Thom Gill and Luka Kuplowsky head up a rotating crew of Toronto artists for eclectic and intimate tribute nights. Reimagining the songbooks of lumaniraries (Arthur Russell, Judee Sill, Roches, The McGarrigles) and local legends alike. Basic Categories: Singer-songwriter, Folk
Part of Ghostlight’s equinox and solstice residency series. June 7 Solstice show will feature, two sets, new members and continue deeper into the world of Ghostlight - resonating with the shifting planets and crossing the lines between dreams, unconscious states and inner visions. Ghostlight have shared the stage with Oneida, Bardo Pond, Simply Saucer, Lido […]
Hosted by Kurt Newman, this monthly series creates a space for experiments in country and folk music forms, which can range from more or less straight-ahead to more or less psychedelic. Between sets: comedy from the best of Toronto's left-of-center comedians.
Playing some of their favorite jazz standards with influences ranging from Bebop to Hip Hop and Fusion.
The Emmett Hodgins Quintet is a group of Humber College Graduate musicians exploring a creative approach to Modern jazz music, with original compositions by Emmett Hodgins curated for this band as well as a mix of some of the favourite avant Jazz tunes from genius composers that suit the band. This show will feature Emmett […]
Song Experiment is a monthly song lab hosted by Cassie Norton that explores different ways of presenting songs. Different artists and approaches are featured each month. Cassie Norton is a Toronto based singer-songwriter, violinist/multi-instrumentalist, improvisor and climate activist. Cassie tells the stories behind her lyrics with sound, using a wide timbral palette of voice, violin, […]
Brazilian musician and producer João Leão brings the creative energies from São Paulo's independent scene to his residency program at the Tranzac club. Every second Sunday of the month, from 5pm to 7pm, João will present a different approach to his diverse music endeavours, from his original releases, recent collaborations with Canadian and Brazilian artists, […]
June 11th at 7p-9p at the Southern Cross Lounge Jessie Dara and Emilie Mover will be sharing a bill to serenade the Sunday evening. Some solos sets to send off the week with some tenderness. PWYC Emilie Mover http://emiliemover.com/ Jessie Dara https://jessiedara.bandcamp.com
Josh Sparks and Aidan McConnell play their original compositions alongside four of their deepest collaborators and best friends. You can expect thoughtful compositions drawing from many genres, and highly connected improvisation. The band is Lazar Miric (alto saxophone), Garret Hildebrandt (tenor saxophone), Steven Noronha (piano), PT Sandberg (bass), Josh Sparks (guitar) and Aidan McConnell (drums).
The Tranzac open stage is every Monday in the Southern Cross room. All are welcome! Start: 7pm Sign up: 6:30pm 8 minute slots (or two songs) The open stage is a safe space in accordance with the Tranzac code of conduct.
The Tranzac event calendar is updated regularly. Some events (such as private rehearsals, parties, and tentative events that are being contracted) are not displayed in the calendar. As such the calendar is not a comprehensive representation of venue availability. If you do not see your event in the calendar, please review our Event Promotion & Style Guide
This calendar was established in May 2023. To view an archived calendar with basic event information, please click here.