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Furniture Music Composition Workshop
Furniture Music Composition Workshop
The Furniture Music Composition Workshop is a monthly series (or space?) for composers either dealing with an idea that they're stuck on or with sounds that are impossible to realize through a computer. Hosted in the Tranzac's Living Room (usually) every 4th Sunday (usually) from 2-4pm (usually) we assemble a rotating panel of three skilled performer-composers […]
Furniture Music Composition Workshop
Furniture Music Composition Workshop
The Furniture Music Composition Workshop is a monthly series (or space?) for composers either dealing with an idea that they're stuck on or with sounds that are impossible to realize through a computer. Hosted in the Tranzac's Living Room (usually) every 4th Sunday (usually) from 2-4pm (usually) we assemble a rotating panel of three skilled performer-composers […]
Precious Little Presents
Precious Little Presents
Precious Little Presents: Round the table we turn Contraptions and shenanigans. Storage and porridge, song-title geography. Improvisation and Omni-visualation. We're out in the workshop, hammer and saw, Phonometers in hand we measure and draw. Erasing the borders, the box opens wide. Where is the door? Turn it all on its side. David Woodhead / electric […]
Conversation Jazz Jam
Conversation Jazz Jam
Conversation - a Tranzac Jam is a weekly jam that invites musicians and dancers into a safe space where the only rule is be in the moment while creating music in community with others. Each week a house band starts off the night with a 45 minute set of music and then the floor is […]
Terry Jones
Terry Jones
A lifetime member and Columbia recording artist with the Perth County Conspiracy, Terry Jones has played innumerable concerts over 50 years, with various versions of this band, at small venues, concert halls and universities. In 1970 Terry played lead guitar in a musical, "The Line of Least Existence", alongside Danny Devito, Judd Hirsch, and members of The […]
Saxophone Music (feat. Paul Newman and Harrison Argatoff)
Saxophone Music (feat. Paul Newman and Harrison Argatoff)
An evening of "Saxophone Music" with Paul Newman and Harrison Argatoff, playing new and old compositions, duets and solos, originals and classics, contemporary and baroque. Sunday June 25th, 10PM at the Tranzac (Southern Cross). PWYC
3 events,
2023 By-Election For Mayor
2023 By-Election For Mayor
Tranzac is a voting location for the municipal by-election. More info on where to vote here: https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/elections/by-election/by-election-voter-information/
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.
2 events,
Dirtywood
Dirtywood
Dirtywood careens off the greasy New Orleans tinged soul of Dave Clark’s Woodshed Orchestra and into the often frenetic and definitely eclectic psychedelic Klezmer stained music of Myk Freedman and his Saint Dirt band. Add left of centre fielder Michael Herring of Peripheral Vision and the effervescent Rebecca Hennessy of Makeshift Island into the gumbo […]
Nick Fraser Presents: Alexei Orechin with Chris Pruden
Nick Fraser Presents: Alexei Orechin with Chris Pruden
Featuring: Solo set by Alexei Orechin on guitar & tapes with an opening set by Chris Pruden improvising on synthesizers.
4 events,
Plant Drawing (and Writing!)
Plant Drawing (and Writing!)
Plant Drawing (and Writing!) nights are back in the Tranzac garden starting tonight (Weds June 21). Casual, conversational, no drawing experience needed. Bring Drawing materials if you've got them; some will also be available. Drop into one night or come to them all! Plant Drawing will be cancelled in case of rain of severe air […]
The SPECIAL INTEREST Group
The SPECIAL INTEREST Group
the SPECIAL INTEREST group brings a new rhythm to songs of hope & struggle …. Infusing songs from civil rights, gospel, folk and protest movements with elements of folk, blues, rock, R&B, jazz, reggae & ska. Songs of social change, from picket lines and protest marches, addressing contemporary issues from peace to climate change to […]
Smut Slam Toronto: “I NEVER THOUGHT…”
Smut Slam Toronto: “I NEVER THOUGHT…”
A pre-Fringe event from the underground network of international dirty storytelling! Sign up to tell a story, or sit back and enjoy! Details and tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/smut-slam-toronto-i-never-thought-tickets-648171005927
Adrian Russouw Presents: Sunlings
Adrian Russouw Presents: Sunlings
Songs written by Adrian Russouw and performed alongside Melissa Paju, Aidan McConnell, Garret Hildebrandt, and Ben Rosistan. An opening set by Owen Kurtz.
3 events,
Serotonin: A Feel Good Comedy Show
Serotonin: A Feel Good Comedy Show
The last Thursday of every month, hosts Cassie Cao and Chris Middleton invite their friends to do some stand up at the Tranzac. It'll start around 8 pm, but you should get there for 7:30 pm just in case. It will be a good time, promise.
Garden Of Butterflies Brazilian Jazz Night
Garden Of Butterflies Brazilian Jazz Night
The Garden of Butterflies Annual event is next week! Will we see you there? Together, we want to provide all children with Epidermolysis Bullosa the best life possible, full of care, smiles, love and faith that better days will come. This event is the perfect opportunity to support this Fraternity Without Borders Canada project. Join […]
Karen Ng Presents Many People
Karen Ng Presents Many People
Two sets of improvised music brought to you by Many People: Kieran Maraj, Marilyn Yogarajah, Martin Heslop, Kelvin Mansaray, Ananya Ganesh, Karen Ng + more probably.
3 events,
All Set! Presents Music by Mike Smith
All Set! Presents Music by Mike Smith
This month All Set! presents music by Mike Smith. Expect something like jazz, with ill-fitting meters, wobbly improv, and the occasionally hummable melody. Mike's bass will be joined by Jake Oelrichs on drums, Laura Bates on violin, Kayla Milmine on soprano sax, and Brodie West on bass and/or normal clarinet. ** All-Set! Presents features music […]
Reel Laughs
Reel Laughs
Watch never-before-seen comedy videos made by Toronto comedians who have been on JFL, Workin' Moms, Mr. D, This Hour has 22 Minutes, The Beaverton, Second City, and more. Rounding out the evening is stand-up comedy by some of Toronto's best up-and-comers.
The Ryan Driver Quintet
The Ryan Driver Quintet
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 […]
1 event,
5 events,
Q&A: Quarrington and Adams
Q&A: Quarrington and Adams
(Tony) QUARRINGTON and (Zoey) ADAMS are a delightful, dynamic duo of singer/songwriters. They have released six albums of original material, and their songs are very diverse, ranging from jazz to ballads to blues to bluegrass and beyond. Come and join them for two sets of beautiful melodies, clever lyrics, and masterful guitar playing. Sunday, July […]
Bill Wood and Shelley Coopersmith
Bill Wood and Shelley Coopersmith
Bill Wood’s songs have been described as “what happens when 30 years of songwriting, honed over decades of hard life experiences, meet the craftsmanship of a career musician who doesn’t know what it means to compromise.” Paired with the sweet sounds of Burke Carroll’s pedal steel and resophonic guitars, these songs take on the aura […]
Conversation Jazz Jam
Conversation Jazz Jam
Conversation - a Tranzac Jam is a weekly jam that invites musicians and dancers into a safe space where the only rule is be in the moment while creating music in community with others. Each week a house band starts off the night with a 45 minute set of music and then the floor is […]
Dave Clark Presents! Western Slang wth Special Guest Myk Freedman!
Dave Clark Presents! Western Slang wth Special Guest Myk Freedman!
Dave Clark presents his country band featuring: Lowell Whitty, Michael Herring, Paul Kolinski, Tania Gill and special guest Myk Freedman. From crackling grease in the griddle to swinging under the stars, the Western Slang band will enchant you with their charms. The band will be playing all originals by Dave Clark of the Woodshed Orchestra. […]
Solitary Shrew presents: Think Fast! & Rozalia Sofia
Solitary Shrew presents: Think Fast! & Rozalia Sofia
Each instalment of Solitary Shrew features two performances led by women and gender non-conforming artists spanning an array of genres and artistic disciplines.
2 events,
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.
4 events,
The Toronto Fringe POSTSCRIPT Patio
July 4 - 16: The Toronto Fringe's Festival Hub! Postscript Patio, Box Office and special events. POSTSCRIPT is the community hub of the Toronto Fringe Festival. Located in the heart of the Annex at the Tranzac, it hosts our central festival box office, a full-service bar, food vendors, free entertainment, crafts, and activations. Come for a chill hangout with friends, meet other artists […]
Isabel Fryszberg & The Uncommons with Steve Briggs and Rebecca Campbell
Isabel Fryszberg & The Uncommons with Steve Briggs and Rebecca Campbell
Isabel Fryszberg & the Uncommons (with Steve Briggs and Rebecca Campbell) are timeless songs, sweet harmonies and contemporary originals. Her songs cross and draw from many genres from americana ,country, bluegrass to jazz. A storyteller/troubadour at heart Isabel songs explore themes from the personal to the social urban inequities of our times. Isabel & the […]
3 events,
Luka Kuplowsky, Felicity Williams, Josh Cole, Anh Phung
Luka Kuplowsky, Felicity Williams, Josh Cole, Anh Phung
Two sets of music by Luka Kuplowsky, Felicity Williams, Anh Phung and Josh Cole. Drawing from Kuplowsky's songbook, as well as the Ryōkan band (adaptations and responses to the poetry of Ryōkan Taigu, Bohdan Ihor Antonych, Maria Rainer Rilke, Yosana Akiko, Du Fu, Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī, W.W.E Ross, Li Bai)
Blue Moss
Blue Moss
Blue Moss is the duo of David Nardi (guitar and assorted strings), and Connor Bennett (saxophone and flute). Their improvised compositions draw inspiration from folk, drone, jazz, noise, and traditional Celtic idioms. Throughout their respective careers, David and Connor have always been driven to make music from the depths of their hearts. The collaboration of […]
2 events,
3 events,
Saint Dirt Elementary School
Saint Dirt Elementary School
Tania Gill Presents ... Saint Dirt Elementary School returns to the Southern Cross for their first post pandemic show! “St. Dirt Elementary School is a little big band; it’s a salon orchestra; it’s a cabaret pitband; it’s a New School concert band half-remembering old school psychedelics in a district West of Weimar and North of […]
chiquitamagic
chiquitamagic
This is the chiquitamagic residency kickoff! chiqui will open with a solo piano set and close with a hardware set inspired by jungle & drum & bass.
4 events,
Cassie Norton presents Song Experiment ft. Colin Brady and Mike Copley
Cassie Norton presents Song Experiment ft. Colin Brady and Mike Copley
Song Experiment is a monthly song lab hosted by Cassie Norton to provide songwriters a venue for explorations into different approaches to song-writing, instrumentation, arrangement or all three. Each month, a different artist and approach is featured. We welcome surprise and collaboration. Each month will feature Cassie Norton and one other songwriter, and sometimes (the […]
Myk Freedman trio w/Jake Oelrichs and Mike Overton
Myk Freedman trio w/Jake Oelrichs and Mike Overton
Myk Freedman trio Guitarist Myk Freedman returns to the Tranzac to play with long time associates Jake Oelrichs (drums) and Mike Overton (bass). They'll be playing out tunes from the Saint Dirt songbook as well as classic klezmer tunes. “Freedman’s ballads are some of the most gorgeous music in jazz right now.” -David Dacks, Exclaim! […]
Splendid Industries Presents: The Wrong Show (Ep. 2)
Splendid Industries Presents: The Wrong Show (Ep. 2)
Splendid Industries' broken television series is back. Join us for the very second episode of "The Wrong Show", plz 'n' thx. Starring: with ' (as Entropy) The Wrong Show is filmed in front of a live studio human_audience. This program may not suitable for audiences under the age of Windows XP. Have a nice doom […]
5 events,
Kiraa Trio
Kiraa Trio
Kiraa Trio Kiraa is a vocalist based in Toronto. They write a mix of rnb and pop with jazz elements. They have performed in a few bands in Toronto in the genres of jazz swing, fusion, rnb/pop, and neo soul. Joining them on bass, Pt Sanderberg and on Keyboard, Steven Norohna. They will be performing […]
The Ugly Bug Band
The Ugly Bug Band
The Ugly Bug Band are a quartet of friendly people (Blitz, Wendy Banks, Martin Loomer, and Arnd Jurgensen) who play ragged-but-right folk songs about monkeys, falling in love, and occasionally do some creative reworkings of old myths. They play ukulele, accordion, guitar, banjo, bass, kalimba, and everyone sings - you may find yourself singing along […]
Blunt Object plays the music of Carla Bley
Blunt Object plays the music of Carla Bley
11-piece ensemble Blunt Object plays the quirky, wry, and sarcastic music of Carla Bley.
2 events,
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.
3 events,
Dun-Dun Land, Night 9 (ft. Fleshtone Aura)
Dun-Dun Land, Night 9 (ft. Fleshtone Aura)
DJ Longhorn Grille, a.k.a. Fleshtone Aura, a.k.a. the Southern Cross' bar manager himself, Andrew Zukerman (a.k.a. the previous custodian of the early 2nd-Tue timeslot) joins ye olde Dun-Dun Man, a.k.a. Craig Dunsmuir, a.k.a. the current custodian of said timeslot! Exclamation points perhaps unnecessary, but nonetheless included! Solo instrumental guitar --> Solo instrumental electronics --> yr […]
Josh Cole Presents: Clutton/Cole/Driver/Melanson
Josh Cole Presents: Clutton/Cole/Driver/Melanson
Improvised music // some might even call it free jazz Rob Clutton - double bass Josh Cole - double bass Ryan Driver - synth Phil Melanson - drums joshcolebass.com
3 events,
Donna Lee Quartet
Donna Lee Quartet
The Donna Lee Quartet w Marilyn Lerner, Josh Cole, Phil Melanson and Brodie West. A note from Brodie West: For my monthly at the Tranzac I will often schedule my quintet called The Brodie West Quintet which is Tania Gill piano, Josh Cole bass, Nick Fraser drums, Evan Cartwright drums and myself. Sometimes the drummers […]
Never Was
Never Was
Never Was is a quartet named after a curious sentence from The You Train by science fiction and fantasy writer, N.K. Jemisin. Featuring Madeleine Ertel on trumpet, Naomi McCarroll-Butler on alto saxophone and clarinets, Patrick O'Reilly on guitar, and Joe Sorbara on drums and percussion, the group explores original music in the Black American Creative […]
2 events,
Cosmic Country For Communists
Cosmic Country For Communists
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.
3 events,
Collette Savard and the Savants
Collette Savard and the Savants
With her palette of acoustic folk instruments, Collette whittles out of her imagination beautiful song gems. She brings them to you wrapped in the exciting package of her band of seasoned masters, The Savants: Rebecca Campbell(Jane Siberry, Ian Tamblyn...),John Switzer John Switzer(Jane Siberry, Vance Gilbert, Katherine Wheatley etc.³) Martin Worthy (Joe Hall, Paul Quarrington), Tim […]
Musica Universalis- Kyle Kutchins/Colin Fisher, Chiquita Magic
Musica Universalis- Kyle Kutchins/Colin Fisher, Chiquita Magic
Musica Universalis July 14th Kyle Hutchins/Colin Fisher duo Chiquita Magic Tranzac southern cross Suggested donation 10$ https://facebook.com/events/s/musica-universalis-kyle-hutchi/586647013652563/?mibextid=Gg3lNB
3 events,
James Brown and Mike Milligan
James Brown and Mike Milligan
Guitar and Bass duo improvisations by James Brown and Mike Milligan. Originals, standard jazz melodies and not so standard things that venture freely. Guitarist, composer and educator James Brown has been a long time staple on the Canadian jazz scene James’ most recent recording Song Within the Story was released in 2022 (NGP Records) and […]
Marilyn Yogarajah, %%30%30, Sable, Tegan Dietsch, Michael Palumbo
Marilyn Yogarajah, %%30%30, Sable, Tegan Dietsch, Michael Palumbo
Join us for 2 sets of free improvisation featuring Marilyn Yogarajah on Trumpet and Keys, Tegan Dietsch with Tap Dancing and Found Objects, Sable on Guqin & Effects, %%30%30 on Drums and Percussion, and Michael Palumbo on Modular Synth
5 events,
Fergus Hambleton
Fergus Hambleton
Fergus Hambleton appears in the Southern Cross the third Sunday of every month... 2:30- 4:30. Fergus is a veteran of the Canadian music scene, having played a wide variety of music since 1967. A member of the Juno award winning Sattalites Fergus has played reggae, folk, jazz and rock over his career and has released […]
Robert Priest And Friends
Robert Priest And Friends
With lyrical guitar players, Bob Cohen and David Hines plus wild Mary Hanson on piano, Robert Priest digs into his eclectic catalogue of song/poems. Tuneful poetic, heavy, and light, with always a special guest.
Saffron Tea presents Persian Jazz
Saffron Tea presents Persian Jazz
Join us for an intimate persian jazz night where we play many original compositions and arrangements inspired by Iranian music repertoire, modern Jazz and beyond. We’ll feature a microtonal horn section and rhythm section which complements Behzad Danesh’s microtonal adventures on guitar. Address : Tranzac Club 292 Brunswick Ave, Toronto, ON M5S 2M7 Key points: […]
2 events,
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.
Matt Kristan and Andrew Bentham-Riley
Matt Kristan and Andrew Bentham-Riley
Join Toronto’s Matt Kristan along with Hamilton Singer Songwriter Andrew Bentham-Riley for a night of original music in The Southern Cross Lounge. @andrewbentriley @mattkristan
3 events,
Tranzac Presents: Mourning A Blkstr with Jane Inc
Tranzac Presents: Mourning A Blkstr with Jane Inc
MAB: Founded in Cleveland, Mourning (A) BLKstar is an afrofuturist collective who combine live instrumentation with hip hop production techniques. Deploying a captivating multi-front-person formation, their songs refract glimmers of hope and despair through a prism of American black music forms, from jazz and soul through rap and other forms of sample based music. Their […]
Song Talk Meetup
Song Talk Meetup
Once a month, songwriters from beginners to pro, come together to share their songs with other songwriters in a safe and supportive environment. The focus of the group is to give each other constructive feedback on their songs.
Two Tomorrows Band
Two Tomorrows Band
Join Two Tomorrows for an evening of songs and sonic explorations. Harley Card on guitar and voice, Dan Fortin on bass, Jeff Luciani on drums, and Matt Newton on piano.
4 events,
Plant Drawing (and Writing!)
Plant Drawing (and Writing!)
Plant Drawing (and Writing!) nights are back in the Tranzac garden starting tonight (Weds June 21). Casual, conversational, no drawing experience needed. Bring Drawing materials if you've got them; some will also be available. Drop into one night or come to them all! Plant Drawing will be cancelled in case of rain of severe air […]
Sarah Greene Presents: featuring Justin Orok
Sarah Greene Presents: featuring Justin Orok
Justin Orok: Justin Orok is an Ontario-based singer-songwriter, guitarist, and composer. He is best known for his narrative songwriting and creative approach to guitar playing. Orok is a key member of the Toronto-based new folk group, Decoration Day. Their record, Makeshift Future, was nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award in the category of “Pushing […]
PROMPT
PROMPT
PROMPT is a new series that is open to anyone who is interested in learning to improvise in a group setting. Participants take a card before each session with a prompt, to guide their process. These prompts are written out by the established musicians who have helped build (and continue to maintain) the improvised music […]
Shoe Box Composer’s Concert
Shoe Box Composer’s Concert
The inaugural Shoe Box Composer's Concert will feature works by 10 composers for clarinet (Jared Berger), guitar (Jahred Warkentin), trombone (Bien Carandang), and vibraphone (Danielle Sum). This concert series, founded by Madeleine Ertel and Aidan McConnell, aims to create more opportunities for young and emerging composers to have their pieces performed, and to write for […]
2 events,
Ben Gunning Group with Animata
Ben Gunning Group with Animata
Ben Gunning, and a very special group comprised of the Bernice band plus Joseph Shabason, celebrate the release of his latest album No Magic Hand, on the Halocline Trance label. Limited run cassettes will be available for purchase. The evening will be kicked off by special guest and Halocline label mate Aminata. Doors 8:00 Aminata 9:00 Ben Gunning […]
Hivemind
Hivemind
Join Hivemind for an evening of Neo Soul and Hip Hop jazz. Drawing inspiration from hip-hop legend such as Nujabes and J Dilla, as well as hip-hop jazz innovator Alfa Mist, the band delivers a nostalgic, yet distinctive vibe. Expect something exciting the group brings to the table.
3 events,
The Jake Laur Trio
The Jake Laur Trio
The Jake Laur Trio explore free music in a jazz trio setting. Inspired by Artists ranging from Henry Thomas, to Jaki Byard, to Phil Ochs, we explore an eclectic set of music that helps us and hopefully you vent about the nightmare world we live in.
Toronto Queer Summer Slowdance
Toronto Queer Summer Slowdance
With a lending library of designated dancers for all you wallflowers, and a dancecard-booklet to set up dances in advance (should you choose to), Toronto Queer Summer Slowdance has all slow songs, all night long! (Except for the occasional intermission when we play the fastest songs we can find!) It's high school with a happy […]
DJ Brigadier ShazBad – Rare Vinyl Selections
DJ Brigadier ShazBad – Rare Vinyl Selections
Friday evening gathering, dance, and sound session featuring Brigadier ShazBad spinning rare vinyl selections from east to west. Friday July 21, 2023 from 9:30pm to 11:30pm $$$ - Pay What You Can (PWYC) https:/www.facebook.com/events/1571883766954784 https:/www.instagram.com/brigadiershazbad
5 events,
Sinophone Queer Feminist Open Mic
Sinophone Queer Feminist Open Mic
Come to experience the very first Chinese queer feminist open mic in GTA, followed by a feminist mixer with the queer feminist community.
Sebastian Bailey presents: FLORA
Sebastian Bailey presents: FLORA
FLORA is new jazz theatre group that is excited to be making its debut at the Southern Cross Lounge of Tranzac Club. Combining carefully crafted musical sculptures, interactive improvisations and theatrical vignettes, each artist brings their respective tastes and talents to this group of five (plus one special guest) in search of an auditory and […]
Southern Cross Songwriters Series featuring Baby O & Mitch Szitas
Southern Cross Songwriters Series featuring Baby O & Mitch Szitas
This is a monthly in the round style songwriters showcase featuring host Phillip Vonesh and July guests Baby O and Mitch Szitas.
Midswim and Culture Reject
Midswim and Culture Reject
Wander into the Living Room to hear Midswim, an indie-folk-rock, 3-piece (electric guitar, bass, drums) that occasionally uses the violin to create atmospheric loops, under strong lyrics and distinctive melodies. Their songs have been described as "unique, with unexpected turns... parts of your feelings that you didn't know were there". Joining them will be Culture […]
Hart House Jazz Combo
Hart House Jazz Combo
Playing some of their favorite jazz standards with influences ranging from Bebop to Hip Hop and Fusion.
6 events,
Good Times Forever!
Good Times Forever!
Good Times Forever! are a raw and stripped down guitar/drums duo (sometimes a trio). They play short, energetic, and mostly original songs, brought to life by the almost scary telepathic mindlink between Blitz (guitar) and Mark Zurawinski (drums). If you like hearing a whole bunch of songs that may remind you of how great rock […]
Furniture Music Composition Workshop
Furniture Music Composition Workshop
The Furniture Music Composition Workshop is a monthly series (or space?) for composers either dealing with an idea that they're stuck on or with sounds that are impossible to realize through a computer. Hosted in the Tranzac's Living Room (usually) every 4th Sunday (usually) from 2-4pm (usually) we assemble a rotating panel of three skilled performer-composers […]
Glen Hornblast with Bob Cohen and Friends
Glen Hornblast with Bob Cohen and Friends
Come on out and hear some great folk, jazz and blues with Glen Hornblast and friends, with special guests Frankie Hart and more. I'll be playing more of my "jazzy" songs and some old Glen Hornblast originals! Hope to see you there.
Conversation Jazz Jam
Conversation Jazz Jam
Conversation - a Tranzac Jam is a weekly jam that invites musicians and dancers into a safe space where the only rule is be in the moment while creating music in community with others. Each week a house band starts off the night with a 45 minute set of music and then the floor is […]
Terry Jones
Terry Jones
A lifetime member and Columbia recording artist with the Perth County Conspiracy, Terry Jones has played innumerable concerts over 50 years, with various versions of this band, at small venues, concert halls and universities. In 1970 Terry played lead guitar in a musical, "The Line of Least Existence", alongside Danny Devito, Judd Hirsch, and members of The […]
Max, Maddie, and Harry are: The Action Committee’s Acting Chairs
Max, Maddie, and Harry are: The Action Committee’s Acting Chairs
Maxwell Stover, Maddie Ertel, and Harry Vetro will improvise. They will make every effort to provide the most enjoyable listening experience possible.
2 events,
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.
Dante Ravenhearst and Jesse Corrigan
Dante Ravenhearst and Jesse Corrigan
A couple of sets of a couple of fine singer-songwriters singing songs.
4 events,
Minstrels & Bards
Minstrels & Bards
WELCOME to the Summer Edition of Minstrels & Bards! In the warmth and ease of the majesty of nature's unfolding, come celebrate with us on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 in The Living Room at the Tranzac Club in Tkaronto/Toronto. Doors are open 5:45pm and we start promptly at 6pm. A beautiful group of features will […]
Your Arms Are My Cocoons, Foxtails, Treehouse of Horror
Your Arms Are My Cocoons, Foxtails, Treehouse of Horror
New Friends DIY presents Your Arms Are My Cocoons, a lo-fi bedroom emo sensation from Chicago, IL swooning Gen-Z hearts. Also featuring Foxtails, violin-laden introspective and often jazzy emo from Monroe, CT, and Toronto's own Treehouse of Horror.
Kaya Fraser and Shawn William Clarke
Kaya Fraser and Shawn William Clarke
Canadian songwriters Kaya Fraser and Shawn William Clarke invite you to an evening of acoustic indie folk in the Southern Cross.
Nick Fraser Presents: Nick D’Amato, Nick Fraser and Doug Tielli
Nick Fraser Presents: Nick D’Amato, Nick Fraser and Doug Tielli
Nick D'Amato (from Nova Scotia) will be playing bass Nick Fraser on the drums and Doug Tielli on singing, guitar, and trombone ** NICK FRASER PRESENTS (JAZZ, IMPROVISED MUSIC): Nick Fraser has been an active and engaging presence in the Toronto new jazz and improvised music community since he moved there from Ottawa in 1995. He works with and […]
3 events,
Plant Drawing (and Writing!)
Plant Drawing (and Writing!)
Plant Drawing (and Writing!) nights are back in the Tranzac garden starting tonight (Weds June 21). Casual, conversational, no drawing experience needed. Bring Drawing materials if you've got them; some will also be available. Drop into one night or come to them all! Plant Drawing will be cancelled in case of rain of severe air […]
Seasonal Birds w/ Francesca Hauser
Seasonal Birds w/ Francesca Hauser
Folk duo Seasonal Birds and Singer/songwriter Francesca Hauser do their best to make you weep/laugh/dance with a night of original music.
Shannon Linton
Shannon Linton
Shannon Linton is a singer-songwriter, classically trained vocalist, and climate activist. After narrowly avoiding a career in opera, she began performing and recording her own songs, first with Northern Hearts (2019 CBC Searchlight Top 100) and now as a solo artist. “Shannon Linton’s music is both beautiful and powerful. It has a strong and important […]
2 events,
Serotonin: A Feel Good Comedy Show
Serotonin: A Feel Good Comedy Show
The last Thursday of every month, hosts Surer Qaly and Chris Middleton invite their friends to do some stand up at the Tranzac. It'll start around 8 pm, but you should get there for 7:30 pm just in case. It will be a good time, promise.
Karen Ng presents: Joe Moffett + Sandy Ewen + Ng/Melanson/Moffett
Karen Ng presents: Joe Moffett + Sandy Ewen + Ng/Melanson/Moffett
Friends from Brooklyn NY stop thru Toronto! Joe Moffett (NY) solo trumpet Sandy Ewen (NY) solo prepared guitar Karen Ng/Philippe Melanson/Joe Moffett
3 events,
Tranzac and Nice Pals Present: Shotgun Jimmie and By Divine Right
Tranzac and Nice Pals Present: Shotgun Jimmie and By Divine Right
Friday, July 28: Nice Pals Presents By Divine Right/Shotgun Jimmie with guests Burs & Dave Schoonderbeek. Doors: 8 pm, $20 adv, $25 on doors. Advance tickets through Nice Pals. In the Main Hall. Nice Pals 08: By Divine Right Shotgun Jimmie Burs Dave Schoonderbeek Friday 28 July 2023 | 8pm doors $20 adv, $25 on doors […]
Shannon Hoff – Original Songs
Shannon Hoff – Original Songs
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
The Ryan Driver Sextet
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 […]
4 events,
Portraitures
Portraitures
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 […]
Dark Day Cabaret
Dark Day Cabaret
Get ready the Dark Day Cabaret: a night of amazing music that features some of Toronto's best from the Music Theatre industry! Hear our singers belt out all their favourite classic and contemporary tunes while enjoying drinks, raffles, snacks and more!
Dave Clark Presents! The Western Slang Country Band
Dave Clark Presents! The Western Slang Country Band
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
The Tree Trio
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, […]
7 events,
Four Women, Four Voices
Four Women, Four Voices
Something wonderful is coming! A small Art Show with paintings by Clara Blackwood, Jennifer Hosein and Brenda Clews, and a video poem by Archana Sahni at the Tranzac Club on Sunday afternoon, July 30th. We are all reading poetry, too! Doors open at 12:30pm for the Art Show, readings at 2pm, there is a bar […]
Cosmic Homeostasis
Cosmic Homeostasis
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
Casey McGlynn Paints And Nilan Perera Plays
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)
Conversation Jazz Jam
Conversation Jazz Jam
Conversation - a Tranzac Jam is a weekly jam that invites musicians and dancers into a safe space where the only rule is be in the moment while creating music in community with others. Each week a house band starts off the night with a 45 minute set of music and then the floor is […]
Joust (John Oswald/Scott Thomson) & Jim Lewis/Jean Martin
Joust (John Oswald/Scott Thomson) & Jim Lewis/Jean Martin
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 Schoorl Music
Holger Schoorl Music
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.
2 events,
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.
2 events,
Probably Poetry
Probably Poetry
Probably Poetry is a bi-monthly performance series hosted by Probably Theatre Collective. Each event features around eight interdisciplinary artists and writers presenting new work inspired by a shared prompt. Check out our instagram @probablytheatre or our website probablytheatre.com for more info.
Radio Haha
Radio Haha
First Tuesday of every month at 8pm at the Tranzac Club. Radio Haha brings Toronto's best and weirdest stand-up and sketch comedians together with stars of the experimental music scene for a surreal and psychedelic comedy show from composer-comedian James Hamilton Lowrie. Live Music! Sound Design! Characters! Recurring bits! Canadian-famous comedians! Experimental music-famous musicians! Is […]
3 events,
Holy Oak Family Singers present “Songs of Summer”
Holy Oak Family Singers present “Songs of Summer”
Holy Oak Family Singers present "Songs of Summer" featuring Caitlin Woelfle-O'Brien, Luka Kuplowsky, Ben Gunning, Madelyn Kirby, Evan Cartwright, Justin Orok, Sarah Ruba, Joëlle Westman ** 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, […]
Dustin Harder (Prairie Soul) from Winnipeg MB
Dustin Harder (Prairie Soul) from Winnipeg MB
Dustin Harder (Prairie Soul) from Winnipeg Mb Is in the city Recording his debut album as Prairie Soul with the help of the MB Arts Council Formerly under the banner The Dusty Roads Band and Dustin Harder’s Prairie Soul You’ll hear original songs performed in a solo setting comprised of multiple mixed genres of Acoustic […]
Ladyfinger & ELL Trio + 1
Ladyfinger & ELL Trio + 1
Ladyfinger with Diane Roblin (piano, keyboards) and Kayla Milmine (soprano sax) is an ensemble of two distinguished players within Toronto’s creative music scene. They are composers of original music and interpreters of compositions by jazz greats like McCoy Tyner and Carla Bley. Jazz music is all about improvisation and interpretation, and it's clear that Ladyfinger […]
2 events,
The Good Ideas Comedy Show
The Good Ideas Comedy Show
Come on out to the Tranzac Club the first Thursday of every month for the Good Ideas Comedy Show! Featuring some of Canada's best stand ups Get ready for a night of laughter and good vibes at The Good Ideas Comedy Show! Join us for an unforgettable evening of stand-up comedy. Our lineup of talented comedians […]
2 events,
Emily-Rose (AUS) with Jaron Freeman-Fox
Emily-Rose (AUS) with Jaron Freeman-Fox
This August, Emily-Rose and Jaron will be recording an album of original songs, improvisations and folk explorations between voice, accordion, fiddle and viola d’amore. For more about these respective musicians: www.musicbyemilyrose.com.au and https://www.youtube.com/@jaronfreemanfox
3 events,
Clela Errington and Barbara Lynch
Clela Errington and Barbara Lynch
In Barbara’s music you can hear echoes of jazz, folk, blues, barrel-house boogie and old-time-religion hymns. She writes story telling songs, offering up intimate portraits of people's lives played in the old blues style on a parlour guitar or upright piano. A singer songwriter and interpreter, Clela’s vibrant blend of folk and jazz creates the […]
LuA (Shameema Soni and Maryem Tollar)
LuA (Shameema Soni and Maryem Tollar)
LuA (Maryem Tollar and Shameema Soni) have been recording at Canterbury Music Company with Ernie Tollar, Waleed Abdulhamid and Naghmeh Farahmand. Come and check out their original songs at the intimate Southern Cross at The Tranzac (Toronto) that will be on their debut recording to be released in 2024 PWYC
The Music of Paul Desmond and Jim Hall
The Music of Paul Desmond and Jim Hall
Join Dennis and Ross as they celebrate the timeless collaborations of Paul Desmond and Jim Hall. Featuring Hiro Tanaka on bass and Jackson Haynes on drums.
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