Larry's Hideaway, Music venue in Toronto, Canada
Larry's Hideaway was a music venue located in the basement of the Prince Carlton Hotel on Carlton Street, specializing in live performances. The space had low ceilings, a stage area, and carpeted flooring that contributed to its distinctive sound qualities.
The building began as a restaurant before 1961 and was later converted into a jazz club. During the 1970s, it became a center for punk and new wave music and operated until 1986.
Black Flag, R.E.M., Bauhaus, and The Tragically Hip performed here and used the space for experimental live shows. Artists appreciated the venue for its particular acoustic qualities, which earned a reputation for recording high-quality live material.
The venue was primarily known in punk and new wave circles and attracted music enthusiasts seeking new and experimental sounds. Gary Topp and Gary Cormier were the main contacts for booking both local and international performers.
After closing in 1986, the building experienced several incidents including a police raid. The structure burned down in 1991 and the land became part of the adjoining Allan Gardens park.
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