SHOW LISTINGS for Tuesday, August 25, 2021
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.). 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, are underlined and, where applicable, include a live link to their websites. Advertisers’ listings are in larger highlighted type, include live link to website and also have ad icon included in listings.
416 – Toronto Central
6> Melissa Lauren @ Cameron House (front), 408 Queen St. W., TO
6:30> Boom For Rent @ The Rex, 194 Queen St. W., TO ~Jazz
*7> open mic @ The Central, 603 Markham St., TO
7> comic jam @ Cameron House (rear), 408 Queen St. W., TO
7> Comedy Brawl Quarterfinals @ Tranzac Club (Main Hall), 292 Brunswick St., TO
8> Karen Andrews & guests @ Rivoli, 334 Queen St. W., TO; $10
8> Toronto Folk Singers Club @ Tranzac Club (Tiki Room), 292 Brunswick St., TO
8> Bob Carr@ Free Times Café, 320 College St., TO ~songwriter
*8:45> Tyler Yarema & His Rhythm @ Reservoir Lounge, 52 Wellington St. E., TO ~Jazz/Blues
9> Kylo; Robot Eyes; Bond Girls; Selfoss @ Horseshoe Tavern, 370 Queen St. W., TO ~indie; free
9:30> Django Gypsy Jazz jam @ Grossman’s, 379 Spadina Ave., TO
*9:30> open mic @ The Paddock, 178 Bathurst St., TO
9:30> Chris Gale hosts Jazz jam @ The Rex, 194 Queen St. W., TO ~Jazz
*10-2> The Sattalites @ Orbit Room, 580 College St., TO ~orig. & cover Reggae/Funk
10> Nick Fraser Presents showcase @ Tranzac Club (Southern Cross), 292 Brunswick St., TO
10> Friendly Rich @ Cameron House (front), 408 Queen St. W., TO
10:30> The World Is Yours acoustic duo @ The Hideout, 484 Queen St. W., TO ~indie Rock
416 – Toronto East
*6-9> Julian Fauth solo @ Sauce, 1376 Danforth Ave., TO East ~original Blues piano
8-11> The Perspectives featuring Ed Sweetman @ Relish, 2152 Danforth Ave., TO East ~Jazz
8> FingerStyleGuitar.ca open stage @ Hirut, 2050 Danforth Ave., TO East ~Roots
8> Kayd; The Marvels; Jagged @ Linsmore Tavern, 1298 Danforth Ave., TO East ~indie; free
8:30-10:30> Fred Speck’s Camp Combo @ Castro’s, 2116 Queen St. E., TO East
9> open mic @ Groove Bar, 1952 Danforth Ave., TO East
*9:30> Peter Verity @ Black Swan, 154 Danforth Ave., TO East ~Folk Roots
**9:30-12> open stage hosted by Jay Pennell or Kyle Duffin @ The Old Nick, 123 Danforth Ave., TO East
416 – Toronto Scarborough
*9:30> karaoke with The English Rose & The Mad Scotsman @ The Fossil & Haggis, 790 Military Trail, Scarborough
416 – Toronto West
1-5> Des Sourcils @ The Wine Garden, Canadian National Exhibition Grounds, Lake Shore Blvd. W., TO, TO West
1:30-5:30> Danny Scott @ Casino patio/stage Canadian National Exhibition Grounds, Lake Shore Blvd. W., TO West ~singer-songwriter
3-6> The Nomads @ CNE Midway Stage, Canadian National Exhibition Grounds, Lake Shore Blvd. W., TO West ~Pop Rock
3-6> Livy Jeanne @ CNE Northern Comfort Stage, Canadian National Exhibition Grounds, Lake Shore Blvd. W., TO West ~Country
5-9> The Rucksack Willies till 26 @ The Wine Garden, Canadian National Exhibition Grounds, Lake Shore Blvd. W., TO West ~Rockabilly
5-8> Sarah Kennedy & Matt Pines Duo @ Gate 403, 403 Roncesvalles Ave., TO West ~Jazz
6:30-10:30> Two For The Show @ Casino patio/stage Canadian National Exhibition Grounds, Lake Shore Blvd. W., TO West ~comedy & music
7:30-11> Sugar Heat @ CNE Midway Stage, Canadian National Exhibition Grounds, Lake Shore Blvd. W., TO West ~Latin
7:30-11> Marshall Dane @ CNE Northern Comfort Stage, Canadian National Exhibition Grounds, Lake Shore Blvd. W., TO West ~Country Pop
7:30> Chubby Checker @ CNE Bandshell, Canadian National Exhibition Grounds, Lake Shore Blvd. W., TO West ~R&B icon
7:30> Downward Funk @ The Painted Lady, 218 Ossington Ave., TO West
9> Mercy Flight feat. Steve York; Tory Roucaud; As Waters for Indie Tuesdays @ The Piston, 937 Bloor St. W., TO West ~indie; pwyc
9> Suitcase Sam @ The Local, 396 Roncesvalles Ave., TO West ~
9> The Bentley Collective @ Gate 403, 403 Roncesvalles Ave., TO West ~Jazz
9> Zeppelinesque @ Dakota Tavern, 249 Ossington Ave., TO West ~Zeppelin songs
*9:30> jam with Derek Downham @ Axis, 3048 Dundas St. W., TO West ~eclectic
705
7> open mic with Randy Hill @ Black Horse Pub, 452 George St. N., Peterborough
8-10> Sean Hully Jazz Group @ The Garnet, 231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
905 East
*6:30-11> The Woodshed jam with Don Niblett & Frank Zochodne @ Simcoe Blues & Jazz, 926 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa
9> Steel City @ The Corral, 433 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa ~Country Rock
*10> open mic with Josh Beaven @ The Atria, 59 King St. E., Oshawa
905 North
*8-11> jam with Matthew Kane & The Brews Brothers @ The Crown, 9580 Yonge St., Richmond Hill
*8:30> open mic @ Falcon & Firkin, 10300 Yonge St., Richmond Hill
*9> open mic with Manny D, Andy Earle & Dave Breckels @ Big Chris BBQ, 17380 Yonge St., Newmarket
905 South
*8-11> Michael Keys & Friends @ The Ale House, 802 Upper Gage Ave., Hamilton ~Pop/Jazz
*9:30-1> Traditional Irish jam @ Corktown Pub, 175 Young St., Hamilton
*9> Open stage @ This Ain’t Hollywood, 345 James St. N., Hamilton
905 West
*8> The Phil & John Show feat. Phil Naro @ Shore Grill, 71 Lakeshore Rd. E., Port Credit ~acoustic Pop Rock
*8-12> Hare Of The Dog @ Roc’n Doc’s, 105 Lakeshore Rd. E., Port Credit ~acoustic duo
*8> open stage with host Neil McNaughton @ Moonshine Café, 137 Kerr St., Oakville; $2
*8:45> open mic with Matt Zadkovich @ Culchain’s Irish Pub, 158 Queen St. S., Streetsville-Mississauga
*10> open mic @ The Dickens, 423 Elizabeth St., Burlington
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