Monthly Archives: June 2013

Boris Buhot doing first solo show since last Nov. tonight

Although it seems I see him performing a lot, it’s actually been six months since grunge-Pop songwriter Boris Buhot did a real show other than getting up at an open stage or as a special guest at a festival cavalcade or benefit. That’s too long for such a talented and compelling performer to be out…

Roger Zuraw gives full solo show a try June 30

I’ve never seen a show put on by homespun Folk-Pop songwriter Roger Zuraw at which at least a couple of other people weren’t also taking to the stage and as a matter of fact neither have you. Roger’s a ubiquitous presence at open stages, of course, and usually when he has a gig it also…

Sepic may have surprises in store for Harwood Arms tonight

I hope the good people of Ajax are ready for something completely different tonight if they’re dropping in at Harwood Arms roadhouse-style pub, because that’s what they’re likely to find. You never know for sure, of course, what inventive multi-instrumentalist and multi-instrument mental inventor Mark Sepic might pull out of his bag or box of…

Michael Keith’s show at The Local deserves Jazz Fest spot

Michael Keith with the 3 -string uke -Gary 17

Why inventive Blues/Jazz artist Michael Keith will be doing his show tonight at neighbourhood bar The Local at 396 Roncesvalles Ave. instead of as part of the TD Toronto Jazz Festival taking place at more than four dozen bars across the city core (including some not far away) is beyond me. It may have something…

Canada Day long weekend leads to schedule changes for regular weekend shows

Long weekends always disrupt the normal schedules of live music offerings in local venues and summer long weekends even more so. Many bar owners believe that it’s “a lost cause” trying to attract people to their establishments because they’re competing not just with cottages and backyards but also with many festival events that are held…

James Clark goes retro with vinyl release at old school tavern tonight

Doing things a little differently than everyone else seems to be a hallmark of trenchant Toronto alt-Roots/Pop songwriter James Clark. For one thing, he never gigs under that name: when he’s on stage he’s The James Clark Institute —even when he’s solo! His songs exhibit a similarly quirky quality, though they’re also piercing in the…