DevO Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 Hello all, I work at the cozy Linux Caffe. Its great little spot, filled with artists, students, revolutionists and computer geeks. We are supporters of local arts and trade, and very much interested in community building initiatives too. Besides that we make delicious homemade food and baked goods (mostly vegan), etc. We've done live music events in the past, but we are looking to make live music a much more regular event at the cafe.. Up to 4 times a week. The owner was involed in film for 20+ years doing cinematography, stage design, etc etc, and has a lot of technical know-how and good sense of how sound travels and whatnot. So here's the deal: - We give you a meal and all you can drink fancy coffees - You pass a hat around and get some money - We provide a casual, comfy setting with capacity of about 20 for you to practice your chops and your various side projects or main projects - We're looking for mainly acoustic music, or ambient-ish music; maximum 2 performers - eclectic instrumentation encouraged (not necessary though.. basically both the owner and i like to see and hear different sorts of instruments) Other interesting endeavours: - We sell local independent music on consignment. Come in and drop off some of your stuff to sell! There are also plans in the works to eventually enable people to come in and make custom made mixed cds compiled of all the local music we have on tap, for a small fee - a new twist on the consignment idea. - There is also a rotating art exhibition. I think the walls are all booked for the next several months but the ceiling is available.. Yes, there will be art on the ceiling. I think one guy is making a giant caffeine molecule right now to hang up. Linux Caffe - http://linuxcaffe.ca 326 Harbord St. (at Grace) .... by Bickford Park 416-534-2116 If you are interested in playing at the Linux Caffe, drop me a line anytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 KevO, you might want to conact Accordion Guy, who's not only a heavy-duty geek, but also a musician.Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted January 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 Thanks Brad, consider him emailed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 High Plains Drifter trio would be interested - we are however a trio - is that a problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backbacon Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 maximum 2 performersBig time problem! Just don't tell the drummer about the gigs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayr Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 (edited) I'd be interested (if you were) sometime late this winter or early spring. It's all original instrumental acoustic and loops etc. http://www.myspace.com/jrobinsonmusicAlso the lead singer and I could do an acoustic duo thing sometime too from here (although I'd have to clear it with him): http://www.myspace.com/theharmonictidecheers,J Edited January 14, 2008 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted January 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Hey Jay - I will check with the boss about having a threesome. It would be pretty tight quarters but it may be possible. What is the instrumentation?? Just wondering, in terms of space.Jayr, sounds great! We'd love to have either you solo, or you with the singer. Both, actually! When's good for you? (Not on Wednesdays) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberHippie Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Sounds like this could be a cool spot to hang, or meet with clients. Do you guys have free wi-fi there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayr Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Hey Jay - I will check with the boss about having a threesome. It would be pretty tight quarters but it may be possible. What is the instrumentation?? Just wondering, in terms of space.Jayr, sounds great! We'd love to have either you solo, or you with the singer. Both, actually! When's good for you? (Not on Wednesdays)Thanks! We've got a gig tonite so I"ll talk to him about it and get back to you this week with some dates. Cheers,J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bokonon Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Hey Jay - I will check with the boss about having a threesome. Sounds like my kind of boss, ask if he's hiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted January 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Sounds like this could be a cool spot to hang, or meet with clients. Do you guys have free wi-fi there?Yup, free WiFi! They rent out laptops too if you need one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted January 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 haha nice one bokonon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 instrumentation for the HPD trio is upright bass, acoustic guitar & minimal jazz drums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bokonon Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 That caffe (sic) looks really interesting! I miss all the things that Toronto has to offer, such as places like this, but not the stress of living there. I guess it sucks to have a small town pace but big city ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakis Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 I used to live and Montrose and harbord right near that place.My friends still live there though I would definitly go check out some music there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted February 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 *bump*Anyone else want to play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Hal and I may be interested...http://www.myspace.com/hurlansara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted February 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Hal and I may be interested...http://www.myspace.com/hurlansaraThe tunes sound great! If you are indeed interested, have a look at the calendar at www.linuxcaffe.ca and PM me with a date you'd like to play. I'll then send you an email with further details. The calendar is fairly wide open so take your pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarberman Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 I am interested. Acoustic guitar and vocals. Or Must Stash Hat acoustic trio. guitar bass box(cajon). We are playing as an acoustic trio Tues Feb 5 at C'est What at 10pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaggyBalls Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Awesome! That's a great idea to start some community! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted March 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 BUMPAnyone else want a gig or gigs?Get in touch!Latest news:- We should have upcoming shows listed in Eye and Now magazines, beginning March 20, if all goes according to plan.- Looks like we're going to have Ben Whiteley & Suzy Wilde doing a weekly Monday night gig, starting in the next few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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