Clubs/Afterhours in TO....where to start?

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Posted by northernvisitor on Oct-25-2006 13:39:

Clubs/Afterhours in TO....where to start?

Hi Everyone!

I'm not from TO but whenever I get holidays from the freezing North, I usually head to TO for at least one good party (and usually more). I've had a chance to check out a few places (The Guv Complex, The Docks, Film Lounge, Fly and CZ) but would like to check out all the others I've heard of. From what I've seen in other cities, every club usually has something different to offer. Any tips and info on places like Sonic, This is London, Footwork, Hotel and others that I'm sure I haven't even heard of?

It's going to take a lot of visits to make it through the whole scene in TO, so I thought I'd get some tips from people who get to check it out all the time!

My next trip to TO is for New Years and that'll be a really tough one to decide where to go. The only place I'm always guaranteed to go is CZ...I love that place.

Looking forward to hearing back!

Posted by rabbitjoker on Oct-25-2006 13:40:

Start with the Visitors Thread.

http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/...threadid=136794

Posted by Irishaddict on Oct-25-2006 13:41:

Also the events thread..

http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/...p?s=&forumid=77

Posted by Cosmic Fur on Oct-25-2006 14:01:

Fack, doesn't work. I fail at life.

Posted by DigDeep on Oct-25-2006 14:05:

Re: Clubs/Afterhours in TO....where to start?

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Originally posted by northernvisitor
Any tips and info on places like Sonic

it really depends on your musical taste.

Posted by infinity HiGH on Oct-25-2006 14:42:

If you're into house then Sonic is the place to be. Beautiful club with some great music being played there. They have something big planned for New Years, apparently, so I would keep an eye on the events forum for when the parties for New Years get posted.

Posted by northernvisitor on Oct-25-2006 14:47:

Thanks for the links. I'm new at all this and I did do a search, guess I just didn't do it properly.

As for what type of music i like, I like lots of stuff...house, techno, trance and so much more. I've loved the music at all the places I've been to so far (Guv, Film, Fly, teh Docks, and especially CZ). I guess I was just wondering about the other places I listed. I know they sometimes play the same types of music but what makes you want to go to one place over another? Example: Why go to Footwork over This is London, and vice versa.

I'm sure most are amazing and I can't go wrong with whatever I choose. I'm heading to TO again at New Years and I guess I was just looking for some help in deciding where to go this time (before CZ).

Thanks again...

Posted by DigDeep on Oct-25-2006 14:54:

Well to get you updated on what's happening at Sonic.

Starting mid-november, we will be changing our format. Friday nights will be a more 'gay friendly' night, with music being more circuit/tribal and themes that will give the night more of an identity.

Saturday nights will be all about the music. Harder, more cutting edge music brought to you by Carey Britt. He is going to not only bring the great talent he has in the past (Sean Miller, Demi, Chus & Ceballos, etc.), but will also be looking to bring some new hot, undiscovered talent as well. This night will lack the presence of the much talked about 'Car Wash Crew'. lol

If those remember not too long ago, the artists I mentioned above were basically unheard of to the average club goer in this city.... Carey does a great job at catching artists who are on the rise.

Posted by infinity HiGH on Oct-25-2006 15:00:

This Is London is probably the nicest afterhours club in Toronto, as far as I know. Music leaves a little bit to be desired sometimes, unless they got a guest DJ. The crowd is really...pretentious, I guess you could say. If you're going with lots of friends then definately get table service.

Footwork is my favourite club in the city right now, along with Sonic. Friday nights are apparently crap but Saturdays (when I went) are really really fun. The layout is a little awkward but the atmosphere and vibe is pure underground & afterhours. Kinda reminds me of System when it was still good.

Posted by infinity HiGH on Oct-25-2006 15:04:

quote:
Originally posted by Floorwhore
but will also be looking to bring some new hot, undiscovered talent as well.

As you've said, Carey has a knack for finding great undiscovered talent (*looks at Demi*) so I'm really looking forward to see what kind of talent he'll bring us in the future.

Posted by DigDeep on Oct-25-2006 15:06:

quote:
Originally posted by infinity HiGH
This Is London.......afterhours

Posted by chinamon on Oct-25-2006 15:07:

quote:
Originally posted by infinity HiGH
As you've said, Carey has a knack for finding great undiscovered talent (*looks at Demi*) so I'm really looking forward to see what kind of talent he'll bring us in the future.

demi was hardly "undiscovered" when he first came to toronto. he was already a rising star at that time because of a certain individual that took demi under his wing.

Posted by *~LiSa-LoO~* on Oct-25-2006 15:08:

Re: Clubs/Afterhours in TO....where to start?

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Originally posted by northernvisitor
The only place I'm always guaranteed to go is CZ...I love that place.

You have good taste

Posted by DigDeep on Oct-25-2006 15:10:

quote:
Originally posted by chinamon
demi was hardly "undiscovered" when he first came to toronto. he was already a rising star at that time because of a certain individual that took demi under his wing.

if you're speaking of digweed.....

i think you're mistaken. dont quote me, but i think demi played boa-redux long before he hooked up with diggers.... i could be wrong though.

before his residency at boa, demi was relatively unknown in this city - there is no denying that. that's not taking away from what he was doing internationally at the time however.

Posted by infinity HiGH on Oct-25-2006 15:19:

I've always thought that when he hooked up at Boa-Redux was just before he started to really get noticed internationally. Of course I'm not saying that he was completely unknown at the time, as he already had his own Deeper Substance nights in London and has played for Danny Tenaglia on numerous occasions before coming to Toronto.

Posted by infinity HiGH on Oct-25-2006 15:22:

quote:
Originally posted by Floorwhore

I consider it that since it goes past 2. It's not a TRUE afterhours club, but the party definately doesn't wrap up at 3am (heck, thats when it starts since that's when most of the knobs leave the club)

Posted by thesauce23 on Oct-25-2006 16:59:

Re: Clubs/Afterhours in TO....where to start?

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Originally posted by northernvisitor
Any tips and info on places like Sonic, This is London, Footwork, Hotel and others that I'm sure I haven't even heard of?

This is my opinion and alot of people might agree.

Thursday- Hotel: good sexy crowd, small intimate environment, great beats

Friday- This is London: Same as Hotel, a little more upscale, Big DJ's almost every week

Footwork: Good beats, CZ type crowd

Posted by zokissima on Oct-25-2006 17:10:

Sonic....that is all.

Posted by _EuG_ on Oct-25-2006 17:16:

quote:
Originally posted by zokissima
Sonic....that is all.

i agree, if ur gonna come to TO for one party then make it SONIC .. the only true after hours experiance, like they like to say

Posted by northernvisitor on Oct-25-2006 17:21:

Alright! Things are getting clearer...thanks everyone!

Posted by Jayx1 on Oct-25-2006 22:56:

quote:
Originally posted by infinity HiGH

Footwork is my favourite club in the city right now, along with Sonic. Friday nights are apparently crap but Saturdays (when I went) are really really fun. The layout is a little awkward but the atmosphere and vibe is pure underground & afterhours. Kinda reminds me of System when it was still good.

I had a great time there on a friday a few weeks ago...