Silence Presents: Michael Sarian’s Esquina
Saturday, May 3, 2025 Michael Sarian’s ESQUINA draws inspiration from Miles Davis’s groundbreaking work with electronics and extended improvisation. Their innovative approach features Sarian’s loosely structured compositions and graphic scores, seamlessly integrating themes and sounds from his Armenian heritage. ESQUINA emphasizes group interplay, allowing the ensemble to explore and create unique performances that vary with each show. This project not only highlights Sarian’s artistic vision but also invites audiences to experience the spontaneity and depth of contemporary jazz in a fresh, captivating way. Their upcoming album is set for release April 25 on Greenleaf Music. Michael Sarian – Trumpet/FX Nathan Ellman-Bell – Drums Marty Kenney – Bass Santiago Leibson – Keys https://www.instagram.com/michaelsarian/ https://www.michaelsarian.com/ Doors: 7.00pm Show starts: 8.00pm Tickets: $20/ PWYC Buy Tickets
Silence Presents: Samson Wrote & Justin Orok
Thursday, May 1, 2025 Samson Wrote & Justin Orok: “Birds of A Feather” Double Album Release Tour Alt-folk singer-songwriters Samson Wrote and Justin Orok are on a collaborative album release tour, and will be sharing a sweet & gentle night of folk music at Silence on May 1. Samson Wrote—AKA Sam Boer (he/they)—is a musician, writer, and theatre practitioner. His debut album, Pigeon, was nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award in the “Pushing the Boundaries” category and praised by Exclaim! as “prolific and expansive.” His single “Little Parts” was nominated for “Song of the Year” by Folk Music Ontario. His new album, In Season, was produced by JoJo Worthington; recorded with Juno-winner Scott Merritt at Guelph’s best studio, the cottaGe; and features an incredible array of musicians, including the Lifers’ Liv and Anita Cazzola, Annie Sumi, Zach Cockburn, and Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee Jeff Bird. In Season…
Pipedown! Presents: Courtyard and Meteor Heist
Saturday, April 12, 2025 From Guelph, Ontario, Courtyard is an indie band that blends their diverse musical influences into something fresh and exciting. With each member bringing their own unique style to the table, the band creates music that’s hard to pin down but easy to connect with. Whether it’s the catchy rhythms, heartfelt lyrics, or the way the band brings everything together on stage, Courtyard’s sound is all about feeling real and personal. The band’s music draws from a wide range of influences—everything from folk to rock to alternative and beyond. This mix of styles reflects the different musical backgrounds of the band members, making each song something new and unexpected. Their live shows are all about bringing that energy to the crowd, sharing the vibe of a group that’s just out there to have a good time and play music they love. Tonight, Courtyard is excited to share…
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February 12, 2025 – 6pm – Free
Scared Scriptless
January 31, 2025 – 8pm – $15
OPIRG Guelph & Decolonial Solidarity Guelph Film Screening: Yinyah
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Craftwork & Vintage Market
October 5, 2024 – 10am-3pm
Lilt of Laughter, Trace of Tears at Silence
August 15, 2024 – 2-3pm – $25
OPIRG Guelph: Can of Worms
July 11, 2024 – 5-7pm – Free
Comedy Sketch Town Presents: Location, Location, Location
June 8, 2024 – Doors 7:30pm – Show 8pm-9:30pm – $15 in advance / $20 at the door