We are The Parkdale Hookers, an alternative indie rock group based in Toronto, Canada.

We can best be described as AntiGlam. Take all the attributes you are supposed to associate with Rock ‘n Roll: glamour, being cool, being hip, being “in” – and get rid of it. What’s left is us. We’re like a trio of accountants who figured out a way to make Marshall stacks tax deductible and went with it

> Staff Memos

Mixing the new CD – Day 1

So Mark J and myself drove up from Toronto on a rainy Sunday morning. Mark C wasn’t able to come along due to scheduling conflicts but will be there in sprit if not in Skype.  Jukasa studios are located deep within The Six Nations Indian Reservation in Southern Ontario. A location whose beauty I didn’t realized till I walked over to the small restaurant across the street this morning. [Read the rest...]

> Audio

Waiting a long time

Grab an ear-ful of “Waiting a long time” from the first EP – “Polyester Fire Starter”

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> News

The Final Mixdown

So it’s official. The new CD will be mixed down next week at Jukasa Studios with the infamous Nick Blagona at the helm. (Check out his site: he’s done some pretty impressive tracks!) We’re apparently going to be using some pretty infamous gear as well, but more on that  when we actually get there.… [ read more -> ]

> Dates

NXNE : 2010 June 18

The Parkdale Hookers have been invited to play NXNE again this year. This will be the 4th year!

We’ll be hitting the stage at 8:00pm sharp – so come on out and get your ya-ya out!

Friday, June 18, 2010  8:00pm

Rancho Relaxo
300 College St.… [ read more -> ]

> Dates

April 24, 2010: London Ontario

Moon Over Marin with I Like Stuff and No Strings Attached… [ read more -> ]