DRABARNI ENSEMBLE
6.00
Drabarni is a musical duo that specializes in Eastern European music, particularly Slavic, Balkan, Baltic, Roma, and Klezmer styles. The duo consists of violin virtuoso Tanya Karamanos and Vytautas Bucionis Jr. a blind and dazzling improviser on piano. They perform traditional Eastern European repertoire with a modern twist; which includes numerous nostalgic romances and upbeat melodies. Drabarni has its musical roots deeply anchored in Eastern Europe and has performed countless concerts in venues across Ontario, Quebec and abroad for almost a decade now. This Montreal based duo has performed in all kinds of festivals, venues, events and are looking forward to playing for all of you! They also just launched their first Album "Trecut" which has gotten much acclaim!
ILLARA, RIMA & HIKAYA BAND
8.00
TICKETED EVENT (Early Birds: $20 / $25 / Door $30)
Arabian Fusion, when the music of the Arabian Peninsula meets the sound of Toronto. Come join us for a night of Arabian Jazz Fusion. Illarra and Hikaya Band are back at DROM Taberna on September 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM for a night filled with Gulf stories and culture. Get ready to immerse yourself in the unique sound Hikaya has created to reimagine the music of the Arabian Peninsula, from Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Bahrain,...etc directed by Peter Henry Holbrook and Illarra Riyad with some of Toronto's best musicians.
$15 cover after 10PM and $20 after 2AM, with all proceeds going directly to the musicians performing.
VINCENT JAMAL
11.30
A native Barbadian based in Toronto, Vince is a singer-songwriter best known for his soul/funk style influenced by personal favorites such as Marvin Gaye and Bill Withers. He then takes those classics and adds a little Anderson Paak & Allen Stone for a modern vibe.
Vince’s distinctive style of music is about establishing a genuine and unfiltered connection with the audience through an unspoken communication of raw, profound, sub level of emotions. When paired with his band Vincent Jamal becomes a high energy group for thicker vibes, committed to dance hits and memories of good times only.
AHMED MONEKA & THE BAND
2.30
Afro-arabic jazz