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NEXT picks the 10 essential Toronto live music shows this month.
By: NEXT Magazine
Lights
History Sat., May 7, 7 pm / $40
This alt-pop star closes her North American PEP album tour with a party in Toronto — wear your best primary colours!
Land of Talk
Lee’s Palace Fri., May 6, 8:30 pm / $24.50
Catch the dreamy sounds of Montreal indie rock band Land of Talk, led by singer and guitarist Elizabeth Powell.
Jesse Maxwell
Supermarket Sat., May 7, 7:30 pm / $20
A Toronto native, Maxwell combines pop, R&B and soul in what promises to be a smooth and infectious setlist.
Charlotte Cardin
Winter Garden Theatre Thurs., May 12 & Fri., May 13, 8 pm / $38 – $78
This sultry electro-pop artist finally gets to tour her 2021 album Phoenix with two nights at the gorgeous Winter Garden Theatre.
Mariah the Scientist
Opera House Sun., May 8, 7 pm / $27.50
From biology student to singer-songwriter, this Atlanta native hits the road to share her smooth R&B album RY RY WORLD.
Sarah Harmer
Massey Hall Fri., May 20, 7 pm / $35 – $65
A celebrated Canadian folk artist and environmental activist, Harmer finally shares her 2020 album Are You Gone with a live audience.
Chiiild
Axis Club Tue., May 24, 8 pm / $26.50
A prime example of genre-bending, this rising experimental Canadian group expertly blends pop, indie, R&B and jazz.
Infected Rain
The Garrison Thurs., May 19, 8 pm / $17.50
This female-fronted heavy metal band brings the power and noise all the way from Moldova.
Cimafunk
Lula Lounge Sun., May 22, 7 pm / $66
Dance the night away to Cimafunk’s Afro-Cuban funk blend as he tours his new album, El Alimento.
Devon Cole
El Mocambo Fri., May 27, 8 pm / $20 – $40
Some fresh faces in the Toronto pop scene, Cole plays her first headline show with Earth to Emily and Kennen.
Alex Porat plays Queen West daytime gig, Jane’s Party, High Flyer, Tamir, [...]
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