Terry Jones in Concert – “Terry..As Usual”
Southern Cross Lounge, Tranzac Club 292 Brunswick Ave, TorontoWeek of Events
Annex Academy Recital
Vertigo of Immanence
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.
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
Toronto Zine Library Open Hours
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 […]
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 […]
Comhaltas Irish Slow Session
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, […]
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.
Toronto Zine Library Open Hours
Tania Gill Presents: The Titillators
Tania Gill Presents: The Titillators
The Titillators create odd, unique, mysterious, and fun music by way of whistling, synthesizers, an assortment of percussion objects, and Driver’s homemade “streetsweeper bristle bass,” which is simply a small tine of metal plucked on top of an amplified cigar box. The Titillators are focused on playing an eclectic and growing collection of new tunes […]
TORONTO STRIP SPELLING BEE
TORONTO STRIP SPELLING BEE
STRIP SPELLING BEE is played a lot like strip poker, but it's a spelling bee, and it's played in front of a live audience of hooters, hollerers and hecklers who want to see some smart and sexy skin!
James Brown and Mike Milligan
James Brown and Mike Milligan
Originals, standard jazz melodies and not so standard things. Guitar and Bass duo improvisations by James Brown and Mike Milligan. Originals, standard jazz melodies and not so standard things that venture freely. New album out entitled Six Plus Four that is available on Band Camp. jamesbrownandmikemilligan.bandcamp.com
Saturday Bluegrass Casual
Jamzac
Clela Errington and Barbara Lynch
Clela Errington and Barbara Lynch
Clela Errington and Barbara Lynch - Together Clela and Barbara choose an old fashioned 'round robin' style performance, trading songs, sometimes playing together and sometimes alone, whatever serves the songs best. Both singer-songwriters work in a combination of genres including folk, country, blues and jazz, played on acoustic guitar or piano. Their musical styles compliment […]
INNERSPACE
INNERSPACE
Join J3M, and experience INNERSPACE, a genre-fluid concert featuring all the genres you can think of; from Classical and R&B to Gospel and Disco! Expect to dance, to be in your feelings, and to sing along as J3M will be teaching you some of his favorites. Featuring Lala Noel (formerly Kyla Charter), Laii and James […]
Maryem Tollar Presents: LuA
Rhythm
Rhythm
Join us for Rhythm - our first ever Open Mic event. Come out and share your creative work with community and connect with likeminded artists and individuals! All auditory art forms are welcome! Equipment available at the venue can be found at the link below. Any other equipment you need, you must bring yourself. Sign […]
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