FESTA POPOLARE
5.30
Festa Popolare is a group of Italian-Canadian musicians bringing the traditional music of southern Italy to Toronto. Led by multi-instrumentalist Roberto DiPlacido, the project is the culmination of several years spent living between Canada and Italy, researching the diverse traditions of Sud Italia. On June 27, they will be bringing over two hundred years of the iconic songs of Naples to Drom Taberna.
CAROUSEL OF LIFE SINGLE RELEASE PARTY (inside)
8.00
Rich Freed
Scottish singer-songwriter Rich Freed brings his indie-folk and blues-rock sound to Drom Taberna. Based in Toronto since, Rich has been well connected on the music scene here, draws inspiration from UK bands such as Oasis, The Beatles, and Arctic Monkeys, blending heartfelt lyrics with dynamic melodies and vibrant energy.
Known for tracks like “Peace of Mind”, "Wings", and “Last Goodbye,” Rich will showcase his signature sound, including a preview of his upcoming single, “Carousel of Life,” releasing May 31, 2025.
Camille Bessey
Camille Bessey is a unique indie folk-pop singer-songwriter who embraces lyrical introspection, often unexpected chord progressions, and soulful melodies to evoke a musical experience with her audience that heals and resonates on a deeply personal level. A young voice with an old soul, she boldly brings her own struggles and inspirations to life believing in music as a critically powerful part of emotional healing for both the songwriter and listener. A voice not only to be heard but to be experienced.
Dancing Maps
Dancing Maps is an emerging alternative folk trio with a post-indie vibe. They bring a thoughtful, feeling forward performance inspired by Folk singer-songwriters, Pop Rock, 90s Alternative rock and Indie Pop.
15$ cover after 10pm, with all proceeds going directly to the musicians performing.
CHESHMAK
11.30
Cheshmak is a quartet of session players based in Tehran, currently touring Canada as the rhythm section of a larger group. Between the official concerts, Cheshmak has been performing intimate events exploring their vast repertoire of folk, jazz, and psychedelic music from the region and indeed the world. Fans of hypnotic rhythms and ornamented melodies will not be disappointed as Cheshmak leads the listener through a journey spanning the breadth of modern Iran, from the Caspian Sea to Persian Gulf."
PENINSULA
2.30
Peninsula is a Mexico-based art rock band with Canadian and Mexican roots, blending experimental indie, ethereal wave, and post-pop into immersive live shows. Their 2023 audiovisual work Hilo Conector pulses with transformative energy, fusing music, dance, and theater, while 2024 single Propaganda, gained attention at animation festivals in Croatia, Czech Republic and France, bringing their cinematic edge to global screens.
Photo Credit: Carmella @yocarmella