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Join us on the front patio Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 3pm onwards to enjoy a variety of wine, beer, cocktails, and small snacks from the cantinetta.
Tuesday, August 25th 6-9pmathalie Craan and David Beckstead have been performing together for more than 30 years. Inspired by Tuck & Patti and Joe Pass & Ella Fitzgerald, Nathalie and Dave present and intimate and intricate approach to jazz standards and popular music, from Duke Ellington to Stevie Wonder.They will be joined by Jared Beckstead-Craan and Kobi Abcede.Jared was born in Canada and raised in Antananarivo, Madagascar and Beijing, China. He is an artist, musician, composer, double-bassist, and educator based in Brooklyn, New York. In 2023, Jared was awarded first place in the jazz division of the biennial International Society of Bassists competition.Filipino drummer and producer Kobi "Trenchfoot" Abcede, aka !KOBI, brings propulsive rhythmic prowess and a jazz-tinged harmonic palette to any musical context. Having honed his skills as a first-call jazz drummer and member of the experimental hip hop collective Honeytrap, !KOBI became an on-demand collaborator. Based in NYC, !KOBI has caught the attention of the city's music scene with his ability to swing relentlessly and lay down a groove that turns the heads of even the most seasoned hip hop audiences.
Thursday, August 27th 6-9pmSavannah Shea is a Kingston based singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, visual artist and creator. Her lyrics contemplate the mysteries of love and existence, through the lens of wondering about things-unknowable and a deep appreciation for the natural world. Shea is inspired by powerful deep singers, and detailed and thoughtful songwriters
Tuesday, September 1st 6-9pmAfter becoming obsessed with the guitar at a young age, Dave went on to study classical guitar, composition and education at Queen’s University in Kingston Ontario, and to study jazz as a lifelong vocation. Dave taught high school band and guitar classes, and was also a guidance counsellor and special education teacher.He has performed with many of Canada’s great jazz players in concerts and on recordings and his large-form compositions have been performed by the Toronto Jazz Orchestra, the Greg Runions Big Band, Brasswerks, and the Queen's University Jazz Ensemble.
Thursday, September 3rd 6-9pmCanadian singer-songwriter Amanda Keeley has swiftly carved a niche for herself as a spellbinding indie-folk artist. Her music, imbued with the raw, emotional depth of a seasoned soul, draws listeners into an intimate world of lyrical storytelling and melodic artistry.Keeley’s voice, often likened to the resonant tones of Sara Bareilles, the heartfelt authenticity of Brandi Carlile, and the haunting melancholy of City and Colour, serves as a bridge between the timeless traditions of folk and the contemporary sensibilities of modern music.