Jennifer Holub and DRFTR Live at little Montreal Bar & Deli (Sudbury, ON) Pay What You Can (Suggested donation $5-10) Music at 9 pm 19+ Jennifer Holub Music- Jennifer's music that tells our stories: the tales of the ghostly north. Jennifer Holub's story is that of the truth-seeker; the philosopher, touching hearts wherever she goes, yet eerily sharing stories of the wraith. Many of the songs and stories from Holub's upcoming LP, "The Haunting", stem from a place she doesn't understand herself. “Sometimes I have no idea where the narrative comes from,” she begins, “it flows out of me, I just make sure to document it properly. Most of the album was written in front of her bookshelf in her living room standing in the same location each time.” Co-produced by her longtime friend Brian Dunn, the songs range from full in arrangement to minimalist, bringing Holub's songwriting to life. Watch out for "The Haunting" anticipated to be released May 2016. http://www.jenniferholub.com/ DRFTR is the one-man creation of singer/songwriter/guitarist Oscar Anderson-Shortt. His soaring, soulful voice is tinged with R&B; his songs honest, intimate and from the heart. His music is best described as feely folk - all about emotion. From lost love to sharp political commentary with all life’s gritty and joyous bits in between, DRFTR taps into our common emotional landscape in a deeply thoughtful, melodic way. What began as a way to maintain a bit of sanity, of making sense of the things happening in his world, has evolved into a rich and diverse repertoire. Drawing from experience – growing up in small town Ontario, working the oil fields of Alberta, living in a South African village – DRFTR has created a portfolio of thoughtful, memorable and inspiring music. His indie rock style has matured over the past...

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Wednesday August 1st 2018 Live at The Asylum in Sudbury A NEW MACHINE (Thunder Bay) https://anewmachine.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/ANewMachine In the spring of 2009, A New Machine was spawned in the bowels of Thunder Bay, Ontario. The band performs vicious songs that draw influences from Converge, Eyehategod, Sleep, Darkthrone and Black Sabbath. A blend of hardcore, black metal and booze makes for a savage combo that defines A New Machine's sound and live performances. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78lnuNPu4Yc Additional bands TBA soon Live at The Asylum - 19 Regent St - Sudbury, Ontario Doors - 9PM - Additonal info TBA

On the evening of August 2nd, Ashley Woodruff and Rob Murphy will be entertaining at The Townehouse. Rob will be opening the show with "Piano Bar Gone Wild", before Ashley takes the stage.

The Therapists Wicked wild sexy psychedelia freaks The Therapists are back to make a huge mess and have the sweaty summer night a little hotter and trippier. If youve never seen this act, get to it before one of them dies Devil In The Disco This band contains parts of Satans Sugar Band, Crone Of War and 1 whole Gully. Clearly something amazing to behold and experience and survive Milennial Bugg This band is channelling some Space Bugg and seem to be fun to listen to on drugs. They will fit right in with the rest of the freakshow lineup. Come be experienced 9pm doors. 10pm start 19+ 7$ at the door!

Saturday August 4th 2018 - 10PM CHILDREN OF THE DAMNED (Iron Maiden Tribute) http://cotd.ca/ METAL ABBA (Abba Tribute done Metal) http://metalabba.ca/ A night of headbanging awaits with 2 amazing tribute acts. Children of the Damned, a tribute to Iron Maiden and Metal Abba, a heavy tribute to the band Abba! This is also Mark's birthday, the owner of the Asylum and as per tradition we are doing a Zombie Apocalypse theme! This is going to be a night to remember! $10 cover at door - 19+ Event - 10PM Doors Live at The Asylum - 19 Regent Street - Sudbury, Ontario

Come celebrate the long weekend at the Townehouse with this great lineup and wish Devon a happy birthday! Perpetual War Machine - Hard Rock, Alternative Rock, Gangrene Grunge Politics, in your face hard rock and rollers whispering about things you shouldn't talk about. This is their first true show at the Townehouse. CRUZE THE VISTAS (Formerly Obsidian) - Psychedelic Atmospheric Melodic Rock and Roll. Face melting guitar riffs and atmospheric solos by Devon Moulton and Jacob Tyler (Drums). Psychedelic smooth yet dirty rock and roll straight from the vistas. If you haven't seen them before don't miss this chance, they will take you places you haven't yet been. Come out and party with Devon, it's his birthday! Mitchell Smith - Acoustic Folk, Ballad Master Extravaganzer Mitchell Smith brings back the golden years of music with folk and harmonicas. If you are a fan of Neil Young or Robert Zimmerman, this guy will take you back to the basics with vulnerability, meaning and purpose. Doors @ 10 PM

Wednesday August 8th 2018 - 9PM FEATURING: THE NAILHEADS (Montreal): https://www.facebook.com/thenailheads/ ODYSSEY (Sudbury): https://www.facebook.com/odysseybandmusic/ DROPOUT (Sudbury): https://www.facebook.com/Dropout-284889228917425/ + Guests Live at The Asylum - 19 Regent Street - Sudbury, Ontario 19+ event - 9PM Doors *Additional info coming soon

SVEN GALI has returned and are coming up north to celebrate 25 years since their debut album SVEN GALI! They are ready to rock Sudbury at The Asylum so prepare for a night of some classic Canadian hard rock anthems! Get ready to rock Sudbury! \m/ Ticket Link: https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/21148/ Live at The Asylum - 19 Regent St - Sudbury, Ontario Doors 8pm / 19+ THE LEGENDARY SVEN GALI https://www.facebook.com/SvengaliMusic/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sven_Gali THE WRING https://www.facebook.com/thewringband/ SATAN'S SUGAR BAND https://www.facebook.com/pages/Satans-Sugar-Band/130105687084954 http://www.satanssugarband.com/

‘Rock The Farm’ Farmers’ Market is – with Free Concerts Hot/Snack Food Vendors...providing summer suppers: The Cotton Candy Man, + Pork & Dogs

The RBC Northern Series presents some of the best acts from Northern Ontario in intimate settings between 5 and 7 pm. OCEAN CITY DEFENDER Ocean City Defender is a synthpop duo comprised of multi-instrumentalists K. Preston Merkley and Robin Moss that creates lush, tightly-crafted,‘80s-inspired electro-pop with a distinctly 21st century shimmer. Their highly emotive and danceable synth pop speaks of dreams, love, and memory. Perhaps it’s this fusion of human sentiment and technology that has subsequently lead to his contributions to video game scores. FREE! Thanks RBC! UP HERE Up Here is an urban art & emerging music festival in weird and wonderful downtown Sudbury that takes place from August 17-19. Follow Up Here festival, RSVP Up Here 4 OCEAN CITY DEFENDER Ocean City Defender est un duo synthpop composé des multi-instrumentalistes K. Preston Merkley et Robin Moss, créateurs d'électropop luxuriante bien-ficelée qui fait un clin d'oeil aux années 80s tout étant distinctement 21e siècle. Leur synthpop dansante et émotive chante les rêves, l'amour et les souvenirs. C'est peut-être cette fusion de sentiments humains et de technologie qui 'a mené à contribuer à des bandes sonores de jeux vidéos. GRATUIT! Merci RBC! UP HERE Up Here est un festival d'art public et de musique émergente dans l'étrange ville de Sudbury, Ontario qui a lieu du 17-19 août. Suivez: Up Here festival et RSVP: Up Here 4

Here Come Tommy and the Commies! Let's kick-off the festival with good ol' all-ages punk show. It's a record release. It's a party. It's one hell of a way to get this festival started. Enter through the back alley and make your way up to the Durham Hall. TOMMY AND THE COMMIES (Record Release!) If all the greats of power pop got together and raised a boy-child, the result would be Tommy. He’s joined in this endeavour by the hurtin’ boys: the Houle brothers, who play in every single punk band to come out of Sudbury. Tommy and the Commies’ hooligan pop is one of Sudbury’s best exports, and Up Here marks the official release of their album “Here Come” with Slovenly Records. They make it look so easy. Fun fact: they gave their very first show in a back alley at Up Here in 2016, and now, they’re releasing an album internationally. PRIORS PRIORS are a punk band from Montreal that started as a bedroom project for vocalist Chance Hutchison, and has since evolved into something else entirely. The band includes Drew Demers of The Famines, Stuart Buckley of Stegosaurus, Alan Hildebrandt of Le Tabarnak and Sebastian Godin of Sonic Avenues. They released their first full length LP in March 2018 and are prepping the release of their second LP, New Pleasure, in October 2018. GHOST CAT Two Sudbury ex-pats and a local creating “trying-their-best-rock.” Their two albums, Aw Fuck and Fuck Ya, are curse-laden mantras for the modern age on therapy, hook-up culture, and hating people. Their goofy punk rock is youthful in its energy, but their cynicism is patently adult. DJ PETE SLOVENLY Get ready to move with this guy behind your turntables, or behind his own portable turntables (or under them! They've been seen hanging upside-down...

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Get ready because we're kicking off Up Here 4 with venetian snares x Daniel Lanois, one of the most unique and captivating musical collaborations ever to come out of Canada. Presented in collaboration with La Slague. VENETIAN SNARES x DANIEL LANOIS This project is an unlikely meeting of musical minds: Aaron Funk (Venetian Snares) from Winnipeg, and Daniel Lanois originally from Hamilton known for working with Brian Eno, U2, Bob Dylan and Emmylou Harris. In this new project, Lanois focuses on creating gorgeous ambient soundscapes with his signature processed lap steel guitar, while Venetian Snares provides vivid contrasting genre-bending drum’n’bass & breakcore beats. When asked about the project, Lanois said : “It’s like playing clarinet with Squarepusher.” The result is one of the most captivating and unique musical collaborations ever to come out of Canada. A melange of gospel and electronics. MCLEAN / ALBUM LAUNCH McLean is a multi-instrumentalist from Sudbury. He spent his childhood travelling the hallways of an abandoned mine, guided by the ghostly voices of his ancestors. It's no surprise that he formed friendships with poet Sylvia Plath, mathematician John Nash, and musician James Taylor, who taught him to play the guitar during a brief stay at a psychiatric institute. In his great artistic heart he holds great ambitions and hopes to one day die in Sudbury. JOANNE POLLOCK Joanne Pollock if forging her unique brand of future-pop. She has released two EPs, one album with her band Poemss (featuring Venetian Snares) and one critically acclaimed solo album, Stranger. Pollock embraces unconventionality. Her music is a satisfying blend of warmth, folk, pop and glitchy electronics. Originally from Toronto, Winnipeg is currently where she calls home. TICKETS $30 advance / $35 at the door UP HERE Up Here is an urban art & emerging music festival in weird...

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Saturday’s Family Day returns with free family-friendly programming in Memorial Park and all around Downtown Sudbury. Presented by Downtown Sudbury in partnership with the Greater Sudbury Public Library. ACTIVITIES FOR ALL We're bringing tons of great kids activities to Memorial Park. We'll be announcing more details over the coming days. - Free concerts by Random Recipe, Debbie Tebbs, White Hot, Ocean City Defender - Downtown Sudbury Art Crawl - Mini-mural making and cardboard dome building for kids - Robots en Route in collaboration with Science North - Story Mob (Interactive story) - Splash Pad Story Time - Button Making - Fun Drums with Kylie Klim - Painting with Julie-Anne Bolduc - Giant Bubbles - Giant Memory Flash Cards - Guided mural tours at 12 (noon) and 3 pm (meet at the Dome on Durham) - Slack Lining with Kristen Lavallee - Coding For Kids - and more! Taking the stage on Family Day: RANDOM RECIPE Formed by Frannie Holder (who’s back after her performance with Dear Criminals last year), Fab, Vincent Legault, and Liu-Kong Ha, this band has seen the world thanks to extensive touring. Random Recipe is a journey from folk-hip-hop to groovy pop that hits all the right notes. They’ve come a long way since their start jamming in Montreal’s metro stations. After 10 years as a band, they’ve just released Distractions, a new album with such collaborators as Prince’s bassist Rhonda Smith, and Up Here alumni Foxtrott and Marie-Pierre Arthur. DEBBIE TEBBS Looking for a fun party time? Look no further: Debbie Tebb’s electro-pop will transport you to the dancefloor, if not into the 22nd century. Half retro, half futurist, Debbie is ahead of her time, or a blast from the past, one of the two, or two of the one. Her multi-instrumental production blends synth with...

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The RBC Northern Series presents some of the best acts from Northern Ontario in intimate settings between 5 and 7 pm. FREDERICK SQUIRE Frederick Squire is a singer, songwriter and guitarist who channels old folk music. His quiet, warmly atmospheric, experimental and meandering rock vignettes are personal, poetic and often open-ended. It’s sometimes spooky and ghostly. Originally from Ajax, Ontario, he is based in Sudbury following a number of years living in Sackville, New Brunswick. FREE! Thanks RBC! UP HERE Up Here is an urban art & emerging music festival in weird and wonderful downtown Sudbury that takes place from August 17-19. Follow Up Here festival, RSVP Up Here 4 FREDERICK SQUIRE Frederick Squire est un auteur-compositeur-interprète qui évoque la vieille musique folk. Ses vignettes rock atmosphériques, expérimentales et chaleureuses sont personnelles, poétiques et ouvertes, parfois un peu troublantes. Originalement d'Ajax, en Ontario, il est maintenant basé à Sudbury après un bon nombre d'années à Sackville, au Nouveau-Brunswick GRATUIT! Merci RBC UP HERE Up Here est un festival d'art public et de musique émergente dans l'étrange ville de Sudbury, Ontario qui a lieu du 17-19 août. Suivez: Up Here festival et RSVP: Up Here 4.

When the bars close, we will chill the f- out with Versa. Find a comfy spot and get mesmerized by the audio-visual performance of Versa. VERSA Surreal and shimmering, VERSA’s psychedelic performance employs the physics of music, rendering low-frequency sound visible as it passes through a subwoofer into a colourful liquid basin. VERSA is an audio/visual collaboration between artist Monika Hauck and musician Alex Ricci. Sonically, VERSA is influenced by contemporary soundscape, instrumental post-rock, and ‘60s psychedelic, combining live-looping effected bass guitar layers with atmospheric synth and bombastic drums. ACCESSIBILITY The venue and bathrooms are accessible. TICKETS $10 advance / $12 at the door UP HERE Up Here is an urban art & emerging music festival in weird and wonderful downtown Sudbury that takes place from August 17-19. Follow Up Here festival, RSVP Up Here 4. VERSA Surréelle et scintillante, la performance psychédélique de VERSA utilise la physique de la musique. Le son de basse fréquence devient visible en passant à travers un subwoofer, dans un bassin de liquide coloré. VERSA est une collaboration audio/visuelle entre l’artiste Monika Hauck et le musicien Alex Ricci. Sur le plan sonore, VERSA est influencée par des paysages sonores contemporains, du post-rock instrumental et de la musique psychédélique des années 60s, combinant des couches de basse en boucle avec du synthé atmosphérique et des batteries empiriques. ACCESSIBILITÉ La salle et les salles de toilettes sont accessibles. BILLETS 10$ avance, 12$ à la porte UP HERE Up Here est un festival d'art public et de musique émergente dans l'étrange ville de Sudbury, Ontario qui a lieu du 17-19 août. Suivez: Up Here festival et RSVP: Up Here 4.

The RBC Northern Series presents some of the best acts from Northern Ontario in intimate settings between 5 and 7 pm. MARTINE FORTIN Martine Fortin’s soulful, jazzy sound is refreshingly mature for such a young artist. The Sudbury-based, francophone songwriter is quickly making a name for herself thanks to her clear, rich vocals and smooth piano playing. Expect to be enchanted. FREE! Thanks RBC! UP HERE Up Here is an urban art & emerging music festival in weird and wonderful downtown Sudbury that takes place from August 17-19. Follow Up Here festival, RSVP Up Here 4. MARTINE FORTIN Le son jazz éloquent de Martine Fortin est remarquablement mature pour une si jeune artiste. L'auteure-compositrice francophone de Sudbury est rapidement en train de se tailler une place avec son timbre riche et clair et son doigté au piano. Attendez-vous à être enchantés. GRATUIT! Merci RBC! UP HERE Up Here est un festival d'art public et de musique émergente dans l'étrange ville de Sudbury, Ontario qui a lieu du 17-19 août. Suivez: Up Here festival et RSVP: Up Here 4.

The RBC Northern Series presents some of the best acts from Northern Ontario in intimate settings between 5 and 7 pm. EVAN REDSKY Having spent five years on the road with Juno-nominated rock group Single Mothers, Evan Redsky has since left to create his debut rock ‘n’ roll album, Danny Wolfe EP. Redsky’s recent work marks a return to his indigenous storytelling roots, and you’ll be instantly hooked by his rugged, sandy voice and charmed by his warm, honest ballads. FREE! Thanks RBC! UP HERE Up Here is an urban art & emerging music festival in weird and wonderful downtown Sudbury that takes place from August 17-19. Follow Up Here festival, RSVP Up Here 4. EVAN REDSKY T’as envie qu’Evan Redsky traduise tes chagrins en chansons. Le chanteur-compositeur folk de Blind River, a cette twist magique qui transforme le spleen en mélodies enivrantes. T’sais, celles qui gonflent le coeur d’émotions ? GRATUIT! Merci RBC! UP HERE Up Here est un festival d'art public et de musique émergente dans l'étrange ville de Sudbury, Ontario qui a lieu du 17-19 août. Suivez: Up Here festivall et RSVP: Up Here 4.

On the night of August 20th, Ashley Woodruff and Rob Murphy will back back at The Townehouse!

Doors & Fours (grunge-punk from Hamilton, ON) with Perpetual War Machine (Sudbury) +more to be announced soon $5 cover Doors 7PM 19+ *** Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/44XX8QK0x37CcnOasYBEvY Bandcamp: https://doorsandfours.bandcamp.com/

Jesse Merineau and his band will be showcasing their talent at some very well known venues across Ontario! Help support them by inviting all of your friends and family! ♥ Ox - began in the smokey confines of East-side Vancouver’s Profile Studios- as songwriter Mark Browning’s project to remake Woody Guthrie’s ‘Dust Bowl Ballads’. What started as a musical history excercise and sonic experiment quickly transformed into an intimate expression of rambling folk soundscape mixed with indie rock. Browning’s 2003 debut, ‘Dust Bowl Revival’ bridged the burgeoning roots alt-country scene into indie cult status coming out of nowhere to eventually reach #1 on Canada’s national college radio chart- the first time an independent record has achieved such an honour. New tunes. New lineup. Same tricks. https://oxoxox.bandcamp.com/track/midnight-on-the-island Barry Miles and the Congregation - Described as a unique blend of psychedelic, folk, and alternative meets a McCarthy-tinged gothic revival; these dark songs from a strange man will be hitting The Townehouse Tavern with a full electric backing band. https://barrymiles.bandcamp.com/track/shine-over-the-mill

Friday, August 24th - Northern Memphis Revival - $10 at the door - EARLY SHOW - DOORS 8:00pm - SHOW 9:00pm - !:00am Our Memphis loving soul band returns. We cover some songs from the following artists: Otis Redding, the Bar-keys, Wendy Rene, Rufus and Carla Thomas, Curtis Mayfield, Aretha Franklin, Isaac Hayes, Sam & Dave, Solomon Burke, William Bell, Linda Lyndell, Wilson Pickett, Tina Turner, Eddie Floyd, Etta James, Joe Tex, The Staple Singers, Jean Knight, The Mar-Keys, Booker T & the MGs, and many more... Now who doesn't love Soul! It's the greatest music that has existed... It has been the soundtrack of Social Politics for 50 years... It's songs line the protest movement... soundtrack to romance... form the basis of about 30% of hip-hop... If it hadn't been for Memphis Soul, the protest era wouldn't have legs. Join us and dance... celebrate. Also welcome our new Sax player, Mary-Anne. https://www.facebook.com/northernmemphisrevival/?ref=bookmarks

We're playing at one of our favourite venues, the Townehouse Tavern! It's gonna be a night full of rock, pop, blues and original music. Come on out, grab a drink and dance with us!

Combining influences from the roots of jazz, bluegrass, blues, funk, and rock, Road Waves is constantly pushing new boundaries, and is an up and coming improvisational act with a huge dose of energy. With fresh sounding originals inspired by the likes of The Beatles, The Allman Brothers, The Grateful Dead and more, they are sure to invigorate and liven up any audience, and with their 2nd album released on May 11th - Road Waves will have you thinking about them long after they play. Music Starts 10PM/$10 www.roadwaves.ca

Thursday August 30th 2018 Food Drive Metal Show ARCHELON (Sudbury Metal Shredders) https://www.facebook.com/archelonofficial/ KING MAMMOTH (Calgary Stoner/Doom/Sludge) https://www.facebook.com/King-Mammoth-426930390834114/ NECROSAURUS REX (London Dinocore) https://necrosaurusrex.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/NecRex/ Live at The Asylum - 19 Regent Street - Sudbury, Ontario $7 cover or $5 with canned food donation to Sudbury Food Bank. 8PM Doors - AA/Licensed Event

Friday August 31st 2018 - 10PM UNDERTOW (Tool Tribute) PEOPLE OF THE SUN (Rage Against The Machine Tribute) Live at The Asylum - 19 Regent Street - Sudbury, Ontario $10 cover - 19+ Event - 10PM Doors

We are excited to make our debut at The Red Fang Tavern in Downtown Sudbury.. Looking forward to seeing your happy faces out at our show!!

Come and enjoy the Baker Street Jazz Quartet! They will be playing at The Market from 11am-1pm on Saturday September 1st. Members include Brittany Goldsborough on bass, Mark Scherzinger on guitar, Carolyn Otto on drums, and Mitch McIntyre on saxophone. Join us and enjoy the sweet sounds of these talented musicians!