It was almost a year ago when Johnny and I were sitting around discussing ways to better utilize the beautiful
Deli House Catering's Hall. Having been a caterer
out mostly for many of the 1st 17 years in business,
D.H.C. had been more accustomed to people holding events and them catering staff and food but now ha
s a hosting facility, and as I reminded owner
Johnny at that time, one with a history as well.
Located above the long-time operating
Stellar Lanes bowling alley on Stellar Lane in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada I remember
Deli House Catering's Hall as the old "
Spotlight" nightclub and other similar attempts at clubs
, and then someone informed me that years ago it was
the spot in the area for "big name" entertainment of its time, I think we're talking the 50's or 60's, at any rate it was built for and with
excellent acoustics for live acts which lends itself to today's model, in addition to the rich entertainment history it shares.
I relayed this to Johnny and we discussed how to make it so. Firstly I'd said we have to let the right circles know. In addition to the search engine adjustments we would make for those searching for facilities, we would go right to some of them and let them know we exist. Egads
, maybe even use the phone!
First stop was a nearby jam spot called -
The JAM SPOT! - Ha, and to connect with owner operator Max. Max's
JAM SPOT location has an excellent in-house soundproofed room facility with snack bar capability and is the spot for numerous bands, local and not, to hone their stuff. Max's facility also is a good size for hosting C.D. release party's, recording and such as well, but for an occasion perhaps needing more room and access to a full in-house bar, catering facilities and staffing availability
D.H.C. Hall makes sense.
After that we made sure to inform several on-line groups related to bands and entertainment, post some events and the make the
availability of such an exception local hall known to the area artists and promoters.
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| DHC Hall for bookings or NY's tickets call TP at 289-221-0928 |
TPE hosted some live
nights such as
American Bandstand Night and also another kickback to the and 70's / 80's billed as
"Rockin Deli Nights" a sort of a kick back to an area club called the
Rockin Deli which had been an area icon for many a year back in the day and known for it's live entertainment. We used a couple of bands that we got
recommended through Max as a show of faith that we meant business about getting acts going here and that it was a venue worth utilizing when the
Jamspot or a bar wasn't the right fit. Here you even have an option to license the liquor yourselves so if you optimize that you can ensure a payback - especially if you're fairly sure you have a certain number of attendees coming that drink! And speaking of which we needed to get some younger blood into the mix to optimize the hall's potential.
The first promoter I brought in was a guy who had a good reputation for having good quality entertainment with attending younger guests that showed a little respect for the facilit
y's hosting. That's a way of putting it. Ha.The last thing we wanted in there was a bunch of yahoos ripping up the joint and this was precisely why
Josh was brought onto the scene - having a track record of some well executed events.
Eventually we met his associates and liked what we heard
and what they could additionally do in terms of experience with the technical aspects from sound
to lighting as well as security and now look forward to the
Shows coming this Dec 15 featuring
an ALL AGES event from 5:30 - 9:30 pm featuring AMBER CHANGING reunion with Brandon Barraclough, Throne of Death, Ten Cent Pistol, Quaker, Jordana Sari & Kelsii Smirlies only $10 bucks!
Followed by (starts at 10pm) 19 Plus Show with The Salads returning to their roots for their 1st show in York Region in 3 years with
Everglo,
Paper Fortunes, and
The Expos Folk an acoustical addition to the show's repertoire.
Tickets are $15.
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| Dan & Murray Acoustical Experiment at the Rockin' Deli Night |
On Dec 7 D.H.C. Hall is also the location for the
"Southlake Rock Fest" including performances from
Crooked Zebras,
Stephanie Greg Band and
Four Hour Window w their
C.D. release. Tickets $15.
Proceeds to Southlake Hospital.
New Year's Eve D.H.C. has the
Highway 11 Cruisers hosting a (public welcome) party with a Buffet Dinner, DJ, Live Ent, Dancing, Midnight Buffet, Mini-Casino - $60 per, $25 without dinner.
N.Y.'s Tickets are starting to sell so should you not want to
get caught left out at New Year's Eve TPE has tickets
and can deliver at
289-221-0928 or call Delihouse at 905-830-4208.
Proceeds to
Sick Kids.
FUTURE - Look for some innovative and exciting entertainment
to be phased in next, such as dinner shows/comedy. One idea we're
looking to resurrect is a"
Tiny Talent Time"-like show that would feature kids as the talent!Shown
in a variety show-like format the show would allow local kids to
showcase their talent in for family, friends and an audience in a real
show. The idea kicking around is to allow the kids booked in to be in
the show to eat free while the others would order from our menu choices.
So come check out any of these upcoming events if you want to be able to see some great talent and enjoy great hospitality in a phenomenal atmosphere or come talk to us about putting on an show and we'll work with you!
Later,
TP Out!
It's been 20 years since Deli House opened the first doors at Yonge & Mulock Drive in Newmarket. I used to pop in on occasion and you were always made to feel welcome. That is what hospitality is all about and that is what you get at Deli House. Just good plain old fashioned hospitality splashed with some great food. Oh they'll dress it up any way you like, but to celebrate the 20th anniversary they are offering a Roll Back online Wedding Show special!
