Category Archives: Phog in Retrospect

Win Tickets to Sam Roberts Band and The Walkervilles at Caesars Windsor!

Posted on February 10, 2015 by phoglounge

When the Walkervilles looked like this…they played a spate of largely-unannounced shows at Phog…including their first show (and 2nd and maybe 3rd) ever. They now have a huge gig lined up this Sunday, February 15th with Sam Roberts Band at … Continue reading →

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The History of 157 University Avenue West

Posted on November 9, 2014 by phoglounge

Great little research project I’ve wanted to do for YEARS, finally being taken on by Emily N. ( @andthemachine89 ) to document ALL the businesses that’ve occupied 157 University Ave. W. (157 London St. -pre 1955). Look at all the … Continue reading →

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This is George Manury.

Posted on December 30, 2013 by phoglounge

This guy is 50 years old today. He has made a bigger impact on the cultural scene than I’ll ever hope to make, through food, music, and mirth. I am a relative newcomer, and even I miss him since he … Continue reading →

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Carly Marcoux and Modern Soul

Posted on December 30, 2013 by phoglounge

Found this, being used as a bookmark in an old borrowed tome. This is something Windsor hasn’t known since Carly Marcoux (the woman responsible for this flier) moved away. She was the first promotor that ever booked a show at … Continue reading →

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Restored Video: Ron Leary and Mr. Chill (Kelly Hoppe)

Posted on May 8, 2013 by phoglounge

Every since I discovered the in-app editor and enhancer on YouTube, I’ve been excited to fix the terrible videos I uploaded MANY years ago, when Youtube was primitive. This is the most recent. Ron Leary performing at Phog with Mr. … Continue reading →

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Phog in Retrospect: Rich Aucoin

Posted on February 14, 2013 by phoglounge

Rich Aucoin mangled the sweaty crowd at Phog when he played Phog on a Tuesday night in April of 2011. Since that show, he’s seen some pretty huge successes and played some gigantic shows. Now, he’s short-listed (Top 10) for … Continue reading →

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Phog in Retrospect: Cadence Weapon

Posted on February 6, 2013 by phoglounge

Cadence Weapon, fresh off of his performance at the Polaris Prize Gala in 2012, destroys a full house on a Sunday night at Phog Lounge. A thing of beauty. We had been waiting for this show forEVER. Filmed by Adam … Continue reading →

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