Stories of Hope

Using the Legacy of Dollar Bill’s to Support Cancer Care

In the heart of Kingston’s music scene, few places held as much magic as Dollar Bill’s. Between the late 1970s and 1980s, the legendary bar on Ontario Street—now the site of Tir nan Òg—was the epicentre of blues and rock, hosting icons like John Lee Hooker and David Wilcox. 

For music lover Stephen Berofe, it wasn’t just a bar— it was a way of life. “I was down there four nights a week,” he recalls. “It was the most fun ever—getting good seats, hearing great live music and having the chance to talk with the musicians after their shows.”