a festival of merging rock, rap and hip hop styles..thrown in amongst some traditional styles - A celebration of Rock Music history if you will!...So stay tuned for sum of dat shit y'mean!? It's all rock & roll to me.Ha.
