North Spark Arts & Music Events

All Things Creative Open Stage at the Tranzac
Bring a friend or come solo, either way, you’ll fit right in! This Monday night gathering is a celebration of all things creative, where music, spoken word and surprise performances meet a warm and welcoming crowd. There is an upright piano, microphones, acoustic guitar, all the ingredients required to have fun and make some noise.

The Tranzac open stage is like a surprise bag of fun, you never know what’s coming, but it’s always inspiring. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just testing out new material, this is the place to share your voice, your words, or your latest creation in front of like-minded creative souls.

Want to perform?
The sign-up sheet opens at 6:15 pm sharp, arrive early to secure your spot and grab a good seat!

Just here to listen?
Pull up a chair, meet new friends and soak up the mix of talent and good vibes. More ears, the better, this is a listening room and a welcoming space to all!

This is a private house concert event. We are located on Bass Lake in Oro-Medonte, near Orillia. The cost to attend is $25 and includes light refreshments. The event takes place from 6-8pm.

If you would like to attend, you need to RSVP directly by calling 416.543.8841 or 705.329.3815. Alternatively, you can email jennifer@northspark.ca for more information.

Tickets are limited and need to be booked in advance. Once your ticket is purchased, you will receive exact location with map and instructions.

All Things Creative Open Stage at the Tranzac
Bring a friend or come solo, either way, you’ll fit right in! This Monday night gathering is a celebration of all things creative, where music, spoken word and surprise performances meet a warm and welcoming crowd. There is an upright piano, microphones, acoustic guitar, all the ingredients required to have fun and make some noise.

The Tranzac open stage is like a surprise bag of fun, you never know what’s coming, but it’s always inspiring. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just testing out new material, this is the place to share your voice, your words, or your latest creation in front of like-minded creative souls.

Want to perform?
The sign-up sheet opens at 6:15 pm sharp, arrive early to secure your spot and grab a good seat!

Just here to listen?
Pull up a chair, meet new friends and soak up the mix of talent and good vibes. More ears, the better, this is a listening room and a welcoming space to all!

This isn’t a concert.
It’s a piano séance in two acts.
Bob Wiseman and Mike Boguski, two of Canada’s most unpredictable keyboard minds are taking turns dismantling and reimagining what a solo piano set can be. One piano. Two artists. Zero cowboy hats.

Sunday Sept 7, 2025, 7pm doors, 8pm show
Hugh’s Room Live, 296 Broadview Ave, Toronto
Tickets: $30 in advance, $37 at the door

THE PLAYERS:
BOB WISEMAN Founding member of Blue Rodeo. Punk pianist. Lo-fi provocateur. Think Monk meets Burroughs at a Toronto dive bar. Expect sound collage, biting satire, sonic left turns. Nothing’s off limits.
MIKE BOGUSKI Current Blue Rodeo pianist. Ambient soul explorer. A master of restraint and reverie. Piano as landscape. Melody as memory. Quiet storms and cinematic swells. Musical cliff jumping.

THE NIGHT:
Each artist takes the same piano and launches in opposite directions - solo, stripped down, wide open.
One piano. Two deeply personal journeys.
No safety net. No genre crutches. No rodeo.
Come for the clash of styles.
Stay for the communion.
This is piano as protest, as prayer or as whatever they feel that night.
"Two Pianos, No Rodeo" is for those who like their art live, unexpected and slightly dangerous. Think of it less like a show and more like two sonic postcards from different planets sent through the same grand piano.

CONTACT:
Jennifer North | Creative Director + Cultural Strategist
North Spark Arts & Music | jennifer@northspark.ca | 416.543.8841
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