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El Mocambo

Toronto, Canada

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The El Mocambo Tavern (aka “The El Mo”) is a live music and entertainment venue in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Located on Spadina Avenue, just south of College Street, the bar played an important role in the development of popular music in Toronto since the 1940s. It is perhaps best known for hosting two Rolling Stones shows on March 4 and 5, 1977 that were recorded for release on the band’s Love You Live album.



Originally bought as a nightclub space in 1940, the name and famous sign were erected in 1946. Its Spanish theme—the name means “road house”—was originally designed to attract tourists visiting post-War Toronto. It was one of the first nightclubs in the city to obtain a liquor license in the otherwise dry Toronto. Musical acts appeared on separate stages located on the main and second floor of the building.

In recent years both floors of the El Mocambo have been renovated and now book a wide range of musical acts, including jazz and hip hop as well as many indie acts and other events. As a consequence, the club’s status as an important Toronto musical hotspot has been at least partially restored.
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Contact Information

Address
464 Spadina Avenue
Toronto ON M5T 2G8
Canada
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Phone
(416) 777-1777
Web
www.elmocambo.ca

Upcoming Events

October 2008
Tomorrow (Friday 17 October 2008)
We Are Wolves

The Wet Secrets

El Mocambo
Toronto, Canada

6 people attending
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November 2008
Sunday 16 November 2008
Dub Trio

El Mocambo
Toronto, Canada

1 person attending
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December 2008
Saturday 20 December 2008
Bang Camaro

El Mocambo
Toronto, Canada

2 people attending
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