CANTRIP
6.00
The name Cantrip is an Old Scots word meaning a charm, magic spell or piece of mischief and it aptly describes the unexpected twists and turns in their musical arrangements, likewise the compelling potency of their musicianship. Swirling border pipes, raging fiddle, thunderous guitar and three rich voices blend to create a sound energetic enough to tear the roof off. After 24 years of touring, Cantrip has found a character like no other. Echoes can be heard of trad music from the 1960s and 70s, but the years have slowly infested their music with the sounds of funk, metal, bluegrass, swing, and even klezmer. Dan Houghton, Jon Bews, Alasdair White, and Eric McDonald stir the elements in a witches’ cauldron, slowly coalescing into chaotic order.
Photo: Dylan Ladds
OJOS NEGROS
8.30
Alvaro, originally from Chile, came to Canada in his mid-teens to live with his father. Canada proved to be an incredible source of world music for Alvaro, who followed his passion and expanded his knowledge from his Andean music roots to Latin-American folklore, Afro-Cuban, Afro-Peruvian, and Flamenco.
Over the years, Alvaro has performed with and produced a variety of Toronto bands. Among them are; Maiz Verde, Gitano, Roger Scannura & Ritmo Flamenco, and Diego Marulanda. In addition, Alvaro acted and performed with his ensemble O’s Clan in the TV series, “Slings and Arrows”, produced by Paul Gross, Mark McKinney, and Sarah Polley.
Currently, Alvaro together with artist/producer Tury Morey, are launching, “Ojos Negros”, a Rumba Flamenca ensemble that features music from artists like; Paco de Lucia, The Gispy Kings, Manzanita, and more….
15$ cover after 10pm, with all proceeds going directly to the musicians performing.
LATINTOS
11.30
“Latintos" is a band of artists from different disciplines and nationalities, Chile, Mexico, Cuba, Philippines. The name of the band came from a mix of the words "Latinos' and "vino tinto" which means red wine in Spanish and represents the bohemian vibe of the band.
THE WOODSHED ORCHESTRA
2.30
The Woodshed Orchestra exists to uplift people. The Woodshed Orchestra mashes up classic dance styles from all over the world into a soulful celebration. Iconoclastic Toronto drummer Dave Clark (Rheostatics, Charles Spearin, Dinner is Ruined, Gord Downie…) created The Woodshed Orchestra with passionate, courageous and joyful friends to play the music from his original songbook. Clark leads the band “Levon Helm-style” from the drumkit, singing and sharing the lead vocal duties with members of the band. The band is a powerhouse that can improvise and turn tunes around on a dime to create unique frenzied moments that leave audiences awestruck and excited. The Woodshed Orchestra can play out as an electric band with drums, guitars, horns, keyboards and vocals and just as easily break out into a New Orleans-type 2nd Line brass band on parade. They plays with all the love that they have in their hearts every time they take the stage. It’s a beautiful thing.