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SUMMARY:FROTAE @ Silence
DESCRIPTION:+ Dan Laughrin\, Liberté Anne\, Genviève Gauthier\, Joe Sorbara \n\n\n\n\nSunday\, 12 July\n1pm\nFROTAE +\nDan Laughrin\, Liberté Anne\, Genviève Gauthier\, Joe Sorbara \nFROTAE is an ensemble of five saxophonist-improvisers whose work combines microtonal composition\, collective listening practices\, spatialized sound\, and improvisation. They have been working as a core unit since 2023 when they began to develop a deeply collaborative musical language rooted in long-term experimentation and collective listening. The ensemble creates immersive listening environments in which the tactile and psychoacoustic properties of the saxophone become physically perceptible to audiences as performances move between the feeling of playground and sacred ceremony. \nFor this Guelph performance\, Liberté Anne will present a reduced version of FROTAE\, taking on one of its modular facets in the form of an electroacoustic sound-installation with live performance. \nFROTAE member Geneviève Gauthier will perform live\, interacting with pieces are drawn from the raw materials on FROTAE’s upcoming album\, volume 2\, reworked for this new collaborative iteration in a spatialized listening setting by David Psutka (Halocline Trance). \nThe Montréal-based visitors will also be joined by Guelph’s own Dan Laughrin on guitar and Joe Sorbara on drums and percussion for a set of freely improvised pieces.
URL:https://silencesounds.ca/event/frotae-silence/
LOCATION:Silence\, 46 Essex Street\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 3K8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:IMPROV CIRCUS!
DESCRIPTION:Date: July 24th\nTime: 7:30pm – 9:00pm\nCost: Free\nWebsite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/improv-circus-tickets-1992603767508\n\n\n\n\nImprov show featuring an assortment of local improvisers\, most of them performing together for the very first time! Watch the magic happen! \n\n\n\n\nOuuuuuuuu Ahhhhhh… \nIt’s Improv Circus\, once again!! \nThis sensational show blends together improvisers and improv groups with a range of styles for a magical evening of games and scenes that will never be the same again! It’s the shock and awe\, the hilarity\, and the emotional moments that make this show so much fun for everyone in the room. \nPerformers will be announced throughout the month – stay tuned! \nPlus\, free samples + killer candy for sale from Sugar Syndicate. \nCome enjoy the spontaneous magical once-in-a-lifetime moments that make an improv show spectacular. \nWe’d love to see you there! \n🎟️ Reserve your ticket here for free. At the door we’ll accept cash donations to help us support local art! \nMessage us with any questions. \nPs. The awesome artwork is by @marcelaecheverrioc 🎨
URL:https://silencesounds.ca/event/improv-circus-3/
LOCATION:Silence\, 46 Essex Street\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 3K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:comedy,Rental
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SUMMARY:IMPROV CIRCUS
DESCRIPTION:August 14th\n7:30pm – 9:00pm\nBy donation\n\n\nOuuuuuuuu Ahhhhhh…\nIt’s IMPROV CIRCUS\, once again!! \nThis sensational show blends together improvisers from Guelph and surrounding area with a range of styles for a magical evening of games\, scenes and experimental formats that will never be the same again! The show is hosted by the ringmaster who always has surprises in store for the performers. It’s the shock and awe\, the hilarity\, and the emotional moments that make this show so much fun for everyone in the room. If you’ve never seen improv theatre live\, now is your chance! \nYou can also enjoy free samples + killer candy for sale from Craig and Amanda AKA Sugar Syndicate! \nReserve your ticket here for free:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/improv-circus-tickets-1996183106407 \nAt the door we’ll accept cash donations to help us continue to host shows and classes\, and support our local art community. \nCome enjoy the spontaneous magical once-in-a-lifetime moments that make an improv show spectacular. \nWe’d love to see you there! \nPs. The awesome artwork is by @marcelaecheverrioc
URL:https://silencesounds.ca/event/improv-circus-4/
LOCATION:Silence\, 46 Essex Street\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 3K8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260919T193000
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SUMMARY:Tony Molesworth- A Mystical Musical evening Guelph
DESCRIPTION:A Musical Mystical Evening\nGet ready for an in-person night filled with enchanting tunes and good vibes! Tony Molesworth invites you to dive into a musical mystical journey that’ll stir your soul and lift your spirit. Come chill\, listen\, and experience the magic live. Don’t miss out on this unique evening of sound and mystery! \n \nWeaving Humorous Story Spinning songs\, Spoken Word\, Metaphysical Musing\, One Liners & \nHippy Wisdom & Pro-Fun-Ditty’s. Enlighen-tainment for the Magically inclined. \nOPENED FOR: WEIRD AL\, ELVIS COSTELLO\, LEONARD COHEN\, HOWIE MANDEL.
URL:https://silencesounds.ca/event/tony-molesworth-a-mystical-musical-evening-guelph/
LOCATION:Silence\, 46 Essex Street\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 3K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Silence Event
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SUMMARY:Silence Presents: Shapeshifter
DESCRIPTION:Shapeshifter is an experimental Canadian jazz trio led by Toronto based saxophonist Brittany Pitt. \n\n\n\n\nShapeshifter is an experimental Canadian jazz trio led by Toronto based saxophonist Brittany Pitt. In the unconventional setting of a bassless trio\, Shapeshifter creates atmospheric music that combines angular melodies\, spontaneous compositions and rhythmic concepts with atmospheric textures from each contributing member of the trio. \nThe music blends influences that have affected the bandleader\, such as her experience studying and playing in the New York improvised music scene\, as well as years of listening to music of the ECM label and other European jazz artists. \nThe recording of “Shapeshifter” has been a reflection of Brittany’s shift and progression of her musical career\, both compositionally and performatively. After attending the School for Improvisational Music in August of 2025\, she felt the intense inspiration to explore and create a new musical project\, focusing on the art of improvisational music. While attending the SIM program\, Brittany studied under New York musicians Ralph Alessi\, Matt Mitchell\, John Hebert\, Tom Rainey and Tim Berne. Each of these musicians inspired Brittany to look at composition and improvisation in a more open way and inspired her to explore more creative and less structured ways of composing and playing through original pieces\, all while drawing upon the strengths of each individual band member. \nShapeshifter also features two in demand Canadian musicians\, drummer Aidan McConnell (Potions\, Burs) and guitarist Dan Pitt (Dan Pitt Trio\, Dan Pitt Quintet). Both Aidan and Dan have been an integral part of the evolution of Shapeshifter\, contributing their musical and performance abilities to both the written and open sections of the music.
URL:https://silencesounds.ca/event/silence-presents-shapeshifter/
LOCATION:Silence\, 46 Essex Street\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 3K8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Silence Presents: David James Allen & The Growing Machine
DESCRIPTION:David James Allen & The Growing Machine return this fall in support of the new album Jubilation Potpourri. \n\n\n\n\nDavid James Allen & The Growing Machine return this fall in support of the new album Jubilation Potpourri. Featuring pedal steel and a dynamic\, groove-driven one-person band setup\, the performance moves between spacious\, rhythmic passages and intimate songs—offering a memorable night for listeners who value thoughtful\, live music. \nDAVID JAMES ALLEN\nOn his latest single\, “By Your Side\,” Canadian singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist David James Allen provides a soothing balm for anyone experiencing tough times. Built upon an easy-flowing groove and featuring the soaring pedal steel work of Andrew Ivens\, Allen sings with honest conviction that any of life’s trials can be overcome through love and commitment. “By Your Side” is the latest preview of Allen’s forthcoming album Jubilation Potpourri\, following “Platform No. 12 (Old Friends)\,” which was added to Sirius XM’s North Americana and CBC Music’s Canadian Country playlists. David James Allen has been releasing music for more than a decade\, but over the past several years—after moving east of Toronto to the wilds of Prince Edward County—he has been startlingly prolific. Beginning with 2017’s When The Demons Come and carrying on through 2020’s Radiations and the following year’s The Architect\, Allen has been steadily amassing a remarkable body of work that stands alongside those of any of his Canadian contemporaries. He cites Canadian poets Al Purdy and Nelson Ball for inspiring many of his lyrics\, with a predominant theme being the perils of hard living. Musically\, whether channelling the rootsy funk of The Band and Bill Withers\, or delivering a devastating ballad in the style of Townes Van Zandt and Harry Nilsson\, David James Allen’s music is built upon a soulful foundation few of his contemporaries possess\, putting him firmly at the vanguard of the alt-country/Americana scene. \nJOSEPH GALLO JR.\nCombining dark\, pop progressions with moody lounge piano\, Guelphs’ Joseph Gallo Jr.(Lowlands / Alanna Gurr / Odd Years / The Yage Letters\, Lazu Lie\, Motion.Picture.Cinema) is set to perform an array of solo material\, accompanied by some of Guelph’s finest players\, in a rare live band performance. \nDriven by a first-world malaise\, Gallo Jr’s tongue-in-cheek lyrics assimilate effortlessly within emotional piano ballads – much in the same vein as Lennon or Randy Newman. Other times\, Gallo Jr’s capricious outlook and lyrical vulnerability is juxtaposed by a polished crooner vocals\, while oozing with tension and heartache. \nFans of Harry Nilsson\, Ben Folds\, Emily Haines and Tobias Jesso Jr. take heed. \n“It’s impossible to call this one genre… At times you get controlled chaos and at others\, you get introspective piano melodies. It’s not pop\, it’s not lounge\, it’s not easy listening… but it’s definitely worthwhile.”
URL:https://silencesounds.ca/event/silence-presents-david-james-allen-the-growing-machine/
LOCATION:Silence\, 46 Essex Street\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 3K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Silence Event
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SUMMARY:Jessica Rhaye\, Bill Preeper & Sandy MacKay
DESCRIPTION:Catch New Brunswick based artist Preeper Rhaye MacKay bringing their unique folk vibes for a night you won’t want to miss!\n\n\n\nStep into an evening of rich harmonies\, thoughtful songwriting\, and timeless folk music with Jessica Rhaye\, Bill Preeper and Sandy MacKay – together known as Preeper Rhaye MacKay. \nFrom New Brunswick\, Canada\, the trio takes listeners back to the height of the Greenwich Village folk scene of the 1960’s\, while bringing a sound that feels timeless yet entirely their own. Finely blended three-part harmonies\, shared lead vocals\, and a seamless mix of acoustic and electric instrumentation that echo the spirit of Woody Guthrie\, Ian Tyson\, and early Bob Dylan. \nAcclaimed songwriter and Canadian Folk Music Award nominee Jessica Rhaye\, with more than 25 years of touring and nine albums to her name\, leads on rhythm guitar\, while Bill Preeper’s intricate fingerstyle guitar and mandolin add richness and depth. Sandy MacKay rounds out the trio on upright and electric bass\, with touches of banjo that add warmth and colour to their sound. \nTogether\, they create an intimate and engaging performance\, often likened to a modern-day Peter\, Paul and Mary\, showcasing music from their ECMA Roots-nominated album Wood & Wire (2024) and their much-anticipated follow-up album Blackberry Lane (2026). \nWhether you’ve followed folk music for years or are simply curious to experience it live\, this concert offers an evening to settle in\, listen closely\, and connect through song\, story\, and harmony.
URL:https://silencesounds.ca/event/jessica-rhaye-bill-preeper-sandy-mackay/
LOCATION:Silence\, 46 Essex Street\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 3K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Rental
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