The Armoury Collective

25/04/2023

Hi Armoury lovers. This is Jenny. It has been a hot minute since we had a party - February 2020 to be exact. We miss you. I've been deep in party planning mode and will have some exciting news to share with you all soon. Be well.

11/02/2020

A huge THANK YOU to our fans for making Culture Clash this past Saturday so kick ass! Thanks to our bands Moneka Arabic Jazz and and to our beer sponsor and to our incredible team.

Early bird ticket announcement coming soon for our next event April 18, 2020.
tong .robert

07/02/2020

Don't be left out in the cold tomorrow night. Join us at 7 Fraser Avenue, Unit 13 at The Armoury as we say !@ #$ you to February with the help of Moneka Arabic Jazz Ahmed Salah Moneka and Paper Parachutes.

$15 online tickets are almost sold out.
$20 tickets will be available at the door.

bit.ly/armourycultureclash

19+ ID Required
Specialty cocktails available + bar rail mixed drinks
Thanks to Steam Whistle Brewing for their continued support!

To hear Moneka Arabic Jazz now click: https://youtu.be/9cs-_g1LlI8

The Armoury Collective is a container and ‘Culture Clash’ is an experiment where new things can emerge.

31/01/2020

Opening for Moneka Arabic Jazz (Ahmed Salah Moneka) on Saturday February 8th at The Armoury will be Toronto's most promising funk and soul band Paper Parachutes.

Called "Toronto's most promising up and coming funk and soul band" by Spill Magazine, Paper Parachutes was founded in 2015.

Listeners are captivated by the smoky lead vocals of Sabre and complemented by the chemistry of Harley Vanselow's tenor sax and Simon Chow's guitar. Keeping the groove tight is Wesley Small's drums and supporting beneath it all is Brian Bonner's bass.

The group's self-titled debut Paper Parachutes(2016) sets the foundation of their sound. These Latin influenced songs radiate sunshine and gentle waves that has been the guiding sound of the group.

Their follow-up release No Bad Days(2017) elevated the tightness of their grooves with deeper exploration into Reggae and world music. The single "The Door" was warmly received by the Toronto music community and produced festival appearances at the Canadian Hispanic Arts Festival, Carasauga and PS Kensington.

Paper Parachutes latest release, Above the Clouds(2019) is destined to be the soundtrack for packed house parties and living room dance floors. The fluid rhythms push and pull your body and the infectious melodies capture your imagination long after the music is over.

Tickets: bit.ly/armourycultureclash

Video: https://youtu.be/UIfCZMnYgB0

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31/01/2020

Join us on Saturday February 8th as we clash cultures together and celebrate Moneka Arabic Jazz (Ahmed Salah Moneka) + Paper Parachutes (Paper Parachutes)

Toronto is known as the most diverse city in the world. And yet even in a city as eclectic as ours, we’re all siloed in our scenes. We believe cultures have to creatively collide to birth something new. The Armoury Collective is a container and ‘Culture Clash’ is an experiment where new things can emerge. So what happens when the silos break down?

Moneka Arabic Jazz draws from leader Ahmed Moneka’s Afro-Iraqi heritage and influences along with Toronto’s multicultural mix to create a distinct, funky, and unique sound. Their repertoire introduces maqam, and weaves African identity, heritage, and influences into the mix. The contributions of the five talented musicians create a unique sound that embodies the diversity of Toronto in 2020.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cs-_g1LlI8

Paper Parachutes
Listeners are captivated by the smoky lead vocals of Sabre and complemented by the chemistry of Harley Vanselow's tenor sax and Simon Chow's guitar. Keeping the groove tight is Wesley Small's drums and supporting beneath it all is Brian Bonner's bass.
Video: https://youtu.be/UIfCZMnYgB0

Hosting the night will be the lovely Arianne Tong!

Arianne Tong is a comedian and writer for YOHOMO and The Beaverton website. She hosts Group Therapy Podcast on ISO Radio where she interviews other comedians about mental health issues with a therapist present. She also hosts an associative comedy show called Freudian Slip 1st Mondays at Sidesteet Bar where the comics riff off random images from the Internet. She needs one more hour of sleep a night, and yes, she knows she should try meditation. You can find her on instagram .tong and her tweets .

For tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/culture-clash-with-moneka-arabic-jazz-tickets-91713291925

Dead End Studio - 7 Fraser Ave, Unit 13
Follow the long driveway to the main door.
19+ event, ID Required

Doors open: 9:00pm
First act: 10:00pm
Main act: 11:00pm
Surprise act: 12:30am
Closing: 1:30am

The Armoury Collective is a container and ‘Culture Clash’ is an experiment where new things can emerge.

30/01/2020

Hosting us on February 8 will be the funny and lovely who has been part of our bar tending team for years. We love her and you will too!

Arianne Tong is a comedian and writer for YOHOMO and The Beaverton website. She hosts Group Therapy Podcast on ISO Radio where she interviews other comedians about mental health issues with a therapist present. She also hosts an associative comedy show called Freudian Slip 1st Mondays at Sidesteet Bar where the comics riff off random images from the Internet. She needs one more hour of sleep a night, and yes, she knows she should try meditation. You can find her on instagram .tong and her tweets .

27/11/2019

Ground hardens
Vegetation dies
Air turns crisp
And the light hides

We've been cooking up a new direction for with the help of a new spectacular team. See you in the new year for more music and surprises. ###

16/09/2019

New show on Saturday September 28 with , Daniel Woodrow and . Celebrate the changing seasons with us at The Armoury - 7 Fraser Ave in Liberty Village.

Doors @ 9:00pm
Cash Bar - ID Required
Tix $20 at bit.ly/kevinquain or click the link in our bio.


@ Dead End Studio

10/09/2019

As summer comes to a close and fall approaches we settle in for the changing seasons where light fades and the landscape begins it's slow slumber for the winter. In this space if you listen closely you can hear autumn approaching. The crunching of leaves and frost covered grass under foot invites the listener to reflect and give thanks. So in the spirit of listening and reflection we encourage you to join us on September 28, 2019 to experience one of Toronto's most acclaimed musicians perform at The Armoury.

Kevin Quain is a singer-songwriter, self-taught musician, producer, leader of the garage jazz cabaret ensemble Mad Bastards, and an award-winning playwright who has been operating out of Toronto's historic Cameron House for over two decades, playing in the bar downstairs, and writing and creating recordings for himself and scores of other artists in dozens of genres in his studio upstairs.

Ammoye is rooted in the Reggae music of her native Jamaica, she effortlessly glides from Reggae and Dancehall to Gospel, Soul and R&B with breathtaking ease and presence.
This now multi-award-winning artist started out her career while living with her grandparents in Clarendon, Jamaica, finding solace from life’s trials and tribulations by singing in her local church choir. Her career thus far has garnered several top awards including 3 JUNO nominations (2013, 2014, 2017) and the 2015 Reggae Exclusive Recognition Awards.

Daniel Woodrow has been fighting hard to bring laughter to audiences all over the world. His laid-back, observational, calls-it-like-he-sees-it humour, will make you wish you were his best friend. Woodrow’s comedy has been seen on Just For Laughs, JFL42, CTV, Comedy Network, Much Music, MTV and SiriusXM. He has performed across Canada, NYC, L.A. and has even traveled as far as Iceland twice to headline. You may recognize him from his multiple appearances in T.V. commercials, Video On Trial, and The Beaverton. Winner of The Brantford Comedy Festival Daniel Woodrow is becoming a destination in comedy.

Direct Ticket Link:

bit.ly/kevinquain

https://www.facebook.com/events/888196358218947/

31/08/2019

New show announcement!!

Saturday September 28, 2019

Kevin Quain and The Mad Bastards.

Tickets on sale now. http://bit.ly/kevinquain

23/07/2019

Dog days of summer. We love you Toronto. Thanks for all the incredible talent you attract.

Back at you in the fall.

14/06/2019

Thank you so much for an amazing show, we hope you loved it as much as we did. Jes Cho and Dixon's Violin, wow just wow!

08/06/2019

Tonight's the night with and

Ticket link in bio. Doors at 9:00pm. Enter through the front. ID Required / Cash Bar

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24/04/2019

We're planning and working behind the scenes to bring you something this June. Stay tuned.....

17/04/2019

Happy spring you lovely people! Desh and I are on the hunt for some new music blood and wanted to ask our fabulous community. Send us some recommendations for amazing artists that would rock it at The Armoury.

10/02/2019

Wow thank you for making last night's Love Deeply such an incredible show. Special thanks to Chloe Charles and Karen Slater & members of Loft Opera for their wonderful performances + Amber Thomas-Penchoff for her beautiful live painting contribution.

Our next show is Saturday April 6th so mark your calendars.

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06/02/2019

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Hey folks, this is a last minute call out for a volunteer for Saturday.
Free beer 🍺 and food all night for this special person
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06/02/2019

You wanted it and now we’ve got em!
Stages people!!!
We’re all set for Saturday. Looking forward to seeing you then!