June 19, 2013
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Morning Throwback: early Toronto street musicians set the bar high

By Brianne Hogan

Nickelback is “rocking out” the Molson Amphitheatre tonight, but back in 1911, Toronto music lovers were content to pull up a crate and listen to the sweet sounds of a one-man band. You know, someone who could actually play good music.

One-man band on Major Street, circa 1911 (Toronto archives: Fonds 1244, Item 131)

 
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