Victoria Fuller live at the Burdock with James Karfilis Sarah Bobak Doran Brooks with special guest opener Shane O’Regan Tickets $10 Show starts at 9pm Victoria kisses her 20’s goodbye and celebrates walking into the unknown that is 30! Come for a night of original music and party with us!

Join us for a night of diverse musical styles, instrumentation, & story-telling, featuring the world premiere of international collaborative project King For A Day (Heidi Chan, ManMan Mui, Amy Naylor, Lee Stone), joined by acclaimed and prolific Toronto-based artists BLISK and Parmida. $10/PWYC Performers (in alphabetical order): BLISK (Ewelina Ferenc, Stacey Y, Ekaterina, Stephania Woloshyn) is a synthesis of polyphonic Eastern European song, dance and movement backed by hypnotic percussion. A musical journey travelling through Ukraine, Poland, Russia, the Balkans…

Vancouver based The Long War perform at Burdock with Old Man Grant and Benedict Marsh www.thelongwarband.com 2017 CBC Searchlight winners The Long War is a Vancouver based Indie Band where singer/song writer Jarrett Lee works together with vocalist/guitarist Chad Gilmour, vocalist/keyboardist Jess Lee, vocalist/drummer Neil Williamson, and bassist Carson Webber to create a dynamic sound that ranges from Folk to Rock. Lee’s inspiration can largely be attributed to the landscapes and environments that have influenced him throughout his life. Building…

Buy tickets ➡ https://burdockto.com/shows/?show=1700 $12 advance // $18 door doors at 6pm, show at 6:30pm // KAILI KINNON Smoky soul-pop from a “rare and splendid voice” (L’Express). Kaili Kinnon is a singer and songwriter from Toronto. This concert marks the end of her 2018 music release project “Twelve-Eighteen” during which she wrote, arranged, recorded and produced a song for every month of the year and celebrates the release (over the month of January) of the final four songs from that…

Come celebrate with Claire and her band as she releases her EP 'Something to Give'! There will be an opening set by Madz & Luke :) $10 at the door Doors at 8pm

Massey Hall presents at Burdock Martin Kerr Wed Feb 20, 2019 6:00pm Building his career from the streets to the stage, Massey Hall is pleased to present British-Canadian singer-songwriter Martin Kerr. Within the past year, Kerr has sold out two nights at the 1700-seat Winspear Centre in Edmonton, opened for Sarah McLachlan, and watched his album Better than Brand-New reach #2 on the iTunes album chart. His latest release “You’re Amazing” really promotes that “Kerr is an artist who believes…

Buy tickets ➡ https://burdockto.com/shows/?show=1755 $15 advance // $20 door doors at 6pm, show at 6:30pm // Clerel Wielding a vocal tone often described as "liquid gold", Clerel discovered a natural taste for melody in his native Cameroon, where he grew up singing along anything from church hymns, to french folk songs. He performs today as a singer-songwriter, playing a repertoire of soulful music drawing from the R&B and highlife traditions that is sure to leave you yearning for more!

JV's Boogaloo Squad debuts their new album, "Going to Market" a slice of classic organ-trio, soul goodness. 1st set - the new album / 2nd set - classics with guest vocalist Aphrose (Joanna Mohammed! Winnipeg native and in-demand Toronto keyboardist Joel Visentin, joined up in with guitarist Adam Beer-Colacino and drummer Jeff Halischuk to form JV’s Boogaloo Squad. The musical connection was electric and immediately all three recognized that they had stumbled on something greater than the sum of its…

Doors at 6 p.m., Show at 6:30 p.m. $10 in advance, $15 at the door Come to my first Toronto concert in a long time! I will be singing my new Lullabyeeees backed by Melinda Suarez. Justin James will also join on keyboard for some jazz numbers. Oh yeah. // JANICE JO LEE Janice Jo Lee, aka Sing Hey, is folk-blues singer-songwriter from Kitchener, on Haldimand Tract treaty territory. Lee is a hard femme queer radical and is passionate about…

Buy tickets ➡ https://burdockto.com/shows/?show=1760 $8 advance // $10 door doors at 9pm, show at 9:30pm // 1990Future Celebrating the release of the first full length album, 1990future, friends, families and fans plan to (figurative) burn the Burdock down. 1990future is a Toronto-based, four piece alternative rock band that delivers a tasty punch (POW!) of dirty rock (BAM!) influenced by 1990’s alternative and 1970's rock and pop. Featuring Brodie Christ's growly vocals, Mireya Gonzalez on drums, Sean Advent on lead guitar,…

John Muirhead and Ben Heffernan's "Song Circle" tour continues in Toronto, ON with special guests Moscow Apartment and Alex Mason! This will be an in-the-round style show with two sets. Doors at 6PM/$10 cover

Buy tickets ➡ http://burdockto.com/shows/?show=1513 $12 advance // $15 door doors at 9pm, show at 9:30pm // Lula Wiles Lula Wiles is a band deeply rooted in traditional folk music, but equally deep is their devotion to modern songcraft. They deliver love songs that are at once defiant and heartsick, as well as new contributions to the folk ballad canon and timely explorations of what it means to live in America today. Drawing from the deep wells of traditional old-time and bluegrass, classic…

Buy tickets ➡ https://burdockto.com/shows/?show=1669 $10 advance // $12 door doors at 6pm, show at 6:30pm // Lunar Bloom Lunar Bloom is an all female indie-folk trio with voices that weave seamlessly in and out of harmony. The three ‘blooms’ are long time friends, and have been collaborating together as music makers for 2 years. Pulling inspiration from other artists, they create a sound that has the quirkiness of Regina Spektor, the sweet innocence of Dala, and the witchy appeal of Florence and…

Doors at 9 p.m., Show at 9:30 p.m. $8 in advance, $10 at the door // DUSTINY Dustiny began as a vehicle for revisiting the long-lost collaborative songs of Norma Tanega and Dusty Springfield. It has since wandered down other song lanes, and a recording is forthcoming in 2019, I imagine. Thom Gill has been a freelance musicmaker for the last 10 years, on a variety of instruments in a wide range of styles, the world over. He most often…

Doors at 9 pm, Show at 9:30 pm $10 in advance, $15 at the door // ROBERT LEE Robert Lee is an emerging upright bassist, composer, and bandleader in the Toronto jazz scene. His original music incorporates elements from both the traditional and modern jazz genres and is inspired by pop, folk, and classical music's. His debut EP, Blink EP, comprises of some of his most personal and passionate pieces of chamber music, ready to be released to the world.…

Buy Tickets > https://burdockto.com/shows/?show=1767 Doors at 9 p.m., Show at 9:30 p.m.$12 in advance, $15 at the door // Nat Lazzarotto Born and raised in Western Canada, Nat Lazzarotto is a growing name as a composer, arranger, and trombonist who has honed his craft for over 12 years. He has studied with some of Toronto’s most notable trombonists such as Al Kay and William Carn, and performed onstage with the likes of Christian McBride, Emilie-Claire Barlow, John Scofield, and Larry…

Buy tickets ➡ https://burdockto.com/shows/?show=1725 $13 advance // $15 door doors at 9pm, show at 9:30pm // Abigail Lapell Call it prairie noir or Canadiana desert rock: Abigail Lapell sings haunting, gorgeous modern folk songs inspired by mysticism, old love letters, nursery rhymes and lullabies. Her 2017 sophomore album HIDE NOR HAIR won Contemporary Album of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards. Hailed as an artist to watch by NOW Toronto, she’s toured across Canada, the U.S. and Europe,…

$20 in advance & at the door **tickets go on sale Dec 7, 12pm EARLY SHOW Buy tickets ➡ https://burdockto.com/shows/?show=1642 doors at 6pm, show at 6:30pm LATE SHOW Buy tickets ➡ https://burdockto.com/shows/?show=1643 doors at 9pm, show at 9:30pm // Murray A. Lightburn For the last 23 years, Murray A. Lightburn (M.A.L.) has been the lead singer and principal songwriter of internationally-known Montreal chamber rock band, The Dears. Hear Me Out is Murray Lightburn’s. second full length solo album, following 2013’s experimental concept record…

Hey friends. I'm over the moon to be back in Toronto this spring. The city where I had unforgettably amazing dumplings that I am excited to be sampling again. I'll be touring some new live-recorded songs that my friends and I performed in December, beginning with an acoustic version of my old tune 'Hummingbird' - See you soon, Tom x

Buy tickets: https://burdockto.com/shows/?show=1771 $10 in advance, $15 at the door Doors at 9 pm, Show at 9:30 pm // Carpe Toronto Carpé Toronto is an organization that seeks to promote independent music artists mainly through live events. The upcoming event, Seize the 6ix, is an event showcasing independent RnB and Hip-Hop talent in the city of Toronto.

Buy tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door Doors at 6 p.m., Show at 6:30 p.m. // Glenn Skuthorpe Music With six highly-regarded albums to his name and featuring in the line ups at Calgary and Edmonton Folk Music Festivals recently, First Nations artist and international touring singer-songwriter Glenn Skuthorpe is a compelling performer and masterful storyteller, who gives voice to those whose stories must be heard. Glenn returns to the Burdock after showcasing at Folk Alliance International Montreal…

Buy tickets ➡ http://burdockto.com/shows/?show=1529 $10 advance // $15 door doors at 9pm, show at 9:30pm // Ghostly Kisses Torn between dreams and reality, Ghostly Kisses presents her most recent album 'The City Holds My Heart - EP' in a dreamy and nostalgic universe of her own. Produced by Louis-Étienne Santais (Fjord), the music is inspired by the sonic textures of the 90's and unfolds around Margaux’s soft voice, progressively revealing different drums, synths, string arrangements and piano layers. Accompanied by…

Coax Records presents artists in the round. LAL Toronto based Electronic Duo https://lalforest.com/ Rae Spoon Non-binary songwriter of several genres based in Victoria. http://www.raespoon.com/ Kristi Lane Sinclair The Toronto-based singer/songwriter draws equally from her Haida/Cree heritage and her love of both grunge and classical music to create a sound that challenges long-held preconceptions, while telling her own unique story. http://kristilanesinclair.ca/ Wax Mannequin Veteran Hamilton Folk Rock Troubadour. http://waxmannequin.com/ Tickets $10-15 at the door Pwyc list email: coaxrecords@gmail.com Doors 7pm Show…

Buy tickets: https://burdockto.com/shows/?show=1791 $10 in advance & at the door Doors at 6 p.m., Show at 6:30 p.m. // Emily Schultz Emily Schultz hails from the thriving folk community of Edmonton. Combining powerful vocals, honest songwriting and a stripped performance, her unique sound is driven forward by strong, alternative soul and R&B influences, all rooted in an acoustic singer-songwriter style. Her music speaks honestly of the human experience and her onstage energy is raw and contagious. Emily is currently putting…

L CON (CA) is the ever-evolving avant-pop project of Toronto-based songwriter / producer / composer / sonic adventurer Lisa Conway. Her recordings have been described as "ethereal, minimalist, experimental, unnerving…and downright elegant" (AUX), with the Toronto Star claiming, "Conway is bound for greatness, even if she doesn’t realize it yet." Raised in the mountains of Northern BC, Lisa has been quietly producing, recording, and releasing music under various monikers for over a decade - she’s collaborated with filmmakers, dancers, and…

Venus Fest presents / International Women's Day Ivy Mairi Polarity EP release party https://ivymairi.bandcamp.com/ Polarity marks a new direction for Ivy - it's her foray into the realms of pop and electronic music. This collection of five songs - produced by Kieran Adams (DIANA, Vibrant Matter) - explores the extremes of love, experience, and growing up. with very special guests Perfect Health https://soundcloud.com/user-145925037 The new solo project from Carmen Elle (DIANA, Army Girls) sharing haunting, heartfelt, carefully crafted melodies. Friday…

Buy tickets ➡ https://burdockto.com/shows/?show=1733 $10 advance // $15 door doors at 6pm, show at 6:30pm // Pete Eastmure and AnimalKyngdom "It's rare when when an artist can capture the essence of country, roots, folk and pop." -Walt Gervais, Founder, Juno Awards Singer-songwriter Pete Eastmure has been described as “a genuine vintage Americana voice”. Johnny Cash, Hank Williams and The Drifting Cowboys spring to mind. Co-producing with James Paul (Rogue Studio), and pedal steel virtuoso Burke Carroll, “Keep Your Love Steady”…

TICKETS: $12 ADV. / $15 DOOR Toronto-Hamilton based singer/songwriter Dave McEathron is back with his full-length solo debut Abandoned Companions and the EP, The Abandoned Companions Companion Piece. Dave’s acclaimed lyrical skills shine through on each tune, just as they did on his past work with Canadian roots rockers The Warped 45s. Produced by Brian Pickett (Strumbellas), Abandoned Companions and The Abandoned Companions Companion Piece together are a richly layered collection of folk-rock songs, highlighted by “Luck,” co-written with JUNO…

Tues, Mar 19 - The Burdock - Toronto, ON Wax Mannequin Kim Barlow (album release) Chris Bell (Wintersleep/Chore) $10 | 9pm doors / 9:15pm show -- WAX MANNEQUIN Wax Mannequin (Christopher Adeney) has honed his weird, folk-punk anthems over years of travel and tribulation. His songs are dark and thoughtful at times, pounding and ridiculous at others…or all of these things at once. Songsmith, performance-art provocateur and self-sabotologist, Wax Mannequin continues indefinitely to carve a deep, indelible groove across the…

Buy tickets: https://burdockto.com/shows/?show=1770 $10 in advance, $12 at the door Doors at 9 p.m., Show at 9:30 p.m. // Abraham Brody Abraham Brody is a singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist has been compared to such artists as AHONI (Anthony and the Johnsons), Agnes Obel, and Olafur Arnalds, and is a collaborator of Marina Abramovic. A singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist now based in New York, he combines both contemporary classical with electronic effects and influences from folklore that makes his work both…

Buy tickets: https://burdockto.com/shows/?show=1788 $10 in advance, $15 at the door Doors at 6 p.m., Show at 6:30 p.m. // Noah Derksen Born and raised in the heart of the Canadian prairies and maturing on the west coast of British Columbia, Noah Derksen writes with the groundedness of harsh Manitoba winters mixed with the optimism of British Columbia’s coastline. Ever seeking motion and progression, Noah has spent the past three years honing his live performance skills across Canada and in select…

Buy tickets: https://burdockto.com/shows/?show=1796 $10 in advance & at the door Doors at 9 p.m., Show at 9:30 p.m. Ska/punk/indie band Small Town Get Up re-unites for one night of music in Toronto! It has been two years since the group played their farewell show in Toronto in August of 2016. Join us for a night of beer and skanking as this high-energy band with 4-piece horn section blasts away through tunes spanning their discography. Joining STGU will be local punk…

Buy tickets ➡ https://burdockto.com/shows/?show=1720 $10 advance // $15 doordoors at 9pm, show at 9:30pm // Performer Bio Nikki Joshi is a percussionist based in Toronto, ON as a Rebanks Family Fellow at the Glenn Gould School. A passionate advocate for contemporary music, Nikki has had the pleasure of working with composers including Steve Reich, Philippe Leroux, Jennifer Higdon, and Vinko Globokar. She specializes in the art form of avant-garde theatre music, bringing elements such as dramatic staging, acting, and choreography…

Kerri Ough will be performing at the Burdock in support of the release of her new album "One Day Soon". For more info and to pre-order please visit www.kerriough.com

Buy tickets: https://burdockto.com/shows/?show=1778 $15 in advance, $18 at the door Doors at 6 p.m., Show at 6:30 p.m. // The Lifers The Lifers, led by sisters Liv and Anita Cazzola, are an art-folk/rock collective from Guelph, Ontario. Their intertwined voices dynamically convey vulnerability and strength, confronting the fragility of our world and ourselves. Their latest release "Honey Suite" employs conventional instruments in unconventional ways, garnering them a nomination for Emerging Artist of the Year through the Canadian Folk Music Awards.…

AM//PM Presents Buy tickets ➡ https://burdockto.com/shows/?show=1750 $15 advance // $20 door doors at 9pm, show at 9:30pm // Digawolf From Yellowknife, Northwest Territories to Aarhus, Denmark, Diga traveled the circumpolar world to bring his music to new heights. Indie music, soft instrumentals, and his Cohen-esque voice come together in this collaborative album to reinventing the sounds of the North. The lyrics embrace Diga’s poetic sensibilities, describing an unknown world in the midst of modernity. // HEX Toronto Hex are a…

Buy tickets: https://burdockto.com/shows/?show=1781 $15 in advance, $20 at the door Doors at 6 p.m., Show at 6:30 p.m. // Maya Killtron Maya Killtron is an accomplished vocalist, DJ, and violinist. Her playful style and funky-pop beats have landed her features in Noisey, Huffington Post, Complex, with multiple singles charting on Hype Machine. Maya’s live show has been billed as “explosive, energetic & unshakeable fun”, bringing the dance party to audiences around the world. Her music is not just a nod…