ELLEN FROESE TRIO
1.00
For Each Flower Growing, Froese's fourth full-length, produced in collaboration with the Sheepdogs' Sam Corbett, is her most accomplished statement to date, drawing on her established sound as a folk & country-based singer/songwriter while incorporating a wider frame of reference in the rich production, supple instrumentation, and overall sonic soundworld.
JOAO LEAO TRIO
6.00
Toronto based Brazilian musician and producer João Leão brings a fresh perspective to the most iconic Brazilian genre, performing classical gems from the Bossa Nova repertoire. With a smooth voice and transitioning between the piano and the acoustic guitar, João presents the depth of his lifetime research on the two founding fathers of the genre, Antonio Carlos Jobim and João Gilberto. Other important artists from the movement, such as João Donato, Marcos Valle, Roberto Menescal, and Nara Leão, are also celebrated in the quartet's repertoire.
João brings the creative energy of Brazil's contemporary independent music scene, having participated in over 30 albums and toured extensively with important Brazilian indie artists. João has a wealth of experience on the international stage, having toured for over two years with two-time Latin Grammy Award winner Céu and performing at prestigious festivals such as Rock in Rio, the Montreal Jazz Festival, and MIMO.
BANITSA
8.30
Banitsa is a group of instrumental music composed of five Montreal musicians. Their repertoire is composed of original music juxtaposing melodic and rhythmic features of the Balkans, Quebec folk melodies and jazz influences. The arrangements are distinguished by a progressive music approach. The instrumentation consists of a violin, a banjo, a guitar, an accordion and a double bass. The dynamism of their energy and the musical subtleties of the group offer an artistic versatility allowing them to perform for festive shows as well as for more intimate concerts.
15$ cover after 10pm, with all proceeds going directly to the musicians performing.
SECRET SHOW
11.30
… it’s a secret silly.
EARS GANG
2.30
Earsgang plays all their music by ear. Each song seamlessly flowing from one to the next as inspiration strikes the musicians.