Always classy at The Massey

I went to see Levon Helm at Massey Hall two weeks ago. (Former drummer for The Band.  If you're thinking to yourself 'what band?' right now, do yourself a favour and stop reading this and go listen to the song "The Weight" immediately.)

While there I was reminded yet again of how awesome Massey Hall is.  I don't know what it is about that place but I just always seem to have a great time there.  It's one of those places where the atmosphere and the history are almost palpable as soon as you walk in the door.  Just an all around awesome place to see a concert.  Great acoustics, intimate but still big enough to draw big names, and nestled in the heart of the city.

And yeah, it has its drawbacks -- no balcony-level bathrooms makes for ridiculously long waits between acts and obstructed-view seats can give you a sore neck, but all that is forgotten, and forgiven, as soon as the house lights dim.

The best comparison I can draw from places I've been is Fenway Park.  Not the flashiest ballpark, but by far my favourite.  Fenway, like Massey, just has ... something.  I can't explain it, but do yourself a favour and go witness it firsthand if you've never been.  And if you have, you're probably due back sometime soon.