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1229 - 9th Avenue S.E. Calgary Alberta Canada T2G 0S9 | RESERVATIONS (403)269-5581 | HOME | LUNCH | DINNER | CONTACT | ALBUM | SCHEDULE
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1229 - 9th Avenue S.E. Calgary Alberta Canada T2G 0S9 | RESERVATIONS (403)269-5581 | HOME | LUNCH | DINNER | CONTACT | ALBUM | SCHEDULE
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8 Great Calgary Music Venues - Avenue Magazine Ironwood Stage & Grill The Ironwood has long been considered the best live roots and folk club in town and its placement within the woody husk of the old Garry Theatre couldn’t be more appropriate. The superb acoustics stem from state-of-the-art 1936 design, as the old theatre was built to ensure the highest quality sound for what was once said to be the most powerful and effective sound system in western Canada. Calgary Herald Readers' Choice 2012-2013 Bar/Club with Live Music GOLD AWARD Our thanks to all the Herald readers who voted for us! Ironwood Stage & Grill What is it?: Live Music & LoungeWhere is it?: 1229 9 Avenue SE (approx. 18 minutes from the Delta Calgary Airport) Cost: $10 + up depending on the live shows The Front Entrance The Ironwood Stage & Grill is set in Inglewood, an historical district in Calgary, and upholds all expectations of an old school lounge with amazing live music. You will not find a better variety, or quality of live music in the city. The Ironwood Stage & Grill is set in an historical home remade into a restaurant. Upon entry are exposed brick walls, wooden accents, and a comfortable "at home" feel. The live music ranges from big band and jazz to folk music, and there is a new set every night. They do post a monthly schedule on their website, so you can make reservations for the performance(s) you'd like to see. It is highly recommended that you make a reservation, or go early; otherwise, it's standing room only, and although enjoyable, it's not as comfortable. The Ironwood Stage & Grill gets packed, fast! Most reservations are booked at long tables so if you have a reservation for one or two, you'll be sat at a table with other groups as well. This creates a sense of community and social atmosphere for the night. You meet the most interesting people, and conversations are plenty. Also, the food is awesome! The menu boasts creative flavors with lots of variety; not to mention the extensive wine list as well. It's handy because your server can add your tickets to your bill so you don't have to worry about having cash on you. Overall, the Ironwood Stage & Grill is the perfect night out to meet new people and listen listen to some amazing live music! Directions: Take Airport Trail to Deerfoot Trail (Hwy 2) South, then take the off ramp for Blackfoot Trail, and stay to the Right. This will bring you down toward Inglewood, and take a Right onto 15 Street (this is a hard turn to see so make sure you look for the street sign. It seems like an awkward turn, but if you head over some train tracks - it's the right one). You'll go up about 2 blocks and reach 9 Avenue, go Left. Keep going down until you pass 12 Street and look for the Ironwood Stage & Grill on your Left. Parking: There is plenty of free street parking if you park after 6pm. If not, there are lots of pay parking lots in the area, usually about $3/hour. Published on May 17, 2012 by ffwdcalgary Toque & Canoe - Live Music Inglewood's popular Ironwood - warm and informal - dishes live acts nightly. Owner Patrick MacIntyre's passion for curating good music - much of it Canadian - has everything to do with the success of this place. More... |
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The Ironwood - Families Welcome My husband and I saw a remarkable performer this week at Calgary's Ironwood Stage & Grill. Her name is Laila Biali. And you can see her below in this less than artful photo taken courtesy of my Blackberry. Biali is a gifted jazz artist who delivers her fare with infectious enthusiasm and rare charm. She brings to mind a cross between Diana Krall and an early Sarah McLachlan. My reason for plugging Biali and the award-winning Ironwood is because her performance was so delightful, I found myself wishing our children had joined us. Upon inquiry, Ironwood owner Patrick McIntyre tells me that, in fact, children are most welcome at his venue. "We have a class 'one A' license. It's kid-friendly," says McIntyre. "We had a family in recently who made a point of thanking me for letting children in. He said 'I love this. My kids love live music and it's great to be able to take them to a live music venue.' If this was a rowdier bar, it would be different. But we're not like that." The Ironwood Stage & Grill offers an especially family-friendly musical brunch event (delicious menu for all ages) every second Saturday. |
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The Nile Guide The Ironwood has a long-standing reputation of being one of Calgary's finest folk music venues. Nestled in amongst the promenade of quaint shops and cafes along 9th avenue, the Ironwood is truly a jewel in the crown of the community of Inglewood. Live music is featured every night of the week; be it the fun and informal weekly wednesday open mic, or a saturday evening showcase of the hottest new touring act, the Ironwood boasts a tantalizing selection of sounds which is only matched by its outstanding menu. Offering a range of inspired dishes that range from heart-healthy summer salads to gourmet pasta and steak dishes, the Ironwood gives a fresh new take on a night out at the bar. The combination of warm, inviting atmosphere, well-made but modestly-priced food, world class entertainment and disarmingly-friendly staff makes it easy to see why the Ironwood is a favorite venue amongst so many Calgary locals. |
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The NEW Ironwood Stage & Grill - WOW!! Music is THE THING at The Ironwood though, & there will be no recycling or bargain-hunting there. Not being a tech-gal myself, the make & model number etc of the yet-to-be-installed brand new sound system went in one ear and out the other, but the room already feels warm and fuzzy. Add in the new capacity of about 200 bodies, a great looking (& pretty inviting) bar and... you get the picture. |
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Are You Gonna Eat that? Music is THE THING at The Ironwood though, & there will be no recycling or bargain-hunting there. Not being a tech-gal myself, the make & model number etc of the yet-to-be-installed brand new sound system went in one ear and out the other, but the room already feels warm and fuzzy. Add in the new capacity of about 200 bodies, a great looking (& pretty inviting) bar and... you get the picture. The place is fabulous: an intimate stage, comfortable tables with unobstructed views, and an awesome, friendly staff. Now add to that a kitchen that does stellar pub food. |
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Ironwood finds new historic home When Patrick MacIntyre opened Ironwood Stage and Grill in Inglewood in 2006, his idea was to complement Gerry Garvey's King Eddy blues music with folk and roots at the other end of 9th Avenue S.E. Unfortunately the city did not renew the lease on the King Eddy, and it was closed down. But hard work and a passion to provide live music have earned MacIntyre a reputation across the country, and the Quonset hut that houses Ironwood is now the No. 1 destination for singer-songwriters in Western Canada. The venue attracts around 400 live music acts per year and around 150 devotees who pay a cover charge for each event -- to listen, not talk. Success has outgrown the present location and by the end of this month, Ironwood will be relocated into the Garry Theatre building just two blocks east along 9th Avenue. It's a big move for MacIntyre, who began booking acts when he managed a brew pub in his home province of Nova Scotia. When he moved to Calgary in 1994, he took a job as manager and bartender at King Henry VIII along Stephen Avenue Walk and was soon booking local musicians for performances that grew to being held every night. After consultation with Garvey, who is still a big booster for live music, MacIntyre bought the Ironwood, gave it a new ceiling, sanded down the floors and built such a reputation that performers now confi rm a booking there three months before organizing their tours. Sixty per cent of the crowd are regulars who appreciate the uniqueness of the surroundings, decent food and music written and performed by the artists. Two Saturdays each month, Ironwood features the Prime Time 18-piece big band. It's very popular but their numbers mean seating has to be restricted to 120. The move to the Garry Theatre will allow for more than 200 people to watch each show. MacIntyre says the Garry Theatre is ideal for his business, especially as it keeps him in the trendy, arts-friendly community of Inglewood. It was built in 1909 as a pool hall and in the 1930s, it was extended back to become a movie theatre. Since then it has also been home to the Loose Moose Improvisational Theatre Company, and then the sloped floor was levelled to provide space for a furniture store. Workers are busy today building a lounge area by the front window for patrons who will be able to eat and drink without paying the cover charge as the main seating/dining and stage area are being built behind a reception wall. That space also has an open kitchen and seven-metre bar along the east side of the seating area. MacIntyre's new Ironwood Stage & Grill will still be the only mid-size live music venue in the city. Open seven days a week, it will keep him busy, but he's already talking about opening more Ironwoods with a similar theme in other cities across Western Canada. |
RESERVATIONS: The Ironwood Stage doesn't sell tickets. Reservations are strongly recommended for shows, and we'll add the show price to your bill at the end of your evening. Due to the popularity and demand of many of our performances, private tables are not always available. On busy nights, table seating is often shared with friends you haven't met yet...
Reservations: (403) 269-5581
SHOWTIMES: Shows usually start at 8PM, aside from Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays when shows start at 9PM. Exact start times are the prerogative of the performers', and not the Ironwood Stage.
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