SHOW LISTINGS for Friday, September 04, 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 type, highlighted, include live link to website and also have ad icon included in listings.

416 - Toronto Central

*3-7> acoustic jam with John Hutt @ Lola, 40 Kensington Ave., TO

*4-6> Hogtown Syncopators featuring Terra Hazelton @ The Rex, 194 Queen St. W., TO ~Jazz

*5-8> Kensington Kitchen Party with host Kevin Jollimore of Sin City Boys, Kim Cadilla on bass & guest musicians @ Graffiti’s, 170 Baldwin St., TO ~Pop Rock with heart

*5-7> The Friends of Hugh Oliver @ Tranzac Club (Southern Cross), 292 Brunswick Ave., TO ~Folk

6> Hold The Bus featuring Kevin Jeffrey on bass and special guest Glen Hornblast @ Grossman’s, 379 Spadina Ave., TO

6> David Celia @ Cameron House (front), 408 Queen St. W., TO ~indie Pop

6-10> Cardinals Pride release show for “Those People Will Never Die” with Prophets; Lungless; more @ Sneaky Dee’s, 431 College St., TO ~indie; $10

6:30> Sara Dell Group @ The Rex, 194 Queen St. W., TO ~Jazz

7:30> Tania Gill with special guests Lina Allemano, Rob Clutton, Nico Dunn  @ Tranzac Club (Southern Cross), 292 Brunswick Ave., TO ~Jazz

8:30> Mario Munoz @ Free Times Café, 320 College St., TO ~Chilean-Canadian acoustic songwriter; pwyc

*9> Side B Vibe @ Tilted Kilt Esplanade, 38 The Esplanade, TO ~Rock

9> Sam Hargrove @ Cameron House (rear), 408 Queen St. W., TO

9> Hummel Entertainment Anniversary Celebration with Mary Simon; Autumn Eve; Kap 10; Jay Manara; Jeff Beadle; Chris Assad @ Rivoli, 334 Queen St. W., TO ~ $10

9> Nerd Noise Night with Kirby Krackle; Wordburglar; More of Les; Hervana; Blast Processors; Swamp Thing @ Horseshoe Tavern, 370 Queen St. W., TO ~$10

9-1> Band Of Fools @ Monarchs Pub in Eaton Chelsea Hotel, 33 Gerrard St. W., TO ~Rock/Top 40

9> Tonemirror; War Balm; The Skadoos; Simple Danger @ Lee’s Palace, 529 Bloor St. W., TO ~$7

9:30> Reenie @ C’est What, 67 Front St. E., TO ~songwriter; pwyc

9:30> Taxi @ Alleycatz, 2409 Yonge St., TO North ~Funk/Soul/R&B; $10

9:45> Manuel Valera & Groove Square @ The Rex, 194 Queen St. W., TO ~NYC Jazz; $

9:45> Dee Dee & The Dirty Martinis @ Reservoir Lounge, 52 Wellington St. E., TO ~60s R&B; $

10> Dave Murphy Band @ Orbit Room, 480 College St. TO ~Rock/Funk/R&B; $

10> Kayla Howran @ Cameron House (front), 408 Queen Street West, TO ~Country

10> Combo Royale @ Grossman’s, 379 Spadina Ave., TO ~Blues

*10> Homesick party @ Sneaky Dee’s, 431 College St., TO ~Punk; $5

10:30> The O’Deadly’s @ Fionn MacCool’s Esplanade, 70 The Esplanade

10:30> Blues & Troubles Band @ Lola, 40 Kensington Ave., TO ~Blues

416 - Toronto East

5-7> The Straight 8s @ Castro’s, 2116 Queen St. E., TO East

9> Chris Staig & The Marquee Players @ Dora Keogh, 141 Danforth Ave., TO East

*?> open mic with Matt & Mike @ The Grover Pub, 676 Kingston Rd., TO East

*9:30> David Macmichael & The $5 Tall Boys @ Relish, 2152 Danforth Ave., TO East ~alt Pop originals and covers

9:30> The Legendary Castaways @ Linsmore Tavern, 1298 Danforth Ave., TO East ~70s rockin’ Blues

 416 – Toronto Etobicoke

7:30> Fern Lindzon Trio @ Old Mill Inn, 21 Old Mill Rd., Etobicoke ~Jazz; min table charge

9> Johnny Devil @ Maple Leaf House, 2749 Lake Shore Boulevard West, Etobicoke ~Rock/Top 40/Blues

9:30> Sam Taylor & The East End Love @ Refinery Public House, 3039 Lake Shore Blvd. W., Etobicoke ~original & cover Blues

9:30> Carmella Long @ Timothy’s Pub, 344 Brown’s Line, Etobicoke South ~Pop Rock/Top 40; $

10-2> 40 Sons @ Southside Johnny’s, 3653 Lake Shore Blvd. W., Etobicoke South ~ Rock/R&B

416 – Toronto Scarborough

9:30> Frank Wilks & Freedom Express @ McGradie’s, 2167 Victoria Park Ave., Scarborough ~classic Rock/Top 40

9:30> Greg Wyard @ Stone Cottage Pub, 3750 Kingston Rd., Scarborough ~Pop Rock

9:30> Drive 3 @ Kornerstones, 1601 Birchmount Ave., Scarborough ~Rock/Top 40

416 - Toronto West

1-5> Johannes Linstead @ The Wine Garden, Canadian National Exhibition Grounds, Lake Shore Blvd. W., TO West ~instrumental Jazz/World

1:30-5:30> Kenny V @ Casino patio/stage Canadian National Exhibition Grounds, Lake Shore Blvd. W., TO West ~eclectic

3-6> The Mudmen @ CNE Midway Stage, Canadian National Exhibition Grounds, Lake Shore Blvd. W., TO West ~Celtic Rock

3-6> Jaydee Bixby @ CNE Northern Comfort Saloon, Canadian National Exhibition Grounds, Lake Shore Blvd. W., TO West ~Country

5-9> Sultans of String @ The Wine Garden, Canadian National Exhibition Grounds, Lake Shore Blvd. W., TO West ~~Folk/World

5-8> Ken Taylor’s Fixi’s Jazz Trio @ Gate 403, 403 Roncesvalles Ave., TO West ~Jazz

6:30-10:30> Robin Benedict @ Casino patio/stage Canadian National Exhibition Grounds, Lake Shore Blvd. W., TO West ~songwriter

7:30> Phil & John featuring Phil Naro @ Brazen Head Pub, 165 East Liberty St., TO West ~acoustic Pop Rock

7:30-11> Scarecrow @ CNE Midway Stage, Canadian National Exhibition Grounds, Lake Shore Blvd. W. TO West ~John Cougar Mellencamp tribute

7:30> Classified with DCF opening @ CNE Bandshell, Canadian National Exhibition Grounds, Lake Shore Blvd. W., TO West ~

7:30-11> Kelly Prescott @ CNE Northern Comfort Saloon, Canadian National Exhibition Grounds, Lake Shore Blvd. W., TO West ~Country

8-10> Indira Nanavati Cadena @ Humble Beginnings, 3109 Dundas St. W., TO West ~Jazz

9-1> Fraser Melvin Blues Band @ Gate 403, 403 Roncesvalles Ave., TO West ~Blues

9> Easy Daltons; The Labcats; Years of Ernest @ The Tennessee, 1554 Queen St. W., TO West

9> Matty Powell @ The Local, 396 Roncesvalles Ave., TO West ~songwriter

10> Ken Yoshioka Band with Mark Stafford & Dave McManus @ The Hole In The Wall, 2967 Dundas St. W., TO West ~Blues

10-2> Lucas Stagg & The Blanks @ Dakota Tavern, 249 Ossington Ave., TO W. ~Rockabilly; $

519

8> Mandulla @ Fionn MacCool’s Kitchener, 4287 King St. E., Kitchener

9> Mayhemingways @ Fionn MacCool’s Guelph, 494 Ediburgh Rd. S., Guelph

705

5:30> Rick & Gailie @ Black Horse Pub, 452 George St. N., Peterborough

9> The Weber Brothers @ Violets Venue, 52 Morrow Rd., Barrie ~Blues

8:30> Al Black & The Steady Band @ Black Horse Pub, 452 George St. N., Peterborough

9:30> Sunset Strip @ Red Dog Tavern, 189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough

9:30> Chuck Jackson & The All Stars @ Sticky Fingers Dunlop, 150 Dunlop St. W., Barrie ~Blues

10> The Wicked; Mercy @ The Garnet, 231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough ~indie Rock

905 East

*9:30> Karaoke with Rob MacArthur & Lorraine @ Royal Canadian Legion #322, 112 Hunt St.

9:30> Marc Joseph Band @ The Edge, 250 Bayly St., Ajax ~Pop Rock

905 North

7-11> Chinny & Freinds @ Main’s Mansion, 144 Main St., Markham

8:30> The Jamie Williams Band @ Spot One, 289 Rutherford Rd. S., Brampton

9> tba @ Fionn MacCool’s Newmarket, 17315 Leslie St., Newmarket

9:30> Groove Marmalade @ Jake’s Boathouse Brampton, 59 First Gulf Rd., Brampton ~Pop Rock

9:30> Susie Grooves & Co. @ Oscar’s Roadhouse, 1785 Queen St. E., Brampton ~Top 40/Rock

*9:30> open mic @ Big Daddy’s, 460 Elgin Mills Rd., E, Richmond Hill

10> The Dirty Rottens featuring Anthony Cee @ CJ Barley’s Pub, 213 The Queensway St., Keswick ~Rock

10> North Of Seven @ Aw Shucks, 15230 Yonge St., Aurora ~Pop Rock

905 – South

6:30> Ferguson Young featuring Liam McGlashon @ Corktown Pub, 175 Young St., Hamilton ~indie; $

9> Noble Savages 7” record release party @ This Ain’t Hollywood, 345 James St. N., Hamilton

9> Tomi Swick @ Coach & Lantern, 384 Wilson St E., Hamilton

9:30> Medicine Hat @ Corktown Pub, 175 Young St., Hamilton ~indie; $

905 West

noon-11> Burlington Ribfest with music on two stages including Michael Keys Band @ noon on East Stage @ Spencer Smith Park, 1400 Lakeshore Rd., Burlington

*5> Adam Ostrosser & Joel Guenther @ Carrigan Arms, 2025 Upper Middle Rd., Burlington ~Pop

*6-9> Krista Blondin @ Roc’n Doc’s, 105 Lakeshore Rd. E., Port Credit ~ Pop/Jazz/Blues

8> Whiskey Epiphany @ Moonshine Café, 137 Kerr St., Oakville ~Rock/Folk/Blues; $10

9> Fiddlin’ Around @ Fionn MacCool’s Burlington, 2331 Appleby Line, Burlington

9:30> Kimberley Wetmore Band featuring Dave Girdlestone on guitar @ Gator Ted’s, 1505 Guelph Line, Burlington ~Pop Rock

9:30> Kenny V @ Shore Grill, 71 Lakeshore Rd. E., Port Credit ~Pop Rock/Top 40

9:30> Parkside Drive @ Fionn MacCool’s Britannia, 825 Britannia Rd. W., Streetsville Mississauga ~Pop Rock

9:30> Brendon Gomez @ Fionn MacCool’s Clarkson, 970 Southdown Rd., Mississauga

9:30> In Debt @ Boston Manor, 4460 Fairview Ave., Burlington

9:30> Pat & Steve Duo @ Black Swan Pub Burlington, 4040 Palladium Way, Burlington ~acoustic Pop Rock

10-2> Tom Barlow Band @ Roc’n Doc’s, 105 Lakeshore Rd. E., Port Credit ~Rock/Top 40

10:15> Jack’d Up @ Failte, 201 City Centre Dr., Mississauga ~Country Rock