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charlene · 05-29-2009, 11:21 PM

I love where it says "the birthplace of Canadian song"...

http://www.heritagetoronto.org/news/...at-coffeehouse

Plaque Presentation: The Riverboat Coffeehouse

Join us on June 18 as we celebrate the fabled Yorkville music venue

On Thursday, June 18th, Heritage Toronto will celebrate "the birthplace of Canadian song" - the Riverboat Coffeehouse.

Located in the narrow basement of a house at 134 Yorkville Ave, the Riverboat was opened in 1964 by Bernie Fiedler and became the best-known coffeehouse in Canada. Over its history, the Riverboat stage was graced by Canada's music elite, including Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and Gordon Lightfoot. The Riverboat remained open until 1977, by which time it was the sole remaining coffeehouse in the area.

A number of musicians who graced The Riverboat's stage during its illustrious life will attend the event and share their memories.

The Heritage Toronto plaque will be the first in series to commemorate the Yorkville music scene.

05-29-2009, 11:21 PM	#6
charlene Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 16,001	Re: Riverboat plaque presentation I love where it says "the birthplace of Canadian song"... http://www.heritagetoronto.org/news/...at-coffeehouse Plaque Presentation: The Riverboat Coffeehouse Join us on June 18 as we celebrate the fabled Yorkville music venue On Thursday, June 18th, Heritage Toronto will celebrate "the birthplace of Canadian song" - the Riverboat Coffeehouse. Located in the narrow basement of a house at 134 Yorkville Ave, the Riverboat was opened in 1964 by Bernie Fiedler and became the best-known coffeehouse in Canada. Over its history, the Riverboat stage was graced by Canada's music elite, including Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and Gordon Lightfoot. The Riverboat remained open until 1977, by which time it was the sole remaining coffeehouse in the area. A number of musicians who graced The Riverboat's stage during its illustrious life will attend the event and share their memories. The Heritage Toronto plaque will be the first in series to commemorate the Yorkville music scene.