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JMC
November 24, 2010
hollynik
Toronto/Mississauga
November 02, 2010
Reviews [3]
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man oh man
i have been going to lee's palace for more years than i care to remember ... so many shows ... and then the dance cave upstairs which provided many years of dancing bliss ... check out the upcoming shows, check out the dj line-up, so many options - especially if you're young !! i am not young but i just saw the thermals play there and they were amazing!!!
Great for Concerts!
Really small venue makes you feel like you are the only one there. It's definetly more than a little dirty but best place for concerts if you can snag a ticket!
Editorial Reviews from the web
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November 12, 2013
"Legendary" with "good reason", this Annex music venue is beloved as a forum for local acts and bigger names wanting an "intimate vibe"; while the spartan interior's "nothing special, that's what makes it special" – perhaps because the sunken floor morphs into a "hot dance spot" at rowdier shows.
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June 17, 2012
Versailles this ain't, but ignore Lee's patina of grunge and focus instead on the excellent sightlines, high stage, and good sound. Such alternative-rock icons as Nirvana and Red Hot Chili Peppers have played the 600-capacity club, and indie rock is the primary focus these days. Alt-rock DJs spin in the upstairs room, the Dance Cave.
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November 09, 2008
Small concert venue for up and coming indie bands. Banquettes surround perimeter of red walls , black ceilings and concrete floor. Students and indie heads too cool for school stand still during great live acts. Upstairs, after the 5th Labbat, all lets loose in the dance cave as the parades of skinny jeans and chucks bop to 80's and Brit Pop hits. Ideal space to practice your dance off routine.
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September 06, 2013
I don't really ever come here unless it's to see a concert, and as a venue in downtown Toronto, it's quite good. Seen many a show here and am neither disappointed nor impressed by the sound. It's solid, consistent. The upstairs Dance Cave is not a place I like to go, and have been treated rudely before while fumbling to find my student ID card in order to get in for free.
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May 06, 2013
Lee's Palace is targeting mainly poor naive college students. The door staff and bartenders are aggressive, rude and and unprofessional. The only reason that Lee's Palace could survive to be in the business by now is merely because of its location address. Otherwise, in terms of atmosphere, decor and service, Lee's Palace is a terrible place. If you are thinking to book Lee's Palace for your... more
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Not for the faint of heart!
March 20, 2013We went to Lee's Palace to see Colin James. He ofcourse was awesome. The venue is small which is fine because it's intimate. The walls, ceiling etc are painted black for a reason, it's very dirty... more
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Save yourself the trouble!
March 01, 2013If you want good music, good staff and good security, then this is the wrong place to go. The music is spotty at best. The staff is incredibly rude and condescending. There's broken beer bottles on... more
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November 06, 2012
one of the classic venues in the city, legendary in fact. even if its only a band you mildly like who are performing there, go! this is to toronto what cbgbs is(was) to ny.
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Dance cave upstairs, live fun downstairs
March 04, 2012Lee's seems to have it all. It's a very eclectic club, much like the street it live on. You'll be dazzled by the new-ish mural they have outside, and the dance cave shuffles a decent mix of old and... more
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November 06, 2011
A great club, I've seen many of my favourite bands there. The bumper at the front of the stage needs some new duct tape though :-/
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White cowbell oklahoma!
December 17, 2007On December 14th, 2007 I went to Lee's Palace to see a band called White Cowbell Oklahoma. I'd never heard of them before but I was told that I would enjoy the show due to my love of classic rock... well I did. They put on a quite a show, with costumes, scantily dressed dancers and a guy with a chainsaw that cut up giant stuffed animals. Oh yes.. it was unforgetable! At the end of the show we... more
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January 15, 2010
Lee's Palace is regarded as THE place to catch up-and-coming bands (and sometimes well established ones, too). Past performers include The Smithereens, Tragically Hip, The Mekons, Lucinda Williams, Dinosaur Jr., Henry Rollins, The Sundays, Our Lady Peace, Throwing Muses, Superchunk, Bob Mould, Verve, Cracker, Toad The Wet Sprocket, Soul Coughing, Mercury Rev, Elliott Smith, Eels, UK Subs, and a... more
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