Bid farewell to winter and welcome the warmth of spring with an evening of elegant indulgence. 🌸✨

Spring Soirée: Jazz & Wine Night invites you to celebrate the season with a three-course gourmet dinner, crafted with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients that highlight the vibrancy of spring. To elevate your experience, we offer a curated wine pairing option, featuring three expertly selected wines—each chosen to complement the unique flavours of your appetizer, entrée, and dessert. Sip and savour your way through the evening as the perfect pours enhance every bite.

For more indulgence, immerse yourself in the mesmerizing voice of Tia Brazda, one of Canada's most recognizable jazz artists. With a signature style blending swing, blues, and soul, her performances have captivated audiences at the Montreux Jazz Festival and Festival International de Jazz de Montréal. Tia’s music promises to transport you to a world of vintage elegance and vibrant energy.

Ticket Options & Early Bird Deal

🎷 Jazz Show Cover

• Advanced Purchase (March 5 - 21): $10

• Doors: $15

🎟 Dinner + Show

(All-Inclusive: 3-Course Dinner, Live Jazz, Tax & Gratuity)

• Early Bird (Until midnight March 11): $110

• Regular (March 12 - March 21): $120

🍷 VIP Dinner + Show + Wine Pairing

(Includes a carefully selected wine pairing with each course)

• Early Bird (Until midnight March 11): $150

• Regular (March 12 - March 21): $155

SAVE ON FEES - purchase directly via e-transfer to info@functionbar.ca. Include your ticket type in the personal message field (e.g. $150 for "early bird VIP dinner + show + wine pairing"). The bank email confirmation will be your ticket!

IMPORTANT - Email us ahead of time with your main course selection!

📅 Date: Thursday, March 21, 2025
⏰ Doors: 5:00 PM | Dinner: 8:00 or 9:00 PM | Showtime: 9:30 PM - 1:00 AM
📍 Location: Function Bar & Kitchen, Midtown - 2291 Yonge St., Toronto

✨ Limited tickets available!

Glenn Marais and the Mojo Train are a blues rock band known for their powerful and dynamic sound with their music taking listeners on a journey through the Mississippi Delta, with stops at Detroit, Motown, and the funky sounds of Philadelphia. With their unique styles deeply rooted in the blues, the band's original compositions are a testament to their exceptional musical talents. The band believes in giving back to their community and currently run their own non-profit MusicCan that provides instruments and lessons to underserved youth in Canada and are currently sponsoring music programs in two YRDSB schools with plans to expand. The band’s motto is Give to Live and over the years they have continually supported the Food Bank, Starlight Children’s Foundation, Blue Door Shelters and have raised over 100 000 for The Stephen Lewis Foundation.

The band is comprised of Juno-nominated songwriter GLENN MARAIS on guitar and vocals, bassist MANNY DE GRANDIS - leader of the Maples, The Toronto Blues Society House Band, keyboardist JESSE KARWAT, keyboardist for Canadian Rock Legends, I Mother Earth, and renowned drummer JEFF SAULNIER. Known for their love of playing and jamming, Glenn Marais and the Mojo Train have a knack for taking songs in new and exciting directions. The band are releasing their new record, Red, Hot and Blue this March and recently made it to the semi-finals of the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee.

Laissez les bons temps rouler! 🎭🎷 Join us for a high-energy Mardi Gras celebration filled with the spirit of New Orleans right here in Midtown Toronto.

Get ready to dance, sing, and revel as Red Hot Ramble brings the infectious sounds of the Big Easy—traditional jazz, blues, funk, and second lines—blended with a distinctly Canadian flair. Their performances are as much for dancing as they are for soaking in the soulful rhythms, making this a true Carnival experience. Guaranteed you won’t be able to sit still when you come to this performance. Red Hot Ramble is as much for dancing as it is for listening and singing along too.

Indulge in authentic Southern fare, sip on classic cocktails, and immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of Bourbon Street vibes. Whether you're on the dance floor or just soaking in the New Orleans magic, this is a Mardi Gras party you won’t want to miss.

To borrow an old Louisiana saying, “Come as You Are, Leave Different”, Red Hot Ramble has a well-earned reputation for their performances living up to that motto!

Dress in your best beads & masks, grab a plate of Southern eats, and let’s celebrate!

Join us for an intimate evening with a special 3-course dinner, featuring live romantic jazz music performed by incredibly talented and seasoned entertainers. Savour a lovely meal while they serenade you and your date this Valentine's Day! Stay tuned for more info - subscribe to our newsletter.

Tia Brazda’s jazz-pop gems and retro style have established her as a strong and unique presence on the international jazz scene, as well as at home in Canada. Both a singer and songwriter, Brazda has performed at the Montréal Jazz festival and Birdland (GER) and regularly tours across Europe & North America, from intimate supper clubs to large outdoor festivals. Her music has been described as a “hip pastiche” and a “walking catalog of 20th century jazz styles”. Most recently her cover of "Smile" reached over 1 million streams and her original songs,  such as “Cabin Fever”, "Breathe Easy" and "Shine" can be heard on Jazz FM91, BBC (UK) , NPR (USA) and many stations and playlists around the world. Juno-Award winner MAX SENITT on drums, CHRIS ADRIAANSE on bass, MIKE FREEDMAN on guitar.

$15 advanced ticket includes cover for the show only. (Day-of door cover will be $20)

Ticket Purchasing Options:

• In person at Function.

• On Eventbrite.

• E-transfer to info@functionbar.ca (no web fees).
  IMPORTANT: Include in Personal Message your name, ticket type and # of tickets being purchased. Your post-transfer bank email will be your ticket for the event. If you’re coming for the pre-fixe dinner, you must still email us your meal selection and seating time separately.

À la carte menu also available. Kitchen open 5 pm - 12 am.

Bar open for full service 5 pm - 2 am.

Musical performance from 9:30 pm - 1 am.

This is a 19+ event.

This group brings you the sweet funky soul beats that can’t help but get you moving and grooving. From classic R&B and soul to modern funk the mix will amaze you. Jesse Karwat’s voice and keyboard playing keeps the crowd in awe and his band in the groove.

Jazzdown – 90s/2000s Hits with a Sophisticated Twist

Step into a nostalgic yet fresh musical experience with Jazzdown, a duo that reimagines 90s and 2000s classics across rock, pop, rap, and R&B—often with a jazz-inspired twist or high-energy rock delivery. Led by TIFFANY DERIVEAU and ERIC LUNDGREN, this versatile act adapts to the moment, shifting between intimate acoustic sets and full-band performances.

For Friday nights at Function, they’ll dial up the energy, blending jazz standards with soulful, rhythmic takes on throwback favourites, creating an atmosphere that’s both immersive and electrifying.

Glenn Marais and the Mojo Train are a blues rock band known for their powerful and dynamic sound with their music taking listeners on a journey through the Mississippi Delta, with stops at Detroit, Motown, and the funky sounds of Philadelphia. With their unique styles deeply rooted in the blues, the band's original compositions are a testament to their exceptional musical talents. The band believes in giving back to their community and currently run their own non-profit MusicCan that provides instruments and lessons to underserved youth in Canada and are currently sponsoring music programs in two YRDSB schools with plans to expand. The band’s motto is Give to Live and over the years they have continually supported the Food Bank, Starlight Children’s Foundation, Blue Door Shelters and have raised over 100 000 for The Stephen Lewis Foundation.

The band is comprised of Juno-nominated songwriter GLENN MARAIS on guitar and vocals, bassist MANNY DE GRANDIS - leader of the Maples, The Toronto Blues Society House Band, keyboardist JESSE KARWAT, keyboardist for Canadian Rock Legends, I Mother Earth, and renowned drummer JEFF SAULNIER. Known for their love of playing and jamming, Glenn Marais and the Mojo Train have a knack for taking songs in new and exciting directions. The band are releasing their new record, Red, Hot and Blue this March and recently made it to the semi-finals of the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee.

The Canadian soul singer has “a commanding presence and a voice that resonates from every fibre of his being.” dropping old school soul, Accompanied by a 4-piece band of insane talent that feeds off one another. this performance is sure to leave you awe-struck!

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