Yet another longstanding Toronto rock venue isclosing its doorsthis weekend, this time Parkdale diveCadillac Lounge.

The venue is having its last hurrah this weekend with a series of shows. The stage has played host to legends such asBlue Rodeoin the past, and the neon and full size Caddy outside are an indelible part of the landscape of the neighbourhood.

The upcoming last weekend of shows is jam packed from July 12 - 14, with a matinee and headlinersTeenage Headon Saturday, and a blowout last day going from 2 p.m. until late on Sunday.

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The venue has been open since 2000. It may be one of many that’s closed down, but maybe with new spots for live music in other genres likeDrom Taberna,Friday Roots and Vibes, andThe Shopopening up, there’s hope for others to begin a new history of their own.

The Hideouthas been able to extend their time in Toronto by relocating, butJune Space(a potential new venue atJune Records) was cut down before it ever began when itsbuilding was sold.

The Cadillac itself already closed down in a way at one point last year, but the buyers backed out on the purchase. Owner Sam Grosso decided to put the business back up for sale this year, because in his words, he’s “been doing it forever.”

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What of the Cadillac on the venue’s exterior? It’s going to live out the rest of its days at Grosso’s barn in Prince Edward County. Apparently he’s planning on turning it into a special events venue also called Cadillac Lounge, which may open late next summer.

Grosso won’t be putting his feet up entirely, however: he’s also running a company called Cadillac Lounge Productions, involved with events like upcomingSessions Muskokafeaturing Raoul & the Big Time and Matt Allen & the Swinging Black Jacks.

“感谢你所有的支持24是的rs,” says Grosso, who also ranGraffiti’sin Kensington Market, which was around for even longer.

He encourages everyone to keep supporting live music in the city at local venues that are still going strong likeDakota Tavern,Castro’sandOrbit Room.