ElastoCitizens

Friday, Feb. 08:
ELASTOCITIZENS - (Toronto), followed by Baptiste & Jaxpratt.

The ElastoCitizen shows are a combination of throwback soul, complete with Motown/Shangri-la brand choreography, blended with a high-energy punk-funk intensity, reminiscent of early Chili Peppers. One song blends into the next in the style of a 1967 James Brown show, stirring the crowds into a smiling, sweaty, dancing frenzy.

Out to Lunch

Thursday, January 31st
OUT TO LUNCH, followed by resident Trevor Walker.

Cutting edge New York City-based, 6 piece band, Out to Lunch fuse groove music with improvisational imagination creating a sound that hits both the mind and the feet. Generating synergy between these two features, OTL feeds us irresistible fodder for dancing, while continuously challenging the listener's aesthetic sensibility.

People Project

Mercury Lounge presents: Thursday, January 24th - PEOPLE PROJECT, followed by Trevor Walker.

Featuring Philippe Lafrenière, Steve Patterson, Gabriel Bronfman and guests, People Project will bring the divergent influences of blues and Latin together in a dynamic fusion of folk, funk and roots music.

Rommel @ Mercury

Mercury Lounge presents: Saturday, January 19th - ROMMEL, followed by Trevor Walker.

The show will consist of original songs from Rommel’s solo album, Transcendental, and will also present his versions of popular Brazilian music.

Big Toe's Hi-Fi

Our first show of the New Year!

Mercury Lounge presents: Thursday, January 03, 2008 - A MuyAfroFunke Night with
BIG TOE'S HI-FI (Scotland) and resident Trevor Walker.

Expect a night of reggae, dub and electronica.

Holiday Lineup

Don't miss the Mercury Lounge Holiday Lineup 2007. We will be open earlier (7pm) for the Xmas season and also be serving warm cocktails and coffees.

Check out our great nights right through 'til New Years, including the Muyafrofunke CHRISTMAS PARTY on the 20th, Xmas EVE'il Party on 24th, Xmas with Walker & Jaxpratt on the 25th, a Boxing Day Pyjammy Jam, and Lance Baptiste + DJ Motomasa + Lady Eve on the 30th.

Click here to find out more.

Eleven Years

I'm on the count down to the Mercury Lounge 11 year anniversary. The butterflies are fluttering deep in my stomach.

Every year this magical time approaches and almost surpasses my excitement for Halloween or even Christmas. There's something special about November 9th... Like red paraphernalia and disco balls should be lining the shelves at Walmart and Bay stores, surrounded by the faint sound of Soul jazz and House music filling the airwaves!!!

If I had my way it would be a International Holiday.

MercuryLounge.net 2.0

As we celebrate our 11 year anniversary I take the time to reflect on how much has changed since 1996! The most alarming discovery is the way we promoted Mercury then and now. To think, most of my friends and especially myself didn't even own a computer!

Fortunately Mercury Lounge has always maintained a tight network of people that have spread the old school word by hand & mouth! Hand made flyers were cleverly designed using creativity, instead of fancy software.

But, as we approach 2008 we have found a way to blend the old world with the nu!!!

We are so excited to announce the launch of our nu website! Bringing our friends information in a beautiful, artistic, and nu-tech level. A full blog, podcasts, interactive calendar, and gallery are in the works.

Look for all of our exciting new events to come!!!