Everyone is invited to join us for live music by local artists on the public stage located on the north east corner of Bloor St. and Brunswick Ave.!

Performing this weekend, Sep. 5, 6, and 7:

Friday, Sep. 5 at 6 pm – Just Prince

ABOUT: Toronto-based singer-songwriter, Just Prince, is known for seamlessly blending Western and Eastern sounds into a harmonious tapestry. With a captivating style that defies genre constraints, his music weaves elements of folk, rock, blues, and Hindustani classical music into a mesmerizing experience. Just Prince’s evocative compositions take listeners on a sonic journey, transcending cultural boundaries and resonating with the soul. Through his innovative approach, he crafts a musical landscape that bridges worlds with the intention of genuine songwriting and experimental expression.

Saturday, Sep. 6 at 11 am – Joy Thompson 

ABOUT: Joy Thompson is a multi-hyphenate singer/songwriter/actor and performer from Toronto. Her second album Doo-Wop Days is available on all streaming platforms. Joy recently performed at Earls Court Garden Open House and in Stella Kulagowski’s Mask of The Red Death at Assembly Theatre. Joy’s sultry voice and infectious tunes are a combination of blues, folk and melodic pop/rock, she was inspired in equal parts by the jazz of the past and the folk and rock of the past and present. The album Doo-Wop Days leans heavily into tight harmonies in the Andrews Sisters style with a contemporary folk twist, she has successfully merged folk, jazz and pop to make the album fun, uplifting and diverse while keeping it’s indie roots. Joy has been performing in the Toronto music scene for well over a decade. 

Sunday, Sep. 7 at 12 pm – Trash Panda Brass

ABOUT: Trash Panda Brass formed in the summer of 2022 on the streets of Toronto with a simple mission of engaging crowds and spreading queer and inclusive joy. Within two years of conception, they graced the cover of Whole Note magazine, rocked TD Jazz Fest, DoWestFest, Cultivate festival, and the Distillery District Concert Series. In November of 2023, they released their debut EP, “Opposable Thumbs”. However, after three summers of active busking, their home will always be on the streets where they are “retooling the art of busking into a kind of amazing outdoor ambush” – The Whole Note. Trash Panda Brass is proud to be here and queer!