Comments on: Then & Now: Nuts & Bolts

By: Jason Misurka

Jason Misurka — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 05:00:08 +0000

Hi Iain hope you’re doing well .
Happy Family day weekend .
Thanks for your response on the chat .
Yes thanks for posting the Haf Def song . I actually found the name too and perhaps will try and locate one of its still kicking around . I put together a descent audio system and would sound stellar with vinyl or Dac . Thanks again for the memories and you contributing to the dj era of the 80’s .
Keep in touch
Best Jay Misurka

By: Stephen SENIOR

Stephen SENIOR — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 02:45:34 +0000

I had left the UK during a semester break and stayed with my DAD in Scarborough. The nightclub scene was fab . People were lovely and adventurous .
Dont recall any brawls except maybe the one jackass who took exception to being stamped on his wrist . Entered the club late and left in the morning
and straight up to FRANS Restaurant for Breakfast. A weekend ritual for a while. Toronto was special in the 80s. Most people were very kind and thoughtful and the TTC WAS great. Miss the period a lot. ALAS Toronto has changed !!!

By: Lennart B. Sandelin

Lennart B. Sandelin — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 17:48:49 +0000

Oh, sorry to hear that, even though I probably never met him. I was a one night tourist visitor, early January of 1986, after visiting my relatives in Winnipeg, Manitoba. After that I crossed over the boarder and into the US and sadly haven’t been back in Canada since (or yet… ;)).

By: Judy Ruffolo

Judy Ruffolo — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 17:29:06 +0000

Oh dear…I really was hoping to talk to him again. He spoiled us rotten at the beginning of the club. Such a memorable time in my life!

By: Big Julie

Big Julie — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 16:24:04 +0000

Just heard the sad news thar FRANK CUTAJAR, Founder and owner of N & B and All Star Eatery , a great friend for many of us , passed away this week…. He was a true visionary and entrepreneur in the hospitality business …. R I P

By: Sue dawe

Sue dawe — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 19:47:48 +0000

Had the best time working on the bar at Nuts and bolts for a short time the music, vibe and clothing was amazing and the dance floor outstanding. Guys with spike blonde hair and nice suits looking like Sting from the movie Quadrophenia. Girls dressed to the 9ns in black very short dresses fish net stockings stiletto heels how we could
dance in them all night I have no idea and the moves where very energetic and suave. What a wonderful time in life we had it was so good back then kids today have no idea and missing out on so much culture of our time. Glad I was apart of it. Working from noon until 530am then going to China town or the Pearl for cold tea and food. I was the short blonde behind the bar.

By: Lennart B. Sandelin

Lennart B. Sandelin — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 17:19:14 +0000

How very refreshing to finally see an article about this place, which have forever stayed in my memory. I am from Sweden and was, in mid-January 1986 visiting Nuts&Bolts, while staying in Toronto over the weekend. It was referred to me, following my question ”where can I find a cool place/bar?”. I remember it exactly as described and they played The B 52’s ”Love Shack”, when I was ordering something at the bar. Probably a Long Island Icetea…
At the time I was ”a synth person”, listening to Simple Minds and such and I really loved the place. Back in Sweden I was a freelance DJ and had ambitions to work as such in the States. It never happened, due to work permit and tedious rules like that. Alas!
Once again, thanks for a great article that finally have given me info about this great club.

By: Mark

Mark — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 09:10:51 +0000

Marty(yes this was the Lori and Nina duo) and actually anyone who knew Lori, I regret to inform you all of her passing on June 23 2022. If anyone has been in contact with Nina, please let her know Lori did wonder where she went to. As for the rest of you guys I never met anyone from here but being her husband for the last 21.5 years I did hear some awesome stories. Actually looking for Donnie her ex husband from 1982/84? Just for pics. Any info is appreciated and sorry if this ain’t the right spot

By: cory Grafstein

cory Grafstein — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 12:12:37 +0000

I used to work at Nuts and Bolts .
As a dishwasher.to be honest I was not there long enough but reading all of these comments I sure missed out.it was electric to say the least punk was in vouge I was not in to it.cool place nonetheless keep on rocking.

By: Marty

Marty — Sun, 09 May 2021 12:41:36 +0000

Hey is this the same Lori who’s best friend and dance partner was Nina. I used to come out to the club every Friday and Saturday usually with my buddy Chuck. This would have been around 1979-1981. It was so much fun. If this is the right person you were dating Ray at the time. Nina invited me to your wedding but was in the wedding party so I took off just after dinner as I didn’t know anyone there. I didn’t think the article herein portrayed the club in its hey day which was when we went. It even started to decline and lose its original identity as early as 1981. Do you remember the Heat Wave concert I think Nina told me that you were both going. The club when I went was primarily full of super cool new wave music and lifestyle fans. The music was awesome as was the dance floor. I think you and Nina used to also hang out at Stars a more hard core punk rock type of club as Nina’s on and off again boyfriend worked there as a doorman. So much fun seems a life time ago. If this is the wrong person I apologize. lol