M Factor Indie Music Showcase

06/22/2020

This song is written by Michel Pagliaro, an extraordinary songwriter from Montreal, Canada. We perform it as part of our Canadian music set and we hope it br...

03/25/2019

50 weeklies a year, 3 acts every week, 11 years... that's a lot of great music!!

11/21/2018

There is a ton of buzz and not many tickets left for this Friday November 23rd and Stiletto Flats return to the Linsmore Tavern (1298 Danforth Ave). We absolutely love this band, who put on an incredible show with a really fun set-list which consist of music that you know and love, which spans from the 1970's to Current! Check out the video below to see what this band is all about! If you are looking for a great party and an amazing band, than head over to the Linsmore this Friday night to check out Elana Harte and Stiletto Flats! The show starts at 9:30pm. Tickets are $5 in advance, $10 at the door! You can buy tickets at the bar or online here: http://www.linsmoretavern.com/index…/buy-tickets/tickets/330
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Elana's been playing this song since she's 10! A great sing-along number from the seventies! Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976...

05/24/2018

Fantastic last show before the summer! Thanks to everything who made this such a great series!!

Thanks, Lucio Agostini, Denise McRiner, Jackie Kendel for singing and playing throughout! Thanks to Sandra Bouza for lending her spirit and talent, helping close out the season!

Thanks, Ryan Mangano, for your stalwart support of live music in this city!

And to all the great feature acts - you made me proud of Canadian music and Canadian talent!

05/07/2018

Our feature performer on Wednesday May 9th for M Factor Indie Showcase & Open Stage with Elana Harte at the Linsmore Tavern (1298 Danforth Ave), is Sandra Bouza and she is a spectacular talent! She is an extremely talented musician and powerhouse vocalist who has been building a ton of momentum with her music and that's why we are so lucky to have her perform this Wednesday night at the Linsmore! Check out Sandra and her amazing pipes in the video below to see how good she is! The show starts at 7:30pm with a set by Elana Harte, followed by our Featured act and for all of you musicians out there, the third set will be an open jam! There's no cover and drink specials from our sponsor Budweiser! May will be the last month for this show before a summer hiatus for this evening, so if you are big fan of this night make sure you come out!
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Sandra Bouza and Kevin D. Cummings cover the standard "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You", written by Frankie Valli, performed at Sofitel Thalassa Sea & Spa in A...

05/02/2018

Welcome to the beginning of Summer!

In the same vein as last year, M-factor will be taking a hiatus for the summer months, as my travel and gig schedule ramp up!

Taking us out of the season will be the uber-talented Sandra Bouza, who will be the featured guest for both the May 9 and May 23 shows.

I would like to thank my musical brother, Lucio Agostini, for lending his outstanding musical talents, Denise McRiner for her fantastic voice and wit, Steve's Music Store and Budweiser for sponsoring the season, and for the Linsmore Tavern for providing such a fabulous platform.

I'd also like to thank all the great performers that shared their stories and music with us this year: Sandra Bouza, Monkey Fighting Snakes, Fraz Milne, Sarah Siddiqui, Murray Powell, Lilly Mason, Wendell Ferguson, Janet Whiteway, The Soul Maître Ds, Don Stevenson, Blair Packham, Julie Long, Fergus Hambleton, and the great players who came to play the open stage!

We will be back with more great talent in September - until then, please check (my) Elana Harte's FB page and www.elanaharte.com for summer dates and details!

04/24/2018

This Wednesday April 25th, is another amazing edition of our Budweiser M Factor Indie Showcase & Open Stage with Host Elana Harte at the Linsmore Tavern (1298 Danforth Ave)! This is going to be a fantastic show as we have an incredible feature act, Sarah Siddiqui! Sarah Siddiqui is a seasoned Toronto based folk/rock singer songwriter. She is known for approaching each song like a rich painting. To date, Sarah has released 3 full length albums and multiple singles, one of which has been placed in 2 films, Word of Honor (2003, starring Don Johnson, Jeanne Tripplehorn), Triggermen (2002, starring Donnie Wahlberg, Claire Forlani). Check out the video below to see the amazing talent of Sarah! The show starts at 7:30pm with a set from our host Elana Harte, followed by our feature! The last set is an open jam, so musicians come on out and join in on the fun! No Cover!
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Sarah Siddiqui host an incredible evening of music and fellowship in the incredible, intimate setting of The Musideum in downtown Toronto on Wednesday Octobe...

04/19/2018

The M Factor Indie Music Showcase & Open Stage with Host Elana Harte returns to the Linsmore Tavern (1298 Danforth Ave) on Wednesday April 25th and will feature talented Folk rock, Singer/Songwriter Sarah Siddiqui, who will perform as the second featured act. Sarah Siddiqui has released 3 albums and has shared the stage with many prominent Canadian acts and formidable musicians; Shaye (Damhnait Doyle, Kim Stockwood, Tara McLean), Chris Brown & Kate Fenner (NYC), Taima (Aboriginal Juno Winners), Diggin Roots, Mark Cassidy, Peter Katz, Dayna Manning, Jean O'brien, Tim Bovaconti (Ron Sexsmith), Santosh Naidu, Michael Churchill, Cold Jack, Paul Brennan, David Celia, and flamenco guitarist Juan Dino Toledo (Jesse Cook). She also appeared alongside Robin Williams, Edward Norton and Danny Devito in feature film, Death to Smoochy! Elana Harte will kick of the night with a set, followed by the feature and concluding the night will be an open jam so musicians come on out and join in on the fun! the night starts at 7:30pm and there's no cover!

The M Factor Indie Music Showcase & Open Stage with Host Elana Harte returns to the Linsmore Tavern (1298 Danforth Ave) on Wednesday April 25th and will feature talented Folk rock, Singer/Songwriter Sarah Siddiqui, who will perform as the second featured act. Sarah Siddiqui has released 3 albums and has shared the stage with many prominent Canadian acts and formidable musicians; Shaye (Damhnait Doyle, Kim Stockwood, Tara McLean), Chris Brown & Kate Fenner (NYC), Taima (Aboriginal Juno Winners), Diggin Roots, Mark Cassidy, Peter Katz, Dayna Manning, Jean O'brien, Tim Bovaconti (Ron Sexsmith), Santosh Naidu, Michael Churchill, Cold Jack, Paul Brennan, David Celia, and flamenco guitarist Juan Dino Toledo (Jesse Cook). She also appeared alongside Robin Williams, Edward Norton and Danny Devito in feature film, Death to Smoochy! Elana Harte will kick of the night with a set, followed by the feature and concluding the night will be an open jam so musicians come on out and join in on the fun! the night starts at 7:30pm and there's no cover!
https://www.facebook.com/events/124151425100658/

04/12/2018

monkey fighting snakes!!

04/04/2018

APRIL LINE-UP! Monkey Fightin' Snakes on Aprill 11th, Sarah Siddiqui on April 25th!! NO COVER. Sponsored by Budweiser and Steve's Music Store!

03/15/2018

Fraz Milne Music!!