It's going to be really cold this weekend, and between the subway, the cabs, the line-ups on Queen West and the Entertainment District, we wanted to bring a taste of that out here to the Junction, with our own 3030 twist. Along with Absolut Vodka, 3030 would like to present to you, The BPM Krew, a band that is designed to replace a DJ.
Comprised of some of the best musicians in the city, the band functions on one principle: anything the DJ can do, the BPM Krew can do with LIVE MUSICIANS. Every show is guaranteed to have on the spot mashups and medleys, just like the best DJ’s would do. Give this video a listen for a couple of minutes, we think you'll get it.
In Between and After: DJ TeenWolf
We've also got DJ TeenWolf spinning in between and after the band, to keep the dancefloor bumpin' all night. Yeah, it's going to be a great night.
Everyonce in a while, you get lucky as a booker. You get hip to an awesome band, you get them in for a show, everyone has a blast, and then you find out that they are looking to book a night for their album release. Normally, you've got to jump through all sorts of hoops to make this happen, negotiatiating what the door cover will be, who gets a cut of what and how many hookers and brown m&m's the band is going to need in their dressing room before they will hit the state. Sometimes you just get a bunch of good decent guys who say, we want to have an awesome night, so how do we make it so that we can do a free show for everyone? Union Duke is the second kind of band.
I could keep writing about how good their live show is, and that pretty soon it's going to be pretty impossible for a venue our size to have this kind of band playing at it, or I could just say this. You'll hear about these guys soon enough, so if you don't make it out to the show, I'm not too worried, it's going to be packed. They. are. that. good.
We've got the awesome folks over at F&M Brewery (makers of Stonehammer beer), to thank for making this night a reality, and I'm also proud to say that in the coming weeks you'll be hearing more about the #StoneHammerSessions that we are going to be doing together. Still not convinced? Have a listen....
Also, it's this guys birthday!
For those cinephiles in the 'hood, this evening also happens to be Steve Burns birthday. Steve works at Big Daddy's video, a great little shop just next door and he's been a great supporter of our spot since we oppened. So if you're in the building, come up to Steve and say 'happy birthday'.
On the first friday of every month, DJ OH16 hits the decks, spinning an all vinyl set of some of the best soul (both new and old) that is sure to get the dance floor up and bumpin. Thanks to the good folks at Amsterdam Brewery, we're able to keep the cover low, and pints of Amsterdam very reasonably priced. It's party music, but it's also smart music, where you can expect to hear some vintage Sam & Dave, Temptations, Al Green, Marvin Gaye and James Brown, along with slightly more rare tracks from cats like King Floyd and Kool & Together. You can also expect to hear some newer wax getting spun by folks like Sharon Jones, Menahan St. Band and Black Joe Lewis. Bring your dancing shoes, and expect a killer night of some of the best soul music you'll ever hear. But wait...
Hailing from Leeds, UK, we've got the Out of Towners, one of the city's best instrumental funk and soul bands throwing down two hot sets over the course of the evening as well. It's going to be an awesome night, and one heck of a party. Dig!
Here's a hint. We're going to be incorporating something related to this video very soon.
@3030Trivia - Week #3
Q: Only two countries in the world have the letter X in their name - one is Luxembourg, what's the other?
Q: What last name is common to Audrey Hepburn’s character in a 1964 film and Rex Harrison’s character in a 1967 film?
Q:In the TV show Gilligan’s Island, the character Roy Hinkley is better known by what name?
There was some serious head scratching going on here last Wednesday as teams battled it out at 3030Trivia. Congratulations to Extra Medium and Team the Toolman Taylor - both teams tied for first with impressive scores, but Extra Medium won the showdown and a round of icy refreshment from our friends at Junction Craft Brewing. Don't feel bad for Team the Toolman Taylor - they won a frosty halftime prize after a near-perfect first half! Nerdy by Nature and Paul Rudd rounded out the top 3 scores.
@3030Trivia is EVERY Wednesday, and everyone is welcome, so come on out and join in the fun! Teams of four, and FREE to play - starts at 8 but come early for a pint and a good table. For our regulars, take a look at these scores - after two weeks, this season is already looking like a tight race:
(oh and by the way...the answers are Mexico, Doolittle, and The Professor)
For those of you who've caught Jerry here as a solo opener, you know just how good of a writer and musician he is. To use a quote that my pops likes, when describing college football players that went on to have success in the pro's, he's 'The Real Deal'. For fans of Gram Parsons, Steve Earle and Fred J. Eaglesmith, this is someone that you don't want to miss, and perhaps the best endorsement that I can personally give you, is that I choose to listen to his music on my own time.
We will also have a live DJ throwing down some tunes after the set, and we know it's cold, so do yourselves a favour. Save the cab ride downtown on a Friday night, tell your friends to head over to 3030 for an awesome free show, and have a great night, right here in the Junction.
It's starting back up. Slowly, surely, and with a whole lot of awesome help from Mill St. Brewing. As your friendly Tuesday night DJ, don't hesitate to bring in your own records, and I'll work them into my set. Think of it like going up to the DJ with a request, and he can't make the excuse of 'I don't have that in my collection'.
I also have every intention of playing the following songs at some point in the night in this order. I know most people know that I spin soul, but you might be surprised, I actually listen to and play a lot of other music. Sure wish that I had some Titus Andronicus, Punchbuggy and some Uncle Tupelo to finish off the perfect mini set of midwest inspired pseudo hard-core post punk (or something).
As we're slowly shaking the cobwebs out from a raucous New Years Eve party, and getting back into the rhythm of things for 2013, it's time for our weekly round-up of all the great things we've got going on. And boy do we have a heck of a week for you!
So get your calendar out, and start marking down all the great stuff we've got going on here, that you want to attend. And for those of you who are fans of uber cool furnishings and the like, be sure to check out the Toronto Design Offsite, going down in the Junction.
The Kitchen
Well wouldn't you know it, we've got ourselves a whole bunch of new menu items for 2013. After being listed as one of the top ten restaurants of 2012 by NOW magazine, it's safe to say that our food has been pretty well received, but Chef Adisa Glasgow isn't resting on his laurels, and keeps pushing himself creatively in the kitchen. Check out January's menu.
Your server recommends ... everything!
The Bar
Not to be outdone by the Kitchen, Jeff Kelly pulled pints and poured drinks all the way to being named by BlogTO as one of the best new bars in the city. This week, we want to highlight St. Ambroise - McAuslan brewing's phenomenal Scotch Ale. It's a limited edition seasonal brew, so if you want to get a sip of this 7.5% ABV wonder, with hints of vanilla and butterscotch, then you'd better hurry down because it won't last long.
Wee-Heavy and Delicious.
The Programming
For those of you wondering what happened to Analog Tuesday, fear not, it's coming back, and with some help from the very nice folks at Mill St. Brewing, it's going to be even better. We're just putting together the final touches on this evening, so expect to hear more on this in the coming weeks. However, if you've got a hankering for Settler's of Catan, then head on down this Tuesday to trade some sheep for some ore with the friendly web-updater.
On Wednesday, @3030Trivia starts at 8pm (but come early if you want a good table as it filled up fast last week), with Jerry Leger playing a solo set at 10pm. For all the details click here.
Thursday, we've got a special night that we put together for Clash fans, called London's Burning. If you like Joe Strummer, you don't want to miss this. Check it out here!
Friday, it's the return of Rockabilly to 3030, with the HellBent Rockers and Christian D and the Hangover coming into the space, for 'Hellbent and Hungover'.
The good eggs at Beau's All Natural Brewing, are helping us to put on a gig that you sure as heck don't want to miss, with Trevor James and the Perfect Gentleman, along with 613'ers Autumns Canon playing a free show for this month's installment of 613 in the 416 @3030DundasWest. For all the good details, check it out here.
So that's it for this weeks version of 'On Tap'. Hope you're all enjoying the new year, and on the search for that Heart of Gold if you haven't managed to find it yet. Stay good.
After years of lethargy and deprivation, the Junction finally ended prohibition. Hurray! Come celebrate!Join us on January 27th for a mix of improv, standup, and sketch comedy with some of Toronto’s BEST performers including:
Tony Ho! (Sketch)
Junction based Sketch troupe Tony Ho! believes being unsettled isn’t a bad thing. This darkly hilarious Toronto group has been called the haunted house of sketch with good reason. Equally funny and disturbing, Tony Ho is entirely unexpected and absolutely unforgettable.
Jeremy Voltz, Josh Bowman, Steve Cole, Cameron Algie are an acapella improv team – because there’s no musical director there to cue up their songs and provide backup – until the lights go down, all four of them are "on" the whole time totally engaging and providing all of the impressive instrumentation. Exciting, moving and delighting.
CaCa and the KevJes' (Improv)
Their first time as a team Cathy Paton, Jess Grant, Carmine Lucarelli, Kevin Williams take the stage with a fully improvised set. Each of them have been a name in the Toronto Improv scene for years working with the Impatient Theatre Company, Second City and Bad Dog Theatre and performing in Festivals all over North America. A premier not to be missed!
More acts TBA...
Music: DJ Korean Cottage
In Improvisation the DJ becomes member of each team performing on stage. Steve Baerwald has not only been producing Improv shows in and around Toronto but his broad expertise in music ranging from different era's and styles always finds the right pick for every occasion.
Our pals at 1010 Markets are coming back to bring you all the great vintage and hand-made vendors that you crave. Want to know more? Well check out their website right here!
So come on down and get something groovy, and then groove me....huh! Good God!.
Please mark this one on your calendar and come on out for LONDON'S BURNING, a live tribute to The Clash and Joe Strummer, featuring special Strummerville DJ Prince Blanco, as well as a screening of the Joe Strummer documentary, "The Future is Unwritten".
Come on in, and enjoy the Joe Strummer bio-pic 'The Future is Unwritten'. It's a great film, and if you haven't seen it, there's probably no better place to take it in, than with a pint of locally produced craft beer.
London's Burning - Clash Tribute Band & Strummerville DJ Prince Blanco - 11pm
When the documentary wraps up, we've got 'London's Burning', a Clash Tribute band hitting the stage, with in-between set entertainment provided by Strummerville DJ Prince Blanco.
It has been 10 years since Joe left us and this event celebrates the music of his band, a band that Rolling Stone magazine famously called, "the only band that matters".
Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 1:56PM 
