Performing this weekend: Olive Joy at 6 pm on Friday, August 22, Richard Underhill at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 23, and Zeeshan Lalani at 12 p.m. on Sunday, August 24.
Friday, Aug. 22 at 6 pm – Olive Joy
ABOUT: Toronto-based artist Olive Joy makes heartfelt alternative folk music for the lover and inner child in us all. As a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist (ukulele, piano, accordion, mandolin), they explore themes of post-traumatic growth, relationships, and the healing power of nature. Known for their engaging live performance, Olive’s dynamic stage presence blends humour and vulnerability, creating a unique, intimate experience with each show. Inspired by rich folk and popular traditions, their sound has drawn comparisons to artists like Regina Spektor, Amanda Palmer, Florence and the Machine, and Sarah McLachlan. Olive has spent over a decade performing in Toronto and beyond, from street corners to meadows to clubs, including the Gladstone Hotel, Buddies in Bad Times Theatre and Toronto Pride. Most recently, they completed a residency at Toronto’s Tranzac Club to packed houses and continue to perform solo and with their band across the city. Their debut EP is set for release in Fall 2025.
Saturday, Aug. 23 at 11 am – Richard Underhill
ABOUT: Juno award winning composer and international touring musician Richard Underhill is one of Canada’s most distinctive jazz artists. His wonderfully melodic alto sax playing, accomplished composing and arranging skills and creative soloing have garnered him significant national acclaim. Richard won a Juno Award for his jazz debut Tales from the Blue Lounge and won the prestigious Roy Thomson Hall Award of Recognition presented by the Toronto Arts Council Foundation in 2008. He has toured the world extensively with Canada’s magnificently outrageous Shuffle Demons, playing festivals from Bangkok to Buenos Aires, Montreal to Mumbai, Tokyo to Torino and 100s of places in between.
Sunday, Aug. 24 at 12 pm – Zeeshan Lalani
ABOUT: Zeeshan Lalani has embarked on a new chapter of his musical journey with a solo project covering the themes of storytelling and cultural fusion. Expect an acoustic-driven performance with an intimate, personal direction.
All summer long, join us every Friday from 6 – 8 pm, Saturday from 11 am – 1 pm, and Sunday from 12 – 2 pm for live music by local artists on the public stage located on the north east corner of Bloor St. and Brunswick Ave.
