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7 events,
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 […]
Dan Pitt with Brittany Pitt and Stefan Hegaret
Dan Pitt with Brittany Pitt and Stefan Hegaret
Dan Pitt returns to the Tranzac with another spontaneous trio exploring original pieces of his and arranged music of some of Dan's favourite musicians. The night will feature Brittany Pitt on Saxophone and Stefan Hegerat on Drums.
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.
Chris Banks/Matt Newton/Dafydd Hughes/Jesse Baird
Chris Banks/Matt Newton/Dafydd Hughes/Jesse Baird
Our regular trio is joined by Matt Newton on saxophone! Playing standards, covers and originals.
4 events,
Harm Reduction 101: Safer Partying
Harm Reduction 101: Safer Partying
Harm Reduction 101: Safer Partying The party scene has drastically changed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. All around the city, there is a distinct shift in how people are using substances— and it has posed challenges for nightlife workers who may not have the necessary tools or knowledge to respond to current drug-related […]
Solitary Shrew Presents: Melissa Paju & Regan Mowery Quartet
Solitary Shrew Presents: Melissa Paju & Regan Mowery Quartet
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 Melissa Paju and the Regan Mowery Quartet!
BLOOP! + Titanium Riot
BLOOP! + Titanium Riot
Nick Fraser presents… An evening of spontaneous & wild musical adventure with trumpet/electronics duo BLOOP + Lina Allemano’s TTITANIUM RIOT! 1st set: BLOOP 2nd set: TITANIUM RIOT BLOOP: LINA ALLEMANO trumpet MIKE SMITH live-processing, effects TITANIUM RIOT: LINA ALLEMANO trumpet RYAN DRIVER analog synth ROB CLUTTON electric bass NICK FRASER drums NICK FRASER PRESENTS […]
2 events,
Holger Schoorl
Holger Schoorl
Seven songs, three characters, father, sister, brother, three instruments, guitar, clarinet, trumpet. This is the first third of a not yet completed story told with songs. It's called opera because we're not sure what else to call it! Oratorio? Song cycle? these terms are no better! The show features Elizabeth Lima, Scott Gabriel and Holger […]
J. Moone, Hymns57, Brian Abbott, Michael Palumbo
J. Moone, Hymns57, Brian Abbott, Michael Palumbo
4 guitarists performing many short pieces (solos, duets, trios and as a quartet) Featuring: J. Moone (electric guitar) Hymns57 (guitar + fx) Brian Abbott (electric guitar, microtonal guitar) Michael Palumbo (guitar + electronics) Wednesday, January 31 @ 9:30pm Tranzac, Southern Cross Room 292 Brunswick Ave, Toronto
3 events,
Strangetooth
Strangetooth
Strangetooth is a Toronto based bluegrass band known for their rich vocal harmonies, stellar picking, and eclectic song choices.
The NAGs Players Present: The Cloth Bag Queen
The NAGs Players Present: The Cloth Bag Queen
The NAGs Players Present:The Cloth Bag Queen Evening shows: February 1, 2, 3 and 8, 9, 10, 2024 at 7:30pm Children's matinées: February 3 and 10, 2024 at 1:30 pm Tranzac Club - Mainstage Written By: Megan Rach, Maya Strasser, Samantha Schofield Directed By: Ginty Burns, Sharon Kirby The Cloth Bag Queen is a Canadian […]
4 events,
Tania Gill Quartet
Tania Gill Quartet
Tania Gill - piano and compositions, Lina Allemano - trumpet, Rob Clutton - bass, Nico Dann - drums
The NAGs Players Present: The Cloth Bag Queen
The NAGs Players Present: The Cloth Bag Queen
The NAGs Players Present:The Cloth Bag Queen Evening shows: February 1, 2, 3 and 8, 9, 10, 2024 at 7:30pm Children's matinées: February 3 and 10, 2024 at 1:30 pm Tranzac Club - Mainstage Written By: Megan Rach, Maya Strasser, Samantha Schofield Directed By: Ginty Burns, Sharon Kirby The Cloth Bag Queen is a Canadian […]
Rubber City x Miniheartsbeatingintimedexplosion
Rubber City x Miniheartsbeatingintimedexplosion
The culmination of half a decade of collaboration between Lima/Montreal based experimental bass player and producer Rodolfo Rueda and Maine/Montreal based avant-jazz saxophonist Julian Abbott–Rubber City is an exploration of raw sound influenced by free jazz and noise using extended techniques, unpractical ways of playing instruments, and electronics to find untrod sonic spaces. miniheartsbeating... is […]
7 events,
The NAGs Players Present: The Cloth Bag Queen
The NAGs Players Present: The Cloth Bag Queen
The NAGs Players Present:The Cloth Bag Queen Evening shows: February 1, 2, 3 and 8, 9, 10, 2024 at 7:30pm Children's matinées: February 3 and 10, 2024 at 1:30 pm Tranzac Club - Mainstage Written By: Megan Rach, Maya Strasser, Samantha Schofield Directed By: Ginty Burns, Sharon Kirby The Cloth Bag Queen is a Canadian […]
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 […]
Nick Zubeck Record Release w/Midswim
Nick Zubeck Record Release w/Midswim
Join Nick Zubeck (Sandro Perri, Great Lake Swimmers, Sun Kil Moon) and his band for a performance of music from his latest release, Echo Park. Heavy on beautiful arrangements, instrumental passages, and thoughtful lyrics, his music is at once genre-defying and familiar. Opening set by Midswim.
The NAGs Players Present: The Cloth Bag Queen
The NAGs Players Present: The Cloth Bag Queen
The NAGs Players Present:The Cloth Bag Queen Evening shows: February 1, 2, 3 and 8, 9, 10, 2024 at 7:30pm Children's matinées: February 3 and 10, 2024 at 1:30 pm Tranzac Club - Mainstage Written By: Megan Rach, Maya Strasser, Samantha Schofield Directed By: Ginty Burns, Sharon Kirby The Cloth Bag Queen is a Canadian […]
LINA ALLEMANO FOUR
LINA ALLEMANO FOUR
Join JUNO-nominated LINA ALLEMANO FOUR for a special evening of new music! Lina Allemano trumpet/compositions; Brodie West alto saxophone; Andrew Downing double bass; Nick Fraser drums.
5 events,
Howard Gladstone Band + Wide Arches
Howard Gladstone Band + Wide Arches
Howard Gladstone & Band is back for their "first Sunday of every month" performance, Howard is on vocal and guitar performing melodic and lyrically strong original songs from his seven albums. The Band consists of Tony Quarrington (guitar/vocal), Laura Fernandez (piano/vocal), Bob Cohen (bass), and Ambrose Pottie (drums). TheToronto contemporary folk trio Wide Arches, led […]
Bill Wood with Shelley Coopersmith! Tranzac! Sunday February 4! 5-7pm!
Bill Wood with Shelley Coopersmith! Tranzac! Sunday February 4! 5-7pm!
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! Joe Silvaggio & Rachel Ormshaw
Dave Clark Presents! Joe Silvaggio & Rachel Ormshaw
Dave Clark Presents! showcases fantastic local artists who perform their original music. Each event is a surprise gift of sonic goodies for you to behold. See upcoming brilliance and veteran magic perform for your pleasure.
Adjacent Spheres
Adjacent Spheres
Thelonious Monk and adjacent music played with a creative and transformative approach. This series, led by vibraphonist Michael Davidson, expands upon his 20 year love affair with the Music of Thelonious Monk, featuring a rotating cast of collaborators, and a thrust for forward momentum.
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.
Charles James Presents
Charles James Presents
Join Charles James and friends for an evening of improvised music drawing inspiration from minimalist composers such as Steve Reich, Terry Reilly, and Philip Glass. Featuring: Michael Davidson - Mallet percussion Naoko Tsujita - Mallet percussion Aline Homzy - Violin Bryan Holt - Cello Charles James - Bass/synth Graham Campbell - Guitar Robbie Grunwald - […]
4 events,
Justin Orok Presents…
Justin Orok Presents…
A series presenting emerging or underappreciated songwriters, paired with carefully curated bands making music together for the first time. The featured artist of the week will explore their history through a mix of original songs and covers, while making connections with a diverse array backing musicians from various corners of the Toronto music community. For […]
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 […]
Peripheral Vision Trio & C’est la Fête
Peripheral Vision Trio & C’est la Fête
Peripheral Vision is playing a trio set this month as guitarist Don Scott will be away and we’re excited to have C'est la Fête opening for us. C'est la Fête is a piano trio from the tradition of piano trios. the instrumentation is: Mateos Labbe-Phelan - drums William Hunt - piano Adrian Russouw - bass […]
3 events,
Holy Oak Family Singers
Holy Oak Family Singers
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
Toronto Klezmer Society Presents Iliya Magalynk
Toronto Klezmer Society Presents Iliya Magalynk
Iliya Magalnyk - Accordion player, composer, musical director from Israel, via Moldova, live in performance at the Tranzac. Ilya’s musical palette is based on a combination of different genres and styles, including the Spirit of Klezmer, French Chanson, Russian drama, the groove of Jazz and much more. He will be joined by Lorie Wolf (Drums) […]
4 events,
Serotonin: A Little Booster Show
Serotonin: A Little Booster Show
The second Thursday of every month, hosts Surer Qaly and Chris Middleton are throwing a little Pay-What-You-Can show for people who want a little boost of Serotonin before their end of the month show. Featuring some of their friends, these up-and-coming comics will try out new material. Please come and see new jokes before anyone […]
Strangetooth
Strangetooth
Strangetooth is a Toronto based bluegrass band known for their rich vocal harmonies, stellar picking, and eclectic song choices.
The NAGs Players Present: The Cloth Bag Queen
The NAGs Players Present: The Cloth Bag Queen
The NAGs Players Present:The Cloth Bag Queen Evening shows: February 1, 2, 3 and 8, 9, 10, 2024 at 7:30pm Children's matinées: February 3 and 10, 2024 at 1:30 pm Tranzac Club - Mainstage Written By: Megan Rach, Maya Strasser, Samantha Schofield Directed By: Ginty Burns, Sharon Kirby The Cloth Bag Queen is a Canadian […]
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.
4 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 […]
The NAGs Players Present: The Cloth Bag Queen
The NAGs Players Present: The Cloth Bag Queen
The NAGs Players Present:The Cloth Bag Queen Evening shows: February 1, 2, 3 and 8, 9, 10, 2024 at 7:30pm Children's matinées: February 3 and 10, 2024 at 1:30 pm Tranzac Club - Mainstage Written By: Megan Rach, Maya Strasser, Samantha Schofield Directed By: Ginty Burns, Sharon Kirby The Cloth Bag Queen is a Canadian […]
7 events,
The NAGs Players Present: The Cloth Bag Queen
The NAGs Players Present: The Cloth Bag Queen
The NAGs Players Present:The Cloth Bag Queen Evening shows: February 1, 2, 3 and 8, 9, 10, 2024 at 7:30pm Children's matinées: February 3 and 10, 2024 at 1:30 pm Tranzac Club - Mainstage Written By: Megan Rach, Maya Strasser, Samantha Schofield Directed By: Ginty Burns, Sharon Kirby The Cloth Bag Queen is a Canadian […]
Pickle Juice Trio & Ugly Bug Band
Pickle Juice Trio & Ugly Bug Band
The Pickle Juice Trio will warm up the afternoon/evening with their blend of country/blues and spacey improvisation, followed by the debut of new compositions and a new line up of musicians in the Ugly Bug Band.
The NAGs Players Present: The Cloth Bag Queen
The NAGs Players Present: The Cloth Bag Queen
The NAGs Players Present:The Cloth Bag Queen Evening shows: February 1, 2, 3 and 8, 9, 10, 2024 at 7:30pm Children's matinées: February 3 and 10, 2024 at 1:30 pm Tranzac Club - Mainstage Written By: Megan Rach, Maya Strasser, Samantha Schofield Directed By: Ginty Burns, Sharon Kirby The Cloth Bag Queen is a Canadian […]
Musical Theatre Pub Night
Musical Theatre Pub Night
Back by popular demand, join Shifting Ground Collective for Musical Theatre Pub Night! Showcasing musicals coming soon to stages all across Toronto— including Bring It On, RENT, Falsettos, and Shifting Ground Collective’s own Merrily We Roll Along— join the vibrant community for a night of drinks, performances, and a piano bar for all sing-a-long needs! […]
Ben Sures and band
Ben Sures and band
Ben Sures will be joined by long time collaborators Liam Smith, Rebecca Campbell and Conni Nowe. Playing songs from his ten albums. Sing alongside, tears and joy are in the offering as well as some fine guitar playing!
6 events,
Ayal Senior & Kurt Newman, Eiyn Sof, Colin Fisher, Nick Flanagan
Ayal Senior & Kurt Newman, Eiyn Sof, Colin Fisher, Nick Flanagan
Ayal Senior & Friends proudly returns to the Southern Comfort Room at the legendary Tranzac for Rez #2 for 2024. Returning to duo format aktion, Sr. & Newman continue to examine new sounds & songs from their forthcoming LP on medusa editions in early '24. beyond TRILL to be sharing a stage with the mythic […]
The Jesse Winchester Project
The Jesse Winchester Project
The Jesse Winchester Project Bob Cohen and I, original bandmates in Jesse Winchesters Midnight Bus, had been trying for years to get together and record some of our favorite Jesse tunes. On October 21, 2022, accompanied by my brother Harold, on guitar 2, Rebecca Campbell on vocals, Ed Roth on Keyboards, Malcolm Gould on Drums, […]
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 […]
RUSTY & MAJA present THE TROUBLE WITH VALENTINE’S CABARET
RUSTY & MAJA present THE TROUBLE WITH VALENTINE’S CABARET
Rusty McCarthy & Maja Bannerman present a musical merry go round of original and classic pop songs delivered with delight and attitude! Throw in a couple of wigs and a pink boa and this time round, special guests Robert Priest and Jane Siberry (if not recording), join Rusty & Maja with Doug Wilde, Steve Goldberger […]
Phil Albert w/ Au, Crosby, Kriel, Mackenzie
Phil Albert w/ Au, Crosby, Kriel, Mackenzie
This will be a jazzy inquiry into Phil Albert's compositions for improvisation featuring Alison Au, alto sax, Ted Crosby, ten sax and bs clarinet, Bjorn Kriel, vibs, Mack Longpre, drumset, and Phil Albert, bass.
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.
MYLD – Space Rock Party Mix Vol. 1
MYLD – Space Rock Party Mix Vol. 1
MYLD is a four-piece combo consisting of David Wall on vocals, Lee Rosensweet on piano, Yoshi Maclear Wall on upright bass and Mika Maclear Wall on drums. Numerous members of the group have played together in different permutations over the years in rock, jazz, electronic, pop-punk and comedy music settings. However, this marks their official […]
4 events,
The Birthday Comedy Show
The Birthday Comedy Show
GALS Productions presents: The Birthday Comedy Show: GALentines Edition! Celebrate Galentine's Day with a lineup of some of the city's best stand up comedians, including birthday haver Jordan Fabian Khan! Also featuring Ryan Beverage, Anthony Q. Farrell, Tracy Hamilton, Rosie TJ, Isabel Zaw-Tun, and hosted by Griffin Schwartz.
a Josh Cole trio + strings
a Josh Cole trio + strings
“Cole can be coolly lyrical, he can write a controlled “classical” counterpoint, he can drop in some funk, and he can also let the improvisers loose in the stratosphere.” - Popmatters.com chamber music/improvised music w/ Josh Cole - double bass Lina Allemano - trumpet Aline Homzy - violin Nick Storring - cello Blake Howard - […]
3 events,
The Brodie West Quintet
The Brodie West Quintet
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 are substituted up and in that case it's usually Phil Melanson who is there […]
3 events,
Strangetooth
Strangetooth
Strangetooth is a Toronto based bluegrass band known for their rich vocal harmonies, stellar picking, and eclectic song choices.
Makam Nights
Makam Nights
Makam Nights is an open space dedicated to sharing knowledge of makam music. Each session we will have different musicians join us in discussion and performance, so bring your curiosity, instruments and ideas to share! No limitations to instruments or training, we welcome experimentation and cross-cultural collaboration. This event is pay what you can, with […]
4 events,
Musical Theatre Open Mic Night!
Musical Theatre Open Mic Night!
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 […]
Lunar Bloom; an evening on love in all it’s forms. With special guest, Luke Correia-Damude
Lunar Bloom; an evening on love in all it’s forms. With special guest, Luke Correia-Damude
Join Lunar Bloom for an evening of exquisite vocal harmony, and enchanting folk music. Celebrating their new single, "Let The Right One In", this show is diving into the theme of love; exploring who we love, how we love, and what lies beyond romance. With special guest, Luke Correia-Damude.
Summit Songs
Summit Songs
Mimi and Alex invite you to join them at the summit of melodic wonder and lyrical intimacy in the Southern Cross Lounge. Both Mimi and Alex are Toronto-based singer-songwriters, emerging into the Toronto music scene. Mimi's ethereal melodies paired with her poetic, yet honest, lyrics create a unique sound reminiscent of 70's folk artists, while […]
6 events,
❤ TORONTO QUEER VALENTINE’S SLOWDANCE ❤
❤ TORONTO QUEER VALENTINE’S 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 Valentine's 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 […]
Michael Palumbo’s Friends #2
Michael Palumbo’s Friends #2
Michael Palumbo’s Friends #2 A Free-Improvisation Joint The Ensemble: Jaz Tsui - Percussion, Melodica Chibuzr - Voice Ron Johnston - Upright Bass Donovan Locke - Voice, Didgeridoo John Kameel Farah - Piano, Synths Uuxe - Synths Michael Palumbo - Modular Synth Saturday, February 17 @ 10pm - PWYC Tranzac Southern Cross Room 292 Brunswick Ave […]
7 events,
TRANZAC EQUIPMENT SALE
TRANZAC EQUIPMENT SALE
TRANZAC EQUIPMENT SALE Sunday, February 18th 11am-5pm Tranzac Main Hall Free Admission We're having an equipment sale! In an effort to make some space in the venue, we are selling used musical equipment (drums, guitars, basses, keyboards, and amps), live sound equipment, and various Tranzac ephemera. stay tuned for a list […]
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 […]
The Storeytellers
The Storeytellers
the Storeytellers sing from the great Canadian songbook including, Lightfoot, Cockburn, Rogers, Tyson and more
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 […]
Rebecca Hennessy and Emily Steinwall play solo sets
Rebecca Hennessy and Emily Steinwall play solo sets
This evening will feature solo sets each by Rebecca Hennessy on piano and voice and Emily Steinwall on guitar and voice. Emily Steinwall is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrument from Toronto. With a style that draws influence from a wide variety of genres, Steinwall and her band have made a reputation for themselves in Toronto’s […]
Moonbliss and Folding Trio
Moonbliss and Folding Trio
Moonbliss and Folding Trio team up for an evening of original contemporary jazz and improvised music. Folding Trio features Steven Noronha (piano), Keon Narinesingh (bass) and Aiden McConnell (drums) playing collective compositions and improvisations. Moonbliss is the brainchild of bassist Julian Anderson-Bowes, and features Chris Pruden (synth/piano), Leland Whitty (saxophone) and Eric West (drums) playing […]
1 event,
3 events,
Triio // Tranzac (Mini Tour)
Triio // Tranzac (Mini Tour)
Established in 2012 by bassist and composer Alex Fournier, Triio has grown from a quartet featuring local Canadian composers and modern jazz to a sextet featuring cinematic compositions that focus on the interplay and mutual influence shared between written music and free/collective improvisation. Contrasting intricate written sections with open ended improvisation, the music allows for […]
2 events,
Sarah Greene Presents featuring Jason Pilling w/ Das Book
Sarah Greene Presents featuring Jason Pilling w/ Das Book
Come join us on Wednesday, February 21 in Tranzac's Southern Cross Lounge for the final monthly instalment of this incarnation of Sarah Greene Presents; featuring special guest Jason Pilling w/ Das Book. 7 pm: Jason Pilling with Das Book 8 pm: Sarah Greene with Paul Kolinski and Michael Herring PWYC ** Jason Pilling with Das […]
Toronto Klezmer Society Epic Klezmer Jam
Toronto Klezmer Society Epic Klezmer Jam
Join the Toronto Klezmer Society on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 9:30-11:30 for our EPIC jam on Jewish folk music known as klezmer! Instrumentalists of all abilities are welcome to join in. Set lists and sheet music is available for download at http://www.torontoklezmersociety.com. We collect money on a PWYC basis to pay the […]
4 events,
Echo Spring Fundraiser 2024
Echo Spring Fundraiser 2024
You're invited to join us for a fabulous night of music with Turkwaz, Echo and other Special Guests! Tickets $30. can be purchased at the door or on-line with Zeffy (see below) Cash bar, free snacks and fabulous Silent Auction! All proceeds support Echo, a non-profit community choir and registered charity. *** Turkwaz is Sophia […]
Strangetooth
Strangetooth
Strangetooth is a Toronto based bluegrass band known for their rich vocal harmonies, stellar picking, and eclectic song choices.
Chris Banks + The Adjacence
Chris Banks + The Adjacence
Saxophonist and curator Karen Ng invites guests and collaborators every month to present a night of improvised music or music that lies outside expectations. Karen Ng presents: Chris Banks - solo synth & electronics *debut performance! + The Adjacence Lina Allemano - trumpet Ryan Driver - bristle bass Nick Fraser - drums Karen Ng - […]
Karen Ng Presents
Karen Ng Presents
Saxophonist and curator Karen Ng invites guests and collaborators every month to present a night of improvised music or music that lies outside expectations.
3 events,
All-Set! Presents: Molehill
All-Set! Presents: Molehill
Molehill returns to the Tranzac to deliver our monthly slice of improvised minimalist dub music. This leap year edition will feature a trio set by Molehill lifers Jake Oelrichs (drums), Pete Johnston (electric stringed instrument), and Mike Smith (bass and electronics).
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,
Goodfellaz Crew – Memorieeeeees!!!
Goodfellaz Crew – Memorieeeeees!!!
On February 24th, Goodfellaz Crew is back again with a cure for your winter blues! Join us as we take a stroll down memory lane with an epic, old skool, 3 ROOM ALL AGES PARTY! That’s right, we’re taking over the Tranzac Club and transforming it into a Goodfellaz rave circa 2003! To help bring […]
6 events,
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 in Concert – “Terry..As Usual”
Terry Jones in Concert – “Terry..As Usual”
With Bobby Cohen and/or (generally "and") David Woodhead and Nancy Solway, some three part singing will emerge from the warm sonic chaos of the Sunday Night LIVE. 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 […]
Southern Cross Songwriter’s Showcase
Southern Cross Songwriter’s Showcase
Join host Phillip Vonesh and special guests Paula Sofía and Päter as they take turns sharing their songs and exploring the meaning behind the songs, what goes into writing them and the ups and downs of a life in music.
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.
Kyp Harness with Victor Bateman, Blake Howard and Special Guest Alexandr Mikitenko
Kyp Harness with Victor Bateman, Blake Howard and Special Guest Alexandr Mikitenko
Kyp Harness plays his songs with the accompaniment of Victor Bateman and Blake Howard, with special guest Alexandr Mikitenko
4 events,
Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) XCVIII
Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) XCVIII
Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) XCVIII Canada’s most diverse & brave poetry reading + open mic series Featured poets: Donna Langevin & David Delisca + Open Mic for poetry in any language Time: Tuesday, February 27, 2024 Place: Main Hall, Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave, Toronto, ON M5S 2M7 This is an in-person event. Open Mic […]
Solitary Shrew Presents: Birthday Jam/Open Mic
Solitary Shrew Presents: Birthday Jam/Open Mic
Hello gang! To mark Solitary Shrew's 1st birthday, we're hosting a jam/open mic! Bring your instrument/poetry/dancing shoes/whatever. All disciplines are welcome! We'll be kicking things off with a short opening set from Private Library (featuring Elisabeth Dorion on voice, Pat O'Reilly on guitar and Mira Riselli on bass). Admission is Pay What You Can, and […]
Nick Fraser Presents
Nick Fraser Presents
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 presents with a veritable “who’s who” of Canadian jazz and improvised music. Downbeat Magazine: “Drummer Nick Fraser is a […]
3 events,
Shak Shak at the Zac
Shak Shak at the Zac
Though its cold outside, the timing of this show is perfect … its Carnival season in Trinidad! While ‘calypso’ would be the closest descriptor for the music of Shak Shak, their music contains a multitude of the flavours of the English Caribbean and its diaspora. Shak Shak also serves as a vehicle for the original […]
Ronley Teper & the Lipliners
Ronley Teper & the Lipliners
Children at heart who love comedic, poetic, theatric, yet at times serious storytelling alongside truly magical music, should prepare themselves for the surprising world of Ronley Teper. Teper invites a rotating roster of some of the finest musicians to publicly improvise around her storytelling that cycle through many influences from folk, funk, jazz, cabaret, cinematic, […]
3 events,
Strangetooth
Strangetooth
Strangetooth is a Toronto based bluegrass band known for their rich vocal harmonies, stellar picking, and eclectic song choices.
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.
Brandon Agnew
Brandon Agnew
Brandon Agnew writes music in various shades of blue. Join him for an evening of folk music in the Southern Cross Room where he's joined with banjo player, Dave Matthews.
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