Jon Collin, East of the Valley Blues, Paille/Mucci Duo
Friday October 24th Doors: 7:30 PM Show: 8:00 PM $20/NOTAFLOF Jon Collin Collin, who currently lives in Stockholm, plays his guitar with a similar disregard for incidental sound, audibly knocking the slide against the neck and occasionally moaning along with his swooping licks. Anyone who has heard the early recordings of Loren MazzaCane Connors will note the similarity, but Collin turns these tools to different expressive ends. Connor’s voice conveyed existential panic, late-night terror at the thought that he might be truly alone. Collin, on the other hand, seems to be expressing small but real comfort. The water and rocks and all the outdoors sounds that his microphone picks up on these six tracks, which were recorded near a lake in Bromma, Sweden, may not care about Collin, but he sounds at ease in their presence. (Feeding Tube) East of the Valley Blues Toronto musician Kevin Cahill has already amassed…
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…
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: 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…
Silence Presents: Colour Film & Anna Weibe
Saturday May 10th Doors at 7.30pm Show starts 8.00pm $20/ PWYC Colour Film: With songs that play like home movies, Colour Film is Hamilton’s Matthew de Zoete with a band of friends filling out a cinematic roots palette. Mixing a storyteller’s eye for detail with a knack for melody and beautiful harmonies, they present snapshots of everyday life that illuminate the underlying currents, as heard on their 2024 album Half An Hour. Colour Film concerts are communal experiences, engaging audiences with stories and sing-alongs. Here’s a recent review from a SOCAN exec: “He sounded great, gentle but intense, while his backing singer offered sublime harmonies. As haunting as the music is, his onstage banter is the exact equal-but-opposite — funny, self-deprecating, and utterly charming.” Anna Wiebe: Singer-songwriter Anna Wiebe hails from Guelph, Ontario and writes thoughtful, delicate songs. Her songwriting stands alone, supported only by her resonant vocals, and in…
Silence Presents: Trio! Trio! Trio!
Saturday May 24th Doors: 7.30pm Show: 8.00pm $20/PWYC Instagram – @liamgiiv A vivid celebration of collaboration from bassist Liam Gallagher’s first year in the Guelph jazz scene! Join host and bassist Liam Gallagher in welcoming to the stage vocalist Maddie Stewart, guitarist Mitch Camacho, trombonist Blair Scanling, pianist Kevin Mak, and drummers Emmit Leacock and Nathan Lawr in a series of trios, the format that has treated so many of Guelph’s intimate venues so well. Liam Gallagher – Liam Gallagher is a prominent jazz bassist and composer based in Guelph, Ontario, known for his dynamic presence in the local music scene. As one half of the acclaimed duo Gallagher Camacho he released the live album _Five Nights In Autumn_ in 2024, capturing performances at venues like The Cornerstone and La Poche. Liam leads the bebop sextet Streamliner, runs and performs in the La Poche Piano Trio Series, and is a…
Duo Improvisations: Michael Attias and Nick Fraser
Friday 7th March, Doors: 7pm, Show Starts: 7:30pm, Tickets: $20 ($15 for students)
Three In The Round – 2025
February 7, 2025 – 8pm – $20