BEISEL & HARRIS
6.00
Chicago-based improvisers Emily Beisel (bass clarinet, electronics) and Bill Harris (drums, electronics) join forces this spring for a special east coast tour of the US and Canada. Beisel and Harris utilize electronics, amplification, and feedback to augment their acoustic sounds, creating a sonic space that can at times be aggressive, dense, and massive, as well as subtle, spacious, and sensitive. In addition to their captivating work as a duo, Beisel and Harris will also be presenting their own solo work. As individuals, they bring their own unique styles and energy to the stage, delivering performances of mesmerizing intensity. The tour also celebrates the release of Beisel's debut solo album, Particle of Organs, releasing May 17th on Amalgam.
LADY SON
8.30
One of the most arresting voices on the Canadian music scene, often drawing comparisons to music legend Celia Cruz, Lady Son/Lady Yetunde (Yeti Ajasin), brings a powerful yet gentle contemporary voice to the rich vocal and percussion traditions of Afro-Cuban music.
15$ cover after 10pm, with all proceeds going directly to the musicians performing.
HEAVYWEIGHTS BRASS
11.30
The Heavyweights Brass Band hits hard with its seasoned blend of groove, energy, virtuosity, and originality! For over a decade, this Toronto-based, New Orleans-inspired brass institution has brought theatre-goers to their feet and club-goers to the dance floor with an inspiring blend of original music and unexpected covers. The decision is in and audience members across North America unanimously give the win to HWBB in a knockout!
MOONBEAN
2.30
MOONBEAN is a queer, Toronto-based electronic duo who lace their live, synth hardware set with edgy vocals. Their experimental synth-pop weaves in psychedelia, acid-house, techno, and disco, while their attitude is pure punk. Their musical inspirations align with Little Dragon, Peaches, Metric, and Eurythmics. In 2022 they released their debut EP and played festivals around Ontario, Germany, and a European Tour.