8:30 PM

$5.00 Cover

Jeff's new albums, "One of a Trilogy", "Life, Death, Love, Hate, Hope, and Bad Apartments", and "Three of a Trilogy", join his first album, "I'm Not", in his discography. Jeff has toured Canada, playing shows in nine of ten provinces as well as the Northwest Territories. He has performed live on television in Edmonton (Wired, A-Channel), live and live-to-tape on several radio stations, and he went top-10 on one. He has performed in two festivals (The Om Festival, Killaloe, Ontario, 2002, and the Festival of the Midnight Sun, Yellowknife, 1998). Six different Toronto acts have covered five of Jeff's songs in live performances; and one of these artists recorded a song of his. He has written for and performed in musical theatre (Lost Carnival's "Death's Diner", "Waterworks" and "War - The Musical").

Jeff Stone

8:00 PM

Featuring:
With 2 Features each Month

We will also have an Open Stage following the readings. If you wish to sign up in advance for the Open Staqe- click here to e-mail Edward Nixon

8:00 PM

LifeSongs concert series, with a different theme each month

Join Lynn for songs and ideas inspired by journeys of all kinds...destinations, disappointments and detours.

There will be an opportunity for members of the audience to share a song or story related to the theme. If you're interested in contributing please let Lynn know. lynn@lynoleum.com

Lynn's Profile: A prolific writer of songs with "a timeless quality" (Jim Marino, CHMU) Lynn Harrison moves listeners, whether she's singing in a concert hall, a living room, or a busy public space.
In songs that are carefully-crafted and immediately memorable, Lynn's voice rises above the noisy distractions of today's crowded entertainment world. "It's my kind of music", one subway passenger exclaimed when he discovered Lynn, who holds a licence as a subway musician in Toronto. "And everyone would like it!" It's the warmth and wisdom in the songs that shine through, along with the welcoming quality of Lynn's voice and the sweet simplicity of her melodies.
An accomplished singer and guitarist, Lynn has performed widely throughout Ontario, Eastern Canada, Manitoba and New York, in festivals (Stan Rogers Festival, Winterfolk), clubs and community events. Often praised for her ability to illuminate the everyday ("At last, a singer- songwriter who dares to be different by daring to be normal," Jeff Robson, CJUM) Harrison takes the "precious moments of life and turns them into musical jewels" (Jan Vanderhorst, CKPC). Charles Adler of Global TV said simply: "Lynn's music gets to the essence of what life is all about".
The life-affirming quality of Lynn Harrison's music (along with her focus on community and social justice) has led community organizations such as Toronto Hospice and the Credit Valley Hospital to commission their own Lynn Harrison songs. Credit Valley's 2005 "Healing and Hope" CD includes Harrison's original "Every Hand" as well as songs by Loreena McKennitt, Amy Sky and Marc Jordan.
In addition to writing songs and singing, Lynn is at work on a inspirational book for artists working outside the commercial mainstream called How to Sing While Invisible: Notes From An Artist Underground. It began as a blog of Lynn's first year as a subway musician, a story featured in a full-page article in The Toronto Star, December 2004.

Lynn Harrison

8:30 PM (sign-up at 7:30 PM)

a collection for the Feature

Join us for a night of great music, fun and frivolity at Dr. B's Acoustic Open Show, at the Renaissance Cafe every Thursday evening.

What: Acoustic Open Stage, open to everyone regardless of their style or skill level. We encourage beginners, emerging artists, as well as seasoned veterans. All sound equipment is supplied by the club. Come in and put your name on the sign-up sheet to reserve your spot. All performers are guaranteed a minimum of two songs, and more depending on attendance.

Special Features: Each week we will present a 30 minute set by each special guest, at about 9:15 PM.

THIS WEEK'S FEATURE: Chosen by Brian Gladstone

Brian Gladstone

7:30 PM

$3.00 cover

Please join us for an early evening of spoken word at The Renaissance Café, and expand the vibrant poetry community.

Featuring:

.... 2 features each month
.... plus an open stage (arrive early to sign up)

Valentino's Page on CoffeeHouse.ca

7:00 PM

Toronto-based singer/songwriter Signe Miranda released her debut solo record “Love Wins” on Wednesday, August 2nd, 2006. The five-song EP explores themes of love lost and won in a sincere alt-folk-pop style. A bedroom recording, the album is built mostly upon acoustic guitar and vocals, though it does include some guest musicians (local indie veterans Sarah Greene and Laura Fernandez). “Love Wins” charted in the top ten on CIUT (89.5 FM) in Toronto.

Originally from Belleville, Ontario, Signe began playing the guitar and writing songs when she was 15 years old. She is the lead singer and guitarist of Signe Miranda’s Veranda and the drummer in Toronto alt-country-rock band The Pickups. Signe has performed for audiences in Canada, the UK and Norway. She continues to play shows in Ontario and Quebec, both solo and with her band.

Signe Miranda