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There’s been a lot of “retro concerts” happening this summer as the 50th anniversary of “The Summer of Love” has been celebrating the 60s. But this afternoon and this evening it’ll be more like the 80s in Ancaster as URG Music Fest features some of Canada’s top Rock bands from that era.
The concert, which runs from 4:30 till 11 in the Ancaster Fairgrounds at 630 Trinity Rd. South, includes some of that decade’s biggest radio acts —or at least the current versions of the groups, hopefully with at least one or two original members.
(I know for sure that one of the acts, The Kings, will have their main two guys on hand: David Diamond, aka Dave Broadbent on bass and vocals and Mister Zero, John Picard on guitar. This group (which performs from 5 – 5:40) continues to provide a dynamic, exciting show that, as I described three years ago prior to a previous appearance in Oakville, is without parallel.)
Honeymoon Suite, Platinum Blonde, Helix and Saga are also on the bill, along with younger Rock group Freedom Train and 80s tribute group The McFlys. It’ll be just like being in the ‘80s again, except with everyone taking phone pictures instead of doing drugs!
It’s not cheap to attend however: tickets are $60 or $80 for a VIP ticket (presumably that means a chair in a licensed area near the stage). But hey, can you really put a price on this kind of living nostalgia?
-Gary 17, TorontoMoon.ca
SHOW LISTINGS for Saturday, August 26, 2021
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ON AIR/ONLINE
8pm-12> BLUZ-FM with Danny Marks @ JAZZ.FM91
416 – TORONTO CENTRAL
*12-3> The Sinners Choir @ The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. ~Jazz; $
1-9:30> Music of The Soul; Identity of The Little Ones; Dwagie; ten ten; Hao We Lin; Doo-Wops & Hooligans featuring Jimmy Hsu; Hear Them Out; @ Harbourfront Centre, 231 Queen’s Quay W. ~Asian Pop; $0
2-5> Acoustical Healing open stage finale show with host Wayne Neon @ Free Times Café, 320 College St. TO
3> Jamzac @ Tranzac Club (Southern Cross), 292 Brunswick Ave.
3-6> Mike Murley Quartet @ The Pilot, 22 Cumberland St. ~Jazz
3:30> Neon Eagle @ The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. ~Jazz; $
4> Taxi Chain @ Graffiti’s, 170 Baldwin St. ~Cletic/Rock fusion
*4:40-7:30> The Happy Pals @ Grossman’s, 379 Spadina Ave. ~New Orleans Jazz
6-8> John Alcorn @ 120 Diner, 120 Church St. ~Jazz: Fred Astaire songs; $10-20/pwyc
6> Devin Cuddy @ Cameron House (front), 408 Queen St. W.
7:30> Broadway Brodie Adams @ Tranzac Club (Southern Cross), 292 Brunswick Ave.
7:30> Justin Bacchus @ The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. ~Funk/R&B/Soul
7:30> Josh Peck; Not For Function; Saras @ Stop, Drop & Roll, 300 College St. ~original Rock/Pop; $
8> Finale of “Open Mic Showcase” contest @ Paddock Tavern, 178 Bathurst St. ~indie; $
8> Return for Refund; Brother Levon; The Tired Flames; Iduna; BamBoo @ Horseshoe Tavern, 370 Queen St. W. ~indie; $
8:30> Peter Oren; A. Dyjecinski; Bella Larsen @ Free Times Café, 320 College St. ~original Roots; $
8:30> Radio Caroline; Walking Around Venice Listening to Fugazi; Faiyaz and The Wasted Chance @ Lee’s Palace, 529 Bloor St. W. ~indie; $
*8:30-12:30> All Star Band feat. Joe Bowden & Brooke Blackburn @ N’awlins, 299 King St. W. ~Blues
8:30> Whiplash Girldchild; James Wyatt Crosby; Late Night Fridge Thieves @ The Cavern Bar, 76 Church St. ~indie; $7
9> The Eines and George Westerholm; The Wild Wildcats @ Cameron House (rear), 408 Queen St. W. ~indie; $
9-11:45> Snagle with Brownman ALi @ May Café, 876 Dundas St. W. ~Funk/R&B/Soul; $
9> Stevey Ross @ Jazz Bistro, 251 Victoria St. ~Jazz “Blue Mambo Swing”; $
9> Get The Shot; Loyalist; Born Without Hope; Die Hexe @ Bovine Sex Club, 542 Queen St. W. ~Metal/Grunge/Hard-core; $
9:30> Soular @ Alleycatz, 2409 Yonge St. ~Funk/Soul/R&B; $10
9:45> Roberto Occhipinto @ The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. ~Jazz; $
*9:45> Tyler Yarema & His Rhythm @ Reservoir Lounge, 52 Wellington St. E. ~Jazz/Blues; $
10-2> Shawn Brady & The Northern Sons @ The Hideout, 423 College St. ~original Rock/Pop; $
10> Matt Morgan Band @ Cameron House (front), 408 Queen St. W.
10> Hot Fiyah @ Orbit Room, 580 College St. TO ~Funk/Soul; $
10> TCT @ Southern Accent, 630 College St.
10> NYK Records showcase @ Handlebar, 159 Augusta Ave.
10-2> Caution Jam @ Grossman’s, 379 Spadina Ave. ~Grateful Dead style jam band; $0
10> Blush @ Bier Markt King, 600 King St., W. ~Pop Rock
11> Vitus Wight @ Amsterdam Bicycle Club, 54 The Esplanade
416 – TORONTO EAST
11am-10> 3rd Annual Dominica Day festival with many different Caribbean-oriented acts @ Woodbine Park, 1695 Queen St. E. ~Worldbeat (various international); $0
3-7> Porchdog Choir @ Salt Dog Bar & Grill, 1980 Queen St. E. ~Roots-Rock
*3:30-6> Johnny Wright @ Outriggers, 2232 Queen St. E. ~R&B
4-7> Sam Taylor @ Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave. ~original Blues
6-8> Thelonious Hank with Lily Frost @ Castro’s, 2116 Queen St. E. ~Country
7-9> Erin Ford @ Relish, 2152 Danforth Ave. ~Roots-Rock/songwriter; $0
7> Washed Out @ The Danforth Music Hall, 147 Danforth Ave. ~contemporary original; $
7:30> 67 Band @ RCL (Royal Canadian Legion) #22 Woodbine Heights Branch, 1240 Woodbine Ave. ~Rock/Top 40 covers; $0
9-12> David Leask @ The Feathers, 962 Kingston Rd. ~songwriter; 0$
9-12> Red Whyte & Tollar feat. Carin Redman @ Morgans on the Danforth, 1282 Danforth Ave. ~Jazz; $0
9:30> Stephen Stanley Band with Alex Radeff opening @ Dora Keogh, 141 Danforth Ave. ~Rock/Top 40 covers; $0
9-11> Danny Marks @ Castro’s, 2116 Queen St. E. ~Rock/Top 40/Blues/Jazz
9:30-11:30> The Pearl Motel @ Relish, 2152 Danforth Ave. ~original Rock/Pop; $0
9:30> Stiletto Flats featuring Elana Harte @ The Duke Live, 1225 Queen St. E. ~Pop Rock covers & originals
9:30> Stephen Court @ Black Swan Tavern, 154 Danforth Ave. ~Roots-Rock/Pop; $0
10> Black Motion @ Opera House, 735 Queen St. E.
10:30> Synsonic @ Bier Markt Don Mills, 7 O’Neill Rd. ~Pop Rock
416 – TORONTO ETOBICOKE
1-10> The Clearing; Stacey Renee; Shawn Brady & The Northern Sons (5-6 and 6:30-7:30); Green River Revival for Woodbine Ribfest @ Woodbine Racetrack, 555 Rexdale Blvd. ~eclectic; $5
*3-6> Whitey & The Roulettes @ Blue Goose, 1 Blue Goose St. ~R&B/Blues
**4-8> The Essentials with guest singer Penny Skolski @ Southside Johnny’s, 3653 Lake Shore Blvd. W. ~Rock-R&B; 0$
*4-8> The Meteors with guest Gus Papas @ Timothy’s Pub, 344 Brown’s Line ~Blues/Rock/R&B
7:30> Kurt Lund Trio @ Old Mill Inn (Homesmith Bar), 21 Old Mill Rd. ~Jazz; minimum table charge
8> Best of Both Worlds featuring James Alcock on vocals @ The Rockpile, 5555 Dundas St. W. ~Van Halen tribute; $
9:30> We Ain’t Petty @ Timothy’s Pub, 344 Brown’s Line W. ~tribute to Tom Petty; $
10-2> TV sports live: Mayweather vs. McGregor boxing match @ Southside Johnny’s, 3653 Lake Shore Blvd. W. ~sports telecast; $
10> Dave Beck Band @ Bier Markt Etobicoke, 199 North Queen St. ~Pop Rock
416 – TORONTO SCARBOROUGH
*9> jam with West Hill Rockers with special guest Al Reilly @ Karla’s Roadhouse, 4630 Kingston Rd.
9-1> James Ashberry @ Black Dog Pub, 87 Island Rd. ~Pop Rock
9> Tony “Wild T” Springer @ The Birchmount, 462 Birchmount Rd. ~tribute to Jimi Hendrix; $
9:30> Gib and Tam @ Stone Cottage Pub, 3750 Kingston Rd. ~Pop Rock
416 – TORONTO WEST
*Noon-3> Danny Marks @ Cadillac Lounge, 1296 Queen St. W. ~Blues/Jazz
1-5> Angie Hilts @ The Wine Garden - Canadian National Exhibition Grounds, Lake Shore Blvd. West ~original Roots
1:30-5:30> Kenny V @ Casino patio stage - Canadian National Exhibition Grounds, Lake Shore Blvd. West ~Pop Rock
**2-5> Yor Magic Open Mic @ La Rev, 2848 Dundas St. W.
3-6> Sons of Rhythm @ CNE Midway Stage - Canadian National Exhibition Grounds, Lake Shore Blvd. West ~Blues/R&B
3-6> Jerry Sereda @ CNE Northern Comfort Saloon - Canadian National Exhibition Grounds, Lake Shore Blvd. West ~Country
5-8> Maria Ryan & Chris Bennett @ Gate 403, 403 Roncesvalles Ave. ~Roots-Rock
5-8> Grand Resonance @ The Local, 396 Roncesvalles Ave. ~old time Country
5-9> Club Django Toronto @ The Wine Garden - Canadian National Exhibition Grounds, Lake Shore Blvd. West ~Jazz
7-11> Tony Paglia @ Casino patio stage - Canadian National Exhibition Grounds, Lake Shore Blvd. West ~Pop Rock
7> Django Futuro @ Emmet Ray Bar, 924 College St. ~Jazz
7:30> Chad Brownlee; Leaviong Thomas opens @ CNE Bandshell - Canadian National Exhibition Grounds, Lake Shore Blvd., TO West ~
7:30-11> Thriller Canada @ CNE Midway Stage - Canadian National Exhibition Grounds, Lake Shore Blvd. West ~tribute to Michael Jackson
7:30-11> Cory Marquardt @ CNE Northern Comfort Saloon - Canadian National Exhibition Grounds, Lake Shore Blvd. West ~Country
8> Vérité; Tigertown @ The Great Hall, 1087 Queen St. W. ~indie; $
8> The Rathburns; We Are Monroe; Waves That Stray @ Junction City Music Hall, 2907 Dundas St. W. ~indie; $
8:30> Ivy Lea; Cayley Thomas @ Burdock, 1184 Bloor St. W. ~songwriters; $
8:30> Pancho Villa’s Skull; Beams; Dan Lowe & The Grievances @ The Painted Lady, 218 Ossington Ave. ~indie; $6
9> The Straved; Terror Lake; Candi @ The Baby G, 1608 Dundas St. W. ~Punk/Thrash; $
9-1> Donné Roberts & Friends @ Gate 403, 403 Roncesvalles Ave. ~Jazz
9> Needles//Pins; Lush Buffalo; The Knees Up; Portland TV @ Smiling Buddha, 961 College St. ~indie; $
9> Whiskey Jerks @ The Local, 396 Roncesvalles Ave.
10> 10th anniversary weekend party with various acts @ Reposado, 135 Ossington Ave.
10-2> NQ Arbuckle @ Dakota Tavern, 249 Ossington Ave. ~Country; $
519
8am> buskers @ Cambridge Farmers Market, 40 Dickson St., Cambridge
Noon-11> 11:30am-11pm> Guelph Ribfest with Bluesynergy; The Honeyrunners; Groove Hammer; Hot Rocks; Practically Hip @ Guelph Riverside Park, 709 Woolwich St., Guelph ~eclectic
1-5> “Preston Porch Party” Terminus; Tanya Mrie Harris; Vat Blues Band; Gary Cain Band @ Beaver Street, Cambridge
2> Matt Weindinger @ Rhapsody Barrel Bar, 179 King St. W., Kitchener
3-6> 8 Second Ride @ Stampede Corral, 248 Stirling Ave. S., Kitchener ~Country
*3:30-7> acoustic jam @ Galt Legion Branch 121, 4 Veterans Way, Cambridge
6:30> Sarah McLeod @ The Village Well, 19 Queen St. E., Cambridge
7-9> Douse @ Dstrct, 10 Wydham St. N., Guelph ~indie; $
7-11> Dan Walsh @ The Rabbid Fox, 56 Beech Ave., Cambridge
8> Jesse Parent; Nick & Emily Barkley @ Monigram Coffee Roasters, 16 Ainslie St. S., Cambridge
9-12> The Bandicoots; Oh Meander @ Dstrct, 10 Wydham St. N., Guelph ~indie; $
9> Mandippal @ Fionn MacCool’s Guelph, 494 Edinurgh Rd. S., Guelph ~Pop
9> Vanyah @ The Brownestone, 39 Queen St. E., Cambridge
9> Soulstack @ Churchill Arms, 355 Erb St. W., Waterloo ~original Blues
9:30> The Dukes @ Stampede Ranch, 226 Woodlawn Rd. W., Guelph ~Country
9:30> Phil Naro Band @ Rhapsody Barrel Bar, 179 King St. W., Kitchener ~Rock/Top 40 covers
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2-5> Bobby Watson and Kate Kelly @ Dr. J’s BBQ & Brews, 282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
5> House Brand @ Black Horse Pub, 452 George St. N., Peterborough
8> Jason McCoy for Peterborough Musicfest @ Del Crary Park, 100 George St. N., Peterborough ~Country; $0
8> Austin Carson Band @ Dr. J’s BBQ & Brews, 282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
8:30> The Cadillacs @ Black Horse Pub, 452 George St. N., Peterborough
8:30> Graham Playford Duo @ The Huron Club, 94 Pine St., Collingwood ~Roots-Rock
9> Jane Bunnett’s 20th anniversary show with special guest feature Laura Hubert @ The Arlington, 32990 Highway 60 North, Maynooth ~Jazz
9> Basement Revolver; Stacey Green Jumps @ The Spill, 414 George St., Peterborough ~indie; $5
9> Christie Ulicny and Ryan Carr @ The Garnet, 231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
9:30> Ronnie Douglas Band @ Sticky Fingers Dunlop, 150 Dunlop St. W., Barrie ~Rock/Top 40 covers
9:30> Ian K recording release for cd; guests Lans ManiX @ Red Dog Tavern, 189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough ~indie; $
10> Three Handsome Hooligans @ Donaleigh’s Irish Public House, 28 Dunlop St. E., Barrie
905 EAST
2-5> Broken Harmony @ Ganaraska Hotel, 30 Ontario St., Port Hope ~Country Rock
*3-6> acoustic open mic/jam with hosts Chris Stapley & Earl Johnson @ Ridges Pub, 776 Liverpool Rd., Pickering
4> Susan Latimer @ Simcoe Blues & Jazz, 926 Simcoe St., Oshawa ~original Roots
*9-1> karaoke with Rob MacArthur @ Tudor Rose, 700 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax
9-1> The Wildness @ Tap and Tankard, 224 Brock Rd. S., Whitby ~Rock/Pop
9> Rob Kirkham & Neon Rain @ The Corral, 433 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa ~Country
9> Teenage Head @ The Atria, 59 King St. E., Oshawa ~Punk icons; $
9-1> Waterdown Blues @ Simcoe Blues & Jazz, 926 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa ~Blues/R&B
9> Hairy Holler recording release for For Madmen Only @ The Moustache Club, 15 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa ~indie; $
9:30> Red Velvet @ The Edge, 250 Bayly St., Ajax ~Rock/Top 40 covers
10> Kat King solo @ Harwood Blues, 7 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax ~Blues/R&B
10-2> Broken Harmony @ Ganaraska Hotel, 30 Ontario St., Port Hope ~Country Rock
905 NORTH
11am-5> The Beresfords & guest Sarah Carmosino @ Dog Tales Rescue and Sancturary, 1405 19th Sideroad, King City ~acoustic Pop covers & originals
Noon-10> Newmarket Music Festival with The Manatee Band; North of Dixie; David Howard; Ryan Ainsworth Band; Burrows and Company; Zing; Randy Bretour; Kayko; Stacey Kaniuk; Achromatics; Pretzel Logic; George St. Kitts @ Newmarket Music Festival, 200 Doug Duncan St., Newmarket
2-11> Taste of Soutffville Festival with Kevin Foster; Good Little Robot; Laurelle Augustyn; Kelly Jamieson & The Keepers; The Beresfords; Road Apples; Big Shiny 90s @ Stouffville Memorial Park, Buckholder St., Stouffville
*3-7> open jam with Faces for Radio @ CC’s/Kennedy Court, 3 Stafford Dr., Brampton
6-9> Mark Yan @ Symposium Bolton, 192 McEwan Drive E., Bolton ~acoustic Pop covers & originals
*6-9> Joe & Frank @ Lake Simcoe Arms, 21089 Dalton Rd., Jackson’s Point ~Jazz duo
6> Nicole Coward @ Millcroft Inn, 56 John St., Alton ~original & cover Roots
7> Downturns; Sole Pursuit; River Groves; Matlock Expressway; Break The Trend; The Getaway @ Spot 1, 289 Rutherford Rd. S., Brampton ~indie; $`0
7-11> “Jam Spot Fest” with With Authority; Burdizzo; KAP; Black Eve; HTDIO @ The Jam Spot, 1166 Gorham St., Newmarket ~Metal/Grunge/Hard-core; $0
8> Suzanne O @ Uncorked On Main, 72 Main St., Georgetown ~Rock/Top 40 covers
8:30-12> Jessica Soule @ New Barber Towne Pub, 360 Guelph Street, Georgetown ~acoustic Pop covers & originals solo
9-1> Bar Slap @ Oscar’s Roadhouse, 1785 Queen St. E., Brampton ~Pop Rock/Top 40
9> The Wanted @ Copper Kettle, 517 Main St., Georgetown ~original & cover Country
*9:30> open mic with host Steffi Postol Goodfield @ Richmond Bar & Grill, 10165 Yonge St., Richmond Hill
9:30> Denise Fex and The Topmen @ Jake’s Boathouse Brampton, 59 First Gulf Rd., Brampton ~Pop Rock
9:30> Switchbeat @ Aw Shucks, 15230 Yonge St., Aurora ~Pop Rock
9:30> Felipe Prado @ St. George Pub, 7 Main St. N., Georgetown ~Blues/R&B
905 SOUTH
1> Sam Loaker @ Thirsty Cactus, 2 King St. E., Dundas
**2-4:30> Davidson, Dicresce & Nero host jam with guests @ Pub Fiction, 1242 Garner Rd. W., Ancaster ~Rock/Top 40
*2> The Brakemen Brunch @ Casbah Lounge, 306 King St. W., Hamilton ~originals & cover Rock/R&B; $5
**2> Brant Parker Band with guest @ Donnelley’s Pub, 54 Front St., Thorold ~Blues
*2-6> jam w. Tom Finocchio @ Sam’s Place, Barton-Chestnut Sts., Hamilton
**2:30> Blues Matinée with The Coachmen (Colin Lapsey, Dave King, Chris Wheeler, Ian Andrews) @ Coach & Lantern (upstairs), 384 Wilson St E., Hamilton ~Blues
4:30-11> URG Music Fest with Honeymoon Suite; Platinum Blonde; Helix; The Kings featuring Mr. Zero; Saga; Freedom Train; The McFlys @ Ancaster Fairgrounds, 630 Trinity Rd. S., Jerseyville/Ancaster ~iconic CanRock bands; $60
8-2> Newborn Hell; guests @ Casbah Lounge, 306 King St. W., Hamilton ~Metal/Grunge/Hard-core; $
8> Thompson Road @ Pub Fiction, 1242 Garner Rd. W., Ancaster ~Rock/Top 40
8:30> Rocket & The Renegades @ Lou Dawgs Hamilton, 116 George St., Hamilton ~Blues
9> Eclectic Revival Band @ Rebel’s Rock, 537 King St. E., Hamilton ~Rock/Top 40 covers; $5
**9> Niagara Rhythm Section & guest Paul Martin @ The Old Winery, 2228 Niagara Stone Rd., Niagara-On-The-Lake ~R&B/Blues
9:30> Matty Simpson Band; Mississipp Bends; Dave Pomfret @ Corktown Pub, 175 Young St., Hamilton ~Rock/Top 40 covers
9:30> Bluze cruze @ Stonewalls Hamilton, 339 York Blvd., Hamilton ~Blues-Rock
9:30> The Relics @ Cat N Fiddle Hamilton, 174 John St., S., Hamilton
905 WEST
**2-6> Sil Simone Band with special guest Eugene Smith @ Carrigan Arms, 2025 Upper Middle Rd., Burlington ~Rock/Blues
**2-6> Saturday Blues Sermon with James Anthony & special guest Donnie Meeker @ 5 West Brewpub, 3600 Dundas Street, Burlington
*3-7> jam with Michelle Deneault & Redder @ Port Credit Legion, 35 Front St., Port Credit
4-8> Victoria Young Duo @ Roc’n Doc’s, 105 Lakeshore Rd. E., Port Credit ~Rock/Top 40 covers
9> Gary Kendall Band @ Moonshine Café, 137 Kerr St., Oakville ~Blues/R&B; $10
9:30> Sons of Soul with Mike Ferfolia & Jordan John @ Shore Grill, 71 Lakeshore Rd. E., Port Credit ~Pop Rock/Top 40
9:30> Douse; Joncrow; HD Stardom @ The Franklin House, 263 Queen St. S., Streetsville ~Pop Rock
9:30> Strictly Sabbath @ Boston Manor, 4460 Fairview Ave., Burlington ~tribute to Black Sabbath
10-2> Tom Barlow Band @ Roc’n Doc’s, 105 Lakeshore Rd. E., Port Credit ~Rock/Top 40; $
10> The Milkman & The 2% @ Bier Markt Mississauga, 55 City Centre Drive, Mississauga ~Pop Rock
10:30> tba @ 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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