A Celebration for International Women’s Day Big voice, big sound, and a big brand-new record Four bands, three studios, two towns, one album. Obviously, she’s named the record “Broad” Funny, ballsy, the type of old-school dame who can get away with wearing a three-piece suit and hold her own with the gents. That’s Treasa Levasseur. [...]
Andy Maize with guests Ivy Mairi and Devin Cuddy Skydiggers’ singer Andy Maize will be making a rare solo appearance at Hugh’s Room in Toronto Friday, February 24, 2012. Accompanied by a crack band, Michael Johnston (piano / Skydiggers), Derrick Brady (bass / Hawksley Workman), Devin Cuddy (guitar) and Glenn Milchem (drums / Blue Rodeo), Maize [...]
featuring Guest Singers: Lori Cullen Julie Michels Aaron Jensen Liberty Silver Band: Maury Lafoy (bass/vocals), Mark Mariash (drums), David Matheson (piano/vocals), William Sperandel (trumpet) & Kurt Swinghammer (guitar/vocals) Burt Bacharach has given the world 70 top 40 hits, and is one of the most influential and revered song writers of our time. He dramatically expanded [...]
with guests Marlene O’Neill, Joan Harris & Len Udow Ken Whiteley’s 9th Annual Gospel Music Series with Marlene O’Neill – one of the finest African Canadian Gospel Singers, Joan Harris – Canadian Gospel Pioneer & Marlene’s mother, and Len Udow – Winnipeg Songwriter with a gorgeous tenor voice. Whether you are coming for the terrific music, [...]
A Concert to support the Jim Fay Music Bursary featuring Ron Hawkins (of Lowest of the Low) & The Do Good Assassins Corin Raymond & the Sundowners David Baxter Treasa LeVasseur Brian Kobayakowa Jonathan Lynn October Browne Michelle Rumball and the 2011 bursary winners SHINE! is an annual concert in memory of Jim Fay celebrating music [...]
MCFLIES WILL BUZZ IN SUPPORT OF THE ALLIANCE FOR EQUALITY OF BLIND CANADIANS In the Eighties, when the synthesizer reigned supreme, it was catchy, danceable songs of all genres that dominated the airwaves. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to hear them folkified? Enter The McFlies: a six-piece, all acoustic ensemble – Accordion, melodica and harmonica replace [...]
featuring Mia Sheard, Jory Nash, Lenni Jabour, David Matheson, Colleen Brown, Les Cooper, Ryan Granville-Martin, Chris Gartner & Ernie Tollar
2012 Juno Nominee for Instrumental Album of the Year Cats & Dogs “Cats and Dogs” is sure to further establish Andrew Collins as one of Canada’s top acoustic innovators. Andrew’s latest solo offering, nominated for Instrumental Album of the Year at this year’s Juno Awards, boasts ten original compositions and demonstrates his versatility as producer, engineers [...]
An Evening of stand-up comedy to benefit Gilda’s Club Host: Kate Davis Headliner: Shelley Marshall Special Guests: Sandra Shamas & Martha O’Neill A silent auction will also be taking place, with many luxury items available to bid on at a fraction of the cost. All proceeds from ticket sales and silent [...]
With Gia Ionesco, you can always expect the unexpected. A man with a creative talent and passion as formidable as his physical frame, he always thinks outside the box. This refreshing sense of adventure infuses Gia’s work as a keyboard virtuoso, composer, bandleader, and music educator. He has had a deep musical impact in his [...]