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Not everyone gets excited at the prospect of dressing up in costume and being in a room full of strangers in disguise, nor celebrating faux gore and chills. If you’re one of those who won’t be attending one of the plethora of Hallowe’en parties happening tonight but are still looking for live entertainment, there are of course lots of other options.
One that’s laid back and offers superb Blues music is the show at the new Basso Blues Room at 320 Queen St. E. a bit west of Parliament Street. As we’ve told you previously, the space is cozy with elegant but casual décor in the rear music lounge where Blues bands perform every Friday and Saturday in front of a fireplace that will be coming into its own right about now.
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The Blues music doesn’t get much better than what’s on offer this evening either: Juno-winning songwriter and piano man extraordinaire, Julian Fauth, about whom I’ve written many, many times over the past 20-odd years, returns in trio mode for tonight’s 9-12:30 show (and again at the same tomorrow evening) along with guitarist/singer/harpist Ken Yoshioka and bass titan Dave McManus.
The grub here is excellent too, prepared by master chef Jose Corniellis, whom some readers will remember from his famed Upstairs @ Aquila restaurant that was a victual and musical hotbed in the Junction area for several years. The wood oven that he built here with his partner Sam in the front main seating area (where speakers faithfully transmit the tunes being performed in the back room) promptly delivers reliably tasty and interesting pizzas and other pasta dishes along with various dinner and lunch staples.
There are some craft beers on tap, the service by waiters like Jessica is delightful and prices are very reasonable —and so’s the music admission cover, because despite the A-list calibre of the acts, there isn’t one!
-Gary 17, TorontoMoon.ca
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SHOW LISTINGS for Friday, October 27, 2021
H before time = Hallowe’en bash
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ON AIR/ONLINE
*11am-1pm> The Rock-A-Round with Slim Tim @ www.rockabilly-radio.net ~ Rockabilly tracks (from UK, repeats Sundays 3-5am & Wednesdays 6-8am)
416 – TORONTO CENTRAL
*3-7> acoustic jam with John Hutt @ Lola, 40 Kensington Ave.
*4-6> Hogtown Syncopators @ The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. ~Jazz; $
*5-7> The Friends of Hugh Oliver @ Tranzac Club (Southern Cross), 292 Brunswick Ave. ~Folk
5:30> Pablo Plays with Matchezzes @ Graffiti’s, 170 Baldwin St.
6> David Celia @ Cameron House (front), 408 Queen St. W. ~songwriter
6-8> Denielle Bassels @ 120 Diner, 120 Church St. ~tribute to Edith Piaf; $10-20/pwyc
6:30> Lester McLean Trio @ The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. ~Jazz; $
7> Alt-J; Bishop Briggs @ Massey Hall, 178 Victoria St. ~contemporary original; $
7> Savage Master; Sista Fista; Blind Matty; Green Jelly; Dead Boys @ Velvet Underground, 508 Queen St. W. ~indie; $
7:30> Aurochs @ Tranzac Club (Southern Cross), 292 Brunswick Ave. ~Jazz
8> Inti-Illimani 50th anniversary with Nano Stern @ Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. ~Worldbeat (various international)
8> Patrick Brealey @ Cameron House (front), 408 Queen Street W. ~Country
8> U.S. Girls @ Tranzac Club (Main Hall), 292 Brunswick Ave.
7> Airways; Nothing But Thieves @ Mod Club, 722 College St. ~contemporary original; $
H 8> “Death 2 T.O. VII: The End” with various acts on two stages @ Lee’s Palace, 529 Bloor St. W. ~Rock/Top 40 covers; $
H 8> Connor Gross; Pudding; Sister Strange @ Cameron House (rear), 408 Queen St. W. ~original Rock/Pop; $
8> Angela Saini; Katey Morley @ Free Times Café, 320 College St. ~songwriters; $
8:30> The Pink Lincolns; TV Sets; Akage No Anne @ The Cavern Bar, 76 Church St. ~indie; $
*8:30-12:30> All Star Band feat. Joe Bowden & Brooke Blackburn @ N’awlin’s, 299 King St. W. TO ~Blues
9-12:30> Julian Fauth Band also featuring Dave McManus @ Basso Blues Room, 320 Queen St. E. ~Blues/R&B; $0
9> Dan McKinnon @ Poetry Jazz Café, 224 Augusta Ave. ~Jazz-Rock fusion; $
H 9> “Thriller” with Gareth Emery; Seven Lions; Tritonal; Kill The Noise @ Rebel, 11 Polson St.
9> Rosalita @ Drums N Flats, 1980 Avenue Rd. ~tribute to Bruce Springsteen; 0$
9> The Pursuit of Happiness; openers James Clark Institute @ Horseshoe Tavern, 370 Queen St. W. ~original Rock/Pop; $
9> Stooges; CBGB; Blondee @ Cherry Cola’s, 200 Bathurst St. ~tribute to 80s New Wave/Punk; $
9-11:30> Colin Hunter & The Joe Sealy Quartet @ Jazz Bistro, 251 Victoria St. ~Jazz; $
9:30> Parkside Drive @ Alleycatz, 2409 Yonge St. ~Funk/Soul/R&B; $10
9:45> Dave Young Quintet @ The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. ~Jazz; $
9:45> Dee Dee & The Dirty Martinis @ Reservoir Lounge, 52 Wellington St. E. ~60s R&B 7-piece; $
10> Johnson Crook; Dani Strong @ Rivoli, 334 Queen St. W.
10> Soul Stew @ Orbit Room, 480 College St. TO ~Funk/R&B; $
10> Ferraro @ Cameron House (front), 408 Queen Street W. ~Country
10> Ryan Driver combo @ Tranzac Club (Southern Cross), 292 Brunswick Ave. ~Jazz
H 10> Strictly Sabbath @ Coalition, 282 Augusta Ave. ~tribute to Black Sabbath; $15
10-2> Fuzz Opera @ The Hideout, 423 College St. ~contemporary original; $
10> Andrew Fetterley Trio @ Bier Markt King, 600 King St. W. ~Pop Rock
10> Indian Handcrafts; Spacelord; Midlife Crisis @ Bovine Sex Club, 542 Queen St. W. ~tributes to KISS, Monster Magnet, Faith and More
10> Neil Chapman @ Grossman’s, 379 Spadina Ave. ~Roots-Rock
10:30> Switchbeat @ Rose & Crown, 2335 Yonge St. ~Rock/Top 40 covers
11> Jeff Orson @ Amsterdam Bicycle Club, 54 The Esplanade
416 - TORONTO EAST
*5-7> The Straight 8s @ Castro’s, 2116 Queen St. E. ~rootsy Rockabilly
7-9> Kaitlin & Simon Zarzour @ Relish, 2152 Danforth Ave. ~Country songwriter; 0$
7:30-10:30> improvisational drum jam @ LucSculpture Studios, 663 Greenwood Ave. ~$5 donation
8> Comedy night Hallowe’en party edition @ Hirut Café, 2050 Danforth Ave. ~comedy; $5
8-10> Melanie Peterson @ The Beach House, 1953 Queen St. E. ~songwriter
9-12> “Music Revue” with Ella Farida & Peter Mathers; Guitar G; George Pliakes (at 11) @ Salty Dog, 1980 Queen St. E. ~tribute to 50s-60s Elvis
9:30> King West Band @ Relish, 2152 Danforth Ave. ~Blues-Rock; 0$
9:30> Exlipz @ The Duke Live, 1225 Queen St. E. ~Pop Rock
H 9:30> Colleen & The Bleeding Hearts @ Black Swan Tavern, 154 Danforth Ave ~Rock/Top 40 covers
9:30> The Reves @ Murphy’s Law, 1702 Queen St. E. ~Pop Rock
9:30> Godboogie @ Linsmore Tavern, 1298 Danforth Ave. ~original Blues; $
10:30> Chicken & Waffles @ Bier Markt Don Mills, 7 O’Neill Rd. ~Pop Rock
416 – TORONTO ETOBICOKE
7:30> Christopher Simmons Trio @ Old Mill Inn, 21 Old Mill Rd. ~Jazz; min table charge
9> The Wetmore Effect @ Timothy’s Pub, 344 Brown’s Line ~Pop Rock/Top 40; $
10-2> Bad To The Bone @ Southside Johnny’s, 3653 Lake Shore Blvd. W. ~tribute to George Thorogood et al; 0$
10> CODA @ Schuey’s, 1130 Martin Grove Rd. ~tribute to Led Zeppelin; $
10> Andrew Grady Band @ Bier Markt Etobicoke, 199 North Queen St. ~Pop Rock
416 – TORONTO SCARBOROUGH
H 9> KickBack @ The Loaded Dog, 1921 Lawrence Ave. E. ~Rock/Top 40 covers
9:30> West Hill Rockers @ Karla’s Roadhouse, 4630 Kingston Rd. ~Rock/Top 40 covers
9:30> Sonic Square @ Stone Cottage Pub, 3750 Kingston Rd. ~Pop Rock
H 10:15> Al Reilly’s Catalyst @ McGradie’s, 2167 Victoria Park Ave. ~classic Rock/Top 40
5-7> Krya and Tully @ The Local, 396 Roncesvalles Ave. ~original Roots
5> Incase We Crash @ Smiling Buddha, 961 College St. ~indie; $
5-8> Laura Robinson @ Gate 403, 403 Roncesvalles Ave. ~Jazz
6-8> “Three Lauras” with Laura Fernandez, Laura Hubert & Laura Marks @ Burdock, 1184 Bloor St. W. ~eclectic Jazz/Pop; $15
7> MacAulay Colton @ Orchard Bar, 1174 Bloor St. W. ~original Roots; $
7-9> Petunia & The Vipers; more @ Dakota Tavern, 249 Ossington Ave. ~Country
7> Waykopp; Walter TV; Dear Youth; Homicide Ventura; Weigh The Anchor @ Smiling Buddha, 961 College St. ~indie; $
7> Thelonious Hank recording release for Walk Between The Raindrops @ Cadillac Lounge, 1296 Queen St. W. ~original Country; $
7> Soul Sonic @ The Painted Lady, 218 Ossington Ave.
*7-10> Les Petits Nouveaux @ La Rev, 2848 Dundas St. W. ~nu-Jazz trio
7:30-8:30> Danae Olano @ Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas St. W. ~Jazz; 0$
8> The Royal Foundry; Living Hour @ Drake Hotel, 1150 Queen St. W. ~contemporary original; $
8> Dead Heavens; Sights & Sounds @ The Baby G, 1608 Dundas St. W.
8:30> John Hammond (first of two shows, second tomorrow) @ Hugh’s Room, 2261 Dundas St. W. ~Blues icon; $60
8:30> Run Coyote; Future States; Hinindar @ Burdock, 1184 Bloor St. W. ~original Rock/Pop; $10
9-1> Fraser Melvin Blues Band @ Gate 403, 403 Roncesvalles Ave. ~Blues
9> Brendt Thomas Dablo @ Dave’s On St. Clair, 730 St. Clair Ave. W. ~songwriter
H 9> Zurfalo; Ola Fuzz @ Junction City Music Hall, 2907 Dundas St. W.
9> Tim Bradford & The Bandits @ The Local, 396 Roncesvalles Ave. ~Country
9:30> The Reposadists & guest singer @ Reposado, 135 Ossington Ave. ~Jazz
10> Alex Lakusta Electric Trio @ Alchemy, 890 College St.
10-2> The Sure Things @ Dakota Tavern, 249 Ossington Ave.
10> The Swingin’ Blackjacks @ Cadillac Lounge, 1296 Queen St. W. ~Rockabilly; $
10:30> Café Cubano @ Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas St. W. ~Salsa; $15
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7> Jammers Waffle House @ Grand River Brewing, 295 Ainslie St., Cambridge ~Rock/Top 40 covers
7> Cameron & MacNeill @ Ernie’s Roadhouse, 7 Queen St. W., Cambridge
8> Matt Zaddy @ River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich St., Guelph ~Rock/Top 40 covers & originals; $30+
8> Kitchen Orkestra; Crow @ Silence, 46 Essex St., Guelph ~indie; $`1
8> Blackie and the Rodeo Kings @ Centre In The Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener ~original Roots Rock; $30
8> John McKinley Band @ Lancaster Smokehouse, 574 Lancaster St. W., Kitchener
8> Matadors @ Maxwell’s, 35 University Ave. E., Waterloo ~contemporary original; $15
8:30> Artificial Dissemination; Buzz Deluxe; Christ Choker @ Jimmy Jazz, 52 Macdonell St., Guelph ~Metal/Grunge/Hard-core; $
8:30> Mary Catherine Quartet @ The Jazz Room, 59 King St. N., Waterloo ~Jazz; $16
8:30> Frank Wilks @ Fionn MacCool’s Orangeville, 75 Fourth Ave., Orangeville ~acoustic Pop covers & originals
H 9-1> Vic The NorthStar; Damon Miles; 24MG Chargie; more @ Dstrct, 10 Wydham St. N., Guelph ~Hip Hop
*9-2> jam night @ The Cave, 105 Shade St., Cambridge
9> Septix recording release @ The Boathouse, 97 Jubilee Drive, Kitchener
9:30> The Dukes @ Stampede Ranch, 226 Woodlawn Rd. W., Guelph ~Country
9:30> 8 Second Ride @ Stampede Corral, 248 Stirling Ave. S., Kitchener ~Country
H 10> Partner; BBQT; Baby Labour @ eBar, 41 Quebec St., Guelph ~indie; $10
10> Guy and A Half @ Van Gogh’s Ear Guelph, 10 Wyndham St. N., Guelph ~Rock/Top 40 covers
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5> House Brand @ Black Horse Pub, 452 George St. N., Peterborough
5-7> Chester Babcock Trio @ Catalina’s, 131 Hunter St. S., Peterborough
6-9> Blue Hazel @ Marley’s, 17 Fire Route 82 Catalina Bay, Buckhorn
8> Northern Soul @ Dr. J’s BBQ & Brews, 282 Aylmer St., Peterborough ~Rock/Top 40 covers
8-11:45> Lisa Hutchinson Band @ Harbour Street Fish Bar, 10 Keith Ave., Collingwood
8:30> Cheryl Casselman @ Black Horse Pub, 452 George St. N., Peterborough
8:30> Graham Playford Duo @ The Huron Club, 94 Pine St., Collingwood
9> Rosewood Annie; Hysterics; Bike Thiefs; The Bartops @ Foxx Lounge, 16 Dunlop St. W., Barrie ~indie; $
*9-12> open mic @ Southside Pizza, 29 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough ~$2
9:30> Memphis Mudd @ Sticky Fingers Dunlop, 150 Dunlop St. W., Barrie
10> The Royal Pains @ Donaleigh’s Irish Public House, 28 Dunlop St. E., Barrie
10> The Uptown Women & Heartless Romantics @ Red Dog Tavern, 189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
H 10> Sleepy Tom @ Aria, 331 George St. N., Peterborough
10> Holodais; Mary-Kate Edwards; Starlight; The Treetops @ The Garnet, 231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough ~original Rock/Pop; $10
10> Brian Haddlesey @ McThirsty’s Pint, 166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
905 EAST
*8-12> Karaoke with Rob MacArthur & Lorraine @ Royal Canadian Legion #322, 112 Hunt St., Ajax
8-11> Andy Griffith @ The Cat & Fiddle Cobourg, 38 Covert St., Cobourg ~original Roots
8:30> PRJ @ Simcoe Blues & Jazz, 926 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa ~Blues/R&B
9> Stevie Ray Vaughan Experience @ Drums N Flats Ajax, 60 Randall Drive, Ajax ~tribute to SRV; $0
9> Kris Barclay Band @ The Corral, 433 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa ~Country
9:30> Mark Joseph Band @ The Edge, 250 Bayly St., Ajax ~Rock/Top 40 covers
10> Deuce @ Tartan Tavern, 555 Rossland Rd. E., Oshawa ~Pop Rock
10-2> Baz Littlerock Band @ Ganaraska Hotel, 30 Ontario St., Port Hope ~Rock/Top 40 covers
905 NORTH
7> The Do Good Badlies @ The Second Wedge Brewing, 14 Victoria St. N., Uxbridge ~classic Rock
8> Classic Albums Live @ Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill ~tribute; $
8> Failte @ Shepherd’s Crook, 86 Main St. S., Georgetown ~Celtic
H 8> costume party fundraiser for Katlyn Fox Foundation with Whisky Dust @ Nashville North, 530 Guelph St., Georgetown ~Blues-Rock; $30
8-9> Wenjiang Cultural Showcase @ John Elliott Theatre, 9 Church St., Georgetown ~opera & Folk Dance; $0
9-12:30> The Tone Dogs @ Uncorked On Main, 72 Main St. S., Georgetown ~Blues-Rock
9> Monty & The Crew @ Time Out, 68 Main St., Georgetown ~classic Rock
9:30> Redder featuring Michelle Deneault @ Jake’s Boathouse Brampton, 59 First Gulf Rd., Brampton ~Pop Rock
*9:30> open mic @ Big Daddy’s, 460 Elgin Mills Rd., E, Richmond Hill
9:30> Rebelljo Trio @ St. George Pub, 7 Main St. N., Georgetown ~Rock/Top 40 covers
10> Enchanter featuring James Alcock on vocals @ All Stars Brampton, 75 Bramalea Rd., Brampton ~tribute to Ronnie James Dio
10> Pontune 5 @ Aw Shucks, 15230 Yonge St., Aurora ~Pop Rock
905 SOUTH
4:30> Brad James @ The Honest Lawyer, 110 King St., Hamilton ~Country
6:30> East Coast Kitchen Party @ Corktown Pub, 175 Young St., Hamilton
6:30-10> Henry Strong Duo @ Cavallo Nero, 370 Wilson St. E., Ancaster ~Jazz
H 7> Reflexion @ Vicar’s Vice, 2251 Rymal Rd. E., Hamilton/Stoney Creek
8> On Topic Trio for Steel City Jazz Festival @ Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St., Hamilton ~Jazz; $15
8> Thompson Road @ Pub Fiction, 1242 Garner Rd. W., Ancaster ~Rock/Top 40
H 8> Bluze Cruze for Hallowe’en pig roast @ Bay City Music Hall, 50 Leander Drive, Hamilton ~Blues/R&B; $15
8:30> Trickbag @ Buddy’s Roadhouse, 1360 King St. E., Hamilton ~Rock/Top 40 covers
8:30> Brad James @ The Fool and Flagon, 2255 Barton St. E., Hamilton ~Country
9> Hellbent Rockers; Be Bop Deville; Jet Screams; Mark Malibu & The Wasagas @ This Ain’t Hollywood, 345 James St. N., Hamilton ~eclectic indie; $
H 9> Third Eye Open @ The Casbah Lounge, 306 King St. W., Hamilton ~tribute to Tool; $10
9> Kite Trio @ Toast Wine Bar, 10 John St. N., Hamilton ~acoustic Pop covers & originals
H 9:30> Protokult; Sanguine Glacials; Lutharo; Black Eve @ Corktown Pub, 175 Young St., Hamilton ~Metal/Grunge/Hard-core; $
H 9:30> Freedom Train’s “Freak Show” @ Stonewalls Hamilton, 339 York Blvd., Hamilton ~Rock/Top 40 covers
9:30> Martin Verral; Secret Sequester; The Kettle Black @ Zyla’s, 299 James St. N., Hamilton
11> Brothers du Monde @ Gallagher’s Bar, 117 John St., Hamilton
905 WEST
*5> Adam Ostrosser & Joel Guenther @ Carrigan Arms, 2025 Upper Middle Rd., Burlington ~Pop
*6-9> Leigh Henderson @ Roc’n Doc’s, 105 Lakeshore Rd. E., Port Credit ~Pop Rock
7> The Bronte Brothers @ Bronte Sports Kitchen, 2544 Speers Rd., Oakville
8> Patricia O’Callaghan @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 40 Locust St., Burlington ~tribute to Leonard Cohen; $45
9> Swamperella @ Moonshine Café, 137 Kerr St., Oakville ~Cajun/Country/Roots-Rock; $15
9> Rich Cloke @ 5 West Brewpub, 3600 Dundas St. W., Burlington
9:30> Kenny V @ Shore Grill, 71 Lakeshore Rd. E., Port Credit ~Pop Rock/Top 40
H 9:30> Fire When Ready @ The Franklin House, 263 Queen St. S., Streetsville ~Pop Rock
9:30> Tomahawk Love @ Cuchulainn’s Irish Pub, 158 Queen St. S., Streetsville-Mississauga ~Pop Rock
9:30> Nick and The Nice Guys @ Boston Manor, 4460 Fairview Ave., Burlington
H 9:30> The Knads @ Black Swan Pub Burlington, 4040 Palladium Way, Burlington ~Pop Rock
10-2> Tom Barlow Band @ Roc’n Doc’s, 105 Lakeshore Rd. E., Port Credit ~Rock/Top 40 covers; $
10> The Better Half @ Bier Markt Mississauga, 55 City Centre Drive, Mississauga ~Pop Rock
10:15> Phill Hood & The Exclamation @ Failte, 201 City Centre Dr., Mississauga ~Pop Rock
10:30> Dirty Pioneers @ The Dickens, 423 Elizabeth St., Burlington ~Pop Rock
LISTINGS KEY
Listings are organized by area in which the shows occur and within each area field shows are listed chronologically.
Listings preceded by an asterisk (*) are repeating weekly events. (Double asterisk indicates repeating event with different hosts/guest/etc.). Events preceded by question mark (?) usually take place but have not been confirmed. Admission prices followed by a slash and minus (/-) after the amount indicates door charge with availability of cheaper rates for some purchases. /+ indicates stated price is minimum.
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