Silence Guelph

Red Output with Lady Marge @ Silence
2026-03-13 08:00 - 23:00 UTC | Silence, 46 Essex Street, Guelph, ON, N1H 3K8, Canada
Doors: 7:30PM
Show: 8PM
come check out some huge tunes

Red Output, a saucy quartet out of Guelph, play cutting-edge, razor sharp, alternative/post-punk.
With a boastable collection of original, dynamic, punchy earworms, Red Output has been tearing up the stage with an in-your-face sonic fingerprint and exuberant stage presence for several years. They have played many headlining shows throughout Ontario and Quebec as well as opening for big names like Pacifica, Motherfolk, Hotel Mira, and Texas King.

Silence Presents: Temporal Waves
2026-03-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Silence, 46 Essex Street, Guelph, ON, N1H 3K8, Canada
Temporal Waves is the latest project from renowned Canadian tabla player Shawn Mativetsky

March 1st, 2026
Doors: 6:30 PM
Show: 7:00 PM
Temporal Waves is the latest project from renowned Canadian tabla player Shawn Mativetsky, transporting the tabla into a rich electronic sound world, with Shawn’s tabla bathed in the neon glow of analog synthesizers. Temporal Waves is an excursion deep into aural science fiction. Montreal’s Shawn Mativetsky has long been celebrated as one of Canada’s leading ambassadors of the tabla, and next to his exceptional musicianship, it’s his unquenchable curiosity that one most frequently hears praised. Mativetsky is an accomplished practitioner of Indian classical music, but is equally embedded in the contemporary music realm, where he has established himself as both a champion of living composers and a generous collaborator to the likes of Tim Brady, Nicole Lizée, and Dinuk Wijeratne. An avid improviser, he can also be found accompanying countless other artists across and beyond the spectrum between jazz, pop, and global traditions.This may be his first foray into electronic music within recent memory, but anyone familiar with Mativetsky’s output will tell you that he’s no tourist anywhere he goes; his roots always run deep. Spending his youth steeped in the 8-bit timbres of the Atari 400, Nintendo Entertainment System, and early PCs, the 1990s saw him actively involved in the DIY electronic music scene that congregated around ‘tracker’ software, and was a key member of the online tracker collective NOiSE. In the early 2000s, he performed with Indo-electronic project, Ramasutra, and for the past several years, has been collaborating with live coder David Ogborn in their electronic music duo, very long cat.

Edge of Dylan - The Songs of Bob Dylan
2026-02-21 19:30 - 22:30 | ON
Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering Dylan’s music for the first time, Canadian Songwriter Randy Carter takes you on a captivating journey through the enduring legacy of this musical icon.
Presented by Randy Carter Music Entertainment

Silence • 46 Essex St • Guelph, ON

Doors Open: 7:00PM | Show Starts: 7:30PM EST | Ages 18+
Featuring: Edge of Dylan : The Songs of Bob Dylan

Silence Presents: Elisa Thorn
2026-02-20 20:00 - 22:30 | Silence, 46 Essex Street, Guelph, ON, N1H 3K8, Canada
Doors: 7:30 PM
Show: 8:00 PM
Elisa Thorn (pronounced eh-lee-sah) is a harpist, vocalist, and composer currently based in Vancouver, BC and known for her distinctive, contemporary approach to the harp. Her music blends folk, indie, jazz, experimental, and ambient influences, seeking a balance between abstraction and accessibility, sensitivity and boldness. Inspired by artists like Björk, Andrew Bird, Feist, Fiona Apple, and Dirty Projectors, Thorn blurs genre boundaries to create music that is meditative, psychedelic, and direct.
After years of collaboration, she has shifted focus to her solo project, with a new album, xiik, arriving fall 2025. Introspective yet energizing, she laughingly calls it “experimental indie for the bathtub.” Reflecting on her evolution from classical to contemporary music, she notes: “As much as I roll my eyes at the angelic/mythical/feminine reputation the harp has, generosity is important to me in music making. My hope is for the listener to feel held in some way—which sometimes sounds magical and dreamy. That being said, I think the harp can be a total boss, and that’s why I love it.”
Thorn also leads projects including Gentle Party, HUE, and The Giving Shapes, and has performed or recorded with artists such as Haley Blais, Tonye Aganaba, Mother Mother, Loscil, Wallgrin, and Mauvey. Her work has aired on CBC and KEXP, and she has appeared at festivals including Jazzotpad (Poland), Women From Space, Campbell Bay, TONE Fest, Constellation Festival, POP Montreal, Suoni Per Il Poppolo, Wonderment, and Vancouver International Jazz Festival.

Raso/Steduto
2026-02-13 20:00 - 22:30 | Silence, 46 Essex Street, Guelph, ON, N1H 3K8, Canada
Hear some wonderful sounds!

Doors: 7:00 PM
Show: 8:00 PM
Jason Raso is a bassist, instructor and author from Guelph, Ontario. Raso is a master of the four-string bass guitar whose albums have been heard on public radio and jazz stations around the globe. Jason is also a frequent columnist for Canadian Musician Magazine and author of Improvising on Electric Bass: A Chord Tone Approach and Soloing on Electric Bass (Mel Bay)
Jason Raso proudly endorses Sterling basses and D’Addario strings
Daniel Steduto is a 28 year-old professional guitarist based out of Guelph, Ontario. He found his love of the guitar at the age of 11, first starting with classical music before immersing himself in a wide range of styles such as Rock, Jazz, Funk and R&B. After playing in bands all throughout high-school, Daniel graduated from Humber College with a Bachelor of Music degree in 2019, and has since been performing and recording professionally all around the GTA. He has had the opportunity to learn from world-class guitarists and educators before and during attending college, such as Nick Johnston, Tony Zorzi, David Occhipinti, Emile Deon and Ted Quinlan.

Audiopollination - February Edition
2026-02-12 20:00 - 23:00 | Silence, 46 Essex Street, Guelph, ON, N1H 3K8, Canada
Grab your lover, crush, pal or just yourself and come see our pre-Valentine’s community improvisation showcase on February 12th, featuring performers new and old in trios never before seen!
This is our 30th show! Ever!! With so much more to come!!! But you definitely don’t want to miss this one!!!!!
Audiopollination Guelph is devoted to being identity-affirming space for all people, please come as you are and/or as you desire to be! Queers and freaks, you can piss here <3
FEATURING:
Ensemble 1: Quartz Eliuk, Dave Riedstra & Christine Mills
Ensemble 2: Benedict Hobson, Liam Aldous & Monte Fenske
Ensemble 3: Michael Clark, Lois Cherry & Nico Newtown
Ensemble 4: Germaine Liu, Mark Zurawinski & Sarah Peebles

Thursday, February 12th
46 Essex Street, Guelph, ON
Doors at 7:30pm | Music at 8pm
$20/PWYC/NOTAFLOF
Please do your part to keep Audiopollination Guelph scent-free.
This show is largely possible due to the contributions of viewers like you, so thank you!

Silence Presents: Gabriel Zucker
2026-02-07 20:00 - 22:30 | Silence, 46 Essex Street, Guelph, ON, N1H 3K8, Canada
Doors: 7:30 PM
Show: 8:00 PM
New York-based songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and polymath Gabriel Zucker makes urgently emotional music for disconnected times. His work combines maximalist compositions, intimate songwriting, virtuosic metric complexity, and the progressive improvisation of New York’s creative music scene.
In February, Zucker and longtime collaborators Eva Lawitts (bass) and Connor Parks (drums) tour Canada and the Northeast in support of Confession, released in November on Boomslang Records.

Silence Presents: We Three ft Ilios Steryannis
2026-01-31 20:00 - 23:00 | Silence, 46 Essex Street, Guelph, ON, N1H 3K8, Canada
Doors at 7:30
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.

The Fron2 Four
2026-01-24 19:00 - 22:00 | Silence, 46 Essex Street, Guelph, ON, N1H 3K8, Canada
Doors at 7PM Show at 7:30PM

Following on a successful show at Hillside Music Festival 2025,
The Fron2 Four will present a night of improvised delight. Three accomplished and experienced improvisers and one inventor, designer, builder, and player of two new musical instruments, the fron2 and the bass hurdy-gurdy, make for one evening of very creative sounds.
Google “fron2” to hear and see the instrument!
Featuring:
Fron Reilly Stephen Vickery Claire Whitehead Jamie Eriksen

Sketchub!
2026-01-23 19:00 - 21:30 | ON
A comedy sketch show bringing together local sketch writers and performers. This month, Kevin Nunn and Justin Turgeon of the Friendly Heretics are joined by local comedy icon Rob Lewin for a night of sketch comedy scenes.

Pipedown! Presents: Rolodex Darko w/ The Royal Few and Faulty Rivals
2026-01-17 19:30 - 23:00 | Silence, 46 Essex Street, Guelph, ON, N1H 3K8, Canada
rolodex darko
rolodex darko make extreme music that pushes rock beyond its logical conclusions, fusing avant-garde experimentation, funk, and noise with the throat-shredding screams of lead singer—and former choir girl—Bob Stan. Known for ditching streaming platforms entirely, the band insists you come to a show if you want to hear them at all. Their live show shifts with every venue, thanks to a constantly changing setlist and stage configuration that rejects the traditional rock layout and heightens the sense of unpredictability. At the end of each performance, rolodex darko reward their most fervent listeners with a small run of blood-marked envelopes containing a single-track CD and a free ticket to the next gig—but with each disc holding only one random song, collecting the full catalogue demands dedication, repeat attendance, and a bit of luck.
https://www.instagram.com/rolodexdarko/?hl=en
The Royal Few
Hailing from Guelph, Ontario, Canada, The Royal Few is a dynamic five-piece rock ensemble that embodies the spirit of modern rock music. Led by the powerful vocals of Stephanie Flemming, the band’s sound is further elevated by the incendiary lead guitar work of Scott Keane, the rhythm guitar textures of John McGonigal, the pulsing bass lines of Scott “English” Cairns, and the driving drums and vocals of Mark Pettipiere. By seamlessly blending blues-infused riffs, infectious hooks, and commanding vocals, The Royal Few crafts a distinctive sound that is both raw and refined.
https://linktr.ee/theroyalfewband?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=9d89d155-3ecf-4811-b459-bc2a5fb7df15
Faulty Rivals
Hailing from Kitchener, ON, Faulty Rivals stamp their brand of metal-inspired grunge rock into the hearts and minds of headbangers alike. Faulty Rivals draw influence from iconic grunge bands like Alice in Chains and Soundgarden, thrash metal titans such as Metallica and Megadeth, and progressive rock royalty like Rush and Porcupine Tree. This whirlwind of influences creates an eclectic soundscape that is brooding yet forceful. Combined with perceptive lyrics and an unyielding live show, Faulty Rivals provide heavy music fans catharsis from a troubled world.
https://linktr.ee/faultyrivals

Monthly Jazz Jam
2026-01-11 19:00 - 22:00 | Silence, 46 Essex Street, Guelph, ON, N1H 3K8, Canada
Come on out to the monthly Jazz Jam at Silence! Bring an instrument and join the house band for a tune or just come to take in the sounds! House band of piano, drums, and bass will be present. Microphone available for vocalists.

Temporary Ensembles
2026-01-08 20:00 - 23:00 | Silence, 46 Essex Street, Guelph, ON, N1H 3K8, Canada
Details to be announced!

Silence Presents: Lori Cullen & Michelle Willis: Winter Amity Tour
2025-11-20 20:00 - 22:00 | ON

Silence Presents: We Three ft. Ilios Steryannis
2025-11-01 20:00 - 22:00 | ON

Silence Presents: Monthly Jazz Jam
2025-10-12 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-09-14 15:00 - 18:00 | ON

Silence Presents: Selina Martin and Nick Zubeck
2025-10-10 | ON

Onion Honey
2025-09-20 19:00 - 21:00 | ON

Silence Presents: Justin Karas & Geordie Gordon
2025-09-19 20:00 - 22:00 | ON

Silence Presents: Sean Monaghan & Diego Perez-Cuellar
2025-09-06 20:00 - 22:00 | ON

Hannah Green & Darcy Scott
2025-09-03 20:00 - 22:00 | ON
