ANGIE HILTS & DAN MOCK
6.00
Angie Hilts and Dan Mock met 12 years ago playing in the house band on Bob Dylan's 72nd birthday at The El Mocambo. They quickly discovered they shared a love of harmony singing and songwriting. Years later the two of them would meet again singing behind great Canadian songwriter Jerry Leger on many of his records and bandstands.
For their show at Drom, Angie Hilts & Dan Mock will be joined by Adam Beer-Colacino on guitar, and together will play 2 sets of originals, blues, folk, and century old classics from the great North American songbook.
ATHINA MALLI
8.30
"From Smyrna with Love" is a musical tribute to a legendary community, our lost Homeland, long gone but never forgotten. Together, with an exceptional group of musicians we will present in Toronto’s premier music stage, Drom Taberna, the rich and colorful musical culture of the Greeks of Asia Minor, the so-called Cafe-Amans or Anatolian Taverns. Come and listen to the enchanting music of Smyrna and dance to their sensual rythms like tsifteteli and karsilama. Tune in to their intricate melodies and feel the way our ancenstors celebrated love and life through music and dance! Hear the influence that Turkish, Armenian and Jewish populations had in our musical culture and vise versa. Come for an unforgetable night filled joy, nostalgia, lots of singing and dancing!
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of Cafe-Amans.
$15 cover after 10PM and $20 after 2AM, with all proceeds going directly to the musicians performing.
DUMAI DUNAI
11.30
Slavic dub-punk missionaries Dumai Dunai have been winning the hearts of audiences all over the world since they first burst onto the scene in 2022. With members from Ukraine, Bulgaria, and Canada, the multi-lingual seven-piece combines the deep grooves of dub with the energy of punk rock, the raw ecstasy of the blasting horns of Balkan wedding brass bands, and the joys and sorrows of Ukrainian village polyphony.
Their debut album “Sometime Between Now and Never,” released in June 2024, received excellent reviews and a nomination for Global Roots Album of the Year from the Canadian Folk Music Awards.
TJ & THE CREW
2.30
TJ & The Crew stands as a prominent 10-piece funk ensemble based in Toronto, dedicated to both honouring and advancing the musical legacies of revered acts such as Tower of Power and Earth Wind & Fire. Under the artistic guidance of band leader TJ Campbell, the group distinguishes itself by performing original compositions that embody a fusion of funk, R&B, and soul influences.
The band's repertoire is characterized by a meticulously crafted balance, comprising 50% instrumental compositions and 50% vocal performances. Drawing inspiration from iconic R&B, Funk, and Soul classics, the ensemble showcases their versatility through thoughtfully arranged covers and interpretations, seamlessly interwoven with TJ Campbell's original creations.
The collective talents of TJ & The Crew are epitomized by its exceptional members, each contributing their unique artistry to the ensemble. The lineup features TJ Campbell on Alto Saxophone, Abu Ghouri on Vocals, Andrew Svendson on Trumpet, Riley Maguire on Tenor Saxophone, Dain Carandang on Baritone Saxophone, Mikael Johansson on Trombone, Ross Morgan on Guitar, Peter Holbrook on Keys, Devon Goping on Bass, and Zach Lewinson on Drums.