Glen Hornblast with Bob Cohen and Friends
Southern Cross Lounge, Tranzac Club 292 Brunswick Ave, TorontoMax, Maddie, and Harry are: The Action Committee’s Acting Chairs
Southern Cross Lounge, Tranzac Club 292 Brunswick Ave, TorontoWeek of 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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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