SOLID GARAGE can be described as an extension of the Garage Sound born in the early '80's at The Paradise Garage (NYC). The MUSIC played at this club by the Legendary Larry Levan, defined the term GARAGE and influenced the next generation of soulful dance music. Solid Garage's goal is to promote the many layers of this garage sound which is heavily inspired by the roots of SOUL, JAZZ, AFRO-LATIN, DISCO, TECHNO & HOUSE.


Solid Garage exploded onto the Toronto scene in the summer of 1998, inspired by The Groove Institute's trip to the Winter Music Conference that spring. They had witnessed some of the top garage parties & performers the world had to offer. The absence of nights in Toronto playing soulful house convinced the DJ Collective that Solid Garage was needed. Ten years later their dedication has ensured that Solid Garage is a Toronto institution, with an incredible line up of international & local guests. 'SOLID GARAGE is about celebration; people coming together for the music'.