CBC: 75 Years of Grossman's Tavern

It's a Toronto institution. Grossman's Tavern on Spadina started out as a deli in the early 1940s, but quickly evolved into the city's home of the blues.
While countless other music venues around the city have disappeared or changed with the times, time has stood still at Grossman's. It continues to offer live music 7 days a week with no cover, even handing out a scholarship each year to a local musician or group.
Here's to 75 more years!
Aired September 29th, 2018 on CBC's Our Toronto

[@catherinemccarty2066]

Still going strong... keep on ... keeping on......

[@randallcrow1992]

That was my regular place to be in 1970 and 71. Donny would let me get up and play his guitar quite often and he would play harmonica. I have wonderful memories of Grossman's.

[@Juliasblues]

I see me in this video ! A wonderful place.

[@MrZenchime]

Glad it’s still thriving. Frequent stop when I lived at Rochdale

[@tedingram516]

Always a great time at Grossman's, GUARANTEED 👍👍✌

[@joanaffleck7880]

I was a fine art student at OCA. I loved standing within a few feet and watch the Down Childs Blue Band. I considered them artists as myself.

[@frankrocchi3532]

Kid Bastien and his Camelia Jazz Band wee regularly on stage on Saturdays in the 1970s

[@Juliasblues]

I thought they were called The Happy Pals ! lol Am I wrong ? Where did that come from, I wonder.

[@frankrocchi3532]

@@Juliasblues they answered to that also.

[@xbman1]

RIP Amy.

[@florencedebonis1100]

My Grandparents opened Grossmans Louis and Rachel Grossman it was two old buildings he bought and turned into Grossmans Cafeteria got a permit and opened Grossmans Tavern My grandfather came from Poland he was a womens taylor and smart as a whip

[@Juliasblues]

Not Al and Goldie ? I remember Goldie, Ester and Sarah, Al and Uncle Harry, from Buffalo ? I never heard of Louis and Rachel Grossman. I'm surprised, and confused ! lol Oh well, so glad it's still the same. The new owners are perfect for Grossman's !

[@lesscobrandeau2451]

Meanwhile, this guy interviewed and the many like him are the ones always saying these old traditions need to be torn down and cancelled. I used to go here FREQUENTYLY back in the day and I never saw him there and we had loads of fun and joy. Wheres this guy now.

[@tomgriffiths2162]

What the F are you talking about?