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. Dave Clark Presents! Dave presents Rita Visser who will be playing her rootsy soulful songs of love, life, loss & […]
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 […]
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 […]
Telephone Explosion Records and The Tranzac present BÉING FESTIVAL. 2 evenings of music curated by local jazz-funk unit Badge Époque Ensemble, in celebration of their new album ‘Air, Light & Harmony’. BÉING fest brings an eclectic and international assortment of acclaimed musicians through the Tranzac, including Chris Cohen & Yasi Perera, Yves Jarvis, Marker Starling […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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
Join the John Russon Quintet, featuring special guest Ian Sinclair from Saskatoon, playing original jazz compositions from their albums “Joint Attention” and “Distribution” and standard tunes. The evening will also feature tunes from their upcoming album, “Complicity.”