MY YORKVILLE VILLAGE MEMORIES
In the mid 1960s a tiny area in Toronto, formerly a village incorporated into the city in 1876, became the centre of hipness in Canada. Bordered by Avenue Road, Bloor Street, Yonge Street and Scollard Street, for just a few years, it attracted young people from downtown, from the suburbs,…
WYNONIE HARRIS – “MISTER BLUES” – THE REAL FATHER OF ROCK AND ROLL
WYNONIE HARRIS – “MISTER BLUES” – THE REAL FATHER OF ROCK AND ROLL ** By Cindy Allingham, Oct. 7, 2022 In the 21st century, when we go looking for roots of music genres, we typically dig up old video footage and consult accredited music experts. It is not surprising that…
“MY DAYS AT THE COLONIAL TAVERN – YONGE ST, TORONTO”
Media articles about the old Colonial Tavern in Toronto often fail to convey the kind of ambience and excitement of the place. “Recalling my six months’ employment there in 1976 reminds me of quite a different world that has faded away.” Cindy Allingham – Author Vintage Colonial Napkin My dad…
Cindy Allingham
“Cindy Allingham has had a lifelong passion for jazz and blues. After a career in Information Technology management in Toronto (1980 – 2014), she retired and moved to Welland with her husband and two cats. Since 2015 she has obtained a BA in History at Brock, and is currently pursuing a Masters. She would like to specialize in 20th century cultural history, and continues to enjoy researching the history of the music scene.”