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Tonight’s show tribute to Nik Beat likely first of many

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Although a funeral and life celebration for the late Nik Beat (born Michael Barry) already took place earlier this week, it seems likely that tonight’s dedication of a previously planned poetry gathering at Black Swan Tavern (at which he had originally been scheduled to read) to his talent will be only the first among several similar events.

Such was this multi-disciplinary talent’s impact on the local arts community, touchingly captured by close friend Kimberly Mallett (who will be filming tonight’s show) in “Nik Beat Beat-Kins Celebration of Life”, a Youtube video tribute she posted Friday based on footage from Wednesday’s post-funeral reception in the church basement.

Her video is a fitting followup and companion to one produced last weekend by another Beat pal, Michael Oesch, that was shown at the funeral and visitations.

Mallett’s video is a beautifully produced, short (17-1/2 minutes) commemoration of how the congregation (for, believers and non-believers alike, that’s what those in attendance all became by the end of the post-ceremony event, holding hands and hugging as one) found the silver lining hiding in the darkness of the despair all felt at losing this vibrant, vital and essential member of the local music, poetry, arts and broadcasting communities.

Among those taking to the stage at tonight’s 8-11 event (doors at 7) in the club at 154 Danforth Ave. will be several award-winning writers. I believe several will read at least one of Beat’s pieces as part of their set. The roster includes: Jeannine Pitas; Dane Swan; Sheila Stewart; Niki Koulouris; Jennifer Hosein; Robert Priest; Brenda Clews; Luciano Iacobelli; Anna Yin (with Mark Harry); David Day; Bänoo Zan; and Max Layton.

 

-Gary 17, www.torontomoon.ca

SHOW LISTINGS for Saturday September 27, 2021

Listings preceded by an asterisk (*) are repeating weekly events. (Double asterisk indicates repeating event with different hosts/guest/etc.). 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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*12-3> Julian Fauth’s Blues Brunch @ Axis, 3048 Dundas St. W., TO West ~Blues

12-3> Danny Marks solo @ The Rex, 194 Queen St. W., TO ~Jazz

12:30-2:30> Christine Gaides @ Humble Beginnings, 3109 Dundas St. W., TO West ~acoustic Roots/Blues/Pop

*2-6> open mic with host Mike Mazzie @ MacKenzie’s High Park, 1982 Bloor St. W., TO West

*2-6> jam w. Tom Finocchio @ Sam’s Place, Barton-Chestnut Sts., Hamilton

**2-6> Saturday Blues Sermon with James Anthony & Cathy Fleck @ Black Swan Pub Burlington, 4040 Palladium Way, Burlington ~Blues

*3-6> Danny B’s House Party Band feat. Michael Keys on piano @ Blue Goose, 1 Blue Goose St., Etobicoke South ~R&B/Pop

*3-7> jam with Michelle Deneault & Redder @ Port Credit Legion, 35 Front St., Port Credit

*3-6> jam @ Sauce, 1376 Danforth Ave., TO East

*3-7> open stage jam @ Moonshine Café, 137 Kerr St., Oakville; $2

*3:30-6> Johnny Wright @ Outriggers, 2232 Queen St. E., TO East ~R&B

*3:30-6:30> Climax Jazz Band @ Seven44, 744 Mount Pleasant Road, TO North ~Jazz; $5

3:30-6:30> Sugar Daddies @ The Pilot, 22 Cumberland St., TO ~Jazz

3:30> Swing Shift Big Band @ The Rex, 194 Queen St. W., TO ~Jazz

*4-8> The Bear Band & guests @ Southside Johnny’s, 3653 Lakeshore Blvd. W. Etobicoke South ~Rock-R&B

*4-7:30> Ronnie Hayward Trio @ McQueen’s, 993 Queen St. E., TO E. ~Blues/Roots

*4-8> The Meteors with Mike Daley @ Timothy’s Pub, 344 Brown’s Line, Etobicoke South ~Blues/Rock/R&B

4-9> 100,000 Poets for Change with many poets including Norm Cristofoli; Valentino Assenza; more @ Smiling Buddha, 861 College St., TO

4-8> Elyse Saunders & James Burton @ Lake Affect, 1 Port St., Port Credit

*4> Susan Latimer @ Simcoe Blues & Jazz, 926 Simcoe St., Oshawa ~Folk/Roots

*4:30-6:30> Big Rude Jake @ Castro’s, 2116 Queen St. E.. TO E. ~Blues/Roots

**5-8> Bill Heffernan & Friends featuring guests tba @ Gate 403, 403 Roncesvalles Ave. TO West ~Folk/Country/Blues

5-8> Arthur Renwick “Last Supper” finale show @ The Local, 396 Roncesvalles Ave., TO West ~Blues

5> Rick & Gailie @ Black Horse Pub, 452 George St. N., Peterborough

*5:30-8:30> Victoria & Bobby Keys @ Roc’n Doc’s, 105 Lakeshore Rd. E., Port Credit ~soft Pop

6-8> Colonel Tom & The American Pour @ Cameron House (front), 408 Queen St. W., TO

6:30> Scott B Sympathy @ Tranzac Club (Southern Cross), 292 Brunswick Ave., TO

7-9> Ben Caplan with James Black from Finger Eleven @ Dakota Tavern, 249 Ossington Ave., TO West; $15/-

7> The Bacchus Collective @ The Rex, 194 Queen St. W., TO ~ Jazz

8> Trainwreck @ Linsmore Tavern, 1298 Danforth Ave., TO East ~party Rock; $5

8> Toronto Songwriters Association @ The Only Café, 972 Danforth Ave., TO East

8> Small World Music Festival with Calypso Rose; Kobo Town; more @ Revival, 783 College St., TO ~eclectic World music

8> David Leask @ The Feathers, 962 Kingston Rd., TO East ~songwriter

8> Callan Furlong & Julie Arsenault @ Cameron House (front), 408 Queen St. W., TO

8-12> Vanessa Marie Carter @ Moonshine Café, 137 Kerr St., Oakville; Country; $10

8:30-12:30> Side B Vibe @ Lake Affect, 1 Port St., Port Credit

8:30> Jane Bunnett & Maqueque @ Hugh’s Room, 2261 Dundas St. W., TO W. ~Jazz; $27.50/-

8:30> Neil Rhodes birthday show @ Free Times Café, 320 College St. TO ~comedy show; pwyc

8:30> All Day Breakfast String Band @ Tranzac Club (Southern Cross), 292 Brunswick Ave., TO

9> Love & LeBlanc featuring David Love @ Tracks, 60 Queen St. E., Brampton ~acoustic melodic 60s Pop

*9-1> karaoke with Rob MacArthur @ Tudor Rose, 700 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax

9-1> Mike Hines @ Black Dog Pub, 87 Island Rd., Scarborough ~acoustic Pop/soft Rock

9-1> Jazz Forge @ Gate 403, 403 Roncesvalles Ave., TO West ~ Jazz

9-2> Hot Wax Meltdown @ Dakota Tavern, 249 Ossington Ave., TO West; $10

9> Chris Staig & The Marquee Players @ The Local, 396 Roncesvalles Ave., TO West ~Rock & Roll

9-1> Jam with house band @ NTB Lounge, 2878 Lakeshore Blvd. W., Etobicoke South

9> Full Pocket @ Blue Goose Tavern, 1 Blue Goose Rd., Etobicoke South ~Blues/R&B

9> Kirsten Hawley Band @ The Corral, 433 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa ~Country

9-1> Rent Nails @ Simcoe Blues & Jazz, 926 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa

**9> NRS with Paul Martin; Jim Gay @ The Old Winery, 2228 Niagara Stone Rd., Niagara-On-The-Lake ~R&B/Blues

9:30-11:30> The Pearl Motel @ Relish, 2152 Danforth Ave., TO East ~Roots/Jazz/Soul

9:30> Still Sunday @ The Loaded Dog, 1921 Lawrence Ave. E., Scarborough ~classic Rock with a twist

*9:30-2> karaoke with The English Rose & The Mad Scotsman @ Winners, 2181 Lawrence Ave. E., Scarborough

9:30> Jay Harmony & the Groove Sharks @ Seven44, 744 Mount Pleasant Road, TO North; $5

9:30> 3MDM @ Stone Cottage Pub, 3750 Kingston Rd., Scarborough ~Pop Rock

9:30> Busted Again @ Timothy’s Pub 344 Brown’s Line, Etobicoke South ~Rock/top 40

9:30> Kenny V @ Shore Grill, 71 Lakeshore Rd. E., Port Credit ~Pop Rock

9:30> Justin Time @ Sixth Line Pub, 1500 Sixth Line, Oakville

9:30> Rob Philips Band @ Black Horse Pub, 452 George St. N., Peterborough

9:45> John Coltrane Tribute with Pat Labarbera @ The Rex, 194 Queen St. W., TO ~Jazz

*9:45> Tyler Yarema & His Rhythm @ Reservoir Lounge, 52 Wellington St. E., TO ~Jazz/Blues

10-2> Kat House @ Southside Johnny’s, 3653 Lakeshore Blvd. W. Etobicoke South ~Rock/Top 40/R&B

10> Shawn Brady & Hervé Basset @ Foggy Dew, 803 King St. W., TO ~acoustic/keys Pop Rock

10> Ride The Tiger @ Orbit Room, 480 College St. TO ~Funk/Soul

10> Devin Cuddy Band @ Cameron House (front), 408 Queen St. W., TO

10> Sandro Perri @ Tranzac Club  (Southern Cross), 292 Brunswick Ave., TO

10-1> Elderado & the Shed Shakers @ Bar Radio, 615 College St., TO ~Roots; pwyc

10-2> Firesound Band @ Roc’n Doc’s, 105 Lakeshore Rd. E., Port Credit ~Rock/Top 40

10> The Naysayers @ The Red Garnet, 231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, ON

10:30> Gargantua @ The Hideout, 484 Queen St. W., TO ~indie Rock

10:30> The Ric Jacobs Band @ The Dickens, 423 Elizabeth St., Burlington ~Pop Rock

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