Soweto Gospel Choir Live @ The Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, Toronto, ON - Fri Feb 21st!

UPDATE:   Use Code CHOIR in the Offer Code section for discounted tickets on www.ticketmaster.ca - Tix are $44.25 incl service charge

In celebration of Black History Month, the Sony Centre For The Performing Arts proudly presents Soweto Gospel Choir, South Africa’s internationally renowned and award-winning choir. On Friday, February 21, 2014, at 7:30pm, for one performance only, the Soweto Gospel Choir will perform “Divine Decade” as part of their 2014 World tour, marking 10 years in music.

The group performed at the first of the 46664 concerts in the early 2000s, a series of AIDS charity concerts played in honour of Nelson Mandela, and has since toured internationally several times.
The 52-strong choir has performed for and with influential public figures such as Nelson Mandela, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, President Bill Clinton, Celine Dion, Diana Ross, Bono, Josh Groban, Oprah Winfrey, Patti Labelle, Tina Turner, Sydney Poitier and Quincy Jones to name only a few!

The Choir’s first album, “Voices of Heaven” went to #1 on the Billboard World Music chart within three weeks of it’s release. The Choir won its first Grammy in 2007, Best Traditional World Music, for their second CD, “Blessed” and again in 2008 for “African Spirit”. In 2009 the Soweto Gospel Choir performed their Oscar-nominated “Down to Earth,” with Peter Gabriel, on the Academy Awards broadcast, the first South African artists to ever do so.

The choir continues to inspire individuals thorough their powerful gospel music and high involvement in international charities–including their own AIDS orphans foundation Nkosi’s Haven Vukani–for which they have raised in total almost $1,500,000.00 USD.

SONY CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, Toronto’s first performing arts centre, has played a defining role in the cultural life of Toronto for more than 50 years. Today, the newly renovated Sony Centre’s mission is to unite the global citizens of Toronto through great artistic experiences. In addition, the Sony Centre is dedicated to developing Toronto’s younger audiences through family programming; workshops targeted towards school-aged audiences, an under-30 membership program, and other community initiatives.

SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR
Friday, February 21, 2014 • 7:30pm
Sony Centre For The Performing Arts, 1 Front Street East, Toronto
Ticket prices range from $55 - $75 (plus applicable fees) and can be purchased in person at the Sony Centre Box Office, over the phone at 1-855-872-SONY (7669) or online at www.sonycentre.ca
Discounts are available for groups of 8 or more. Call THE Group Tix Company 647-438-5559 or Toll Free 1-866-447-7849 or online at www.thegrouptixcompany.com

Liive Thursdays Presents Tamara Madison @ Dazzling Lounge, Toronto, ON - Thurs May 2nd!

Live Band • Live Djs • Live Sports • Asian Fusion Food

Liive Thursdays Presents *Tamara Madison* at Dazzling ~ May 2nd, 2013

resident performances by: Omar "Oh!" Lunan

special guest performance by: Tamara Madison

resident djs: Smartiez

live band: Ottis Williams/Jonathan Kerr (drums) • Jason Larmond (keys) • Juwayon Clarke (bass)

r&b ∞ soul ∞ motown ∞ soulful house ∞ selective hip-hop & more

∞dinner & drink specials (kitchen opened until 11:30pm)∞
∞no oversized or athletic apparel ∞ no fitted hats∞

lounge opens @ 8pm (second floor)
∞free before 9pm | $10 after∞
(please not that cover charge is subject to change during special events)

**table reservations highly recommend to ensure seating between 8pm-10pm | minimum $20 purchase per person (food or drink) to reserve table**

for more information, table reservation, birthday celebrations & corporate functions:

info@originalconcepts.ca or 416-919-1084

Location:   Dazzling Lounge, 291 King Street West, Toronto, ON

Brought To You By Original Concepts Entertainment

Sophisticated Life @ Coconuts Lounge, Toronto, ON - Fri Apr 12th|

SOPHISTICATED LIFE

THE BIGGEST ALL AGES EVENT GOING DOWN ON FRIDAY APRIL 12TH AT COCONUTS LOUNGE (Across from York University) PARTY BUSES WILL BE RUNNING.

LIVE PERFORMANCES BY:

HARDBODY AND A SPECIAL GUEST

+

ALL THE WAY FROM JAMAICA AND BROTHER OF POPULAR DANCEHALL ARTIST KONSHENS;

**** DELUS ******

WE WILL HAVE OTHER SURPRISE GUEST ARTISTS PASSING THROUGH BUT YOU GOT TO BE THERE TO FIND OUT WHO ;-)

MUSIC BY

DJ Gravity
Energy Kidd; GTA'S #1 ALL AGES MIX DJ

EARLY BIRD TICKETS $20

VIP $40 LIMITED (Early Entry, Meet and Greet, Picture Taken and Party Bus)

Location:  Coconuts Lounge, Vaughan, Ontario

Ticket Locations

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TORONTO
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FOR TICKET DEALS CONTACT ADRIYEL
289-233-1193
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Live Music Events @ Harlem Restaurant, Toronto, ON - Fri Apr 5th & Sat Apr 6th!

HARLEM LIVE MUSIC

67 Richmond St. East  |  416.368.1920

FRIDAY April 5th

Shelley Hamilton

Shelley brings to Harlem her mix of jazz standards and original pieces. Included in this evening,  part of her series "Unearthed Canadians" highlighting great Canadian music writers, known & lesser known, and their contribution to the Canadian music scene.

7:30pm - 11:00pm



SATURDAY MARCH 6th

Gibbran & Tamsynn-Lee

Inspired by love, life and beauty, Gibbran Khan Rashid
and Tamsynn-Lee Isaacs were brought together to create this self-produced project that inhabits a sound that is unique only to this duo. Their ability to harmonize and blend their soulful voices is refreshing and true. With the rhythm of love-making and cosmic frequency, this sexy duo, produces sweet music that they call Steam. A genre that possesses a warm and sensual 'love-song' essence
with a feel good vibe. No doubt their chemistry is contagious.

www.gibbran.com 

7:30pm - 11:00pm


HARLEM RESTAURANT
67 Richmond St. East  Toronto, ON.
416.368.1920

Dining Room Hours

Mon - Thurs 11am - 11pm
Fri - Sat 11am - 12am
Sun - 11am - 11pm

HARLEM UNDERGROUND
745 Queen St. West Toronto, ON.
416.366.4743

Dining Room Hours

Mon - Thurs 4pm - 11pm
Fri - 11am - 12am
Sat - 10am - 12am
Sun - 10am - 11pm
www.harlemrestaurant.com

info@harlemrestaurant.com

Shugga @ Bar Italia, Toronto, ON - Fri Apr 5th!

Shugga this Friday, April 5, at Bar Italia. 

Come celebrate our bass player Calvin Joseph Beales birthday!

The band can be seen on Friday Nights at Bar Italia, 582 College Street and at Joe Mamas on Saturday's @ 317 King Street West. 

For specific dates and times please call, 416-651-3873.

K-Os Live @ The Danforth Music Hall, Toronto, ON - Fri Apr 5th!

Fri, Apr 5, 2013 09:00 PM
Details: K-OS, Rich Aucoin
Tickets $34.00

Location:  The Danforth Music Hall, 147 Danforth Ave.,Toronto, ON
Visit:  www.ticketmaster.ca

Launch of The A Team ``Family Funktion`` Blacklight Party @ Encore Rehearsal Studios, Toronto, ON - Sat Mar 23rd!

The debut of special parties for music lovers by the A TEAM

ONE BAND, one sound system set in MANY ROOMS
under Blacklight
It will
simply be a funky
funky
funky hangout ...
THIS IS NOT EXCLUSIVELY AN AN AFTER HOURS EVENT!
We will party late but the music starts "right from the start"!!

*fullly licensed bar featuring drinks by DUCKY (Repasado ~ Orbit Room) starting at 10:00
**hot food served all night

cover is just: $12

Location: Encore Rehearsal Studios
76A Geary Avenue, Toronto, Ontario

Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/events/136809559821840/

Live Music Events @ Harlem Restaurant, Toronto, ON - Fri Mar 22nd & Sat Mar 23rd!

FRIDAY MARCH 22nd
KayHums

Music has been an integral part of Kenisha's life for as long as
she can remember. Kenisha graduated from Earl Haig Secondary School as a dance major and attended Berklee College of Music in Boston. She sings in a Supremes tribute band called Baby Love and regularly performs and records with Toronto talent Maccie Paquette. If she could throw a dream dinner party, Kenisha would invite Etta James, Sarah Vaughn, Otis Redding, Mona the Vampire, The Lonely Island, Flight of the Conchords, and Billie Holliday. She is a big self high-fiver and often speaks in a British accent for no reason whatsoever.

7:30pm - 11pm





SATURDAY MARCH 23rd
Reece

Toronto native, Reece is a singer/songwriter
 preparing for the release of her first recorded
EP Jane Street Symphony. Currently singing
back-up vocals for heavyweights Andreena Mill,
Aria Zenua and Daniel Panetta,  she also forms
 1/3 of Supremes tribute trio "Babylove". All this
while writing her entire debut album and for other
 local artists. Jane Street Symphony slated for a
Winter release, will feature R&B infused with
elements of soul, classical, jazz, rock and hip hop,
intricate lyrics, and awesome pipes.

7:30pm - 11:00pm

HARLEM RESTAURANT

67 Richmond St. East  Toronto, ON.

416.368.1920

Dining Room Hours

Mon - Thurs 11am - 11pm 

Fri - Sat 11am - 12am 

Sun - 11am - 11pm

HARLEM UNDERGROUND

745 Queen St. West Toronto, ON.

416.366.4743

Dining Room Hours

Mon - Thurs 4pm - 11pm

Fri - 11am - 12am

Sat - 10am - 12am

Sun - 10am - 11pm

www.harlemrestaurant.com

 

 info@harlemrestaurant.com

Samba Squad CD Release (Part Of Canadian Music Week) @ Lula Lounge, Toronto, ON - Thurs Mar 21st!

It's a Samba Squad Dance party!

Samba Squad invites you to celebrate the release of our
new CD, Que Beleza. We will lift your spirits with a 90-
minute set of stunning, original new tunes, as well as
some old favorites. Come share this special night with us:
Heavy hitting drums, soaring vocals and hard groovin'
players.

New singing sensation Andrea di Bartolomeo, Cuban
vocalist "King Bombo" Alberto Alberto, Queen's Diamond
Jubilee medal winner and Brazilian singer, Luanda Jones.

Keyboard: Gord Sheard (composer, head of composition
at Humber College, a force on the World music scene)
Bass: Collin Barrett: (The Groove Maker)
Guitar: Demetri Petsalakis: (rising young player)$15.00 at the door. 

Doors - 8p, Showtime - 9:30p

Location:  Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON

For dinner reservations, go to: http://
www.lula.ca/lula-lounge/reservations.html or call
416-588-0307

Tanika Charles Live @ The Rivoli, Toronto, ON - Wed Mar 13th!

Massey Hall presents Canadian Songbook at The Rivoli
Music lovers worth their salt adore nothing more than to unearth new talent. This season, Queen West institution The Rivoli will play host to a series of monthly concerts at which tomorrow’s musical luminaries will showcase their craft. Take a chance on soon-to-be household names.

Toronto-born Edmonton-raised singer/songwriter, Tanika Charles, operates in a sonic time capsule possessing the assurance of Inez Foxx, the vulnerability of Tammi Terrel, and the smoldering intensity of Betty Wright. Soul music seems to have come full circle with the re-introduction of greats like Al Green and Lee Fields to a younger audience, and now Tanika Charles marks its completion.

Doors:8pm
Cover: $19.50

10:00pm Tanika Charles
11:30pm post show meet and greet, CD signing

Location:  The Rivoli, 334 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON

Tickets avail at:

http://www.masseyhall.com/eventdetail/tanikacharles


Tanika Charles-
http://www.myspace.com/tanikacharles

http://tanikacharles.bandcamp.com/

Caribeña! @ Lambadina Lounge, Toronto, ON - Sat Mar 2nd!

DJ Bernal and @TOreggaeton present...

Caribeña!! Toronto's best Latin and Caribbean party!
DJ Bernal has been one of Toronto's best Latin DJ's, spinning the best in latin, salsa, timba, reggaeton regularly at venues such as Lula Lounge, Babaluus, Loki Lounge, Lambadina Lounge, 6 Degrees, Palms Patio, Cayo Coco, Wetbar and DJ'ing for major salsa (Pupy y Los Que Son Son) and reggaeton (El Micha, Yulien Oviedo, Gente De Zona) concerts in 2012.

After a huge success with the first Caribeña party in January, we are doing ROUND 2!, bringing you the best of the Caribbean with Reggaeton, Cubaton, Latin Urban with Reggae, Soca, Timbaton (Cuban salsa + reggaeton) and Bachata!

LIVE reggaeton vocal performance by Cuban group CÓDIGO 24 and reggaeton dance show by Damidance Company!

Venue : Lambadina Lounge, 875 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
19+ event. Doors at 9PM.

Cover is $10 all night but Ladies get in free before 11PM! Only $5 with student card.

The Brothas Concert @ Lula Lounge, Toronto, ON - Thurs Feb 28th!

The Brothas Concert brings together 14 of Toronto’s Black keyboard players on one stage, for one extraordinary night of music! In a wide range of musical styles, and in everything from solo to full group numbers, the Brothas will put three generations of virtuosi from Toronto’s Black community on full display!

•  Doors Open: 7:00PM

• Show Starts: 8:00PM
• Admission: $20 @ door
• Presented By:Lula Music and Arts Centre
• A la carte menu or $55 dinner and show package available.
• To reserve a table for dinner please use open table or call 416 588 0307.

 Location:  Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON

 For more info visit:  http://www.lula.ca/events/2013/feb/brothas.html

The Upperclass Men Tour Live @ The Piston, Toronto, ON - Thurs Feb 28th!

THE UPPERCLASS MEN Southern Ontario Tour

With:
Vibonics
12th Letter
DJ James Redi


No matter how eclectic music tastes can get, there's always something to be said for artists who give traditional genre lines a boisterous middle finger. The Upperclass Men are an example of what happens when boundaries set by genre typecasting are shattered in favour of a mind-rattling live show. Hitting the road after the release of their Parachutes EP, Southern Ontario is about to get a taste of rap-rock whiplash in an unforeseen way. Joined by Toronto's own hip hop fusion band Vibonics on the tour, the Toronto show will also feature a performance by 12th Letter and music by DJ James Redi.

Location:  The Piston | 937 Bloor St. West @ Ossington, Toronto
Thursday, February 28th, 2013 | doors @ 9pm | 19+

Tickets:
$8 early bird *LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE* - http://upperclassmento.eventbrite.ca/
$10 advance - http://upperclassmento.eventbrite.ca/
$12 at the door

Major Lazer Free The Universe 2013 World Tour @ Sound Academy, Toronto, ON - Thurs Feb 28th!

LIVE AT SOUND ACADEMY
11 POLSON STREET, Toronto, ON
EMBRACE PRESENTS
MAJOR LAZER
FREE THE UNIVERSE 2013 WORLD TOUR
WITH KEYS N KRATES AND GENT AND JAWNS
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH, 2013 DOORS OPEN AT 9PM
THIS IS A 19+EVENT
ADVANCED GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS: $31.50 (+S.C.)
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT http://www.ticketweb.ca/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=3317814

**This show was moved to Sound Academy. All tickets purchased for Danforth Music Hall will be honoured at Sound Academy**

jahbudah Album Release Show @ Revival Bar, Toronto, ON - Wed Feb 27th!

jahbudah will be launching his reggae album My Philosophy with a live performance at Revival Bar on Wednesday February 27th, 2013.

Location:  Revival Bar,  783 College Street, Toronto, ON
Doors open at 7:30pm.

Tickets are $20 each or $30 for two. Both include a copy of the album on CD.

Advance tickets can be purchased at Ellington’s Café, 805 St. Clair Avenue West, or at the door.

Known Unknown Indie R&B @ Wrongbar, Toronto, ON - Sun Feb 24th!

The Known Unknown Presents:

INDIE R&B

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH

WRONGBAR [1279 QUEEN ST. W]

Featuring:

UNBUTTONED

BEN STEVENSON

BRENDAN PHILIP

SAVANNAH RE

WOLF J. MCFARLANE

MAE ORIEL

JUVON TAYLOR

VANESSA LU

SHADRACK

JAHSHONA

HOSTED BY:

MARLON PALMER

DJ:

LISSA MONET X STARVEN MARVIN

DOORS OPEN AT 8PM SHARP

$20

19+

$100 Bottles of Ketel One Vodka & Drink Specials all night with Three Olives Vodka

FOR BOTTLE SERVICE, PLEASE EMAIL: theknownunknowninfo@gmail.com

@KnownUnknownInc

Insta: KnownUnknownInc
knownunknowninc.tumblr.com

Facebook.com/knownunknowninc

Facebook Event Page: www.facebook.com/events/530593383637925

Chicken & Waffles Band @ The Ballroom Lounge, Toronto, ON - Fri Feb 22nd!

Join The Chicken & Waffles Band @ The Ballroom Lounge

http://www.level2musicproductions.com/chickenandwafflesbandtoronto.html

http://www.theballroom.ca/
For reservations call T: 416.597.2695.

The best live band, the best venue, the best party in the GTA. This band will make you party like you've never partied before!!!!!

No Cover!

Toronto's most prestiged room in the heart of Down Town Toronto, @ The Ballroom Bowl, 145 John Street. A venue that gives you non stop entertainment and the best live band guaranteed to make your Friday night experience the best in the City.

Band Line Up:

Omar Lunan - Vocal
Joel Joseph - Keys & Vocals
Deryck Roche - Drums & Vocals

For more info and bookings contact:

deryck@level2musicproductions.com
http://www.level2musicproductions.com/chickenandwafflesbandtoronto.html

Emerge Artists Showcase Live @ Moskito + Bite, Toronto, ON - Thurs Feb 21st!

GIVING ARTISTS EXPOSURE TO ENHANCE AND ADVANCE THEIR MUSIC CAREERS
 

This is an eclectic showcase of artists in genres from jazz r&b, country, folk, rock and soul.

Come Join us for the next EMERGE Artists Showcase Thursday, February 21 at Moskito + Bite 

 

We have another awesome lineup and an amazing venue with food that is out of this world!

ARTISTS PERFORMING:

Staasia Daniels
AHI
Sara London
Toya Diamond
geneva.b
Gyles

Performances will accompanied a selection of Toronto's best live musicians.

Come meet some of tomorrows brightest prospects as you get a night filled with great music, soul stirring composers, and the wonderful people you always find at EMERGE.

LIKE our Facebook Page to see past events https://www.facebook.com/emergeartistshowcase

Location:  Moskito + Bite, 423 College Street, Toronto, ON
Admission $15 Tickets 

Advance tickets Also Available Online $10 - visit:  http://emerge004.eventbrite.com/#

Golden Tale of Djungle Bouti @ Musideum, Toronto, ON - Fri Feb 15th!

Kobena Aquaa-Harrison, award-winning African guitar, voice, djembe & balafon maestro, performs the soundtrack of his life, straight from the heart.

From the man who originally coined the phrase... "Jungle Bouti", a bold, up-to-the-minute, multi-instrumental, autobiographical, interactive sonic love triangle...

GTJB is the rollicking story of Kobe's music, romances and journey from Ghana to Canada... (Think - Coming to America + Everyone Hates Chris + Purple Rain) played on seprewa, guitar, bala, piano, drums, voice

"... a must see" Young Centre, Distillery
"One of the most talented musicians I know" Avi Lewis, CBC
You'll laugh till you cry... seriously

Come celebrate Ghana National Chocolate Day & enjoy complimentary 100% Ghana hot cocoa & a CD with your ticket.

Location:

"Musideum 2012 - A World of Musical Instruments"

401 Richmond St. W. (Main Floor), Toronto, Ontario
 Tickets:  $20 at door

Book Launch: Everyday Excellence by Dwayne Morgan @ Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, ON - Fri Feb 1st!

We Launch Everyday Excellence This Friday!

The reviews have been overwhelmingly positive, and this Friday, February 1st, the Harbourfront Centre and the International Festival of Authors, invites you to an evening with Dwayne Morgan, celebrating the launch of his latest book, Everyday Excellence.

The launch will be absolutely free, and will feature a talk/performance by Dwayne, followed by a Soul show, focusing on the changing definitions of love, from music of the Motown era to present, with vocalists Quisha Wint and Jarelle Christie.

Did we mention that the entire night is free!! Be there early as space will be limited!

The show runs from 8 to 10:30, inside of the Brigantine Room.

Location:  Harbourfront Center, Toronto, ON


For a full listing of Kuumba festival events visit,
http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/whatson/seasonalfestivals/index.cfm?festival_id=124