The Toronto Folk Festival Launch Party

On the two year anniversary of his residency, host Phillip Vonesh has invited everyone who has ever played his Songwriters Showcase, to come and perform to help launch the brand new Toronto Folk Festival! Come out to see 30 + performers between 7PM – 12AM in the Southern Cross on March 23rd. We will be […]

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 […]

The Southern Cross Songwriters Showcase

Join guest host Sarah Greene for an intimate night of music. This “rounds” style concert will feature songwriter Amelia Maxwell as well as Stephen Pitman and Cam Fraser from Alt-Country band “Hobby”. The artists will share their songs and give you a glimpse into their process and the stories behind the songs.

BÉING FESTIVAL

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 […]

DUN DUN LAND feat Dun-Dun Man and guests on the second Tuesday of the month from 7-9pm in the Southern Cross Lounge.

Dun-Dun Land, Night 13 (ft. Dun-Dun Man)

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 […]

Orit Shimoni Toronto CD release

Orit Shimoni will be accompanied by the inimitable Bob Cohen on guitar as she shares songs from her newest album called Winnipeg, the city she got stranded in when the lockdowns started in March 2020. This is an immunocompromised-inclusive event. Please contact Orit directly for more information at songstress@oritshimoni.com PWYC (recommended $25)

Southern Cross Songwriters Series featuring Dante Ravenhearst and Rich Freed

Join host Phillip Vonesh on the 4th Saturday of every month, from 7:00 – 9:30 for an intimate night of music.  Vonesh and two other songwriters will share songs, and chat about the process of writing, creating and making a life in music. Toronto-born Phillip Vonesh is an artist who follows his heart wherever it […]

Southern Cross Songwriters Series

Join host Phillip Vonesh on the 4th Saturday of every month, from 7:00 – 9:30 for an intimate night of music.  Vonesh and two other songwriters will share songs, and chat about the process of writing, creating and making a life in music. Toronto-born Phillip Vonesh is an artist who follows his heart wherever it […]

Q&A: Quarrington and Adams

(Tony) QUARRINGTON and (Zoey) ADAMS are a delightful, dynamic duo of singer/songwriters. They have released six albums of original material, and their songs are very diverse, ranging from jazz to ballads to blues to bluegrass and beyond. Come and join them for two sets of beautiful melodies, clever lyrics, and masterful guitar playing. Sunday, July […]

Howard Gladstone Trio

Howard Gladstone is a singer/songwriter with a residency on the “first Sunday of every month” in the Southern Cross Room. He performs original material in the folk, roots, jazz, vein along with stellar accompanists Tony Quarrington (guitar) and Bob Cohen (bass). Most months also feature a Special guest performer to add spice and interest and […]