By Will McGuirk

For decades through the ups and downs of the Downtown, The Atria Bar and Grill has been a stalwart of Oshawa’s music scene. For over 40 years, the Atria has been the go-to home for punk, metal, and alternative acts and for locals looking to get a start on their big dreams.

“We focus on any type of music, we have a stage, and if you want to perform, we're here for you,” says Dino Iezzi, son of original owner Art, who worked his way up in the family business first as a dishwasher, then a cook, then a bartender, and now owner/promoter.