Ian Tamblyn live @ Silence
OCTOBER 17TH, 2025 7:30PM $25 at the door. Ian Tamblyn began his professional life as a musician and songwriter at the Bobby Orr Pizza in Peterborough, 1972. Since that time it has been a slice. Forty-five albums, CDs and cassettes later, Ian has recently released a retrospective of his work. Featuring twenty-six songs on the double CD and ten on the vinyl release, the collection is entitled Scenes through a Mirror. In the past year Ian has been busy touring, mostly in Ontario and Quebec. He has also been working on a collection of Arctic stories and reflections that is now in the hands of editor, Season Osborne. One of these adventures was presented in Haliburton on May 8 th 2024. Last year Ian researched a story about his grandmother Vera Baird who was a singer in the lumber camps and towns of North Western Ontario. The project came about…
Silence Presents: We Three Ft. Iios Steryannis
November 1st, 2025 Coming together under unusual circumstances, the members of piano trio We Three found a common thread in their mutual appreciation for pianist Phineas Newborn. They quickly decided to add Newborn’s entire 1958 album We Three to their repertoire, a classic piano trio record that features Roy Haynes and Paul Chambers. Since then, Josh Smiley on piano, Bennett Young on bass and Ilios Steryannis on drums have added other composers to their playlist, including Oscar Pettiford, Benny Golson, and the late and dearly missed Toronto musician Julia Cleveland.
Silence Presents: Selina Martin and Nick Zubeck
An intimate concert with internationally celebrated songwriter and music-maker Selina Martin, and longtime friend, Guelph-based exceptional guitar-player / adventurous songwriter Nick Zubeck. SELINA MARTIN Imagine if Bjork and PJ Harvey had a Canadian love child raised on Joni Mitchell. Selina Martin’s sound is raw, honest, and fiercely feminine, with a stage presence that’s pure rock and roll energy. Highly acclaimed Canadian touring and recording artist / songwriter Selina Martin has independently released 5 albums that have been variously described by critics as “intelligent”, “brave”, “masterful”, “must-hear”, “provocative”, “remarkable”, “profound”, “genius”, and compared to Björk, PJ Harvey, Peter Gabriel, St. Vincent, and Talking Heads. “Time Spent Swimming” – her latest album – fuses organic instrumentation, electronic instruments, samples, field recordings, and synths in a buoyant expansion of genres that has been described as “beyond category”. It has received overwhelming acclaim in North America and Europe, and it debuted at number 1…
Elisa Glugosh
Come enjoy an exhibition of works by Elisa Glugosh on the walls here at Silence. Join us October 3rd at 6pm for a reception celebrating the artist. Biography Elisa is an interdisciplinary artist entering her fifth year in the Studio Art Major program at the University of Guelph. She primarily works in sculpture, painting, and video. Her work has been featured in four issues of Kaleidoscope art magazine, a group photography exhibition Transitions, and a solo show Reproduction of Reality. She has participated in the Capstone group exhibition Compromise and Etc. and presented work at the U of G Masters/Capstone open studios. Elisa is the current president of the Fine Arts Network and the recipient of multiple awards, including honors from the 55th, 56th, and 57th Annual Juried Art Shows, where she received recognition in photography, the Silence Award, Honourable Mentions, and both Volunteer and Technicians Awards. Beyond her academic community, she has worked with the Fabulous…
M.D.N.R, Nathan Yell, Erin Corbett, and Jet Lips
M.D.N.R. consists of Max Donaldson on piano and Nate Robertson on drums. After meeting at Audiopollination in January 2024, they have been performing together. The spontaneous creation of music is pursued in connection to listening and playing free. https://youtu.be/mJuXlQxovPA?si=V9bT3v29ybiu9HuH Nathan Yell Performing a combination of composed and improvised material, utilizing percussion, guitar and effects to create soundscapes and songs. https://drumnatedrum.bandcamp.com/album/superposition Erin Corbett Erin Corbett is a musician, animator, and game designer from Kenora Ontario. Her focus on the intersection of sound design and songwriting has developed into an explosive approach to live performance. By blending modular synthesis with electric & acoustic instrumentation, Erin constructs dynamic, colourful, and partially-improvised soundscapes to explore themes of alienation, 21st century decay, and queer/transgender euphoria. In Fall of 2025 she will be releasing her fifth full-length album titled “The Tree, The Rot, The Bloom.” https://erincorbett.bandcamp.com/ Jet Lips Formed from creative elements, this group is catchy, intriguing, and…
Drones Over Dufferin, Kilometre Club, and Hymns57
August 27th Doors at 7:30pm Show at 8pm. Drones Over Dufferin (Hamilton/Toronto ambient country) Album Release Show Kilometre Club (Toronto ambient) Hymns57 (local Guelph guitar drone hero) $15/PWYC
Silence Presents: Massey and Anna Wiebe
August 21st Doors: 8:00PM Show: 8:30PM $15/PWYC TICKETS HERE MASSEY Massey is the brainchild of a quiet mastermind whose fingerprints are already on some of Canada’s most iconic sounds. A longtime collaborator of Charlotte Day Wilson and a contributor to Daniel Caesar’s acclaimed Freudian and Pilgrim’s Paradise, Massey describes his sound as “Vapourwave Sonic Youth”. His music is ethereal, expansive, and deeply original—songs that feel both immediate and timeless, bending genre, emotion, and expectation into something you don’t just listen to—you absorb. ANNA WIEBE Anna Wiebe’s songwriting stands alone, supported by her resonant vocals, rich harmonies and simplistic folk instrumentation. In 2022, Wiebe deepened her songwriting and composition, and she recruited the expertise of Dan Edmonds and Jason Bhattacharya to help her bring to life a 3-song EP, What I Found. She is currently working on a cover album of her father, John Wiebe’s songwriting, expected in 2026. She is continuously working at her own songwriting…
Silence Presents: Jeremy Young (Montreal)
Jeremy Young – iterative sketches for magnetic tape & sine wave oscillators. Doors: 8:00 PM Show: 8:30 PM https://jeremyyoung.bandcamp.com/
Silence Presents: Slidin’ Around!
Get ready for an unforgettable night of smooth, soulful, and swinging jazz as Slidin’ Around takes the stage! This unique ensemble features the rich, bold sounds of a trombone quartet, perfectly paired with a dynamic rhythm section. Together, they will explore the full range of jazz—from mellow ballads to fast-paced bebop—showcasing the versatility of the trombone in a fresh and exciting light. With lush harmonies, tight-knit improvisation, and the unmistakable ‘slide’ of the trombones, Slidin’ Around is a celebration of jazz tradition and innovation. The rhythm section will lay down infectious grooves that will keep your feet tapping, while the trombones (Sam Meakin, Robin Jessome, Kathryn Scobie & Eric Probst) create harmonies and melodies that will transport you to the heart of jazz. Personnel: Sam Meakin – Trombone Robin Jessome – Trombone Kathryn Scobie – Trombone Eric Probst – Bass Trombone TBA – Piano Liam Gallagher – Bass Andrew Schoettler…
Paul Almond Art Exhibition
Come visit us at Silence and see the exhibited works of Paul Almond. All art is for sale and you can see the art at upcoming events until the end of June. On June 22nd, there will be an artists’ reception from 2pm-5pm here at Silence. Outside of events, you can visit during Ed Video’s open hours from 9-5 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays or make an appointment to view the work by emailing info@silencesounds.ca