NUMENA
6.00
Numena is a Toronto-based instrumental trio that blends underground hip-hop and jazz. Their hypnotic grooves and fluid improvisation create evolving soundscapes and invite deep listening.
ETHNOSONIC
8.30
Ethnosonic is a Toronto-based musical ensemble that fuses the rich folk traditions of Circassian, Armenian, and Ukrainian cultures with contemporary jazz and ethnic fusion. Co-founded by world-class musicians Aslan Gotov, Viktor Khomenko, and Sar Kamlér, the band creates a unique soundscape where ancient melodies meet modern rhythms. Their music is characterized by fast-paced, rhythmically complex instrumental pieces interwoven with the soulful tones of the Armenian duduk, taking audiences on a multidimensional auditory journey.
By blending traditional folk rhythms and scales with innovative jazz elements and improvisational techniques, Ethnosonic crafts music that is both authentic to its roots and pioneering in its execution. Their performances celebrate cultural heritage while introducing fresh, innovative interpretations, aiming to captivate and connect audiences worldwide. Ethnosonic stands as a testament to the multicultural fabric of Canada's music scene, inviting listeners to experience a vibrant fusion of sounds that transcends borders and resonates deeply with the soul.
$15 cover after 10PM and $20 after 2AM, with all proceeds going directly to the musicians performing.
RICE & MANGO
11.30
Rice&Mango’s goal is to infuse the party with the hottest Latin tunes and engage the audience with interactive, energetic and well-rounded performances. Rice & Mango has been awarded as Canada’s Tropical Band of the Year by The Latin Awards Canada and for 2 consecutive years was the recipient of the Caribbean Music and entertainment Award in the category of Toronto’s Top Latino Band.
Rice & Mango is a musical project based in the fusion of Latin and Pop/Rock/Funk styles. Since its creation, Rice & Mango has become one of the hottest Latin acts in Toronto. High energy performance of classic and modern Latin hits is the band’s signature, with a characteristic sound that originates from lively and dynamic vocal performances backed up with hot Latin percussion and rhythms finished with funk and pop arrangements.
Since its formation, Rice & Mango has been performing at festivals, GTA clubs, parties and high profile events such as Salsa on St. Clair Festival and Mississauga Latin Fest amongst others.
“Rice & Mango” (Arroz con Mango) is a Latino expression that means mixing things that don’t match well naturally. However, the “rice and mango” this band is creating leaves audiences exited, with a happy heart and at the same time, hungry for more...
BOSKO BAKER
2.30
Bosko Baker delivers high-energy performances blending American roots music— from country blues & swing to folk & ragtime to hot jazz & jug band sounds — what he likes to call 'street swing.’ With a raw spontaneity honed through years of busking, Bosko and his band, the Do Makers, create unique, foot-stomping shows featuring finger-picking guitar, virtuoso violin, infectious rhythms, and deep musical traditions.