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In the mid sixties, Mitch was involved in the
emerging 'Hippy' movement publishing 'The' subculture
magazine back where he started, in Toronto's Yorkville
Village. The publication (Funk Magazine) featured satirical humour, editorial
content, political content, where to go for food and
entertainment information, musical reviews and relevant news
of the day. The 'Village' as Toronto's Yorkville/Cumberland/Annex
area was known at the time, was very introspective, in essence a
community unto itself. This magazine covered the comings and goings
of most of the clubs, restaurants and lounges in and around the area
including the Yonge Street strip featuring who was appearing where. Most of the clubs in the Village and downtown area advertised in the book and most of the bands that came out of the Toronto music scene of the day were promoted on the pages of Funk Magazine. The Rogues, Neil Young, The Mynah Birds, The Paupers, David Clayton Thomas, Jack London & The Sparrow, The Ugly Ducklings, Kensington Market, Luke and The Apostles, The Just Us, McKenna Mendelson Mainline, Steppenwolf, John & Lee & The Checkmates, Grant Smith & The Power etc. etc. |