Eyes Like Static, playing the best of Pop Punk from the 90s and 00s, Live at the Linsmore Tavern!

September 7, 2023 7:30 pm

This is going to be one of the most fun nights of the year at the Linsmore Tavern (1298 Danforth Ave)! We are bringing in on Thursday September 7th, for the very first time a new Tribute band to the very fun and catchy Pop Punk Scene of the 90s and 00s! Eyes Like Static will be in the house and they will be covering music from all of the pop punk bands that you saw on MTV and Much Music throughout the 90s and early 2000s! The show starts at 7:30pm, there will be a $10 cover at the door!

Eyes Like Static is the fastest rising star in Toronto’s pop punk scene. They’re loud, rambunctious, and have one objective in mind whenever they take the stage they play all the hits! There are few pop punk tribute bands in Toronto doing what Eyes Like Static does every time they’re under the lights. Their stage presence is undeniable; their energy is infectious.

If you grew up listening to bands like Blink 182, Sum 41, Rise Against, Offspring, or Green Day, there’s no place you’d rather be than an Eyes Like Static Show. If you bring the energy to one of their shows, they promise to give it right back to you every single time

Stoned and Rolling A Rolling Stones Cover Experience Returns to the Linsmore Tavern and celebrating the release of Hackney Diamonds!

October 20, 2023 9:30 pm

We know there are a ton of Rolling Stones fans out there requesting the Linsmore Tavern (1298 Danforth Ave) to bring back Stoned and Rolling A Rolling Stones Cover Experience! That’s exactly what is happening on Friday October 20th when Stoned and Rolling returns to the Linsmore’s stage and will be celebrating the release of Hackney Diamonds! Sound and Rolling came in earlier this year and absolutely killed it! They put on such a great, high energy show that all Stones fans need to see! This is going to be a really fun evening and we can’t wait for another EPIC night with this band! There will be a  $10 cover at the door, the show starts at 9:30pm

There’s energy, high energy, and then there is HIGH ENERGY BABY! Stoned and Rolling brings even more in a hit-focused Rolling Stones Experience. Bringing the pace of the Stones-of-old, with a setlist covering the hits top to bottom. Stoned and Rolling has yet to leave a stage dry, or a crowd quiet after a show. Formed in Kitchener, they have been burning through the GTA and are ready to rock the top of the Linsmore! AAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL RIIIIIIIGHHHHHHHHHT KEEF!

The Rolling Fabs – Tribute to The Beatles and The Rolling Stones Returns to the Linsmore Tavern!

September 21, 2023 7:00 pm

This night is definitely for diehard fans of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones! On Thursday September 21st, the Linsmore Tavern (1298 Danforth Ave), is excited to welcome back, The Rolling Fabs and their Tribute to The Beatles and The Rolling Stones! This incredible Tribute band is very unique, instead of playing the standard hits of these two legendary bands, you will get to hear the unsung gems of these two bands, that all of the hardcores will definitely appreciate! They played the Linsmore earlier this year and it has definitely been one of the highlight shows of 2023 so far. The show starts at 7:30pm, there will be a $10 cover at the door, so don’t miss it!

Do you love The Beatles and Stones but want to hear more than just the usual well-known hits? Well, your prayers have been answered.

The Rolling Fabs play the unsung acoustic guitar-based gems of two of the deepest catalogues of great songs in rock. From Lady Jane to Lovely Rita to Sweet Virginia to Dear Prudence, The Rolling Fabs play a definitive set of songs that hardcore fans of both bands have been longing to hear live.
Born out of lead singer-guitarist Sean Peever’s love of the lesser known deep cuts from both bands (especially the acoustic ones), The Rolling Fabs are a six piece ensemble that, while mostly remaining faithful to the original arrangements, also puts their unique spin on them as well.
Their thirty song set consists of fifteen songs each from The Beatles and Rolling Stones – many of which have never or rarely been played live by them. Hardcore fans will revel in hearing songs that they’ve always loved. Casual fans will be pleasantly surprised to discover songs that they’ve never heard and fans of one band but not the other, may find themselves bopping along to songs from “the other side”.

Stone Temple 90’s playing tribute to 90’s Grunge and Rock! Back at the Linsmore Tavern!

March 24, 2023 9:30 pm

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Friday March 24th, the Linsmore Tavern (1298 Danforth Ave), cannot wait to welcome back, Stone Temple 90’s and their tribute to Stone Temple Pilots and 90’s grunge music! We know that there are ton of fans out there of 90s grunge music and bands like STP, so we are bringing in and incredible tribute to this era of music and one of the most popular bands out of the 1990’s, Stone Temple Pilots! Stone Temple 90’s played some great shows at the Linsmore in 2022 with their incredible energy and really fun set-list! All in attendance were begging the Linsmore to bring them back and that’s exactly what we are doing! The show starts at 9:30pm, there will be a $10 cover charge at the door!

Stone Temple 90’s celebrates the music of Stone Temple Pilots and the 90’s grunge and rock era.  They formed in 2020 with the vision that grunge is the new “classic rock”. Each member brings years of stage experience and talent that guarantees a high energy, bare bones rock show.
You will enjoy music from Stone Temple Pilots, Velvet Revolver, Pearl Jam, Radiohead, Bush, Alice In Chains Nirvana, Rage Against the Machine and more!
Vocals- Scott Dargie
Lead Guitar- Rich Noonan
Bass- Jesper Lee
Drums- Billy Leblanc
Come check them out- you will not be disappointed!

ECLECTICUS Returns to Rock the Linsmore Tavern!!

October 26, 2023 8:30 pm
One of our favourite Original bands E C L E C T I C U S returns to the Linsmore Tavern (1298 Danforth Ave) on Thursday October 26th and it’s going to be a banger! Having performed at the Linsmore 4 times before and they always bring an electric atmosphere and the place is rocking! This band is one of the top bands in the country and you definitely need to see them live! The show starts at 8:30pm, there will be a $10 cover at the door!
ECLECTICUS, a five-piece rock band from Toronto, CA, are about to drop their newest studio 9-song rock album called Double Take. The album is a collection of new and timeless rock songs. The band recreated some acoustic versions of their songs like It’s Here and Counting the Moments. They also recreated some great songs from older albums with the band, such as Goin’ Far Away (Harry Conniption) and Devil’s Playground. and added a couple new bangers called Never Comes Easy and Crazy on You. This is their 7th release  and the band is looking forward to performing these and other songs for a great audience at the one of the best places for live music in the city, at the Linsmore Tavern!
Double Take (2023): Written and produced by Gar Reid/Tiina LeMay, Performed by Eclecticus: Gar Reid and Tiin a LeMay (vocals, acoustic guitars),  Jono Rose (drums), Brian Benwell (electric guitars), and  Darrell Goodman (Bass), Engineered and mixed by: Gar Reid, Mastered by: Noah Mintz,Lacquer Channel (songs 1-3) and Gar Reid (songs 4-9)
Key highlights: In 2022, the band was a 3rd Place Semifinalist among tens of thousands of entrants for Audacy’s Opening Act to perform at the Hollywood Bowl in 2022 Tiina with Gar attended the 2022 Juno Awards at the Metro Convention Centre as a voting delegate SiriusXM interview – Canada Talks 2021 with That Eric Alper in\Apr 2021 Cashbox Canada Top 50 Pick for 2021 for lead single “Took Me for Granted”,   CIMVA Best Rock Video Nominee/Finalist for 2023 for lead single “Got Me Going”, Canadian Beats Media interview,  Critical acclaim received from: Revolution Radio, Canadian Beats Media, Starlite Sessions Artist of the Day,  interviews/features for:Toronto Guardian,The Gate, Dropout Entertainment, RecordWorld/Cashbox Canada, Darryl Sterdan of Tinnitist, Buzz Music LA, and more.   Radio play on terrestrial and online radio stations in Canada and US Notable shows: Sebastian Bach of Skidrow Tour 2018 and performing at the 40th Sound of Music Festival 2019

The Tom Waits Appreciation Congregation Live at the Linsmore Tavern!

September 18, 2023 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm

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Monday September 18th, The Tom Waits Appreciation Congregation returns to our stage, back for their regular monthly slot, which is the 3rd Monday of the month! The TWAC was the most popular monthly residency show at the Linsmore Tavern prior and after the Lockdown and has been captivating audiences at the Linsmore since 2014! Always performing to a packed house, the Tom Waits Appreciation Congregation always delivers a top level show and really has created quite a following! Featuring Marty Morin, The Tom Waits Appreciation Congregation (TWAC) comprise of some of the best musicians in all of Toronto coming together for their love of Tom Waits and paying Tribute to him and his music! Arrive early for a good seat, because all of their shows have been at capacity and there are not many seats! The show starts at 8pm, there is no cover! This is the best show you will find in Toronto on a Monday night!

Blues Sunday at the Linsmore Tavern with Mike Sedgewick’s Blues Revue & Open Blues Jam!

September 17, 2023 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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Sunday September 17th we have another edition of Molson Canadian Blues Sunday at the Linsmore Tavern (1298 Danforth Ave), as we are welcoming back, Mike Sedgewick’s Blues Revue & Open Jam, with some great featured guests! That’s right, every third Sunday of the month Mike Sedgewick’s Blues Revue will be performing part of Molson Canadian’s Blues Sunday Series at the Linsmore Tavern! We get so many requests for open jams and this is the only one we are currently offering! It has the reputation as the very best Blues Jam in Toronto and you never know who’s going to show up!
Mike will be bringing back his show to the Linsmore every 3rd Sunday of month and each month will have some incredible guest’s throwing down with him. Starting with a featured guest set, then an open jam, where Blues musicians can jump in and join in on the fun. They usually have lots of great players and surprise pop-in guests so we highly recommend not missing this great show at the Linsmore! If you are a Blues musician, this is a night you need. The show starts at 7pm, there’s no cover charge!

Molson Canadian Blues Sunday with The Frank Cosentino Band!

September 10, 2023 7:00 pm
YOU DO NOT NEED TICKETS FOR THIS SHOW
Only the best in blues music when it comes to Blues Sunday at the Linsmore Tavern (1298 Danforth Ave) and that is definitely the case for this Sunday September 10th with the Frank Consentino Band! Frank Consentino is a Blues Guitar Virtuoso who was also inducted into The Blues Hall of Fame in 2017! Franks has been touring the world for more than 30 years performing blues music and to be a Master Blues Artist, you have to have some serious chops. Influenced by Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan and the 3 Kings (Freddie King, Albert King, B B King), you will absolutely love Franks guitar driven blues! This is going to be a really special Blues Sunday that you can’t afford to miss! The show starts at 7pm, theres no cover and cheap pints from our sponsor Molson Canadian!
Guitarist Frank Cosentino has been on the Canadian music scene since the early 1980’s. He has fronted his on blues/rock band since 1989, and since then he has released four full-length albums. His latest album ‘Straight, No Chaser!’ was released in the summer of 2012!
Guitar has been in Frank’s life since the age of five. Everything changed after seeing Jimi Hendrix live at his infamous 1968 Toronto show! It was the sound coming from this larger then life guitarist’s hands that some would say was a religious awakening musically for Frank.
For the past 30 years Frank has been a gigging machine, with over tens of thousands concerts to his credit! Frank has been known to perform over 250 dates a year with many toures throughout Canada and the USA. With his many endorsements, Frank has also been involved with clinic tours and many NAMM show (Anaheim, CA) appearances.
Frank has also had the opportunity to share the stage with some of the world’s greatest musicians in blues and beyond. Legends like James Cotton, Buddy Guy, Johnny Winter, Jeff Healy, Robben Ford, Duke Robillard, guitarist Phil X (Bon Jovi, Alice Cooper)…..and some of the new blood like guitarists Phillip Sayce, Anthony Gomes and Sue Foley too name a few.
Discography:
The Cos – Cool Blue Records 1994
Open Up And Say Wah! – Cool Blue Records 1999
Unfinished Business – Cool Blue Records 2001
The Blues – Cool Blue Records 2004
Endorsements:
Seymour Duncan pickups
Dean Markley Strings
ZS Thomas Guitars (signature guitar – The “Cosentinocaster”)
Carparelli Guitars
Mack Amps
Platone Amps
VL Effects
Lava Cables
Amp Clamps
String stretcher
Rocky Mountain Slide Company