This “institution” was on my global bar crawl bucket list long before the daughter moved to Toronto. Every obscure band I’ve ever liked has probably played here. I sadly miss The Umbrellas who play tomorrow as we fly home, I last saw them upstairs at The Punch Bowl, Jesmond. As a music obsessive who had the NME, Sounds and Melody Maker delivered to home from the age of 10 I’d pour over the listings at the back and see bands I’d heard on Peel were in North America playing the Monarch and other venues across Canada and the US. Maxwells in Hoboken was always there, and one in Orange County I can’t remember. Anyway, I’m waffling, this place exceeded expectations, it’s like The Rockcliffe on LSD.
This SATURDAY (June 1) @monarchtavern - @samjvnior feat. Sam Goldberg of @brokensocialscene LP release show w/ guests FLQ, Blue Light, colonyfarm. Advance TICKETS just $15 online @ Showclix (link in my bio Linktree 😊)
Tickets on sale now‼️ (link in bio) May 31st we’ll be hitting the Monarch once again with opening sets from @chiquitamagic and @maji_musique !! Jazz fusion, party vibes 🐬😁
