Musicians remember local venues that shaped their careers: the 1980s
For the Juno Awards 50th anniversary, CBC Ottawa has spoken to some past winners and nominees with ties to the national capital region about the venues that helped them hone their chops. Today we look at some of the clubs that shaped the scene in the 1980s.
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Posted: Jun 01, 2021 4:00 AM ET | Last Updated: June 1
Singer Priscilla Wright said from Château Laurier's Canadian Grill in the 1980s, she could look out at a crowd and often see the proverbial who’s who of power and politics.(Ian Black/CBC)