Community notes:
- I never met DB Hawkes, but as a field recordist/music documenter in Toronto, I understood the magnitude of his presence. After his recent passing, there is a funeral fundraiser taking place. "DB is also renowned for having amassed an Archive of live recordings: Every Caribana, every Afrofest and virtually every Reggae concert that ever took place in Toronto. Now, a precious body of work consisting of 100's of hours of music history, in various media formats, must be secured, transported and safely stored. This task, along with the general gathering of his belongings, clearing out of the apartment and initial funeral costs are issues easily addressed, but we need funds to get it going." Important stuff (as is supporting his family with the funeral costs) — more info here.
- Meanwhile, another year has passed, and while the pace continues to slow down, this blog is still here! Last week was the MFS blogoversary — we are now seventeen!
Concert announcements:
Steven Lambke (José Contreras / Caged Animals) / No Notes Cocktails 2026-02-24 (Tuesday). $27.96, 19+. [FB event]
Nick Fraser presents (feat. Patrick O'Reilly/Michael Sarian/Nick Fraser / Nick Fraser's Special Topics) / The Tranzac (Southern Cross Lounge) 2026-02-24 (Tuesday)
Brandon Davis's Stations Quartet [Brandon Davis/Patrick O'Reilly/Luan Phung/Germaine Liu] / The Tranzac (Southern Cross Lounge) 2026-02-25 (Wednesday)
Die Nacht/Der Mond ["contemporary miniatures, theatrical recitation, and sensual Romantic chamber music", feat. works by Johannes Brahms, Gabriel Fauré, Kaija Saariaho, Jörg Widmann, Lori Freedman, Thomas Adès, Peter Eotvos, György Kurtág, Kurtag] (feat. The Happenstancers) / Array Space 2026-02-28 (Saturday). $33.28, free for students. [tickets + more info]
coexisDance #113 (feat. Aisha Sasha John / Rachana Joshi / Kayla Milmine / Sid Eiller / New Chance / Joel Lawrence) / Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre 2026-02-28 (Saturday). $15 or pwyc. [more info]
people | places | records presents (feat. Temporal Waves / Nick Joliat) / The Tranzac (Southern Cross Lounge) 2026-02-28 (Saturday). $pwyc. [FB event]
Track Could Bend #114 (feat. Bill Gilliam / Scallions [Holger Schoorl & Mark Zurawinski] / Tap slap wind and light) / Wenona Lodge 2026-03-03 (Tuesday – early start @ 8:30 p.m.). $pwyc. [FB event]
saucering [Tilman Lewis/Nilan Perera/Laura Swankey] [Where Things Are When album launch] / Sellers & Newel 2025-03-05 (Thursday). $20 minimum donation. [FB event]
stef.in (not a band / Animatist) / Handlebar 2026-03-05 (Thursday). $20 or pwyc
Songs of Sorrow (feat. The Tallis Choir) / St. Patrick's Church 2026-03-07 (Saturday). $35 ($30 seniors). [FB event]
Gary Louris / Hugh's Room 2026-04-17 (Friday). $42.85 ($21.82 Arts Worker, Student, Underemployed). [tickets + more info]
Is your show missing from this list? Submit it via this form!
Shows this week:
Music Hosted by Karen Ng (feat. Max Stover/Mateos Labbé-Phelan/Andrew Furlong/Karen Ng) / Wenona Lodge 2026-02-17 (Tuesday). $pwyc
Agnes [Rob Clutton/Bea Labikova/Mira Martin-Gray/Doug Tielli/Kevin Turcotte/Mark Zurawinski] / The Tranzac (Southern Cross Lounge) 2025-02-17 (Tuesday)
Ellwood Epps Trio [Ellwood Epps/Andrew Furlong/Blake Howard] / Sellers & Newel 2025-02-18 (Wednesday). $20 minimum donation. [FB event]
Steven Lambke (José Contreras) / No Notes Cocktails 2026-02-18 (Wednesday). $27.96, 19+. [FB event]
Behaviours:Data (feat. Anando Gabo / Marelena Pellegrino / Technology of Creative Consciousness) / Array Space 2026-02-19 (Thursday). $25 (or Pay What You Want), livestream: $12.00 (or Pay What You Want). [more info]
CMC Presents: Solo Works (feat. Wesley Shen / Roan Ma) / Canadian Music Centre 2026-02-19 (Thursday). $15 Advance / $20 at the door (General Admission), $12 Advance / $15 at the door (CMC Members and Arts Workers), $10 (students). [more info]
Labyrinth Ontario presents Makam Nights (feat. Behnoosh Behnamnia / Naghmeh Farahmand) / The Tranzac (Living Room) 2025-02-19 (Thursday). $pwyc. [FB event]
Cooked Raw Presents (feat. Context NA / Understanding) / Dina's Tavern 2025-02-19 (Thursday). $20. [more info]
Ellwood Epps Quartet [Ellwood Epps/Jonny Luke/Rob Clutton/Blake Howard] / The Emmet Ray 2026-02-20 (Friday – 6:30 p.m.). $15. [more info]
Mehdi Rostami / The Tranzac (Southern Cross Lounge) 2026-02-20 (Friday – early) [more info]
Die Nacht/Der Mond ["contemporary miniatures, theatrical recitation, and sensual Romantic chamber music", feat. works by Johannes Brahms, Gabriel Fauré, Kaija Saariaho, Jörg Widmann, Lori Freedman, Thomas Adès, Peter Eotvos, György Kurtág, Kurtag] (feat. The Happenstancers) / Array Space 2026-02-20 (Friday). $33.28, free for students. [tickets + more info]
The Cross Sea [album release] (Praises / Isla Craig / Catholic Wilt) / The Baby G 2026-02-20 (Friday). $21.53, 19+. [FB event]
Project Nowhere presents (feat. Hot Garbage / Yoo Doo Right / Bonnie Trash) / Lee's Palace 2026-02-20 (Friday). $27.65, 19+. [FB event]
BPM (Big Percussion Meeting) (feat. Amiel Ang / Em Wright / Greg Harrison / Joyce To / Mitch Lohmeier / Rumi Jeraj) / The Tranzac (Southern Cross Lounge) 2025-02-20 (Friday) [more info]
JS Presents! Ep. 66 (feat. Alex Samaras / Jessica Stuart/JESSA) / The Tranzac (Southern Cross Lounge) 2026-02-21 (Saturday – 5 p.m.) [FB event]
Rapallo (Marker Starling [full band]) / Dina's Tavern 2025-02-21 (Saturday). $20. [more info]
Our Full Selves (feat. ROSINX) / The Tranzac (Southern Cross Lounge) 2026-02-21 (Saturday) [more info]
Imaginary North and The AMBiENT PiNG present Ambient Afternoon (feat. anthéne / moonwatch.er / Daena Delam / Sparkling Water) / Society Clubhouse 2025-02-22 (Sunday – 2 p.m.). $10, NOTAFLOF, fully accessible and family friendly. [FB event]
Sympathetic String Band & Friends (feat. Sympathetic String Band / Kikeyah) / The Tranzac (Southern Cross Lounge) 2026-02-22 (Sunday) [more info]
It happened this week...
- ...on February 16, 2019 at Burdock Music Hall.
Marker Starling - Fly Away/Silver Morn
- ...on February 17, 2019 at City Hall's Council Chambers.
Public Recordings - To Valerie Solanas and Marilyn Monroe in Recognition of Their Desperation [excerpt, part 1]
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