Previously at Function
Friday, January 19, 2024 (9:30 pm - 1 am)
Playing high energy Blues, Roots, and R&B that will get you moving and shaking. From their countryfied covers of Jimi Hendrix, to their funk interpretations of Bob Dylan, to their own soulful originals, the FMB draws on a wide variety of influences throughout their set. Come get down with FRASER MELVIN (guitar & vocals), RAHA JAVANFAR (bass & vocals), and ANDREW SCOTT (drums).
Saturday, January 20, 2024 (9:30 pm - 1 am)
Jazzy soul singer, song-writer and musical theatre performer with charisma and years of perfecting her incredible stage presence! With MICHAEL SHAND on keys, COLLIN BARRETT on bass, JOJO BOWDEN on drums, and JESSE RYAN on sax. Featuring a number of special guest singers, it’s going to be a super fun night!
Thursday, January 25th, 2024 (8:30 - 11:30 pm)
An alternative folk duo who hail from Toronto and Saint John, New Brunswick. The pair originally met in theatre school in Toronto, and began writing and performing music together during the pandemic. Their music focuses on tight harmonies, paired with thoughtful lyrics about finding your place in the world, and draws inspiration from Joni Mitchell, to Led Zeppelin and everything in between. When not performing around Canada, Monet & Christian spend their time travelling and working as musicians on cruise ships.
Friday, February 9th, 2024 (9:30 pm - 1 am)
Performer and producer Kubla turns fragments of his soul into songs. Featured on Spotify’s RADAR Canada Artists to Watch, the neo-soul, pop artist joins us for an intimate performance with his new take on classic sounds. Musically inspired by Stevie Wonder, John Mayer, Coldplay, Anderson .Paak and more.
Friday, March 15th, 2024 (9:30 pm - 1 am)
Hailing from the soulful streets of Toronto, MINDTHEGAP is a band that will take your ears on a sultry journey through neo-soul sounds. Fronted by talented drummer and producer, JASON MARTIN, these musical maestros bring a vibe so hot, it's sure to light up any occasion. With their effortless, laidback grooves, MINDTHEGAP is here to make you move - whether you're tapping your feet in your seat or cutting a rug on the dance floor. So buckle up and get ready to be transported to a world of blissful beats and unforgettable melodies, courtesy of this neo-soul sensation.
Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 (9:30 pm - 1 am)
Four-1-Soul is an R&B, pop, soul and funk band with humble beginnings at Humber College as a jazz band. Their high energy performances have lead them to Jazz festivals, block parties, weddings and corporate events all over Ontario. Come along for the ride!
Friday, March 29th, 2024 (9:30 pm - 1 am)
A truly compelling, high-energy group of talent with a remarkable lead singer. Playing a variety of pop, soul, jazz and more, you’ll surely be entertained, if not vitalized.
Thursday, April 18th, 2024 (8:30 - 11:30 pm)
Brooke has been performing for over thirty years, accumulating a vast repertoire of original compositions. His solo album, Songs, consists of blues/groove songs and ballads that incorporate various styles and compositional methods acquired throughout his unwavering career.
Born into a musical family rooted in the Toronto music scene, Brooke has inherited a writing style that consists of melody, groove, and lyrical structure well-rooted in historical Black Canadian tradition.
During the virus shutdowns, Brooke took the opportunity to write and record at home and set forth a single release, “Heroes”, and another 2 albums worth of material that will be released in 2024.
Saturday, April 20th, 2024 (9:30 pm - 1 am)
Come join in as we celebrate one of Toronto’s very best sax players, while she performs on April 20th! Carrie Chesnutt is a saxophonist and singer, guerilla video maker and live-streamer, social activist, and former underground cabaret star.
Performing with Carrie will be an ALL-STAR band made up of the city’s best players with the best vibes! Playing funk, jazz, and soul. WILL BOWES on vocals, MILAN KOZOVSKI on bass, DARRYL DENNIE on keys, TONY CARPINO on drums.
Vocalist WILL BOWES is a Canadian Screen Award winning director, actor and singer-songwriter. The Toronto-based artist is a 2x first place winner in the International Songwriting Competition (2018-2019) for songs from his debut album, Character, streamed six million times globally.
Thursday, April 25th, 2024 (8 - 11 pm)
Soul soothing, steady grooving music that goes down smooth and makes ya move. With JOEL VISENTIN on keys, and TREVOR FALLS on drums.
Friday, May 17th, 2024 (9:30 pm - 1 am)
Bubblegum Bikini is the party your friends are talking about, that hazy night you're trying to remember, and all the fun you know you're about to have. Cooking up elements of funk, soul, rock and pop with a hefty helping of sweat, this Toronto outfit has made a name for themselves by packing dance floors all over the city.The starting five consists of drummer DA-RELL CLIFTON, trombonist ERNESTO BARAHONA, saxophonist/vocalist EVAN PORTER, bassist JON "ALACRAN" AMADOR and guitarist/vocalist MARK CALDERON.
Saturday, May 18th, 2024 (9:30 pm - 1 am)
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. With BROOKE BLACKBURN, MANNY DEGRANDIS, and AL WEBSTER.
The Don River Blues Band
Thursday, June 6th, 2024 (8:30 - 11:30 pm)
Chicago Blues
Friday, June 7th, 2024 (9:30 pm - 1 am)
Award winning multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Beau Dixon brings his gritty funk, soul, reggae, R&B band to Function for the first time. He's been compared to great performers such as Stevie Wonder, Van Morrison, Bob Marley, Wilson Pickett and Jackie Wilson. Make sure you come early, because the place will fill up. You can check out his albums on iTunes, Bandcamp and other streaming platforms.
Saturday, July 6th, 2024 (9:30 pm - 1 am)
With the release of The Bentley Collective solo album, Songs, the band has been performing throughout Toronto and have established a few weekly residencies that keeps the vibe fresh.
Along with JOJO BOWDEN and COLLIN BARRETT the Bentley Collective incorporates Blues, Jazz and Soul vibes to present a talent-filled evening of music and entertainment.
BROOKE BLACKBURN, the primary composer Vocalist & Guitar player Bentley Collective. Brooke has been performing over thirty years, and has accumulated a vast repertoire of original compositions. His solo album, Songs, consists of blues/groove songs & ballads that incorporate various styles and compositional methods acquired throughout his unwavering career.
Brooke has inherited a writing style that consists of melody, groove and lyrical structure well-rooted in historical Black Canadian tradition.
Bourbon & Brass
(9:30 pm - 1 am)
Vibrant and lively New Orleans jazz characterized by its improvisational spirit with colourful instrumentals. Led by trombone-dynamo TED PETERS, this high energy brass band brings the heat of Nola jazz to warm up Toronto. Featuring notorious Toronto talent NEIL BRATHWAITE on sax, JOJO BOWDEN on drums, COLLIN BARRETT on bass.
Saturday, August 10th, 2024 (9:30 pm - 1 am)
The team of talent and charm make their eagerly anticipated return to Function in 2024! We are so excited to welcome back Leah, her five-star voice, and the energetic band playing a range of r&b, soul, and pop.
DJ DARRELL ROXWELL
Saturday, August 31st, 2024 (8:30 pm- 1:30 am)
Composer and producer with a passion for music, DJ Darrell Roxwell has refined a sound especially suited to discerning audiences. With years of experience in Toronto, Miami, and Bermuda, Roxwell brings a personal touch to every venue. Funky sounds, soul, house, Latin vibes, and even dance - people feel the love wherever Darrell Roxwell spins.
Friday, September 13
Radio Delux ft. Josh Piché (9:30 pm - 1 am)
Josh Piché is a Winnipeg-raised, Toronto-based singer/songwriter/guitarist. His roots/folk sound is a road trip down an open highway under big prairie skies. His storytelling is honest, consisting of themes of loss, redemption, and hope, with ringing chords and a voice that soars.
Saturday, September 14
DJ JOHN KONG (8:30 pm - 1:30 am)
DJ, producer, label boss, and record collector, JOHN KONG has been a prominent figure in Toronto's music community for over two decades. Known for eclectic dance floor selections, his sets reflect the diverse genres championed by his record label, Do Right Music. Spanning from jazz and funk to disco and house, his mixes take the audience on a journey through sound.
Wednesday, September 25
DJ WASFI (8:00 pm start)
Playing a mix of jazz, soul, house, and disco for your listening pleasure.
Saturday, September 28
SHANE PHILIPS (9:30 pm - 1 am)
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!
Saturday, October 5
CHRIS ROUSE ft. POCKET SQUARE (9:30 pm - 1 am)
Known to international audiences for talents as vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, arranger, producer, recording artist and performer, CHRiS ROuSE is one of Canada’s most gifted entertainers and voices. Showcasing a specific style of souL seamlessly synergizing new school and old school in a sensual, spiritual, psychedelic stew. CHRiS’ diverse background in soul, R&B, funk, rock and pop finds its roots in a deep passion for music of Prince, Stevie Wonder, and many of the artists from the 1970’s and 80’s.
CHRiS has performed, toured and recorded with Juno noms and recipients, and tours North America as lead singer with Classic Albums Live: Prince & The Revolution – Purple Rain.
Friday, October 25
HEATHER LUCKHART (9:30 pm - 1 am)
Join us for ‘Final Fridays’ with Heather Luckhart performing on the last Friday of every month! Luckhart brings her soulful blues to Midtown Toronto, and she’s bringing her Blues Band with her! Luckhart has travelled Canada, the US and Mexico with her blend of originals and renditions of timeless tunes. This woman has earned the right to sing the blues, but knows how to stir up a good time. ERIC ST. LAURENT on guitar, JAY MOONAH on bass & harp, and DANIEL BARNES on drums. Stomp your blues away this Friday at Function Bar & Kitchen!
Saturday, November 9
WIRED (9:30 pm - 1 am)
Join us for a night of funky beats and infectious rhythms as JOSH PICHÉ, MARCUS WALKER, and KYLE SULLIVAN bring the best of boogie music straight to Function Bar & Kitchen.
Saturday, November 16
The Pocket Square (9:30 pm - 1 am)
R&B, Funk & Soul brought to you by MICHAEL DUNSTON on vocals, MICHAEL SHAND on keys, ANDREW STEWART on bass, and JOJO BOWDEN on drums.
Halloween 2024
Thursday, October 31st, 2024
Join us for our annual Halloween Party! A spooky evening of live music, eerie food and drinks, and killer times. Come if you dare 🧛🏼
Costume contest winner gets a $100 gift card!
Performances by Vamplounge (ghoulish groovy funk) with an appearance by Lower Bay Station (haunted jazz hop) starting at 9 pm.
Doors open 5 pm.
Live music 9 pm - 1 am.
Bar open till 2 am.
Free entry! Recommended to come early for seating.