The Emmet Ray is a College Street bar and music room with a strong jazz, soul and blues identity. Ensembles and larger jazz groups fit the space as well as singer-songwriters, so musicians do not have to treat it as a stripped-down lounge. The 21+ audience is likely to respond best to players who can make sophisticated music feel relaxed and immediate.
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The Reservoir Lounge is a basement swing-jazz speakeasy, restaurant and dance room with live bands as a nightly feature. Jazz, swing, blues, funk and Motown fit naturally, and dancing is part of the atmosphere rather than an occasional add-on. Musicians who can play with groove, personality and a sense of occasion should thrive in the intimate room.
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- Age policy
- 21+
- Genres
- Blues, Funk, Jazz, Motown, Swing
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- Address
- 52 Wellington St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1C7, Canada
- Venue phone
- 416-955-0887
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