SHOW LISTINGS for Saturday, December 23, 2021
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8pm-12> BLUZ-FM with Danny Marks @ JAZZ.FM91
416 – TORONTO CENTRAL
*12-3> The Sinners Choir @ The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. ~Jazz; $
3> The Hot Five Jazzmakers @ C’est What, 67 Front St. E. ~traditional Jazz; $5
3> Jamzac @ Tranzac Club (Southern Cross), 292 Brunswick Ave.
3> “Messiah” by Toronto Symphony Orchestra @ Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. ~Classical; $
3-6> Norman Marshall Villeneuve’s Jazz Message recording release for Montreal Sessions @ The Pilot, 22 Cumberland St. ~Jazz
3:30> Jerome Godboo’s Godboogie @ The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. ~original Blues; $
4> Taxi Chain @ Graffiti’s, 170 Baldwin St. ~Roots-Rock/Celtic fusion
*4:40-7:30> The Happy Pals @ Grossman’s, 379 Spadina Ave. ~New Orleans Jazz
5> Seaway; Like Pacific; Coldfront; Bearings; Parkside @ The Mod Club, 722 College St. ~contemporary original; $
6-8> Beautiful Things feat. Bruce Dow @ 120 Diner, 120 Church St. ~Jazz & Christmas; $20
6-8> David Baxer @ Cameron House (front), 408 Queen St. W. ~songwriter
7:30> Wiseman & Oswald @ Tranzac Club (Southern Cross), 292 Brunswick Ave. ~songwriters
7:30> Cameron House Showcase with The Rough Go; Jimere; Low Kites; The Divided Line; For The Future’s Future @ Cameron House (rear), 408 Queen St. W. ~indie; $15
7:30> Alex Trent’s Triple Bari @ The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. ~saxy Jazz; $
8> July Talk @ Massey Hall, 178 Victoria St. ~contemporary original; $
8> Gimmee Danger; Return for Refund; Huttch; Cigar Club; more @ Cherry Cola’s, 200 Bathurst St. ~indie/tributes; $
8:30> Connor Gross; Jeff Halperin; Gideon @ Free Times Café, 320 College St. ~Christmas
8:30> Hurricane Irma Caribbean relief fundraiser @ Lee’s Palace, 529 Bloor St. W.
*8:30-12:30> All Star Band feat. Joe Bowden & Brooke Blackburn @ N’awlins, 299 King St. W. ~Blues
9> Fauth, Yoshioka & McManus @ Basso Blues Room, 320 Queen St. E. ~original & cover Blues/R&B; $0
9> Mike Danckert Band @ Drums N Flats, 1980 Avenue Rd. ~Christmas bash
9> Robi Botos & Hilario Druan @ Jazz Bistro, 251 Victoria St. ~Lation Jazz; $
9> Full Bore Blues @ Lola, 40 Kensington Ave. ~Blues/R&B
9> Skydiggers; Harrow Fair @ Horseshoe Tavern, 370 Queen St. W. ~contemporary original; $
9> The Hard Toms; Stark Naked & The Fleshtones; Mama Motown @ Bovine Sex Club, 542 Queen St. W. ~eclectic indie; ; $10
9:30> The Better Half @ Originals, 1660 Bayview Ave. ~cover Rock/Pop
9:30> Parkside Drive; Universal Boogie Band @ Alleycatz, 2409 Yonge St. ~Funk/Soul/R&B; $10
9:45> Russ Nolan @ The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. ~Jazz; $
*9:45> Tyler Yarema & His Rhythm @ Reservoir Lounge, 52 Wellington St. E. ~Jazz/Blues; $
10> Uncle Holic @ Cabin Five, 255 Richmond St. W.
10> Heavy On The Willie @ Tranzac Club (Southern Cross), 292 Brunswick Ave. ~Country
10-2> Wednesday’s Engine @ The Hideout, 423 College St. ~indie; $?
10-2> Paul Reddick with The Action Sound Band @ Grossman’s, 379 Spadina Ave. ~ R&B/Blues-Rock
10> Blush @ Bier Markt King, 600 King St., W. ~Pop Rock
10:30> Bombay Nights @ The Mod Club, 722 College St.
416 – TORONTO EAST
3-8> Hap & The Mistletones’ Jewish Xmas Show @ Relish, 2152 Danforth Ave. ~ ; $0
*3:30-6> Johnny Wright @ Outriggers, 2232 Queen St. E. ~R&B
4-7> Tommy Hawk @ Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave.
6-8> Thelonious Hank @ Castro’s, 2116 Queen St. E. ~Country
8-10> Wayne Neon Smith @ The Dock on Queen, 932 Queen St. E. ~Roots-Rock
9-11> Fat Head Hazel @ Old Nick Pub, 123 Danforth Ave. ~original Roots-Rock/Pop; $
9-11> Sugar Brown @ Castro’s, 2116 Queen St. E. ~original Blues
9:30> Felix & The Cats featuring Robert Pelletier @ Relish, 2152 Danforth Ave. ~original Roots-Rock; $0
9:30> Colleen & The Bleeding Hearts Christmas bash @ Black Swan Tavern, 154 Danforth Ave. ~Blues-Rock; $0
9:30> festive party with Riff Raff; The Poison Poinsettas @ Linsmore Tavern, 1298 Danforth Ave. ~Rock/Top 40 covers; $5
10:30> Matt Zaddy Duo @ Bier Markt Don Mills, 7 O’Neill Rd. ~Pop Rock
416 – TORONTO ETOBICOKE
*3-6> The Roulettes & guests @ Blue Goose, 1 Blue Goose St. ~R&B/Blues
**4-8> The Essentials Christmas bash with guest singer Kevin “Stewed Santa” Phillips @ Southside Johnny’s, 3653 Lake Shore Blvd. W. ~Rock-R&B; 0$
*4-8> The Meteors with Joe Reynolds @ Timothy’s Pub, 344 Brown’s Line ~Blues/Rock/R&B
7:30> Adrean Farrugia Trio @ Old Mill Inn (Homesmith Bar), 21 Old Mill Rd. ~Jazz; minimum table charge
8> Permanent Waves; Echo Room @ The Rockpile, 5555 Dundas St. W. ~ tributes to Rush & Foo Fighters; $
9> North of 49 @ Blue Goose Tavern, 1 Blue Goose Rd. ~Rock/Top 40 covers
9:30> Taunted By Girls featuring Michelle Deneault @ Timothy’s Pub, 344 Brown’s Line ~Pop Rock/Top 40; $
10-2> Stumblin’ Blind @ Southside Johnny’s, 3653 Lake Shore Blvd. W. ~Rock/Top 40; 0$
10> Synsonic @ Bier Markt Etobicoke, 199 North Queen St. ~Pop Rock
416 – TORONTO SCARBOROUGH
*9> Christmas jam with Tommy Rocker & The West Hill Rockers @ Karla’s Roadhouse, 4630 Kingston Rd.
9-1> James Ashberry @ Black Dog Pub, 87 Island Rd. ~Pop Rock
9:30> Morgan @ Stone Cottage Pub, 3750 Kingston Rd. ~Pop Rock
10> Johnnie Wells @ The Newfoundlander, 472 Danforth Rd. ~Country/Roots-Rock/Rockabilly
416 – TORONTO WEST
*Noon-3> Danny Marks @ Cadillac Lounge, 1296 Queen St. W. ~Blues/Jazz
**2-5> Yor Junction Open Mic with host Will Wall @ La Rev, 2848 Dundas St. W.
4-7> Doogie & Dun @ Cadillac Lounge, 1296 Queen St. W. ~Christmas
**5-8> Bill Heffernan’s Saturday Sessions holiday show with featured guests Fraser & Daley @ Gate 403, 403 Roncesvalles Ave. ~ Roots/Blues
5-8> Polky Village Band @ The Local, 396 Roncesvalles Ave. ~Polish Christmas
6-8:30> Krista Muir recording release for The Tides @ Burdock, 1184 Bloor St. W. ~original Roots; $15
8> Terminal Joy recording release for ep; Thin Space; Malaba® Chestnut; Embodier @ Smiling Buddha, 961 College St. ~indie; $
8> Benjamin De Graff @ 3030 Dundas West, 3030 Dundas St. W. ~Hip Hop Christmas show
8> Feedbacks; Orbiting Deathray; more @ Duffy’s Tavern, TO West, 1238 Bloor St. W. ~indie; $?
8-12> The Vasjar Brothers; Buck Drunkard @ Ciros Restaurant, TO West, 1316 Bloor St. W. ~original Funk/Jazz
8> Adria Kain; HMLT; Obie Iyoha @ Burdock, 1184 Bloor St. W.
9-1> The Naomi Adler Motown Project @ Gate 403, 403 Roncesvalles Ave. ~Motown Soul
9> Shrinehouse; Kara Harun @ Junction City Music Hall, 2907 Dundas St. W. ~tribute to Amy Winehouse/Rock/Top 40 covers; $
9> Nicol Robertson & The Honkytonk Boogaloo Boys @ The Local, 396 Roncesvalles Ave. ~Honky Tonk instrumental
9> Jumple @ Remix Lounge, 1305 Dundas St. W. ~Balkan Folk-Rock/art Rock
10-2> Bad Luck Woman & Her Misfortunes @ Dakota Tavern, 249 Ossington Ave. ~Country; $
10> Tequila Jay Swinnerton @ Alchemy, TO West, 890 College St. ~songwriter
10> Junction Xmas Bash with Lucas Stagg & friends @ Axis, 3048 Dundas St. W. ~Roots-Rock/Blues
10:30> Charles Y Sus Estrellas @ Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas St. W. ~Salsa; $15
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*3:30-7> acoustic jam @ Galt Legion Branch 121, 4 Veterans Way, Cambridge
6> Nicole Lisa Craig @ Millcroft Inn, 56 John St., Alton ~original Roots & Christmas
6> Peter Shaw @ Lancaster Smokehouse, 574 Lancaster St. W., Kitchener ~Christmas tunes
6:30> Cameron & MacNeill @ The Village Well, 19 Queen St. E., Cambridge
7-10> Tim Louis @ Easy Pour Wine Bar, 1660 Blair Rd., Cambridge
7-11> Unheard Of seasonal party @ Strykerz Kitchen, 120 Ottawa St. N., Kitchener
7:30> Steve Strongman & Rob Szabo’s 14tgh annual Holiday Show @ Starlight Waterloo, 47 King St. N., Waterloo ~Blues/Jazz; $
8:30> Lorne Lofsky Trio @ The Jazz Room, 59 King St. N., Waterloo ~Jazz; $16
8:30> George Pants @ Fionn MacCool’s Orangeville, 75 Fourth Ave., Orangeville ~Pop
9> Shy Harry @ Black Badger Pub, 55 Water St. N., Cambridge
9> Weed n’ Munchies @ The Boathouse, 97 Jubilee Drive, Kitchener
9> Bon Jovie Forever @ Black Wolf Smokehouse, 139 Broadway Ave., Orangeville ~tribute to Bon Jovi
9:30> Josh Gabril’s 6th annual Jewish Xmas party @ The Wooly Pub, 176 Woolwich St., Guelph
9:30> Dave Huber Band @ The Duke, 33 Erb St., Waterloo
9:30> Brad James Band @ Stampede Corral, 248 Stirling Ave. S., Kitchener ~Country
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2-5> Doug Horner @ Dr. J’s BBQ & Brews, 282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
4-8> The Tonemasters @ White House Hotel, 173 Charlotte St., Peterborough ~Blues-Rock
5> Tyler Koke @ Black Horse Pub, 452 George St. N., Peterborough
7> Bad Luck @ Foxx Lounge, 16 Dunlop St. W., Barrie ~indie; $
8-11> TnT with Chris Steven @ Barnstormer Brewing, 384 Yonge St., Barrie
8> Man on The Wall @ The Social, 295 George St. N., Peterborough
8-11:45> Musicians’ Christmas with various acts @ Harbour Street Fish Bar, 10 Keith Ave., Collingwood
8:30> Classic Collectives @ Black Horse Pub, 452 George St. N., Peterborough
8:30> Avery Florence @ The Huron Club, 94 Pine St., Collingwood ~acoustic Pop covers & originals
9> High Waters Band @ Catalina’s, 131 Hunter St. W., Peterborough ~Roots-Rock
9> Antixx; Muddy Hack @ The Church-key Pub, 26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
9:30> Charlotte and The Dirty Cowboys @ Sticky Fingers Dunlop, 150 Dunlop St. W., Barrie ~Country/Roots-Rock/Rockabilly
9:30> Jagger Tanner Band @ Dunlop Billiards, 445 Dunlop St. W., Barrie ~Rock/Top 40 covers
10> Table Nine @ Donaleigh’s Irish Public House, 28 Dunlop St. E., Barrie ~Rock/Top 40 covers
10> Sean Burns; Melissa Payne; Benj Rowland @ The Garnet, 231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough ~songwriters; $?
905 EAST
2-5> Quickshifters @ Ganaraska Hotel, 30 Ontario St., Port Hope ~Rock/Top 40 covers
*3-6> acoustic open mic/jam with hosts Chris Stapley & Earl Johnson @ Ridges Pub, 776 Liverpool Rd., Pickering
3-5> Bruce Longman and The Quartette @ Tartan Tavern, 555 Rossland Rd. E., Oshawa ~Pop Rock
4> Xmas customer appreciation party with Joe Zambo, Mezz & Peter Dorman @ Stag’s Head Pub, 22 Bond St. E., Oshawa
6:30-9:30> The Butter Cups @ Cork & Bean, 8 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa ~Roots-Rock; pwyc
8> Shawn Nelson @ Arthur’s Pub, 930 Burnham St., Cobourg
*9-1> karaoke with Rob MacArthur @ Tudor Rose, 700 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax
9-1> Lauren & The Lovelies @ Tap and Tankard, 224 Brock Rd. S., Whitby ~Rock/Pop
9> The Dukes @ The Corral, 433 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa ~Country
9> Susan Latimer @ Simcoe Blues & Jazz, 926 Simcoe St., Oshawa ~songwriter
9> Tijuana Jesus recording release for Life of Frank; Lush Buffalo; Charmacarmacat vs. The Borg @ The Moustache Club, 15 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa ~eclectic indie; $5
9:30> Bone-Yard @ The Edge, 250 Bayly St., Ajax ~Rock
9:30> The Bomb Band @ Brooklin Pub, 15 Baldwin St., Whitby ~80s Rock
10-2> Quickshifters @ Ganaraska Hotel, 30 Ontario St., Port Hope ~Rock/Top 40 covers
905 NORTH-EAST
3-5> Julien Kelland @ The Second Wedge Brewing, 14 Victoria St. N., Uxbridge ~Christmas
8> Bernadette Connors @ Market Brewing Company, 1775 Leslie St., Newmarket
8:30> The Kingfishers @ Olde Village Free House, 196 Main St. S., Newmarket
*9:30> open mic with host Steffi Postol Goodfield @ Richmond Bar & Grill, 10165 Yonge St., Richmond Hill
905 NORTH-WEST
*3-7> open jam with Faces for Radio @ CC’s/Kennedy Court, 3 Stafford Dr., Brampton
8> Bill Nadeau @ The Tickled Toad, 330 Steeles Ave., W., Thornhill
8> The Ravens @ Uncorked On Main, 72 Main St., Georgetown ~classic Rock
8:30> Kalnya Rakel Trio @ Copper Kettle, 517 Main St., Georgetown ~contemporary original
8:30-12> Justin Hill @ New Barber Towne Pub, 360 Guelph Street, Georgetown ~acoustic Pop covers & originals
9:30> Groove Marmalade @ Jake’s Boathouse Brampton, 59 First Gulf Rd., Brampton ~Pop Rock
905 SOUTH
1> East Coast Kitchen Party feat. James Ferris @ Pub Fiction, 1242 Garner Rd. W., Ancaster ~Rock/Top 40
2-6> Christmas Blues with Chuck Jackson @ Bay City Music Hall, 50 Leander Drive, Hamilton ~Blues/R&B; $10
*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
3-7> The Rockets @ The Galley Pump, 365 Wentworth St. N., Hamilton
*6> Henry Strong Duo @ Cavallo Nero, 370 Wilson St. E., Ancaster ~Jazz
8> “Moshfest” with Meatshield; Band Against Humanity; Northshroud; Scum; Equivalence; @ @ Doors, 56 Hess St. S., Hamilton ~Metal/Grunge/Hard-core; $15
8> Famous Framus @ Rebel’s Rock, 537 King St. E., Hamilton ~Rock/Top 40 covers
8:30> Ian Andrews @ Lou Dawgs Hamilton, 116 George St., Hamilton ~Blues
8:30> Tripleplay @ Buddy’s Roadhouse, 1360 King St. E., Hamilton ~Rock/Top 40 covers
9> The Substitutes @ Coach & Lantern, 384 Wilson St E., Hamilton ~Rock/Top 40 covers
9> Carm Milioto @ Augusta House, 17 Augusta St., Hamilton
9> BA Johnston & Wax Mannequins Christmas Party @ This Ain’t Hollywood, 345 James St. N., Hamilton ~original Rock/Pop; $10/$6 with n-p goods for foodbank
9> Crank’d @ Pub Fiction, 1242 Garner Rd. W., Ancaster ~Rock/Top 40
9> Powerglide @ Old Powerhouse, Hamilton/Stoney Creek, 21 Jones St.
9:30> Burn The Louvre; Silvertone Hills; fünyboht @ Corktown Pub, 175 Young St., Hamilton ~indie/Christmas bash; $10 or $8 with n-p goods for foodbank
9:30> Siren Song @ Stonewalls Hamilton, 339 York Blvd., Hamilton ~Rock/Top 40 covers
9:30> Steve Collett @ Cat N Fiddle Hamilton, 174 John St., S., Hamilton
10> “6th Annual Nightmare Before Christmas” with Chris Chambers; Rob Cutting; guests @ Ye Old Squire Hamilton, 550 Fennel Ave. E., 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 Terry Chisholm @ 5 West Brewpub, 3600 Dundas Street, Burlington
*2:30-6:30> open jam with Martin Rouleau with backline provided @ Moonshine Café, 137 Kerr St., Oakville
*3-7> jam with Michelle Deneault & Redder @ Port Credit Legion, 35 Front St., Port Credit
4-8> Rebelljo @ Roc’n Doc’s, 105 Lakeshore Rd. E., Port Credit
7> “A Classic Folk Christmas” with Brock Hewit; Mac Wallace; Glenn McGarry; Levy Gresku & guests @ Copper Kettle Waterdown, 312 Dundas St. E., Waterdown ~Roots
7> Chris Ayries @ Max Resto Lounge, 2180 Itabashi Way, Burlington
9> The Weber Brothers recording release for Patches @ Moonshine Café, 137 Kerr St., Oakville ~original Blues; $20
9> Speakeasy @ Tin Cup Oakville, 1540 North Service Rd., Oakville ~Rock/Top 40 covers
9> TDB @ Carrigan Arms, 2025 Upper Middle Rd., Burlington ~Pop Rock
9> Judi Rideout & X-Husbands @ The Slye Fox, 4057 New St., Burlington
9> Crooker Band @ American House, 324 Dundas St. E., Waterdown
9> Skip Tracer @ Gator Ted’s, 1505 Guelph Line, Burlington ~Pop Rock
9:30> Pat Hewitt @ Shore Grill, 71 Lakeshore Rd. E., Port Credit ~Pop Rock/Top 40
9:30> Groove Train @ The Franklin House, 263 Queen St. S., Streetsville ~Rock/Top 40 covers/Funk
9:30> Jeff Eager @ O’Finns Irish Temper, 136 Church St., Oakville
9:30> Big Time Killin Time Band Xmas bash @ Boston Manor, 4460 Fairview Ave., Burlington ~Rock/Top 40 covers
10-2> Adam’s Rib @ Roc’n Doc’s, 105 Lakeshore Rd. E., Port Credit ~Rock/Top 40; $
10> Chelsea McBride Group @ Bier Markt Mississauga, 55 City Centre Drive, Mississauga ~Pop Rock
10:15> Ascension Groove @ Failte, 201 City Centre Dr., Mississauga ~Funk/R&B/Soul
10:30> Strummers Union @ 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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