Canal Street Tavern was formerly known as "Evelyn's Corner Cafe", located at 308 E. First St. at the corner of First and Canal St. (Canal Street is the little street that parallels Patterson Blvd.--where the old Erie and Miami Canal once Flowed). Historically, the building was once part of the Dayton Electric Co. (which became Delco) and was owned at one time by Charles Kettering and Colonel Deeds. It has been a factory cafeteria and bar/tavern for over 50 years. Prior to Canal Street's opening, music had not occurred here since the mid-60's when honky-tonk, bluegrass, and hillbilly bands played--The Osborne Bros., Red Spurlock, Red Allen, and Little Jimmy Dickens. Since then the club has featured countless folk, bluegrass and acoustic singer/songwriter acts in addition to todays louder electric bands. Canal Street Tavern has supported local musicians from the Tri-State area for many years, and continues to promote local music in downtown Dayton.