The Lemonbeat sound will be part of this Easter show

/// I have never met and had never heard of young Nikki Lemonbeat until a couple of nights ago when a new subscriber to the magazine, who happens to be doing an afternoon show today, told me that this intriguing second-generation musical talent would be bringing her combo in to do a set as part of what he’ll have on offer for those not otherwise engaged with holiday activities. 

[Speaking of people being otherwise engaged in holiday pursuits, please note that several shows that usually happen regularly on Sundays, particularly during the afternoon, will not be going on today due to the Easter holiday. In today’s show listings I’ve followed the old journalistic dictum: “when in doubt leave it out!” but it’s a good idea to call ahead to ensure that even shows that are listed are still actually on.]

 

But back to Lemonbeat: this inventive and seemingly quite energetic young ukelele player and songwriter is the daughter of Carpet Frogs singer Nick Sinopoli and happens to know the feature act for today’s 5-8 show at Gate 403 on Roncesvalles Ave. because he and Nick are neighbours up in Brampton. Mark Yan and his duo partner, Barry Mulcahy, are the headline act and Mark figured it was a natural fit to bring in Nikki for some tunes since she now lives in the area near the club —and in fact, it turns out, hosts a fairly longstanding Tuesday night open mic nearby at a place called Kitch on Geary Avenue.  So she’s quite likely to be able to bring in a few of her friends to check this gig out.  Not to mention that quite possibly, today being a family sort of day, perhaps her parents will come by and make it an Easter dinner outing (I’m told the food here is totally edible) if they don’t have other commitments.  -Gary 17, www.torontomoon.ca

LISTINGS:

Listings preceded by an asterisk (*) are repeating weekly events. 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.

Names of subscribers appear in bold and include a live link to their websites where applicable. Advertisers’ listings are in larger type, include live link to website and also have ad icon included in listings.

11-2> Liane Fainsinger @ Relish, 2152 Danforth Ave. TO East ~Jazz

11am-2pm> Beyond The Pale for Jazz Brunch @ Free Times Café, 320 College St., TO ~Eurofolk Fusion

*11am-3pm> Rockabilly Brunch with The Cosmotones @ Dominion On Queen, 500 Queen St. E., TO ~Rockabilly

*12-3> Julian Fauth’s Blues Brunch @ Axis, 3048 Dundas St. W., TO West ~Blues

noon> Excelsior Dixieland Jazz Band @ The Rex, 194 Queen St. W., TO ~Jazz

1> Quebecois jam @ Tranzac Club (Southern Cross), 292 Brunswick Ave., TO

*2-5> Steve Koven & Henry Heilig @ Morgan’s, 1282 Danforth Ave., TO East ~Jazz

*3-7> Pat Perez & John Dickie band feat. Mike Sloski, Ian Desouza & Norman Brown @ Linsmore Tavern, 1298 Danforth Ave, TO East ~R&B

*3-6> open mic with Nicola Vaughan @ Hirut, 2050 Danforth Ave., TO East

*3-7> open mic @ Moskito + Bite, 423 College St. TO

3-5> Alaniaris @ Tranzac Club (Southern Cross), 292 Brunswick Ave., TO

*3-6> Michael Brennan @ Graffiti’s, 170 Baldwin St. TO ~East Coast Rock/Blues Roots

3> Willie Harold Blues Band @ Black Horse Pub, 452 George St. N., Peterborough ~Blues

3:30-6:30> Red Hot Ramble @ The Rex, 194 Queen St. W., TO ~Jazz

4:30> David Love Band @ Lake Affect, 1 Port St. E., Port Credit ~melodic 60s-70s Pop Rock

*4:30-8> New Orleans Connection All Stars & guests @ Grossman’s, 379 Spadina Ave., TO ~New Orleans Jazz

*4:30-8> Chuck Jackson’s All Stars @ Roc’n Doc’s, 105 Lakeshore Rd. E., Port Credit ~Blues

**5-8> John Borra & Sam Ferrara w. guest @ The Communist’s Daughter, 1149 Dundas St. W. TO West ~Country

5-9> Little Peter & The Elegants @ Legends On The Queensway, 1184 The Queensway, Etobicoke South ~vintage Rock/R&B faves; $10

5> Monk’s Music @ Tranzac Club (Southern Cross), 292 Brunswick Ave., TO

5-8> Mark Yan and Barry Mulcahy with special guest Nikki Lemonbeat & Blue Sky Sprites @ Gate 403, 403 Roncesvalles Ave., TO West ~Rootsy Pop

5-9> all ages open jam with Juggernaut @ West Shore Bar & Grill, 877 Bayly St., Pickering

*7-1> open stage with host Steve York (2 songs each -signup @ 7 or pre-sign online) @ The Supermarket, 268 Augusta St., TO

*7-11> Karaoke with Rob MacArthur @ The Edge, 250 Bayly St. W., Ajax

6> Captain Dirt & The Skirt feat. Kristin Sweetland & guest Ambre McLean @ Cameron House (front), 408 Queen St. W., TO ~indie art Pop

*7:30> Radiohead Jazz Project w. The J.J.O. & Idioteque @ The Rex, 194 Queen St. W., TO ~Jazz

*7-11> open jam @ McGradie’s, 2167 Victoria Park Ave., Scarborough

**7-11> The Nomads with special guest Tony Springer @ The Harp, 55 Lakeshore Rd. E., Port Credit

*7> open mic with Robbie Slack @ Black Horse Pub, 452 George St. N., Peterborough

7:30> Diane Roblin Presents: Heather Segger; Diane Roblin; Howard Spring; special guests @ Tranzac Club (Southern Cross), 292 Brunswick Ave., TO

8> Gordon’s Acoustic Living Room @ Free Times Café, 320 College St., TO ~eclectic ensemble

8> Petunia @ The Red Garnet, 231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough ~songwriter

*8:30-12:30> karaoke with The English Rose & The Mad Scotsman @ Gryphon Pub, 114 Dundas St. E., Whitby

9-1> Jeff Scarrott Band @ Gate 403, 403 Roncesvalles Ave., TO West ~Jazz

9> Los Caballeros del Son @ The Local, 396 Roncesvalles Ave., TO West ~traditional Cuban

9> Blue Zone @ Simcoe Blues & Jazz, 926 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa ~Blues

*9-1> jam with Mike Roland and Lenny Vaccari @ Stewart Maguires Landing, 15 Allan Dr., Bolton

*9-1> jam @ Ivy Arms Pub, 201 Main Street East, Milton

*9:30-2> jam with the Stir It Up Band featuring Bryan Van Dusen & David Macmichael @ Relish, 2152 Danforth Ave. TO East

*9:30-1:30> jam with Rebecca Matiesen & Phoenix @ Southside Johnny’s, 3653 Lakeshore Blvd. W., Etobicoke South

*10> Horshack feat. Chris Caddell @ Orbit Room, 580 College St., TO ~Bluesy contemporary & classic Rock

10> Arachnidiscs Recordings tape release: Telephone Maison + special guests @ Tranzac Club (Southern Cross), 292 Brunswick Ave., TO

10> Hot Rock @ Dakota Tavern, 249 Ossington Ave., TO West ~Stones/CCR Rock

*10> open mic/jam hosted by Phill Hood (with backline avail.) @ The Cage 292, 292 College St., TO

10> Callan Furlong @ Cameron House (front), 408 Queen St. W., TO

**10> Blues jam with Brian Cober, Bill Hedefine & guest bassist @ Grossman’s, 379 Spadina Ave., TO

*10> jam with Groovestone feat. Dale Harrison @ Scruffy Murphy’s Uptown, 150 Eglinton Ave. E., TO North

10> Sean Pinchin’s Blues ‘n’ Beers @ Roc’n Doc’s, 105 Lakeshore Rd. E., Port Credit ~Blues

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

*10:30> Phil & John Show feat. Phil Naro @ The Dickens, 423 Elizabeth St., Burlington ~contemporary & classic Pop Rock

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