Puzzle fundraiser - The Clash

The Clash are considered by many to be their gateway band into punk. With good reason as they were so versatile with their music writing. They were aware politically and always stuck up for the underdog. They made us give a shit and fight for something. And the White Brothers caught them at their first show in Toronto at the Rex Theatre. The White Brothers would go on to do many things with these historical document but the main thing they were doing was trying to establish a historical record for these important musical events that happened in their neighbourhood no less. Initially in the pages of their zine "Smash it Up" and with beautiful oversized prints at the Steamwhistle Brewery in an exhibition titled "Toronto Calling". Then to commemorate the Clash's 40th anniversary to Canada they put together a display of photos exhibited in the Pape/Danforth branch of the library called "The Clash on Danforth". Standing room only and even then it was difficult to get in earshot of the talk. And then there was the launch of Alone and Gone at the Rivoli where a talk with Nick Smash, Ivar Hamilton and Alan Cross discussed the Clash in Toronto. The White Brothers have allowed us to make a puzzle with this iconic shot as a fundraiser for CIUT which you can order at We Piece Together. Order at : https://wepiecetogether.com/product/ciut-89-5-fm-the-clash/

Our very own Rob Ferraz captured Joe Strummer at HMV on July 25th, 2001. That would be the last time Joe Strummer was in Toronto. THis is also available as a puzzle and can be ordered at : https://wepiecetogether.com/product/ciut-89-5-fm-joe-strummer/