Week of Events
Toronto Improvisers Orchestra
Joao Leao
Joao Leao
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, […]
Jessie Dara & Emilie Mover
Jessie Dara & Emilie Mover
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
Sparks-McConnell Sextet
Sparks-McConnell Sextet
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).
Tranzac Open Stage
Tranzac Open Stage
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.
Dun-Dun Land
Dun-Dun Land
DUN-DUN LAND Second Tuesday of each month, 7-9pm Southern Cross Lounge Guitarist and Dun-Dun Band leader Craig Dunsmuir (a.k.a. Dun-Dun Man) debuts and workshops new tunes he prepares to present to his band, often splitting the bill with another act chosen by him, and occasionally joined by guests during his own set proper to flesh […]
Josh Cole Presents
Ted Crosby Presents: Trio with Josh Cole and Blake Howard
Ted Crosby Presents: Trio with Josh Cole and Blake Howard
Come enjoy two sets of jazz-inspired improvised music in trio format Ted Crosby - saxophone and clarinet Josh Cole - bass Blake Howard - drums et al
Music By Harry and Furlong
Music By Harry and Furlong
Since 2018, drummer Harry Vetro and bassist Andrew Furlong have programmed “Music By Harry and Furlong”. The series features two new bands nearly every month and performers include many of Canada’s greatest improvisors as well as the occasional International guest. Attendees can expect peaceful original compositions, loud jagged improvisation, and everything in between.
Idée Fixe & Ansible presents: The ROY Variety show
Idée Fixe & Ansible presents: The ROY Variety show
June's edition of Idée Fixe & Ansible presents is The ROY Variety show. Featuring Hieronymus Harry, Kali Horse, and the Royal Family Band.
Playclothes with Ellen Grace and Kyle Nethersole
Playclothes with Ellen Grace and Kyle Nethersole
7pm: doors open 7:15 pm: Ellen Grace 7:45 pm: Kyle Nethersole 8:15 pm: Playclothes Playclothes is the shoegaze-influenced project of Etobicoke-based interdisciplinary artist Jaime Redford (they/them), tonight in its solo iteration for the first time. Playclothes experiments with choral soundscapes and unconventional forms to conjure worlds of deep dissociation, isolation, and play within those confines. […]
Murderous Mary Art Collective – Performance/Open Jam
Murderous Mary Art Collective – Performance/Open Jam
Starting off with the core members of the band jamming and playing some of our standards, the jams become looser and more open and interpretive and slowly open up to any in the audience who want to join. Freedom to express yourself and bond with like-minded people. There will also be various kinds of art […]
RUSTY & MAJA ~ Part Kitchen Party ~ Part Cabaret ~
RUSTY & MAJA ~ Part Kitchen Party ~ Part Cabaret ~
RUSTY & MAJA perform two sets of their Part Kitchen Party, Part Cabaret show. Their performances are energetic blending a variety of musical styles, creative movement and a dash of audience participation. A musical merry go round of both original and classic pop songs delivered with delight and attitude! Joining Rusty & Maja are stellar […]
Splendid Industries Presents: The Wrong Show
Splendid Industries Presents: The Wrong Show
Coming soon to VHS - Splendid Industries is deliberately ejecting The Wrong Show for the very first time. As human_people have since disowned the glory of a fax machine, an inevitable performance pays homage to the dial-up era, when cute cat vids existed only in our wildest imaginations. Your entertainment is hoped for (we make […]
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