Then and Now: Toronto Nightlife History
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| Rating | : | 4.87 (670 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1927513286 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 350 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The history of Toronto's nightlife reveals its pulse.From award-winning veteran music journalist and DJ Denise Benson comes Then & Now: Toronto Nightlife History, a fascinating, intimate look at four decades of social spaces, dance clubs, and live music venues. Through interviews, research, and enthusiastic feedback from the party people who were there, Benson delves deep behind the scenes to reveal the histories of 48 influential nightlife spaces, and the story of a city that has grown alongside its sounds.
A freelance journalist since 1995, Benson has written extensively about electronic music and nightlife for publications including Exclaim!, and as a columnist for EYE Weekly and The Grid. She has interviewed hundreds of influential international artists while both contributing to and chronicling Toronto's dancefloor movements. Punk, dub, and house music--and their many intersections and offshoots--are especially close to her heart. . Please vi
. Please visit ThenAndNowToronto for more. Benson has engaged diverse audiences as a radio host, having produced the respected Mental Chatter program on CKLN 88.1FM for 21 years (1987-2008), and contributed to a variety of CBC Radio shows, including the seminal Brave New Waves. She has interviewed hundreds of influential international artists while both contributing to and chronicling Toronto's dancefloor movements. About the Author DJ and music journalist Denise Benson has long mixed beats, words, and
Melissa said Five Stars. Interesting read!