Three accomplished improvisers Colin Fisher (sax, guitar), Jeff Luciani (drums, percussion) and Diane Roblin (keys) explore, create and connect through their strong interplay. Very high energy music guaranteed to involve and transport the listener.
You are invited to take in an afternoon of ambient interstellar electroacoustic drift vibes. 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. On […]
Songwriters showcase their material. Hosted by Maggie Fraser. Special Guest: Clela Errington
BLOOP is: LINA ALLEMANO trumpet & MIKE SMITH live-processing, effects. BLOOP creates a dreamlike sound world of trumpet-driven electronics through a fascinating and complex real-time feedback loop of improvisation and effects that bounce back and forth simultaneously between Allemano & Smith.
Looming improvisation and musical trepidation - an annual Halloween concert by Splendid Industries. $™ brings to you The Gloom Sessions - a semi-regular seasonal event transporting thrill-seekers to a world of unfathomable dread. Encompassing all that drives fear into the hearts of human_kind—from black licorice to the last two hours in a game of Monopoly—this […]
Join Edmonton/Montreal based alt-country darlings The Goddamsels on their Dig Your Heels In Tour through Quebec & Ontario. Drawing comparisons to The Chicks and First Aid Kit, The Goddamsels have been making waves in the Canadian roots music scene with their debut album, Wayward Daughter, and are warming up for their first international tour in […]
Each instalment of Solitary Shrew features two performances led by women and gender non-conforming artists spanning an array of genres and artistic disciplines. This month we're presenting our Halloween Spectacular featuring High Strange & Public Library!
Special Event "Lina Hallowe'ena": LINA ALLEMANO FOUR + TITANIUM RIOT! Celebrating Lumo Records 20th Anniversary!!! Set 1 - LINA ALLEMANO FOUR: LINA ALLEMANO trumpet, compositions / BRODIE WEST alto saxophone / ANDREW DOWNING double bass / NICK FRASER drums. Set 2 - TITANIUM RIOT: LINA ALLEMANO trumpet / RYAN DRIVER analog synth / ROB CLUTTON […]
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 Holy Oak Family Singers pay tribute to the songwriting of Willie Nelson. Featuring Ryan Driver, Meg […]
Toronto's own Lonesome Ace Stringband celebrate the release of their 6th album "Try to Make it Fly". Since their legendary residencies at venues such as The Silver Dollar, The Dakota Tavern, and The Brunswick House, the band has toured internationally and played many of the top festivals in Canada and the U.S.A. Featuring John Showman […]
Piers Oolvai (he/him/they/them) is a queer effected bass clarinetist and electroacoustic composer of the post-progressive ambient, avant-garde neo-classical variety in Southern Ontario. They will be celebrating the release of their first full-length release 'Solace Shards' released this year, playing of the album's soundscapes and instrumental songs... and maybe some surprise oddities! Naomi McCarroll-Butler (she/her) is […]
Tania Gill Presents: John Millard's Hope Street (7pm) features songs by John Millard (banjo, voice) with improvised accompaniment by Rob Clutton (bass) and Chris Pruden (keyboards). Tania Gill Quartet (8pm), Tania Gill (piano, synth), Brodie West (reeds), Rob Clutton (bass) and Nico Dann (drums) play compositions by Tania Gill.
New Feeling, a music magazine and writers' cooperative, is celebrating its third anniversary with a concert! Featuring performances by kai samuels, Avalon Tassonyi, and headliners Spirit Desire. Doors at 8pm, show at 9pm.
Join celebrated west coast clarinetist François Houle and drummer/ percussionist Joe Sorbara to celebrate the release of their duo recording 'Hush,' on ezz-thetics by HatHut. We will gather in the Southern Cross Lounge at 9:30pm on November 3rd for a short duo set followed by a series of more extended explorations with special guest pianist, […]
Join contemporary folk singer-songwriter Rose-Erin Stokes (North Bay, ON) as she shares songs from her new album ‘When The Sun Goes Away’ as well as some old favourites. ‘Highlighted by an artistic acumen and an amazing ability to evoke emotion, Stokes' music is demonstrative of a songwriting craftsperson at work, with music, words, and vocal […]
Thom gill croons ballads in a mellow zone, come languor in a shadow on the rocks. Two sets of bossa nova lounge quiet times… Thom gill - voice, guitar, keyboard Edwin de Goeij - keyboard Josh Cole - bass Philippe Melanson - drums, percussion + special guests? ;-) 10pm PWYC
NEW CHANCE PEACEFUL MIND A singing meditation with Jaclyn Blumas, Isla Craig, Robin Dann, Felicity Williams and DJ NPNP Please join us as we share our findings following New Chance's Tranzac rehearsal residency and celebrate the release of a limited art edition record, Peaceful Mind, on Personal Records Tranzac Main Hall Sun Nov 5 Doors […]
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.” Bill Wood and Chris Bennett play two sets of Bill Wood’s original music.
A quartet led by vibraphonist, Michael Davidson, exploring the compositions of Thelonious Monk. It’s an amorphous blob of his entire catalogue, drifting through songs as if in a dream. High intensity in a quiet package, delivering a delicate but ferocious interpretation of one of the most important books of music from the 20th century.
Dave Clark Presents! A Secret Special Guest Vocalist/Pianist/Electronica Artists from the Czech Republic! Dave will perform a solo set from his wildly eclectic "Cosmic Raydeo" album (bandcamp.com and zunior.com) the Secret Special Guest will play music that sounds like this: https://youtu.be/fVyiBQl_ovY https://youtu.be/Lrz-Cyo-bws https://youtu.be/zHtt2fEb5cY
*Signal Chain* = Chris Banks + Don Scott + Tim Shia + special guests •Pedals! Pedals!! Pedals!!! •Possibly tunes but more likely noise
Honeypaw and friends present the ancient lament tradition from places like Finland, Lithuania, and Persia. The role of the lamenter is to guide their community through periods of transition, and we believe that this is as important today as it ever has been. Matti Palonen and Jurgita Zvinklyte attended the first symposium of the lament […]
An Evening with Ken McGoogan and Adventure Canada Join us for an evening of exploration, history, and captivating conversation with author Ken McGoogan and Adventure Canada! Delve into the mysteries of the Arctic as Ken shares insights from his latest book and engages in conversation with Chris Moore—“Canada's most versatile writer of history.” Don't miss […]
The final Never Was performance of 2023 will feature Brandon Davis on bass, Madeleine Ertel on trumpet, Patrick O'Reilly on guitar, and Joe Sorbara on drums and percussion. __ Never Was is a quartet featuring Madeleine Ertel on trumpet, Naomi McCarroll-Butler on alto saxophone and clarinet, Patrick O'Reilly on guitar, and Joe Sorbara on drums […]
Join us for a spectacular live recording performance by JER! Get ready to be swept away by the soulful melodies, electrifying beats, and the magnetic stage presence that JER brings to every performance. Date: November 9th, 2023 Time: 8pm Venue: Tranzac Exclusive Access: Limited Seats Available! This is your chance to witness a musical journey. […]
Double LP release show. Off World (Constellation Records) release their swan-song "3" and perform live as an ensemble consisting of Sandro Perri (electronics), Andrew Zukerman (electronics), Nicole Rampersaud (trumpet), Martin Arnold (electric guitar) and Josh Cole (electric bass). Nicole Rampersaud releases her stunning debut LP "Saudade" (Ansible Editions) and performs solo (trumpet + electronics). Playdate […]
Nick Teehan and his musical partner Philip Miles perform their smash hit kids music, Dinos on the Bus, Buckaroo Baby, Baby Dinosaur and much more! PWYC - this event is all about creating an accessible and fun environment for kids to enjoy music with their adults; kindly don't consider the tip jar as a barrier. […]
Song Experiment is a monthly song lab hosted by Cassie Norton to provide songwriters a venue for explorations. Each month, a different artist and approach is featured welcoming surprise and collaboration. Drawing/colouring supplies and big banner paper will be provided for all doodlers, so you can collaborate too! This month we celebrate remembrance day, grieving […]
Come check out the improv-avant-groove amalgam of Bea Labikova and Raphael Roter that is Future Proof on November 11, 7:30-9:30 in the Southern Cross. Something is said to be future proof when it can’t be made irrelevant by a future circumstance and that is just what Bea (woodwinds + electronics) and Raphael (percussion + electronics) […]
Focused is Rapper from Toronto who has been making music since 1998. Focused is bringing his band called THE Bad Meat Band to play all three of his original albums.
Join Land Heart Song for an afternoon of songs, stories and dancing for the whole family that nurture love for the land. Land Heart Song is fronted by educator & singer-songwriter Tiiu Strutt (she/her), first-generation Canadian with Estonian and British heritage. Known for her endearing stage presence and catchy melodies, anticipate a magical afternoon that […]
Ayal Senior & Friends has been delivering a frothy, eclectic showcase of music, art and performance from different genres including spoken work and comedy for several years now in the Sunday afternoon music matinee series at the Tranzac. Open format by nature, Ayal Senior & Friends provides a safe, creative space for emerging and established artists to […]
Kyp Harness plays his songs with Victor Bateman and Honey Novick opens
Come one and all to a wonderful song-packed evening on Monday, November 13th as The Sianes, everyone's favourite Toronto roots music duo (we are your favourite right? PLEASE say yes). Start time is 9:30 and you can pay what you can in the tip jar, though if you would like to pay exorbitant amounts, we're […]
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 & Nick Fraser present improvised music Yves Charuest (mtl) - alto saxophone Josh Cole - double bass Rob Clutton - double bass Nick Fraser - drums
Abigail Lapell performs songs from her new EP Lullabies, a haunting collection of traditional music from around the world. Recorded by Michael Timmins (of Cowboy Junkies), the project includes songs in English, French, Hebrew, Spanish, Yiddish, German, Japanese and Welsh. Alternately sweet and foreboding, this body of work illuminates some of the darker themes beneath […]
Join guitarist Jerry Ko and vocalist Adrienne Munroe for a night of jazz duet music. Relax yourself by listening to some of the favourite jazz standards and reimagined pop music. Experience the musical interaction between the guitar, voice, and you!
Three Toronto-based singer-songwriter projects with a concentration of good (even some happy!) vibes. Presented in the friendly Living Room, with all the associated hang-out opportunities (post-show) as if it was the living room of someone's house.
Canada’s premiere gamelan music makers Evergreen Club Contemporary Gamelan (ECCG) has a long history of inviting Indonesian musicians as teachers, composers and performers to work with, reaching back to suling master Burhan Sukarma’s epochal 6-week residency in 1993. This month ECCG is honoured to be joined by our latest guest composer-in- residence, Bandung-based composer and […]
Join Ted Crosby for a night of intimate solo performances. Ted will play a set of improvisations and compositions on saxophone and electronics inspired by his recently released album "Stationary Movements". Joining him on the bill will be bassist/violinist Alan Mackie and guitarist/songwriter Justin Orok.
If you love to sing musical theatre or showtune songs then this is for you. Bring a friend, bring your sheet music, just come and listen, be inspired and just be you. This space is open to anyone that loves musical theatre. It’s a great way to work on song for an audition, to promote […]
Disco Ethnography: We ask: What if the anthropologist were a DJ? How would she perform scholarship, fieldwork, and research? How can we push the creative, collaborative, or dance-able possibilities for multimodal ethnography? Each selector will perform their set comprised of fieldwork videos, curated music videos, archival recordings, vinyl records, and DJ-ready field recordings.
In an acoustic and cozy atmosphere, the Italian-Canadian singer-songwriter Toz Antonio Piretti, will take you along a path of songs that represent messages and life experiences, which represent his unique musical and life adventure
Slow Rise Music is proud to announce its third production, Here Be Sirens, live and live-streaming from the Main Hall of Toronto’s Tranzac Club. Designed as an immersive musical experience centred around the unifying theme of siren song, all the while exploring the symbolism associated with femininity, the human voice, and temptation, Here Be Sirens […]
Join Kristin Lindell and Jesse Whiteley to hear River of Light, our new album. Immerse yourself in toe tapping tunes with soulful vocals and vivid lyrics with piano, guitar and harmonies. This set will light you up, telling tales of travels to the west coast, and north to Algonquin park, and along the shores of […]
Double bill of improvised/experimental mayhem featuring Bea Labikova, Elizabeth Lima, Patrick O'Reilly, Stefan Hegerat and Future Proof (Bea Labikova and Raphael Rotor).
PORTAGE is a trio of accomplished creative musicians who take you on a journey through spontaneous and improvised arrangements. With their music as the vessel, they transport you through lands, forests, rivers, and even other dimensions. Each performance is a unique experience, as they expertly navigate through a variety of genres and styles. They explore […]
THIS CAN BE OUR LIVING ROOM because all we want to do is hang out and play each other music In this grand but casual fundraiser for Sistering, we have gathered a bunch of great pals and artists for a night of music. We love Toronto, and we love Sistering, and all we want to […]
The magnificent Ugly Beauties rise again. Lerner Brubeck Fraser- this trio has been alive for the past 15 years. We performed rarely during the pandemic- but we're back, with a new recording on the horizon for release in early 2024. So come and join us for an evening of real time composition and a few […]
Allison Au, Pete Johnston, Amanda Tosoff, and Felicity Williams each have cultivated deep and personal relationships with poetry through their diverse selection of artistic projects. Now, they're bringing their individual compositional voices and poetic perspectives into the fold as they compose and arrange works for a 12-piece ensemble featuring some of the country's most celebrated […]
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 […]
Guitarist Dan Pitt returns to the Southern Cross Lounge to present music in this bassless trio format. The night with feature Madeleine Ertel on trumpet and Harry Vetro on drums playing sketches, featured compositions and improvisations. Join us for a night of experimental sounds, ambient vibes and to hear minimalist pieces explored.
Featured poets: Paulina O’Kieffe-Anthony & Hollay Ghadery + Open Mic for poetry in any language Host: Bänoo Zan Time: Tuesday, November 28, 2023 Place: Main Hall, Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave, Toronto, ON M5S 2M7 This is an in-person event. Open Mic Sign-up: 6:30 PM EST at the venue Show 7-10 PM EST Admission: $15-20 […]
Each instalment of Solitary Shrew features two performances led by women and gender non-conforming artists spanning an array of genres and artistic disciplines. This month features The Ocean and Us & the Jake Laur Trio!
Titus Abbott Quartet Titus Abbott - reeds Marilyn Lerner - piano Josh Cole - bass Nick Fraser - drums. An evening of improvised music with US based soprano saxophonist & multi-reedist Titus Abbott in quartet with Lerner, Cole and Fraser. NICK FRASER PRESENTS (JAZZ, IMPROVISED MUSIC): Nick Fraser has been an active and engaging presence […]
Join bikebike for a multimedia adventure and the recording of their first live album. With an improvisational model, bikebike explores multi-idiomatic sounds with an eclecticism of rhythm, feel and harmonics, fusing resourcefully influenced material with the spirit of the moment and a general sense of poking around for something interesting to dig into. Energized jaunts […]
Join Two Tomorrows for an evening of music featuring special guest; Colin Fisher (guitar). Two Tomorrows features the songs of Harley Card (voice, guitar) in a creative quartet comprised of; Dan Fortin (bass), Matt Newton (piano), and Jeff Luciani (drums). Two Tomorrows’ music has traces of folk, rock, ambient, and jazz.
Join Kelly Sloan for an evening of songwriting excellence as she releases her newest album Insides Out. Sloan's music does share certain characteristics with some of the leading lights of the last decade's female fronted singer-songwriter resurgence (Sharon Van Etten, Big Thief, Angel Olsen), but she actually has far more in common with titans of […]
LITTLE JIM makes its' Tranzac debut! Chris Pruden (piano/synth) writes music inspired by growing up in Edmonton, working construction, and watching scary movies. These wonderful nostalgic compositions are then completely obliterated by Matt Fong (guitar), Julian Anderson Bowes (bass), Tara Kannangara (trumpet), Mack Longpre (drums), and Caleb Klager (modular synth and drum machine). "GROOVY JAZZY […]
It's that time of year again, time for the Garage 2023 Showing! This years showing will feature works created through The Garage by Maya Santos O'Keefe and Teagan Ariss. We have also invited a number of Emerging Dance artists to show excerpts of work they have presented earlier this year or are currently working on. […]
Sean Dubh presents: Turn To Your Shadow - an evening of soulful folk inspired dreamscapes with live visuals. Sean Dubh reemerges to share his contemplative body of work themed around identity, the search for meaning and for mystery through soundscapes, intricate guitar woven melodies and earthborn song. Backed by Ted Crosby (sax), Andrew Kobus (bass) […]
Tranzac Holiday Gift Fair is looking for vendors! The annual craft fair will run weekends December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17 from 11 am - 5 pm in Tranzac's Main Hall and Living Room. Admission is free. Interested vendors please fill out this form. Please get in touch at giftfair@tranzac.org if you are […]
Valley Voice, a quartet lead by Harrison Argatoff (saxophone), featuring Michael Davidson (vibraphone), Dan Fortin (bass), and Ian Wright (drums), will be playing two sets of new music. Inspired by BC's interior region, and a mish-mash of musics (with special attention to John Hollenbeck's Claudia Quintet), our music sits somewhere within the labels of "contemporary" […]
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