Friends from Brooklyn NY stop thru Toronto! Joe Moffett (NY) solo trumpet Sandy Ewen (NY) solo prepared guitar Karen Ng/Philippe Melanson/Joe Moffett
Without any idea about what would happen, Shannon Hoff (lyrics, vocals, piano) started writing songs. Now she understands what bodies are, what makes people mean, why love misfires, how time passes, why Medea killed her kids, and why things are so good at pretending that they can’t be different. Join her and Tania Gill (various […]
The Ryan Driver Sextet specializes in the psychedelification of popular American songs from the 1920's through 1960's. They have been engaging in this task monthly since 1999, when they started playing as a quartet at Graffiti's in Kensington Market. The sextet plays only ballads, and almost always very slowly. That said, the interpretations are wildly […]
Join Portraitures for an evening of jazz/folk music. Their debut EP Worse for Wear was released in June 2023. The band will be comprised of Mark Scherzinger on guitar and Vocals, Jon Catanus on Drums and Teagan Larmand on bass. There will be vinyl records available for sale at the event. Would be lovely to […]
Dave Clark’s Western Slang Exists to uplift you even if a few of the tunes are downright super depressing! Dave Clark’s Western Slang walks a country music tightrope in a worn out nudie suit, holding a broken umbrella and wearing a beatific smile. This is country music with chicken fried grease on the bun. Dave […]
The Tree Trio is a compelling improvising and music group. Comprised of Kayla Milmine on soprano saxophone, Alex Fournier on acoustic bass, and Paul Fitterer on drums. All three musicians are well known and thriving in the Toronto Jazz and Improvising Community. This Trio has a mature, eclectic and daring style that will warm hearts, […]
Cosmic Homeostasis is an artistic collective that gathers for the purpose of creating large-ensemble improvised drone-based music. Mixing performers with diverse musical backgrounds and experience levels, performances create space to develop improvisatory skills through listening while constructing unique sonic environments. This is not an "open jam", but newcomers are always welcome: email Joe (mechanicalforestsound@gmail.com) for […]
Casey McGlynn paints and Nilan Perera plays Guitar. They are both fans of each other's work so they decided to do a live painting/music improve performance And since they are Dads and like kids, they also wanted to set up an art table for then to jam along (BYOMaterials)
JOUST: John Oswald (alto saxophono) & Scott Thomson (trombone) Jim Lewis (trumpet), Androw Downing (bass), Joan Martin (drums & olectronics) Tranzac Southorn Cross Loungo, 292 Brunswick Avo Toronto, Sunday 30 July 2023, 7:30pm, pay-what-you-wish
Holger has assembled a group of wonderful musicians to play some joyful tunes. There will be beautiful melody, free improvisation and a congenial atmosphere. We would like for things to be serious and mysterious but we would like to enjoy ourselves also.
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.
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