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🎤 MONDAY NIGHT MAGIC AT THE LINSMORE! 🎤

On Monday, October 19th, the legendary Tom Waits Appreciation Congregation (TWAC) returns to the Linsmore Tavern for their regular third-Monday-of-the-month residency! Featuring the incredible Marty Morin and some of Toronto’s finest musicians, TWAC brings the music and spirit of Tom Waits to life in a show that has captivated audiences since 2014! One of the Linsmore’s most popular monthly shows, they’ve built a loyal following and consistently packed the house with their unique sound and outstanding performances. 🔥 Arrive early to grab a seat — these shows regularly fill to capacity! The music starts at 8PM, and there’s NO COVER! 🙌 Looking for something amazing to do on a Monday night? Join us at the Linsmore Tavern, 1298 Danforth Ave, for a night of unforgettable music!

🍻 Great music, great atmosphere, and NO COVER — see you there!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1608374597327513 #torontojazz #tomwaits #tribute #torontomusic #torontomusicscene

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A couple of sold out shows and a couple of soon to be sold out shows coming up.I promise you, we're still a book store.
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#liveshows #secondhandbooks #booksbooksandmorebooks #livemusic #bookstagram

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This week at the literary society:

Starting out with a sold out Tom Waits Appreciation Congregation show tonight

Then guitarist Roddy Ellias in from Ottawa on Friday

Singer/songwriter Barbara Lynch on Saturday, with Clela Errington

And then Sunday its the return of the Seasonal Birds with their Original harmonies

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18 shows in October! Some already sold out.

As always, doors at 7pm, music starts at8pm sharp.

All prices are minimum recommended donation.
(All proceeds go to the performers)

Reserve your spot by emailing sellers@sellersandnewel.com or by calling 647-778-6345

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Lots of Sold Out shows coming up. Two nights of Jane Siberry, Lucy Rose Cash, and Tom Waites Appreciation Congregation.
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#books #bookstore #liveshows #livemusic #secondhandbooks

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Tonight, the world famous Tom Waits Appreciation Congregation is back for their monthly 3rd Monday of the month show at the Linsmore Tavern (1298 Danforth Ave)! This is without a doubt the very best show in Toronto on a Monday night with a really fun atmosphere! The show starts at 8pm, there’s no cove! This is a really fun Monday night out!

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Tom Waits is one of my all time FAVORITE artists..but he’s also one of those artists where I COMPLETELY understand both reactions to his music. Some people hear that voice..the junkyard percussion..the crooked piano and alllll those wild characters stumbling through his songs and like IMMEDIATLEY get turned off by it..and I GET it.

His music can feel like somebody dragged blues, gospel, cabaret and a broken carnival through an alley at 3 a.m. ..but once it clicks..I’m tellin ya it REALLY clicks. I’m obviously FIRMLY on the side that loves it..and Mule Variations is the record that opened that door for me.

Released in 1999..the album arrived when Waits had already spent decades reinventing himself. He’d moved far beyond the barroom storyteller of the ’70s and into the strange, homemade world he built with frequent collaborator Kathleen Brennan..where battered instruments, odd rhythms and vivid characters became part of the language.

Mule Variations REALLY does feel like a meeting point between alllll those versions of him: the bluesman, the poet, the preacher..and the guy making beautiful noise out of whatever was lying around.

Sooo many standout moments on this record: Hold On is one the warmest songs he ever wrote..simple and devastating in the way only Waits can be. Chocolate Jesus turns religion, temptation and humor into something weirdly catchy..and THEN there’s Come On Up to the House..which has ALWAYS hit me on another frickin level man.

I’ve said for YEARS that this is song I want played at my funeral..which is..yeah morbid, maybe..but there’s something SOOO powerful about that song..it just stares down exhaustion, regret, and the end of the road..but STILL finds a way to sound uplifting. Just a masterful piece of work.

The album won the Grammy for Best Contemporary Folk Album and became one of the most acclaimed releases of his career. And from here Waits just kept pushing outward with followups Alice and Blood Money..proving there was just NEVER a predictable next move for him.

I’ve heard plenty of his other masterpieces since..but this is still to this day the one of his that feels like home to me.

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Released on this day, 43 years ago, "Swordfishtrombones" is the eighth studio album by Tom Waits. It was the first album that Waits self-produced. Stylistically different from his previous albums, Swordfishtrombones moves away from conventional piano-based songwriting towards unusual instrumentation and a somewhat more abstract and experimental rock approach. The album peaked at No. 164 on the Billboard Pop Albums and 200 albums chart.

#tomwaits #tomwaitslyrics #tomwaitsfans #swordfishtrombones

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🎩 TOM WAITS APPRECIATION CONGREGATION RETURNS! 🎩
Monday, August 17th, the Tom Waits Appreciation Congregation (TWAC) returns to the Linsmore Tavern for their regular 3rd Monday of the month residency! After more than a decade of captivating audiences, TWAC has become one of the most beloved and popular monthly shows at the Linsmore — performing since 2014 and consistently packing the house! 🔥
Featuring Marty Morin and some of the finest musicians in Toronto, the Tom Waits Appreciation Congregation comes together for their shared love of Tom Waits and delivers a truly top-level tribute to his music. This isn’t just a tribute — it’s a full-on musical experience that has built a serious following over the years!
🌞 Come spend a hot summer Monday night at the Linsmore with TWAC! And arrive early — their shows have consistently reached capacity and seating is limited!
📅 Monday, August 17th
🕗 8 PM
📍 Linsmore Tavern – 1298 Danforth Ave
🎟️ NO COVER!
If you’re looking for the best live music in Toronto on a Monday night, this is it. Don’t miss the Tom Waits Appreciation Congregation! 🍻🎶

https://www.facebook.com/events/1501331358439770 #torontomusic #torontojazz #tomwaits #livemusic #torontomusicscene

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Happy Simcoe Day 😎 Enjoy Live Music on this bright sun-shiny day #Toronto!🌞
#jazzintoronto

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💙 The Tom Waits Appreciation Congregation has been on FIRE since they have returned from their brief hiatus! Featuring Marty Morin, The Tom Waits Appreciation Congregation (TWAC) comprise of some of the best musicians in all of Toronto coming together for their love of Tom Waits and paying Tribute to him and his music! Tom Waits fans you need to see this band as they are the real deal!

🕑 When
Saturday, August 8, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

📍Where
EUROPRO BIA Stage
Downtown Kitchener

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