THE 501 EAST
6.00
The 501 East is a group made up of 4 of Canada's finest musicians; Aidan Mason on guitar,violin, and vocals, Carlos Lopes on guitar, Russ Boswell on bass, and Gary Craig on drums.
Each of these performers is a major player in the Canadian and Global music scenes. They have been performing in this configuration since 2014 but have been friends and musical compatriots since the 80s.
Their sound is an instrumental blend of bluesy, jazz lines over rootsy, Americana grooves. Theoriginal and cover songs are a reflection of their extensive and diverse musical backgrounds.
Aidan's South African upbringing, Carlos' Latin/jazz, and film scoring background, Gary's deepfolk and blues roots and Russ' rock, pop and jazz experience. The first group album "Short Turn" was selected as one of Jazz FM's picks for albums of the year: 2024.
KING CARDIAC
8.30
King Cardiac fuse New Orleans-inspired grooves with folk, soul, Latin rhythms, and rock & roll, delivering high-energy performances that are as joyful as they are unrestrained. Fronted by songwriter Gabriel DeSantis, the Toronto-based band thrives on musical interplay, deep groove, and a shared love of roots music played loud and loose.
$15 cover after 10PM and $20 after 2AM, with all proceeds going directly to the musicians performing.
DAS HOOK
11.30
facemelting instrumental 2000s pop covers
ANIMATIST
2.30
Garden Variety Panic Attack