BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//The Emmet Ray - ECPv6.14.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.theemmetray.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Emmet Ray
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Toronto
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260911T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260911T210000
DTSTAMP:20260820T033722
CREATED:20260807T230511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T230624Z
UID:332670-1789151400-1789160400@www.theemmetray.com
SUMMARY:Oscar Evans Group\, Free jazz\, New Orleans jazz\, blues\, gospel\, bebop
DESCRIPTION:Oscar Evans Group\, Free jazz\, New Orleans jazz\, blues\, gospel\, bebop \nThis is an eclectic group of musicians put together by bassist Oscar Evans. Oscar’s setlist is a reflection of being hugely inspired by Charles Mingus\, Thelonious Monk\, Lester Bowie and Mose Allison. This group fuses free jazz elements with New Orleans/gospel jazz.This four-piece ensemble will also be interpreting some of Oscar’s original music that can be heard on some of his latest recordings. Oscar will be joined by Zachary Nevins\, trombone\, from Vermont; Sean McCarthy\, soprano saxophone\, from Toronto; and Andrew McCarthy\, drums\, from Toronto. \nOscar Evans (bass) \nSean McCarthy (soprano saxophone) \nZachary Nevins (trombone) \nAndrew McCarthy (drums)
URL:https://www.theemmetray.com/event/oscar-evans-group-free-jazz-new-orleans-jazz-blues-gospel-bebop/
LOCATION:Back Viewing Room
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.theemmetray.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Oscar-Evans-Group-Emmet-Ray-11-Sept-Molly-Brant.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260911T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260911T235900
DTSTAMP:20260820T033722
CREATED:20241201T163217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T044554Z
UID:326376-1789162200-1789171140@www.theemmetray.com
SUMMARY:Donovan Locke Trio\, Jazz/Folk Vocals
DESCRIPTION:Donovan Locke Trio\, Jazz/Folk Vocals \nDonovan Locke – Vocals \nDonovan Locke is one of Toronto’s Great Performers. He not only wows with his vocals but engages and brings joy to his listeners. \nDonovan Locke is a jazz vocalist and entertainer who is passionate about performing and inspiring others by ensuring honest and fun performances. Donovan believes that an audience will always respond to an honest performance. \nDonovan has performed at many venues across the city of Toronto including Drom Taberna\, The Emmet Ray\, Cafe Pamenar\, The Cameron house\, Function Bar\, La Pallette\, Jazz Bistro\, and the Communists Daughter. \n– \nDonovan Locke is a jazz vocalist and entertainer who passionate about performing and inspiring others by ensuring honest and fun performance. Donovan believes that an audience will always respond to an honest performance. \nDonovan has the performed at many venues across the city of Toronto including Drom Taberna\, The Emmet Ray\, Cafe Pamenar\, The Cameron house\, Function bar\, La Pallette\, Jazz Bistro\, and the Communists Daughter. Currently he is working as an elementary school music teacher with the Peel district school board. \nDonovan has studied the tuba at Wilfred Laurier university where he earned a BA in arts and at Nipissing University where he earned his bachelor of education. \nWhen he is not performing or teaching\, Donovan can be found listening to records\, curling\, or practicing his brand new tenor banjo.
URL:https://www.theemmetray.com/event/donovan-locke-trio-jazz-vocals-with-carl-bray-on-piano-bennett-young-on-bass/
LOCATION:Back Viewing Room
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theemmetray.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/PhotoCollageMaker_20260815_004418124.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260912T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260912T200000
DTSTAMP:20260820T033722
CREATED:20260601T122730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T122741Z
UID:331982-1789234200-1789243200@www.theemmetray.com
SUMMARY:Isabella Hallia Quartet\, Music inspired by The Great American Songbook
DESCRIPTION:Isabella Hallia Quartet\, Music inspired by The Great American Songbook \nIsabella Hallia is a Montréal-based jazz vocalist whose lyrical voice and warm\, resonant tone bring fresh sensitivity to the timeless sound of traditional vocal jazz. She draws her inspiration from icons such as Anita O’Day\, Carmen McRae\, Sarah Vaughan\, and Mel Tormé. \nWith the release of her debut album\, Isabella Hallia: A Formal Introduction\, her performance puts a spotlight on songs from the album as well as other favourite standards of hers. \nHer musical selection consists of her original compositions\, written in the style of the Great American Songbook\, and her arrangements of jazz standards that are less commonly performed. This concert is a candid portrait of Isabella’s musical and personal self. \nIsabella Hallia – Voice \nAnthony D’Alessandro – Piano \nMathieu McConnell-Enright – Bass \nBaptiste Lejeune – Drums
URL:https://www.theemmetray.com/event/isabella-hallia-quartet-music-inspired-by-the-great-american-songbook/
LOCATION:Back Viewing Room
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theemmetray.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Isabella-Hallia-Quartet4-Isabella-Hallia-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260913T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260913T223000
DTSTAMP:20260820T033722
CREATED:20260803T174525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T174525Z
UID:332624-1789329600-1789338600@www.theemmetray.com
SUMMARY:Wellsley street collective\, Modern standards and Toronto based compositions
DESCRIPTION:Wellsley street collective\, Modern standards and Toronto based compositions \nThe Wellesley Street Collective is composed of young Toronto musicians and friends Jonas Leung (a. sax)\, Daren Zhang (guitar)\, Tomoki Belrose (bass)\, and Joseph Sgrignuoli (drums). Rooted in the African American Music tradition and drawing from diverse modern influences\, the group is excited to bring 2 sets of modern compositions consisting of a mix of standards and originals to the Emmet Ray. \nDaren Zhang:guitar \nJoseph sgrignuoli: drums \nTomoki Belrose: Bass \nJonas Leung: alto saxophone
URL:https://www.theemmetray.com/event/wellsley-street-collective-modern-standards-and-toronto-based-compositions/
LOCATION:Back Viewing Room
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theemmetray.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/WSC-Havoon-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260915T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260915T204500
DTSTAMP:20260820T033722
CREATED:20260527T041209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T030008Z
UID:331930-1789497000-1789505100@www.theemmetray.com
SUMMARY:kb + vox with Kevin Barrett 🎸 & Lillian Allen🎙️
DESCRIPTION:kb + vox with Kevin Barrett 🎸 & Lillian Allen🎙️ \nKevin Barrett has brought back his Guitar and Vocal series\, this summer it is monthly\, 2nd Tuesday of the month and good weather means we will be playing to the patio. \nkb + vox \nGuitarist Kevin Barrett hosts a unique monthly series\, featuring singers and songwriters from Toronto & beyond in an intimate duo format. \nOne guitar and a new voice\, in the beautiful back room of the Emmett Ray Whisky Bar. \nSecond Tuesdays\, 7-8:45pm.
URL:https://www.theemmetray.com/event/kb-vox-with-kevin-barrett-%f0%9f%8e%b8-lillian-allen%f0%9f%8e%99%ef%b8%8f/
LOCATION:Patio
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.theemmetray.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/kb-vox-2026.09.15-LILLIAN-ALLEN.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260918T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260918T210000
DTSTAMP:20260820T033722
CREATED:20251231T143328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T020414Z
UID:330651-1789756200-1789765200@www.theemmetray.com
SUMMARY:PETER DICK TRIO\, Originals & Modern Jazz Standards
DESCRIPTION:PETER DICK TRIO\, Originals & Modern Jazz Standards \nPeter Dick Trio is a progressive Jazz Piano Trio\, playing original repertoire plus modern jazz standards – from ballads to up-tempo kickers! Our latest album\, ‘Above Ground’\, gets regular airplay on JazzFM91\, and is up at all major streaming sites. \nPETER DICK – PIANO / \nCHRIS KETTLEWELL – BASS / \nBOBBY REES – DRUMS /
URL:https://www.theemmetray.com/event/peter-dick-trio-originals-modern-jazz-standards/
LOCATION:Back Viewing Room
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.theemmetray.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Emmet-Ray-Sept-18-2026.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260918T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260918T235900
DTSTAMP:20260820T033722
CREATED:20260803T172456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T172456Z
UID:332622-1789767000-1789775940@www.theemmetray.com
SUMMARY:KYLE\, Jazz Standards and Originals with Yoshi Wall
DESCRIPTION:Band name or leader: KYLE \nMusic style of influence: Standards and originals \nBand members: Karsten Stryker\, Yoshi Maclear Wall\, Luke Nickel\, Ezra Schell
URL:https://www.theemmetray.com/event/kyle-jazz-standards-and-originals-with-yoshi-wall/
LOCATION:Back Viewing Room
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260919T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260820T033722
CREATED:20260728T134818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T134818Z
UID:332474-1789839000-1789848000@www.theemmetray.com
SUMMARY:Strat Andriotis Trio\, Post Bop/ Modern Jazz
DESCRIPTION:Strat Andriotis Trio\, Post Bop/ Modern Jazz \n“Strat Andriotis new album entitled “”The Wolf Sleeps Alone”” is slated to be released \nSeptember 4th\, 2026. A trio setting with Alex Karcza on drums and Vince Di Francesco on \nbass. 9 original compositions that follow a progressive modern jazz sound like on the song \n“Bullets” with some traditional jazz highlights on the song “”Can’t Help Myself.”” Strat plays a \n1964 Gibson Johnny Smith. \nStrat Andriotis guitar \nAlex Karcza drums \nVince Di Francesco bass \nJazz Guitarist Strat Andriotis was originally born in Greece and raised in Canada. He started \ntaking classical piano lessons at 11 and turned to guitar at 14 years of age. At 17\, he was \nexposed to Jazz after listening to the Miles Davis album “In A Silent Way”. Strat has recorded many albums in his career\, including 8 as a leader. Collaborations include Grammy Award winning pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba\, violinist Jerry Goodman (Mahavishnu Orchestra)\, bassist Tony Levin (King Crimson\, John Lennon). \n“One of the most impressive guitarists on the Canadian scene” – Frédéric Cardin Pan M 360 “
URL:https://www.theemmetray.com/event/strat-andriotis-trio-post-bop-modern-jazz/
LOCATION:Back Viewing Room
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theemmetray.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Strat-CD-release-show-Sept-19th-Emmet-Dekatria-Records.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260920T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260920T193000
DTSTAMP:20260820T033722
CREATED:20260814T034232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T034243Z
UID:332706-1789923600-1789932600@www.theemmetray.com
SUMMARY:Laura Marks\, Jazz and Latin
DESCRIPTION:Laura Marks\, Jazz and Latin \nJazz and Latin mid twentieth century sounds sung by an authentic child of the fifties. Some songs you may not have heard before\, a few standards and some very groovy old tunes that are new to us. \nLaura Marks; vocals\, \nBen Bishop; guitar\, \nJonathan Meyer; bass
URL:https://www.theemmetray.com/event/laura-marks-jazz-and-latin/
LOCATION:Back Viewing Room
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theemmetray.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/laura-summer-poster-final-1-Laura-Marks.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260924T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260924T204500
DTSTAMP:20260820T033722
CREATED:20260818T191006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T191006Z
UID:332763-1790274600-1790282700@www.theemmetray.com
SUMMARY:Patrick Felixson & Dipo Adeola\, Straight-Ahead & Vocal Jazz 2
DESCRIPTION:Patrick Felixson & Dipo Adeola\, Straight-Ahead & Vocal Jazz \nJoin Patrick Felixson & Dipo Adeola for an intimate evening of popular and obscure standards from The Great American Songbook. \nPatrick Felixson – Vocals \nDipo Adeola – Guitar
URL:https://www.theemmetray.com/event/patrick-felixson-dipo-adeola-straight-ahead-vocal-jazz-2/
LOCATION:Back Viewing Room
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theemmetray.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_1763-Patrick-Onianwa.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260927T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260927T223000
DTSTAMP:20260820T033722
CREATED:20260814T032742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T055335Z
UID:332695-1790539200-1790548200@www.theemmetray.com
SUMMARY:JOEL SHERIDAN SINGS SINATRA!
DESCRIPTION:JOEL SHERIDAN SINGS SINATRA! \nJoel Sheridan (jazz vocals) \nPianist (TBA) \nTony Quarrington (guitar) \nGalen Weir (bass) \nDrummer (TBA)
URL:https://www.theemmetray.com/event/joel-sheridan-jazz-swing-cabaret-urban-blues-and-classic-pop-vocalist/
LOCATION:Back Viewing Room
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261012T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261012T193000
DTSTAMP:20260820T033722
CREATED:20260701T020444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T020459Z
UID:332334-1791824400-1791833400@www.theemmetray.com
SUMMARY:Jen Howard\, an American singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
DESCRIPTION:Jen Howard\, an American singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. \nJen Howard is an American singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist\, born in Prestonsburg\, Kentucky. Although coming from a blue-collar and home schooled upbringing\, Jen’s music is a mix of Folk\, Roots\, Reggae and Sophisti-Pop. Her music’s central themes include; human nature\, love\, courageous motivation and intentional compassion for ourselves and others. In 2019\, Jen released the debut EP “”Motion””. Her follow-up album “”Still”” was released March\, 2024. Jen Howard has performed in Alabama\, Arizona\, Arkansas\, California\, Canada\, Colorado\, Connecticut\, Costa Rica\, Florida\, Germany\, Hawaii\, Iceland\, Idaho\, Illinois\, Indiana\, Iowa\, Kansas\, Kentucky\, Louisiana\, Maryland\, Mexico\, Minnesota\, Mississippi\, Missouri\, Montana\, Nebraska\, Netherlands\, Nevada\, New Mexico\, New York\, North Carolina\, North Dakota\, Ohio\, Oklahoma\, Oregon\, Peru\, South Carolina\, South Dakota\, Tennessee\, Texas\, Utah\, Virginia\, Washington\, West Virginia\, Wisconsin & Wyoming. \nhttp://www.jenhowardlive.com/ \nhttps://jenhowardlive.bandcamp.com/album/motion”
URL:https://www.theemmetray.com/event/jen-howard-an-american-singer-songwriter-and-multi-instrumentalist/
LOCATION:Back Viewing Room
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theemmetray.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/10.12-Toronto-ON-Jen-Howard.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261013T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261013T204500
DTSTAMP:20260820T033722
CREATED:20260527T041353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T041353Z
UID:331932-1791916200-1791924300@www.theemmetray.com
SUMMARY:kb + vox with Kevin Barrett 🎸 & Kathryn Rose🎙️
DESCRIPTION:kb + vox with Kevin Barrett 🎸 & Kathryn Rose 🎙️ \nKevin Barrett has brought back his Guitar and Vocal series\, this summer it is monthly\, 2nd Tuesday of the month and good weather means we will be playing to the patio. \nkb + vox \nGuitarist Kevin Barrett hosts a unique monthly series\, featuring singers and songwriters from Toronto & beyond in an intimate duo format. \nOne guitar and a new voice\, in the beautiful back room of the Emmett Ray Whisky Bar. \nSecond Tuesdays\, 7-8:45pm.
URL:https://www.theemmetray.com/event/kb-vox-with-kevin-barrett-%f0%9f%8e%b8-kathryn-rose%f0%9f%8e%99%ef%b8%8f/
LOCATION:Back Viewing Room
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261016T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261016T210000
DTSTAMP:20260820T033722
CREATED:20260819T051107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T051204Z
UID:332765-1792175400-1792184400@www.theemmetray.com
SUMMARY:Junctional Rhythm\, Jazz/Funk/Blues
DESCRIPTION:Junctional Rhythm\, Jazz/Funk/Blues \nJunctional Rhythm is a four-piece instrumental group exploring the intersection of jazz\, funk\, and blues. The band came together through a shared love of vintage keyboard-driven music\, inspired by artists like Herbie Hancock\, John Scofield\, Medeski Martin & Wood\, and Jimmy Smith. \nThe sound is centered around Anton Helman\, who brings depth and character with a range of classic keyboard tones—from Wurlitzer and Hammond organ to other vintage electric keys. Guitarist Peter Christidis adds expressive lines and rhythmic edge\, while the rhythm section—Michael Taylor on bass and Armando Piluso on drums—lays down a solid\, responsive groove. \nJunctional Rhythm performs a mix of interpretive covers and original material\, always aiming for feel\, spontaneity\, and musical connection. Each member draws on years of experience across different genres\, creating a sound that’s rooted\, versatile\, and wide open to exploration. \nKeyboards: Anton Helman \nGuitar: Peter Christidis \nDrums Armando Piluso \nBass Guitar: Michael Taylor
URL:https://www.theemmetray.com/event/junctional-rhythm-jazz-funk-blues/
LOCATION:Back Viewing Room
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.theemmetray.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/C13A6A52-1747-400A-A8C9-CF5E9AC8BF69-M-Taylor.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261017T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261017T200000
DTSTAMP:20260820T033722
CREATED:20260814T035406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T035406Z
UID:332709-1792258200-1792267200@www.theemmetray.com
SUMMARY:William Xu Quintet\, Original jazz music 
DESCRIPTION:Band name: William Xu Quintet \nMusic Style: Original jazz music \nBand members: William Xu (trumpet)\, Duke Baur (tenor)\, Maxwell Holmes (piano)\, Ethan Fairclough (bass)\, Evan Furrow (drums)
URL:https://www.theemmetray.com/event/william-xu-quintet-original-jazz-music/
LOCATION:Back Viewing Room
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261128T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261128T200000
DTSTAMP:20260820T033722
CREATED:20260816T220442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T220452Z
UID:332724-1795887000-1795896000@www.theemmetray.com
SUMMARY:Marky Dawson\, Boogie Woogie/Rock n Roll
DESCRIPTION:Marky Dawson\, Boogie Woogie/Rock n Roll \nVirtuoso Blues Man? Sensitive Singer Songwriter? Raucous Piano pounder? Marky Dawson is proud to be all three. \nAt 18\, he started working as a resident musician in bars and clubs in London. It’s here he developed his Boogie/Rock n Roll style piano playing along with his ability to interact with an audience. Taking requests and heckles whilst expanding his repertoire. Mixing his versions of classics with his own catchy songs. \nMark delivers the intimacy of a Jazz Club\, The energy of a stadium performance\, and the fun of the pub. \nIn 2024 he released his first full album ‘Bad Idea’ Which featured some of the best musicians on the London Jazz Scene. Featuring both his signature foot stomping Rock n Roll sound and heart felt ballads. It truly shows his versatility.
URL:https://www.theemmetray.com/event/marky-dawson-boogie-woogie-rock-n-roll/
LOCATION:Back Viewing Room
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.theemmetray.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image0-Marky-Dawson.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR