Media Appearances
In 1978, it was the setting for the Colin Brunton's punk rock documentary The Last Pogo, featuring bands The Scenics, The Cardboard Brains, The Secrets, The Mods, The Ugly, The Viletones, and Teenage Head. An archival photo montage of the Horseshoe Tavern's history will be featured in Colin Brunton's up-coming feature film The Last Pogo Jumps Again.
The Horseshoe was featured on Live on MTV in September 1997, when The Rolling Stones began their Bridges To Babylon Tour with a thundering 75 minute show.
In 1998, the club was acknowledged in the Tragically Hip song "Bobcaygeon".
In 2000 it was the home to the Humble & Fred "Gift of Christmas" broadcast.
In 2006, a recording of Billy Talent's song "Red Flag" live from the performance at the Horseshoe Tavern was released on the "Red Flag" CD single.
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