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Dopamine Dream gives us the permission to take what Jim Carrey calls a “deep rest” from the character we’ve been playing. Their edgy and innovative approach to music results in what they often playfully refer to as Gnome Rock: essentially the secret soundtrack that wakes the static garden gnomes and gets them to resume their mischievous frolicking throughout the forests where they belong. As described by one of Canada and Newfoundland’s most treasured writers Michael Winter:

“Dopamine Dream’s music is full of tremolo and Jethro Tull and Devandra Banhart and Jesus Christ Superstar if sung by Bowie while Synchronicity by The Police was filtered through a mellotron.”

Peirson Ross is the main songwriter, guitarist and voice for the band. Jay Crafton aka Boy Wonder (Good Brothers progeny) is a multi-instrumentalist drummer and sound engineer pushing the boundaries in every sense of the word. His incredible versatility enables him to sing harmony while invoking the driving subtleties of Bonham, Baker and Ringo. On bass, Ben Bombier holds down the low end rhythm with Jay and also contributes guitar arrangements. Andrew Rucklidge aka Bobbe Ruck (Wurlitzer, B3 and synths) takes a painterly approach to sound design. Together they are Dopamine Dream.

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“Unknown is an emotionally explosive triumph of the imagination over depression. Dopamine Dream’s celebration of the minimalist pioneer life is not a mere regression or sentimental nostalgia, but a musical call for us all to battle our dark side by actively imagining a simpler life.”

Madeline Roche – Mojo Magazine

“A superb band from Ontario”

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Atom Heart Mutha – UK Rock Radio

*** Grey Swans is a Toronto indie folk duo featuring singer-songwriters Steve York and Katey Morley. These partners on and off the stage create magic with their intimate harmonies, blending originals and timeless covers. Don’t miss this heartfelt performance! 🎶✨ @kateymorley @mercyflight

♥️🧠 GET YOUR BRAINS READY! 🧠♥️

✏️📒 IT’S MONTHLY TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE PAINTED LADY ON SUNDAY DECEMBER 15 AT 7PM! 📒✏️

♥️🎄 AND IT’S THE NAUGHTY OR NICE HOLIDAY EDITION WITH ARI ISSAC! 🎄♥️

❄️ Come test your knowledge and bring your friends because the winners will take home some exciting prizes!! ❄️

🎟️ And guess what? Admission to this event is FREE! 🎟️

🪑 Reserve your spot today on Eventbrite or show up at the door and get ready to party.🪑

💫✨⭐️ SEE YOU ON SUNDAY DECEMBER 15, BABES!! ⭐️✨💫

⏰ TRIVIA starts at 7pm!

📍THE PAINTED LADY
218 OSSINGTON AVE
@paintedladyossington

🎵 LUCK BE A (PAINTED) LADY

🎭 MUSICAL THEATRE OPEN MIC with Donavon LeNabat @thebiglenabski

9:30PM | FREE

Immediately following trivia with Ari Isaac

… and hosted by Donavon, a legend in the Toronto Open Mic scene and a performer on “Canada’s Got Talent”,  who is ready to bring the showtunes magic back! Known as “a singer’s accompanist,” Donavon has been a mainstay for over a decade, playing for “Curtains Down”, “Singular Sensation”, and his own Open Mic nights at various venues. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a budding talent, Donavon seamlessly follows singers of all levels of experience.

@thebiglenabski

Join us every Monday for our Open Mic! Hosted by the one and only Kunle. We supply a full back line, a wonderfully sounding room and a FOH engineer. Each week a new feature artists graces the stage at the beginning of the night, dm our instagram page @openmicmonday if you want to be one of them!

Sign up @ 8pm

Feature artist @ 8:15-9

Open Mic @ 9pm

Cassidy Taylor Opens the Show