Week of Events
Annex Academy Recital
Undisciplined Art Workshop
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 […]
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 […]
The Starfires
The Starfires
The Starfires return to the Tranzac with their unique blend of folk, jazz and world music. With their eclectic collection of master improvising musicians they will combine meditative exploration classic folk tunes with funky versions of jazz tunes and original compositions, including old favourites and new tunes from their forthcoming release.
Between the Boots
Between the Boots
This show’s called Between the Boots! This iteration of Between the Boots is a celebration of some of Toronto’s local musicians and poets. Five performances, five original sets. These performances are by Seasonal Birds, Desiree McKenzie, Mike McPhee, Almandrez, and the Between the Boots Crew. Come through!
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.
Dan Pitt Quintet (vs. Trio)
Dan Pitt Quintet (vs. Trio)
Dan and his quintet return to the Tranzac to perform a new book of original music to prepare for the upcoming recording of their next album. The group features Dan's longtime trio of Alex Fournier on Double Bass and Nick Fraser on drums along with Patrick Smith and Naomi McCarroll-Butler bringing a tetrad of woodwind […]
Toronto Zine Library Open Hours
Solitary Shrew Presents: Dame Cook & Tumbling / Arrival
Solitary Shrew Presents: Dame Cook & Tumbling / Arrival
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 Dame Cook (ambient hauntological experiments) & Tumbling / Arrival (performance drawing)!
Michael Balazo: Work in Progress for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Nick Fraser Presents Pierre-Yves Martel (solo and in trio with Karen Ng)
Nick Fraser Presents Pierre-Yves Martel (solo and in trio with Karen Ng)
1st set: EPHEMERA (Pierre-Yves Martel modular synthesizer, harmonium) Between January and March 2024, Pierre-Yves Martel dedicated himself to composing and recording a 60-minute track each week, resulting in the creation of the 10-hour album Ephemera. By combining field and archival recordings with modular synthesis and acoustic instruments, this project served as an experiment in sonic […]
Veda Hille & The Holy Oak Family Singers
Veda Hille & The Holy Oak Family Singers
For this month's Holy Oak Family Singers residency, we are joined by the beloved BC singer-songwriter Veda Hille! The night will feature original songs from Veda, and covers by the HOFS crew, all centered around the theme of Plants & Animals.
Blue Sky Group
Blue Sky Group
The Blue Sky Group is an original, melodic, and engaging jazz group that will entertain and inspire. It is composed of five diverse and experienced Toronto musicians performing original music. Fresh from the recording studio earlier last summer in 2023. We are happy to share our music in the spring of 2024! Featuring: Ernie Tollar […]
LYNN HARRISON’S CHAPEL OF SONG
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 Off The Grid by John Spurway
The NAGs Players Present Off The Grid by John Spurway
May 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11: The NAGs Players Present Off The Grid by John Spurway. 7:30 pm, $25-$30. Advance tickets available here. In the Main Hall. Married couple Martha (Marty) and Leonard (Len) are stressed out from their jobs and nervous about starting a family in their mid-30s. Marty, an architect, has landed a […]
Masaru
Masaru
Join Masaru for an improvised concert featuring Pedal Steel, Synthesizers, Bass, Drums and Loops and samples. Drawing from film influences as well as jazz and ambient elements Masaru creates a soundtrack to the evening in real time.
Toronto Zine Library Open Hours
Tania Gill Quartet
Tania Gill Quartet
The Tania Gill Quartet on this night will include Brodie West (alto saxophone and clarinet), Rob Clutton (bass), Nico Dann (drums) and Tania Gill (piano and compositions). Original instrumental music "displaying lyricism and angularity in equal measure" (Winnipeg Free Press)..."which cleverly and completely effortlessly balances between modern jazz and the more unpredictable avant-garde. The music […]
The NAGs Players Present Off The Grid by John Spurway
The NAGs Players Present Off The Grid by John Spurway
May 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11: The NAGs Players Present Off The Grid by John Spurway. 7:30 pm, $25-$30. Advance tickets available here. In the Main Hall. Married couple Martha (Marty) and Leonard (Len) are stressed out from their jobs and nervous about starting a family in their mid-30s. Marty, an architect, has landed a […]
Jaam E Jam
Jaam E Jam
JAAM E JAM is the first in a series of world folk music community events, a jam session exploring various SWANA folk music traditions, and where folks can exchange their knowledge. Attendees are encouraged to bring an instrument or voice, for night of song, dance, and poetry.
Saturday Bluegrass Casual
Jamzac
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 […]
Georgia Hathaway album launch
The NAGs Players Present Off The Grid by John Spurway
The NAGs Players Present Off The Grid by John Spurway
May 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11: The NAGs Players Present Off The Grid by John Spurway. 7:30 pm, $25-$30. Advance tickets available here. In the Main Hall. Married couple Martha (Marty) and Leonard (Len) are stressed out from their jobs and nervous about starting a family in their mid-30s. Marty, an architect, has landed a […]
Heavy On The Willie with Sarah Greene
Heavy On The Willie with Sarah Greene
Heavy On The Willie return to Tranzac's Southern Cross Lounge Saturday, May 4 at 10 pm with an opening set by Sarah Greene. Originating in interpreting the songs of Willie Nelson, Heavy on the Willie is nowadays heavy on the songs of Paul Kolinski, which are songs of longing and connection, played with soul and […]
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