Coucou Jessy, Rob, everyone ( :

(that being Francais for hello!)

Since most everything Allison records is live - whether that be in
the studio or on a stage - whatever mix you put together will be
concert-like!

Allison tells me, Rob, you're asking about Toronto accommodations.
Alley stays with an Aunt when visiting that city, so, I've never
actually looked for hotels etc. in Toronto. When I do book things
for Allison, one of my first sites to reference is TripAdvisor.com
There you get people's reviews, and, you can get a sense of what's
available - then phone any places that sound promising to confirm
availability, prices etc. And, at the very least, there's a lot of
entertainment value you'll find. Some hilarious reviews get posted,
and, overall, you can get the flavour (sometimes odour) of things
pretty well.

For Toronto, it looks like hotels are high-priced, though, there are
a number under $100 a night (though, check the reviews, you may not
find value there!). Specialty places (eg. hostels and alternative
lodgings), or B&Bs can be the best best - though, again, check them
out carefully. Here's a sampling from TripAdvisor - of the good, the
bad, and the ugly:

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g155019-c2-zfp1-Toronto_Ontario-
Hotels.html

B&Bs (almost all the B&Bs get positive reviews):

Havinn Bed&Breakfast $50

a.. Jul 9, 2008: "Loved Havinn"
a.. Jun 27, 2008: "Great B&B!"
a.. May 31, 2008: "Cheap but good quality place to stay"


213 Carlton Toronto Townhouse $89

a.. Jul 22, 2008: "Carlton Pleasure"
a.. Jul 16, 2008: "Just relaxing"
a.. Jul 14, 2008: "Love Toronto Style!"


Specialty (mixed reviews)

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g155019-c3-zfp1-Toronto_Ontario-
Hotels.html

Victoria Univeristy $71
Jun 15, 2008: "Best Budget price in Toronto!"

Canadiana Backpackers $42

Jun 25, 2008: "Bugs in my bed"

All Day's House #3 - $52

Jul 29, 2007: "Loved the location"

All Day's House #2 - $47

Aug 8, 2007: "Overrun By insects"


Hotels (the low-priced hotels in Toronto get mostly negative reviews)

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g155019-zfp1-Toronto_Ontario-
Hotels.html

Comfort Hotel $91

Oct 14, 2007: "Just absurd!"


Days Inn $94

Jun 28, 2008: "Holy Horrible!!"


Filmores Hotel $65
Oct 8, 2006: "cheap but bleak"


The Bay Street Motel: $60 a night

a.. Jun 19, 2008: "Anyone should visit it ONCE. Just to see."
a.. Apr 11, 2008: "Better off sleeping on the floor of the bus
station than here"
a.. Apr 5, 2008: "Hotel From Hell"


Canada's Best Value Inn $89

a.. Jun 29, 2008: "wonderful well-priced friendly clean hotel"
a.. Jun 14, 2008: "Excellent Value"
a.. Apr 20, 2008: "Practical accommodation"


The Bay Street Motel sounds like not your first pick!! Anyone in
Toronto here?!

Good luck, and keep us posted!!

a bientot, Adrian


--- In allisoncrowe@yahoogroups.com, "jessicakuijer"
<jessika2001@...> wrote:
>
> you're very welcome!!
> this podcast is really great!!!
> Allison is coming again in Paris on september 27 at l'archipel! if
> you're close to France, come on!! :)
>
> bisous
> jessy
>
> --- In allisoncrowe@yahoogroups.com, saltwatermusicrob <no_reply@>
> wrote:
> >
> > Podcast episode on Allison shot up in downloads in the past day.
> Guess
> > posting it on here was a good idea. :)
> >
> > Saturday Night's radio show I'm taping Friday since I'm trying
to
> get
> > to Toronto this weekend. I'll play Allison for the first half
of
> the
> > show. Getting her live tracks is probably a good idea for those
who
> > can't get to the concert.