Concerts

Make Some Noise: Live performance by Kontravoid

October 29, 2012 | TPL Staff | Comments (0)

Photo: Norman Wong Fresh off the road from a North American’tour opening for Crystal Castles, Toronto dystopic electronic songwriter KONTRAVOID will be stopping by the Bloor/Gladstone library on November 9 for a free, all-ages concert. Come check it iout! Kontravoid live in the stacks at Bloor/GladstoneFREE  ALL AGESFriday, November 9, 8 p.m. Through their support of […]

Bry Webb set to Make Some Noise in the library

October 12, 2012 | TPL Staff | Comments (0)

  Make Some Noise kicks into high gear as former Constantines frontman Bry Webb brings his haunting, introspective solo album, PROVIDER, to life in the library.   Bry Webb live in the stacks Parkdale Library (1303 Queen St. W., west of Dufferin)Friday, October 26, 8 pmFREE – ALL AGES Through their support of Make Some […]

Come Hear the Yorkville Sound

October 12, 2011 | TPL Staff | Comments (0)

During the 1960s, Yorkville flourished as the hub of Canada’s bohemian scene, Toronto’s equivalent of New York’s Greenwich Village or San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury district. A haven for artists, students and other counterculture types, it was a time when Canadian songwriting blossomed and the careers of many local musicians were launched. If you entered one of […]

Make Some Noise News: Hooded Fang, Harvest Festivals and Ukuleles

September 28, 2011 | TPL Staff | Comments (0)

Looking for fun local music-themed stuff to do for the next few weeks? Well, look no further! The Make Some Noise program has a pair of exciting events to tell you about.  This Saturday, stop by the Sanderson Library to rock out with acclaimed indie artists, Hooded Fang. As with all of our concerts, this […]

Hooded Fang Make Some Noise at the Library

September 1, 2011 | TPL Staff | Comments (0)

With the release of two critically acclaimed albums and a Polaris nomination under their  belts, Toronto indie music sensations Hooded Fang have had a very good year. And now they're stopping by the library for a free show! Come see Hooded Fang rock out in the afternoon at the Sanderson Library. As always, this is […]

The Sadies in the Stacks on Saturday!

April 13, 2011 | TPL Staff | Comments (0)

What are you doing this Saturday? Well time to change your plans, because The Sadies are rocking in the stacks at the Reference Library! Doors open at 7:30 PM. This concert is all-ages (so invite grandma), free, and there are no tickets so just show up. All you got to bring is a serious love […]

Meet the Noise: Five Questions for Mike Belitsky of The Sadies

March 31, 2011 | TPL Staff | Comments (0)

Mike Belitsky started pounding the skins in the Halifax punk scene the early '80s. He has since moved to Toronto, and has subsequently performed with numerous acts including Neko Case, Jale and The Pernice Brothers. At present, Mike can be found at the back of the hardest working band in the business. Come see Mike […]

Make Some Noise: an Evening with The Sadies

March 15, 2011 | TPL Staff | Comments (0)

Come hear acclaimed Toronto musicians The Sadies as they help us kick off the 2011 Make Some Noise Season!  Dubbed one of the hardest working bands in show business, The Sadies are taking an evening to perform an intimate set at the Toronto Reference Library. This'll be a free concert and everyone is welcome. All […]

The Magic + Maylee Todd Make Some Noise

November 1, 2010 | TPL Staff | Comments (0)

We in the Make Some Noise gang are excited to announce our next library concert. On Saturday November 20, indie rising stars The Magic will be joined by the supremely talented Maylee Todd and Pegwee Power for a FREE library concert at the North York Central Library. This concert is all ages, and no tickets […]

Clear your concert-going calendar: events rundown

October 5, 2010 | TPL Staff | Comments (0)

There are so many events planned for the next couple months we thought it would be nice to break it down for everyone, all chronological-like. Now whip out those day planners, calendar apps, and kitten wall calendars to plan out your musical entertainment and enlightenment for the next two months. Diamond Rings Unplugged Parkdale Branch, […]