This Week's Recommended Concerts

Maybe you're just visiting. Maybe you're new in town. Or maybe you're just overwhelmed by choice. Let our trusted guides recommend some bands to see in Toronto this week.

Around the Corner

CIUT 89.5 FM is Toronto's bastion of independent radio. Around The Corner covers the local music scene like no other show in the city. Live-music lovers check out Toronto’s local shows, interview performing artists and give a recount of the atmosphere, performances and music played at each show. Listen at 89.5 FM or online at CIUT.FM

ATC Picks

Thursday, July 24th
  • Venue: St Stephen
  • Bands: hemlock, Little Kid, Westelaken
Friday, July 25th
  • Venue: USW Hall
  • Bands: Dear Evangeline, Lice, Dambe, Doorstep Fire
  • Tickets
Saturday, July 26th
  • Venue: Low Bar
  • Bands: Lizra (upstairs)
  • Venue: St Stephen
  • Bands: dogwhistle, Rust, Workers Comp, Wrought
Sunday, July 27th
  • Venue: USW Hall
  • Bands: Sect, Workers Comp, Terminator, Shingen
  • Tickets
Lonesome City Country Club

DJ Barry Spritzer is a seasoned country and western crate digger who specializes in honky tonk head-nodders, saloon scorchers, and boot-scootin’ burners. He's head honcho at the Lonesome City Country Club, promoting and preserving the twangy side of Toronto. Each week Barry sets a trail for roots and country music lovers.

Lonesome City Picks

Monday, July 28th
  • Venue: Cameron House
  • Bands: Friendly Rich & the Lollipop People, Jon Brooks
Tuesday, July 29th
Wednesday, July 30th