Over the next few days we will be profiling the
Top Ten Searchlight Clubs. Don't forget to support your favourite neighbourhood live music venue!
VOTE NOW. VOTE OFTEN
Venue:
The Grad Club
Location:
Kingston,
Ontario
How Long has the Club Been Open:
38 years
Why It Should Win Searchlight:
The Grad Club highlights Canada's best artists in a living
room of a big Victorian house. We have
an amazing community of music lovers and a very friendly staff. (Plus we pour
our heart and soul into the venue!!)
Five Of The Best Bands To Have Played:
The Handsome Furs,
Stars,
Hayden,
Wintersleep,
Holy F*ck,
Final Fantasy
One Of The Most Memorable Moments:
Martin Tielli of the
Rheostatics jumping on a table and
singing a cappella.
A Little-Known Fact About The Club:
We are a non-profit organization and the Grad Club is
haunted. Also, the staff have super hero powers like x-ray vision and
superhuman strength.
The Secret To Success:
Good Music + Good Community + a little love = The Grad Club
What You Would Do To Celebrate If You Win:
Dance and have a thank you party for everyone
(Thanks to Virginia Clark for sending in this profile!)
Photo by pattie phillips
posted by
John Paolozzi
on Feb 19, 2009