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·I spent my high school years in the burbs around Ottawa but beat a quick retreat to Toronto for Uni and it's going on 11 years now. Married, kid on the way. We decided it's time to move back to The Valley so our little guy can grow up around his cousins and grandparents (and we can mooch some free babysitting).
I've gotten pretty comfortable in my musical world here in Toronto. The friends, the clubs, the crowds, the rehearsal spots, the studios. Anyone in the Ottawa region want to help me get re-acquainted with our great nation's capital?
For example: what's the Ottawa equivalent of Cherry Beach Rehearsal? Good rates, no smoking, great hours and friendly staff?
What's left for music stores in Ottawa? Is Steve's still on Rideau? I bought my first Marshall there. What about Lauzon? I know Songbird is still alive and kicking. Any other gems in the area? Something akin to The Fret in Toronto?
I think the hardest part about leaving Toronto is leaving behind all the friends I jam with. It's been a slow process to build that group you trust to make free music with on a regular basis. How's the open jam scene in Ottawa?
I've gotten pretty comfortable in my musical world here in Toronto. The friends, the clubs, the crowds, the rehearsal spots, the studios. Anyone in the Ottawa region want to help me get re-acquainted with our great nation's capital?
For example: what's the Ottawa equivalent of Cherry Beach Rehearsal? Good rates, no smoking, great hours and friendly staff?
What's left for music stores in Ottawa? Is Steve's still on Rideau? I bought my first Marshall there. What about Lauzon? I know Songbird is still alive and kicking. Any other gems in the area? Something akin to The Fret in Toronto?
I think the hardest part about leaving Toronto is leaving behind all the friends I jam with. It's been a slow process to build that group you trust to make free music with on a regular basis. How's the open jam scene in Ottawa?