ARIANNA RUEDA
5.30

Arianna’s interest in music started as a young child, inspired by navy songs her father taught her, sang by sailors remembering the love they left behind. The concept of longing, love, absence, adventure and uncertainty were introduced early on, along with the tools for capturing them, a voice, a guitar and poetry. She grew up in the Andean city of Quito, Ecuador, surrounded by mountains that echoed the sound of charangos, nylon guitars, boleros, pasillos for the aching  hearts and merengue, salsa to clean wounds and celebrate life. Near her teenage years she moved to Canada to pursue music, and started writing songs that reflected the tugging of the roots that lay in the hearts of those away from their country.Writing music was a way to know those roots still laid deep and sharing her stories grew branches in a new land she now calls home.

THE SONNY BALCONES
7.00

The Sonny Balcones are a Toronto based jazz band that combine ​30's and 40's swing with soft samba, french jazz and sultry torch songs. Their live show has a comfort and familiarity as if an old friend has invited you into their living room while they tell you about all their (mis)adventures since you last met. You may find yourself snapping your fingers, tapping your toes, or making eyes across the bar. Music to swoon to.

JOHN FAMOS
11.00

John Famos is a band formed by Travis Mckenna & Robbie Davidson. Birthed at the age of 25 when through years of schooling, career paths, and doing everything by the book, they were still lost. After some hardships, health issues, and soul searching together, one day they realized that the only thing they should be doing was whatever they wanted, not what everyone wanted for them.  Their music is a reflection of not taking life too seriously, being creative, and choosing a path you love and are good at, even if it is wild. Their energy is infectious and inclusive of that vision, bringing out the inner rockstar in us all.