Your time-planner for upcoming classic jazz events around the GTA and a few just beyond:
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Thu. 8/16 | 6:30 PM |
Tin Roof Jazz Band @ Dear Head Inn, Buffalo
Usually the third Thursday of each month (varies). Phone ahead suggested |
| 6:30 PM |
Don Burns @ Dick & Jenny's, Grand Island NY
Weekly residency. Ragtime piano with a dose of comedy. | |
| 9:00 PM |
Ed Vokurka Gypsy Jazz @ Emmet Ray
Vokurka's Vicarious Virtuoso Violin Ed Vokurka/leader/violin The third Thursday of each month. | |
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Thu. 8/16
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9:30 PM
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Reposadists @ Reposado bar
Thursday & Friday evenings. Gypsy - inspired jazz |
| Fri. 8/17 | 4:00 PM |
Hogtown Syncopators @ The Rex
Weekly residency. Jay Danley/guitar, Drew Jurecka/violin, Terra Hazleton/vocals/percussion, James Thomson/bass, Richard Whiteman/piano. Missing/replaced players common. Hogtown Syncopators Rex Hotel |
| 5:30 PM | Jazz Generation @ Imperial Pub Weekly residency at this location. Band plays in the 'Backroom', at the rear of the ground floor. Styling: American Songbook; swing, ballads and a little Latin. Think ballroom with improvisation Typically (but line-up may vary) a septet: Malcolm/l... more | |
| 6:00 PM | Don Valley Stompers @ Grossman's From Friday January 15th and continuing every third Friday of each month The Don Valley Stompers are holding court at Grossman's Tavern at a new earlier time! Music will start at 6pm and run until 9pm. Many people have been asking for an earlier st... more | |
| 7:00 PM |
Les Petits Nouveaux @ La Revolucion
Gypsy jazz trio. | |
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Fri. 8/17
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8:30 PM
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All Star Bourbon Street Band @ N'Awlins Bar & Dining
Twice-weekly residency. Fridays & Saturday evenings |
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Fri. 8/17
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9:30 PM
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Reposadists @ Reposado bar
Thursday & Friday evenings. Gypsy - inspired jazz |
| Sat. 8/18 | 1:00 PM | Jazz cruise @ Riverwoks, Grand Island NY Sponsored by The Queen City Jass Society. Boarding from 12:30 pm, aboard the "Grand Lady" vessel Cash bar & snacks. Reserved parking. Band: The Bar-room Buzzards. Members US$35; nonmembers US$40. Pay to Queen City Jass Society, Box 882 Grand Isla... more |
| 3:30 PM |
George Lake Big Band @ The Rex
Band plays occasional gigs at this location. | |
| 4:00 PM |
Ed Vokurka @ Tartistry
Weekly gig. Jazz violin jam with guests. | |
| 4:00 PM |
Red Rhythm @ Communist's Daughter
Weekly residency. Gypsy jazz meets trumpet playing bartender. Michael Louis Johnson/leader/trumpet/vocal Red Rhythm Communist's Daughter | |
| 4:30 PM | Happy Pals @ Grossman's Resident weekly New Orleans Jazz Party. Default septet (subs common): Patrick Tevlin/leader/trumpet Roberta Tevlin/trombone Chuck Clarke/drums Gabriel Kerekes/reeds Charlie Trainor/piano Ben Lee/banjo Lucas Gadke/bass The Happy Pals Grossman's Tav... more | |
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Sat. 8/18
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9:00 PM
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All Star Bourbon Street Band @ N'Awlins Bar & Dining
Twice-weekly. Friday & Saturday evenings. |
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Sat. 8/18
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9:10 PM
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Frog & Henry @ Dovercourt House
Weekly swing dance event, usually to a live band; bands vary. Frog & Henry |
| Sat. 8/18 | 9:45 PM |
Tyler Yerema @ Resevoir Lounge
Tyler Yerema & His Rhythm. |
| Sun. 8/19 | 12:00 PM |
Excelsior JB @ Rex Hotel
Weekly residency. Default sextet (depps common): Excelsior Jazz Band |
| 2:00 PM |
Morgan Street Stompers @ Broadway Hotel, N. Tonawanda NY
Third Sunday of the month, usually. |