Music

Join us for the opening of NOMFA 2019 at 8 PM at La Fromagerie and experience great music from across Northern Ontario. The Thursday night line-up includes: Melody McKiver + Darius Gray Melody McKiver is an Anishinaabe musician, media artist, traditional powwow dancer and artist, and arts educator who currently lives and works in the small town of Sioux Lookout in Treaty #3, northwestern Ontario. As a solo performer, Melody explores the range of the viola’s possibilities, spanning from minimalist to danceable, often incorporating laptop processing and looping. Their most recent release is Reckoning EP (2017), which was originally scored for the Article 11 theatre production of the same name and is written for solo viola and electronics. As a part of the Indigenous Music Mentorship Program, Melody will be performing with their mentee, Darius Gray. Mclean Mclean is an author and multi-instrumentalist from Greater Sudbury. As a child, he liked wandering in decommissioned mine pits, guided by the ghostly voices of his ancestors. In his heart, as an artist and has high ambitions. And he hopes he can, someday, die in Sudbury. Rose-Erin Stokes Highlighted by an artistic acumen and an amazing ability to evoke emotion, Stokes’ debut full-length ‘Wherever I Go’ is demonstrative of a songwriting craftsperson at work, with music, words and vocal performances that connect to the hearts and spirits of all who hear them. Kalle Mattson Kalle Mattson is a Juno & Polaris Music Prize nominated singer/songwriter based in Canada. On his new album “Youth.”, the 27-year-old Mattson set out to make a coming-of-age album about the middle period between adolescence & adulthood, when dreams become regrets, friends become strangers, first loves become first loss. Tickets are 10 dollars and available at the link below, at the door, or on our website www.cionorth.ca/nomfa

Robbie G - Live in Sudbury One With The Elements - Canadian Tour May 23rd - The Townehouse (206 Elgin St.) get tickets at: https://bit.ly/2HwcI6V opening performances by: - R.Y.O.T. - - Jordel Downz - - Crypt - - Storm Hogan - - Johhny B - - Koncept - - i.b. profit - 19+ | doors @ 8:00pm get tickets: revmediastudio.com adv: $15 | door: $20 Presented by: R-Evolution Media Studio & CG Entertainment music videos: Sprite -> https://bit.ly/2SQJVkB The Homies ft. Snak The Ripper -> https://bit.ly/2tyjKQs Nothin To Do With Me ft. Merkules -> https://bit.ly/2U8ZIId Do What You Do. ft. Evil Ebenezer -> https://bit.ly/2XfUkER follow Robbie G at: Instagram: @robbieg.hiphop website: www.robbieghiphop.com facebook: Robbie G Follow R-Evolution Media at: Instagram: @rmediastudio website: www.revmediastudio.com facebook: R-Evolution Media Studio bio: Robbie G is making a huge impact in the hip-hop scene through Canadian headlining tours and releasing new music consistently since he started out. He released five mixtapes and 6 albums so far. Aside from his musical output, Robbie G has been busy performing at over 500 shows alongside artists such as Wu-Tang Clan, Mos Def, Rakim, Tech N9ne and more. He is now set for another Canadian headlining tour with his new album “One With The Elements” in the spring of 2019. When not creating and touring, Robbie G is busy running his promotions company, R-Evolution Media based out of Guelph, ON, booking shows in his hometown and across Canada for acts such as: Sean Paul, Akon, T.I., Sean Kingston, Nelly and more. A true entrepreneur and a businessman Robbie G has been able to make a living doing what he loves by putting his passion for hip-hop and his positive outlook on life into his music. Robbie G is personable with fans and is able to put on a...

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Join us at 8 PM at Little Montreal and hear some awesome artists from all around Northern Ontario. Friday's night line-up includes: Nick Sherman + Rico Littledeer Singer-songwriter, Nick Sherman, gives new meaning to “the voice in the wilderness,” or rather, the voice from the wilderness. While he still calls his rural birthplace of Sioux Lookout home, Nick spent much of his youth out on the land, moving between his hometown, the small First Nation community of Weagamow Lake, and his family’s trapline on North Caribou Lake. His gentle voice is rich with honesty and the vitality of youth, but tempered with world-weariness, atop his strong, simple guitar. As a part of the Indigenous Music Mentorship Program, Nick will be performing with his mentee, Rico Littledeer. Frank Deresti and the Lake Effect An adventurous and versatile group of musicians, impressing audiences across the country since 2012. They have gained a following with their undeniable musicianship and unique take on the singer-songwriter genre. From heart-felt ballads to spontaneous moments of unbridled energy, this band is a must-see. Greyson Gritt Born of an Ojibway mother and a Métis Father, Greyson Gritt is an award-winning artist, and a tattooed, gender queer, folk-blues-playin' songwriter! Jennifer Holub and the Erratics Holub’s songs are about the things that torment us. Her new album “The Reckoning” is a hawkish condemnation of society’s place for women, and an urgent call to rouse from it. At the age of 32, she made the reckless decision to leave it all behind for a music career. The Honest Heart Collective Anchored by four lifelong friends, The Honest Heart Collective was born from two brothers, a Bruce Springsteen concert, and a rotating cast of musicians made permanent. Grief Rights was released in May 2018 and its sound has been described as “classic...

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Join us for the official NOMFA 2019 After Party and Showcase at 10 PM at the Townhouse. The line-up includes: TESSA Other than self-producing and engineering their album ‘Fool Love’, Tessa Giro-Gooden and Petr Balaz have worked with many other artists as well as scoring music for film and television. Max Merrifield Max 'Silvertongue' Merrifield is an artist of words, sounds, rhythms, and music. His music & performance harnesses the lyricism and raw energy of hip-hop; but also by the DIY ethics and attitude of punk culture; the poetry and honesty of roots music; and the stylistic elements of countless poets and writers. He rarely does the same thing twice, always delivering a performance that is stirring, provocative, and unique. Tickets are 10 dollars and available at the door.

Welcome 2019 ... Our Sunday Afternoons have been great this year... Richard Mende and Paul Loewenberg take a couple hours to play old Blues, Ragtime, Bluegrass, Gospel with a touch of Folk music. About half the time we have special guests join in on Bass or Fiddle or Dobro or Banjo... but the rest of the time it's 2 music encyclopedias playing the best from 1800 to about 1960. More often is the 1920's and 30's. We love it when the kids dance. Bring the kids, bring your parents... meet your friends. Have a great meal... A great afternoon of peace and good music. We are back next week with more Fats Waller, Mississippi Sheiks, Hank Williams, Bob Wills, The Carter Family and more. If you are a player and want to get in on the kitchen jam... come and talk to us...

The final Dinner & A Show of the season on Thursday, May 30 at The Motley Kitchen will feature Emily Burgess & The Emburys , an original roots and blues trio out of Peterborough, fronted by Emily and her blazing Gibson 339 guitar. In February 2019, they won ‘Best New Group’ at the Maple Blues Awards, followed by a successful tour of the Eastern United States. In 2018 they played over 100 shows in support of Burgess’ debut album, ‘Are We In Love?’. The album was #18 on Stingray Blues Channel’s most played albums of 2018, and featured in Joe Bonamassa’s blog ‘Blues Bands to check out in 2018’. Guitarist and vocalist, Emily Burgess sings her catchy original songs with a unique, warm and smooth vocal style. If her vocals put you at ease, don’t sit back and relax too quickly – she is about to shred it with a virtuoso guitar solo, paying homage to her heroes Chuck Berry, Freddie King, and Stevie Ray Vaughn in every lick.This cohesive three-piece band also includes Marcus Browne (drums, harmony vocals), and Dawson McManus (bass, harmony vocals). With soaring three-part harmony, expert attention to detail on their instruments, they deliver great original tunes as well as covers of blues classics. Dinner and entertainment combined is $60.00 including HST. Show-only seats are $25.00 each. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with the buffet dinner served at 6:30 p.m. and the show approximately from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Reserve now to assure good seats and dinner by calling The Motley Kitchen at 705-222-6685. Leave a message if they're out on a catering contract. Or drop by during one of their brunches Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Emily graduated with honours from Humber College’s prestigious music program at twenty-two years old,...

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Jazz Sudbury's Emerging Artist Showcase competition is a search for up-and-coming musicians looking to break into Ontario's festival circuit. Three finalists will each receive $500 and perform in front of a live audience on May 30th at La Fromagerie, where the winner(s) will be chosen and announced. Finalists are also invited to return to the Jazz Sudbury Festival 2019 to participate in a masterclass with a professional touring jazz musician hosted in partnership with Music and Film in Motion. The Emerging Artist Showcase winner(s) will receive an additional $1,000 prize, one-on-one mentorship provided by Canada's Music Incubator, and will perform as the opening main-stage act at the Jazz Sudbury Festival, Saturday 7 SEP 2019. Our finalists are... The Aguda Collective is made up of current students and graduates from the University of Toronto, Humber College and York University, blending beautiful, interesting melodies with intricate, soulful solos and features all-original material written by trombonist Vonne Aguda. Using their individual voices, the members of The Aguda Collective craft a unique soundscape that communicates truth, emotion, and above all, good music. Ian McGimpsey Quartet is a collaboration between some of the most swinging and energetic players in Toronto's young, up and coming generation of jazz musicians. The members collectively cite hard bop and post bop influences from the 50's through today. With four unique musical voices, the group tackles quintessential standards, bluesy grooves, and inspired originals with an unmistakably hard hitting attitude. Jenna Marie Pinard is freshly graduated from the University of Toronto's prestigious jazz studies program, who possesses a signature jazz and blues voice that hints at Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan and Aretha Franklin, but is distinctly her own. She is best known for her smooth-sounding jazz and rich R&B vocals, her wide vocal range, and passionate performances. .................................................................................. Winner(s) will be...

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A night of great music and good times! Lion House (Indie/ Alternative Rock) https://www.facebook.com/LionHouseOfficial/ David Dino White (Progressive Indie Rock) https://www.facebook.com/daviddinowhite/ Emma McDaniel (singer-songwriter) Friday May 31st, 9pm-12am, $7 COVER.

Toronto Indie Rockers The High Loves are playing in Sudbury as a part of their 2019 tour! TICKETS ON SALE NOW! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-high-loves-wspecial-guests-tickets-60269309126 The High Loves - 10:00PM https://thehighloves.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thehighloves/ The Dazed - 9:00PM https://soundcloud.com/user-427085329 https://www.instagram.com/thedazedofficial/ Saturday June 1st Durham Social 8:00 Tix $10 in Advance, $15 at the Door ALL AGES