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From a lager made with Maple sap instead of water (Maple Bush Lager) to Double Oatmeal Treacle Stout to a beer called Hop Addict, our Second Annual Spring Festival will be featuring some of the more imaginative work from our local breweries. Thirty-five creative creations from over two dozen breweries will be available for sampling. As usual, the who's who of the Southern Ontario brewing scene will be rubbing elbows, and the foam off of their upper lips on this fine Friday. Admission is free, samples will be sold for $1 each (all taxes inc.) The triumph of righteousness over reason will take effect just after midnight on May 31. That is when the legislation authored by our own MPP, George ("been there, done that") Smitherman, outlaws our smoking room. To commemorate the passing of the room that has served both the smoking and the smokeless well for two years, we are throwing a wake. You don't even have to enter the room to participate, just come down anytime that Wednesday and pay your respects. If you bring a friend we will buy them a meal.* Everyone present at midnight will receive a door prize. *To take advantage of this offer, pass along condolences to your server when you place your order and they will give you a second entrée of equal or lesser value. Toronto's independent cultural nexus has arrived in the form of our new website whatsnext.ca.* This is, perhaps, the coolest thing we have done since kicking "the big two" off tap seventeen years ago (or at least since installing the new washrooms). The backbone of the new site is a multi-media interactive radio station which broadcasts all of the great indie music at C'est What 24/7. Our favourite five songs for the month, prerecorded playlists, live performances and DJs (with interactive chat), and podcasts can all be found at this address. A multi-threaded discussion forum for local culture from beer to music is front and centre. Also featured is our programming and events calendar, advance ticketing, artist index and profiles. Please check it out, your feedback is appreciated. *A high-speed internet connection is required. 21 Day Music Calendar | Music Index
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Archives Those with day jobs may be reluctant to check out a show during the week. Not to fear, here at C'est What shows start within fifteen minutes of their advertised time, and most weekday shows wrap up by 11:30. Enjoy! Co-led by Topher Stott ( Drums ) and Adam Faux ( Guitar ) , Hot Fo' Gandhi, is a rootsy alt-funk band that draws on the influences and playing styles of their diverse line up. Hot Fo' Gandhi features some of Toronto's best musicians including David Baxter - guitar (Hey Stella, Justin Rutledge), Lyle Crilly - laptop (Stop Die), Bruce Gordon - bass (Blue Man, I Mother Earth), John Kay - Sax (Toronto Jazz Orchestra), Laurel James - Vocals (The Squawking Heads), Adam Faux - Guitar + Vocals (The Lost Dakotas, Pig Farm, Tiny Specks), Topher Stott - drums + Laptop (Squawking Heads, Tiny Specks). Their shows often include some very special guests that come by to sit in, you never know who is going to show up! Hot Fo' Gandhi and The Tiny Specks continue their monthly Wednesday night show on May 17. Show time 9:30, Admission $5 |
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