RORY LAVELLE
1.00
Rory Lavelle is a Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who recently returned to Toronto following a long stint in Berlin. His lyrical piano and guitar ballads have earned comparisons to classic 70s troubadours such as Harry Nilsson, Paul Simon and Randy Newman, while his politically-charged lyrics place him in the tradition of pop radicals like John Lennon.
His debut EP ‘Just Watch TV and Worry’ was released in 2016, on the eve of Trump’s election. 2017 saw the release of the ‘Cassini’ EP, a space-themed psychedelic song cycle about our precarious planetary situation. Lavelle's third album, the 12-song LP ‘Cul-De-Sac’, was recorded at Berlin’s renowned Funkhaus studios and released in 2020. He's currently finishing his new full-length, 'Persons Without Bodies', forthcoming in 2025.
Having played widely across Europe in recent years, and coming off a string of recent solo shows in Canada and the U.S., Rory has been gathering a group of songs written during the pandemic for his next LP, the 11-song ‘Persons Without Bodies’.
SOUR STEW
5.30
Sour Stew is a jazz trio mixing heavy Brazilian and Afro-Cuban influence with Swing, Funk and Jazz Fusion.
Alex Buck (piano), Sergio Dhelomme (bass), and Zach Dawood (drums) are back this year and sour-er than ever, cooking up flavours of Chick Corea, Paquito D'Rivera and Bill Evans with a mix of original music and twists on standards!
TAKANAKA TRIBUTE SHOW
(Patio)
8.00
Hosted by Stone He, this is a tribute band put together to perform tunes from a Jazz Fusion and City Pop legend Masayoshi Takanaka right here in Toronto. Get ready for night of soulful guitar soloes and groovy rhythms.
FAINO
(Inside)
8.00
Faino — a powerful music team that creates bright thematic events with charming Ukrainian and English music. We show that Ukrainian culture can be stylish, lush and inspiring, even far away from the Motherland. We organize events where everyone wants to dance, sing, share emotions and make new connections. Our band consists of many musicians and vocalists, who change on stage, giving energy and constant flow. We unite, inspire, energize.
We do not just play music - we create unforgettable moments for you.
25$ cover after 10pm, with all proceeds going directly to the musicians performing.
BIG SMOKE BRASS
11.30
EARLY ENTRY ($20) TICKETS HERE
Born on the streets of Toronto in 2017, Big Smoke Brass is a leading voice in the Canadian Brass landscape. With hundreds of performances under their belt, the band is equally comfortable on the streets, in clubs, at events, at festivals, or on the road. Their polished, high-energy sound is unmistakable and has captivated audiences all over - leading to numerous web and television appearances, shows alongside international artists, and a growing discography of original music and videos. The band maintains a busy performance schedule throughout the year, all while endeavoring to spread positivity and foster community with their listeners and the next generation of musicians.
DUCK SOCIETY
2.30
Duck Society is a collective of musicians from all over the world, now based in Toronto. Pop, funk, jazz, folk, fusion, etc... and everything in between. Our goal is to make sure everybody has a good time, whether they are on stage or dancing in the audience