Monster Truck resurrects live music at Toronto’s CityView Drive-In

Hamilton rockers, Monster Truck, hit the newest entertainment venue, CityView Drive-In, located opposite Rebel nightclub, last Friday, July 16th as Toronto celebrated its first drive-in concert since COVID19 and the subsequent lock down that hit Canada last March. When I got to the venue I was happy to see that there was plenty of space for people to keep social distance but still don’t feel like you were the only person in the venue. There were probably around 100 cars though the venue is designed to hold around 200 vehicles. Media was told to stay in their cars unless you were photographing as in that case you were allowed to roam as long as you wore a mask. I have to say the only negative comment that I’m going to make in this review relates to some of my photographer peers not following this rule. I won’t lie, it did make me uncomfortable and forced me to circumnavigate them so as to make sure I was not in close contact. Is because of people like this that photographers lose many of their privileges and I wouldn’t be surprised if in future concerts our access is restricted.

As I parked on my designated spot, row L, I could admire the 238-foot stage and three large LED screens beaming like beacons of hope in the distance.

Monster Truck hit the stage at around 8:15pm and were welcome by the fans honking and flashing their car lights.

They played a 90-minute set containing most of their current hits as well as two new songs of their forthcoming album, to be released sometime next year. They played a very energetic show and by the time it was wrapped up, at around 9:45 p.m. I had the feeling that the crowd still wanted more. Understandable after a nearly 6 moths live music drought.

Overall is was a good experience and hopefully a sign of things to come. Music is an important part of many people’s life. Whether they are fans, media or musicians, music touches many lives. This type of event helps fill a void that has left many of us reeling with a feeling of having lost something very dear to us.

Live Music isn’t dead!!! Long live Live Music!!!

Next up at CityView: A Tribe Called Red August 6 and DVSN August 7 for tickets and more information visit: https://cityviewdrivein.com/

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