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!
You are invited to take in an afternoon of ambient interstellar electroacoustic drift vibes. Cosmic Homeostasis is an artistic collective that gathers for the purpose of creating large-ensemble improvised drone-based music. Mixing performers with diverse musical backgrounds and experience levels, performances create space to develop improvisatory skills through listening while constructing unique sonic environments. New […]
Join Ella Frank and Siobhan Bodrug for an evening of original and collaborative music in this Songwriting Showcase. These young artists are both singer-songwriters/recording artists from Toronto, and recent graduates from Seneca College’s Independent Songwriting and Performance Program. Ella Frank's Indie-Folk music is defined by her vulnerable lyrics, compelling melodies and her grounded, heart-wrenching voice. […]
TANIA GILL (piano and compositions), LINA ALLEMANO (trumpet), and ROB CLUTTON (bass) play trio versions of old and new originals, including music from their most recent Quartet album Disappearing Curiosities, "a terrific form of modern jazz, which cleverly and completely effortlessly balances between modern jazz and the more unpredictable avant-garde" -Ivan Rod, DK. “Her writing […]
Two sets of creative music from Toronto combos: The Knot (Tilman Lewis & Nick Storring, cellos) future proof (Bea Labikova, woodwinds/electronics & Raphael Roter, drums/electronics)
New compositions, songs, pieces, tunes and sounds by Doug Tielli with Tania Gill and Rob Clutton. ...minimalism, modalism, maximilism, falsetto, piano, trombone, bass...
HARMONY is a TRANZAC residency on the first Sunday of the month, featuring group singing, readings & lectures, fellowship, and weird (but not too weird) interactive art things. On Sunday, July 7 at 12pm, HARMONY presents "Little Boxes" -- an exploration of architecture and design. Azure editor Elizabeth Pagliacolo will be our guest speaker, plus […]
Howard Gladstone, singer-songwriter, and his excellent band are back at the Tranzac, this month with special guest singer songwriter extraordinaire Jon Brooks. The band consists of Howard Gladstone (vocal, guitar), Tony Quarrington (guitar, vocal), Laura Fernandez (vocal, piano), Bob Cohen (bass) and Ambrose Pottie (drums) with Howard Gladstone on lead vocal and guitar. Jon Brooks […]
Hoping to have a few extra players! Come on out!! Bill Wood’s songs have been described as “what happens when 30 years of songwriting, honed over decades of hard life experiences, meet the craftsmanship of a career musician who doesn’t know what it means to compromise.” these songs take on the aura of old favourites […]
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! Raha Javanfar, Katie Cruel & MOMxWYFE. Raha is the leader, bassist & lead vocalist of the […]
“Cole can be coolly lyrical, he can write a controlled “classical” counterpoint, he can drop in some funk, and he can also let the improvisers loose in the stratosphere.” - Popmatters.com a night of improvised chamber music with... Aline Homzy - violin Lina Allemano - trumpet Nick Storring - cello John Oswald - alto saxophone […]
Shadow Pattern (Hamilton) + Windscour (US) Joe Moffett - trumpet, tapes Zach Rowden - tapes + The Adjacences Lina Allemano - trumpet Ryan Driver - bristle bass Nick Fraser - drums Karen Ng - saxophone
Music universalis monthly Mark Hundevad and I have been playing together in various ensembles and as a duo for over 25yrs. It's a pleasure to present this opportunity to play duo with him. It's been a long time since we've played together in duo format. July 12th. Southern Cross lounge 930 - 1130pm Suggested donation […]
Song Experiment is a monthly song lab hosted by Cassie Norton welcoming unconventional approaches to Song Writing and Song Sharing. Each month, a different artist and approach is featured welcoming surprise and collaboration. Drawing/colouring supplies and big banner paper will be provided for all doodlers, so you can collaborate too! Cassie Norton is a Toronto […]
Singer Songwriter Joe Silvaggio and friends present an evening of original music, poetry and covers reflecting the themes of love, loss and empathy. Joe Combines influences of Americana, folk rock and sunshine pop to create rich soundscapes that occasionally ventures into the unknown. Joe Silvaggio (vocal, guitar), Rui Resendes (lead guitar), Thomas Silvaggio (Drums), James […]
While Ayal is away on tour guest host Joe Strutt presents sounds from Jane Inc (Carlyn Bezic's solo project, which blends alt pop with elements of disco, funk rock and electronic music) and will also be joined by Kurt Newman for the pedal steel meets lap steel sweetness of You're Steel on My Mind (expect […]
Come and hear some new songs Turkwaz has been working on - Turkish, Greek, Arabic and Balkan vocal repertoire. Turkwaz is a unique combination of four musician/singers, immersed in diverse traditions from mysterious Sufi devotional love songs, to rousing Thracian dance music. Each performer brings a special flavour to the group. Maryem Hassan Tollar draws […]
A special trio version of Two Tomorrows featuring Hamilton songwriter and multi instrumentalist; Justin Dunlop. The group will play original songs by all members and improvise soundscapes for your delight. Harley Card (voice, guitar), Matt Newton (piano, synth, saxophone), and Justin Dunlop (voice, guitar, bass).
Join Balkana for a night of original hard rock with influences from the Balkans. Whether it's the crunching sounds and screams off of their heavier tracks, or the softer traditional sounds emanating from the Macedonian tamboura, there will be a variety of melodies that will pique the interest of music lovers.
Levels the Play by Abby Grass and Clarence (CJ) Jura is a new play featuring entirely original music. The show explores the lives of six high school drama students over the course of their final year. After the sweet, shy, creative Izzy is sexually assaulted at a party, she is propelled into a journey of […]
Sandro Perri & Friends continue their quarterly residency, testing out all new song and instrumental material in an intimate setting. Featuring Josh Cole, Ted Crosby, Ryan Driver, Thomas Hammerton, Blake Howard, John Jowett and Nick Zubeck. Special guest opener Alex Lukashevsky.
Cachada is the sound of modern Salvadoran cumbia; a handpicked selection of pan-Latin musicians from Toronto's Latin, jazz, and urban music scenes. The group performs a repertoire of strictly original music that fuses hip hop, reggae, and Latin jazz into their traditional cumbia sound; creating one of the most fun and interesting Latin dance bands […]
The craft of songwriting will be on full display this summer Sunday afternoon. Come and hear thoughtful lyrics and rich melodies crossing many musical genres. Several favourite covers will also be shared.
The Summer Edition of Minstrels & Bards is on Tuesday, July 23rd, 6:45-9pm, in the Southern Cross Lounge, with features Honey Novick, Wes Rickert, Ewan Whyte and Laura Notton. Honey is both a singer and a poet, Wes is a sound poet, Ewan is simply wonderful, and Laura is going to present a Singing Bowl […]
Join Nate Mills (Run With the Kittens) for an evening of music and hilarity as he regales you with songs of love, death, and all the rest, all middle-aged to perfection. On a nylon string guitar he’ll be showcasing his aptitude as a song writer while joined by Toronto music legends Larry Graves (drums), Erika […]
UofT Zine Club is hosting a special Mail Art Party with sounds DJ'ed by Florasystem! Join us for a casual workshop for postcard making, envelope customization, and all other creative snail mail crafts while bathing in experimental tunes. Send something special to a penpal or a neighbour. PWYC, nobody turned away for lack of funds. […]
An evening of originals and jazz classics with ex-Montrealer Frankie Hart, making her feature debut at Tranzac, and longtime regular Steve Paul Simms, fresh on the heels of a new record. Expect a wide variety of songs and moods, and lots of harmonies. With ace instrumentalist Bob Cohen as orchestra.
Guitarist James Brown brings his trio of outstanding jazz musicians Clark Johnston (bass) & Aline Homzy (violin) to play original compositions and brilliant arrangements to the Southern Cross.
Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) CIII Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) is Canada’s most diverse & brave poetry reading + open mic series Featured poets: Kahsenniyo Kick & rob mclennan + Open Mic for poetry in any language Host: Bänoo Zan Time: Tuesday, July 30, 2024 Place: Main Hall, Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave, Toronto, ON M5S […]
Larsen/Fischer/Tielli/Miller is coming to the Tranzac in the last concert of their Eastern Canada tour. The impeccable Karen Ng will join the band in their freely improvised explorations of the infinite and beyond. Expect Berliner Echtzeitmusik fused with all the music and sounds that the band has picked up on their journey together.
Saxophonist Brittany Pitt returns to the Tranzac to present her new electric jazz project, Reverie, with Dan Pitt (guitar), Caleb Klager (electric bass), and Stefan Hegerat (drums). Brittany has been conceptualizing this group for the past year and is excited to finally bring it to life with 2 sets of music blending influences from European […]
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