ELISE BOEUR & ADAM IREDALE-GRAY
6.00
JUNO nominated, Canadian Folk Music Award winning instrumentalists Elise Boeur & Adam Iredale-Gray explore fiddle music in fluid, easy lockstep. Fiddler and Hardanger fiddle player Boeur draws from the wells of Norwegian and Swedish music, and Iredale-Gray is a versatile guitarist and fiddler with deep roots in Irish traditions. They each spent years touring as collaborators with diverse projects, and all along they were playing fiddle tunes at sessions, folk dances, and afterparties. With this duo project, you’re invited into these social music afterhours, as they dig into their favourite tunes on hardingfele, guitar, and raging twin fiddles.
Their show is a masterful exploration of traditional music collected from years of immersion. Norwegian gangars learned in the mountains of Telemark, Irish jigs picked up from countless sessions, French bourrées lifted from community dances - the thread that connects these pieces is Boeur and Iredale-Gray’s open-hearted, contagious love of the melodies.
Photo Credit: Jen Squires
THOMAS STEELE 10TET
8.30
The Thomas Steele 10Tet is a contemporary large ensemble based in Toronto, Ontario. While a modern and contemporary group, the music composed and performed by the group is rooted in the jazz tradition. The group, consisting of members JUNO-winning saxophonist Tara Davidson calls "exceptional young musicians with very bright futures”, has performed across the most popular Canadian jazz venues since its inception in 2019.
The ensemble features four woodwinds, two trumpets, two trombones, a pianist, bassist and drummer. This ‘mini big band’ format allows the 10Tet to have the same energy as a larger ensemble, while still focusing on creative compositions and improvisation. JUNO-nominated pianist Amanda Tossof notes the ensemble "showcases compositions and performances that are highly creative, and full of gorgeous harmonies, textures, and rhythmic interplay”.
In February 2021, the ensemble released their debut record “10Tet”, which achieved critical acclaim and has been heard across the globe. The record features seven pieces of original music written by Thomas and members of the ensemble, and features ten of Toronto’s finest young musicians.
As time passes, the group continues to expand their repertoire and look forward to continuing to compose and perform their innovative music for years to come. A group that JUNO-winning saxophonist Kelly Jefferson calls “a joy to listen to”, the Thomas Steele 10Tet is an ensemble you do not want to miss!
$15 cover after 10PM and $20 after 2AM, with all proceeds going directly to the musicians performing.
DAS HOOK
11.30
Music to do drugs and dance to
FEDDY ON GUITAR & THE FEDS
2.30
Feddy on Guitar, also known as Federico Luiu, has been captivating audiences with his blues-infused rock for over a decade. Originally from Italy, he fell in love with music at the age of thirteen, inspired by his father’s guitar playing and the rich sounds of legends like Muddy Waters, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton and Johnny Winter. Since moving to Canada in 2012, Feddy has made a significant mark on the Toronto music scene, performing with renowned artists and forming his own band, Feddy on Guitar & the Feds.
With the release of his second album, “Give Me One More Chance”, on June 21, 2024, Feddy on Guitar showcases his evolution as a musician. This album features seven original tracks and one cover, highlighting his masterful guitar skills and soulful vocals. His authentic sound and deeply personal lyrics are sure to resonate with listeners.
Feddy on Guitar continues to promote his new album by performing live at various venues in Toronto, ensuring that his passion for music and connection with his audience remains strong. Collaborating with notable musicians like Will Lee, Jerry Portnoy and Matt Schofield, Feddy on Guitar is here to make waves in the Canadian blues scene.