Rhythm of the Night

MUSIC SHOWCASE AND NIGHT MARKET

Back by popular demand, the 2nd annual Rhythm of the Night closes out the Rendezvous With Madness festival.

We #DISRUPTTHEFOCUS and challenge stigma placed on our community by daring to create, regardless of whether what we create has anything to do with our challenges or not. Our life, our passion, our joy, our creativity belongs to us. Not always our struggles.

Join us for a musical showcase and mini night market that celebrates and connects audience with amazingly talented and diverse local musicians and vendors who all support and exist within the various intersections of mental illness and addictions. Come be in community as we headbang, dance, groove, vibe, and shop the whole night away.

MUSIC | MAIN HALL
11:00PM | SUPERFRAUD
10:00PM | SAM-R
09:20PM | Vivek Mehmi
08:45PM | DJ Nico

NIGHT MARKET | MAIN HALL & SOUTHERN CROSS

AND MORE…!

MUSIC LINEUP

Marek Skiba (Guitar)
Kyle Gritchen (Guitar)
Sean Davidson (Bass)
Luke Pieroni (Drums)
Victor Salazar (Vocals)
They’re dancey. They’re spacey. Their heavier moments approach almost ballad-like grooves… like a wasted Sinatra lost in the desert, arms flailing and wild-eyed. At other times they drone ethereally without boredom, or plod along rhythmically like a friendly giant picking grapes on a Calabrian hilltop. In general they look like a handful of H&M models.
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Andrew Noseworthy (Lead Guitar)
Daksh Joshi (Rhythm Guitar)
Luis Vasquez (DJ/Bass)
Warren Joseph (Keys)
Samer (Drums and Vocals)
“A rapping drummer telling honest stories of resilience, culture, and community.” Sam-r is a Toronto-based artist of Lebanese-Syrian heritage whose music fuses the raw storytelling of hip-hop with the soul and grit of the blues. Known for his rare combination of live drumming and rapping, Sam-r brings an emotional depth to his performances that reflect the struggles, strength, and triumphs of his immigrant experience.
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Nico is a DJ from Bogotá, Colombia, who’s always exploring new sounds and rhythms to bring fresh energy to his sets. Whether it’s a chill vibe or a packed dance floor, he loves creating moments that people can truly feel and enjoy. Vivek Mehmi is a multidisciplinary artist and seeker whose work bridges music, spirituality, and self-discovery. Drawing from healing, and creative expression, he explores themes of transformation and inner truth through sound and storytelling.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2025

Tranzac Club | 292 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto
8PM – 12AM

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Rhythm of the Night

MUSIC SHOWCASE AND NIGHT MARKET

Join us for an extraordinary evening where live music meets the excitement of a small night market. With Music curated by the local music showcase & promotion group Smoking Room Only and a diverse Night Market featuring Workman Arts members, this unique event brings together the best of both worlds—a dynamic lineup of live music performances alongside an intimate market of handmade goods all in the support of artists living with Mental Illness and Addictions. All tied together by our Host, Toronto’s Good Vibe Guru Branko.

Whether you’re here for the music or for the shopping, there’s something for everyone. The Night Market offers a diverse selection of local artisans selling one-of-a-kind products, from handcrafted jewelry to unique home décor and accessories. the Live Music stage will feature a stellar lineup of artists all from the heart of the GTA.

MUSIC LINEUP

Night Market Vendors

Our mini night market features handmade goods by Workman Arts artists, including:

The Gloomy Angel Shop (Alsa St Rose)
Merle Harley
V Vallières
Good Looks Artistry (Priscilla Williams)
Hana & Hala (Fathima Safna Mohamed Sahileen)
Catnip Bloom (Susana Meza)
Concrete Atelier (Joyce Silva Desmond)

Toronto-based garage rock/synth-pop quartet Neon Bloom is a unique blending of musical styles, creative influences and wonderfully diverse personalities. Combining the talents of veteran musicians/recording artists Jen Simpson (lead vocals), bassist/guitarist Fred Yurichuk, guitarist/keyboardist Simon Chow and drummer/keyboardist Chris Romano, Neon Bloom has already staked a claim as one of the most innovative and energetic live bands on the Toronto scene, by invoking their collective experience as live performers, and a dedicated sense of professionalism and passion for their craft.

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Born out of passion and bound by comradery, Mayraki (pronounced MAY-RAH-KEY) is a hip hop band hailing from Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Anchored by emcee Malik and guitarist Sean TruTav, the band draws on a wide range of influences to create poetically charged, musically sophisticated hip hop

Known for their lively and compelling performance style, Mayraki enlists the talents of skilled musicians to leave a lasting impression on audiences

A hard act to follow and the wrong one to miss, Mayraki is a gem for all who love music.

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Joshua Pascua is a Filipino-Canadian known for his soulful and funky music. Born in Montreal and raised in the Toronto area, where he first discovered his love and passion for music. Growing up, he was heavily influenced by the sounds of classic funk, soul and disco which helped shape his musical style. He’s been gaining attention and a reputation for his energetic and engaging live performances. Joshua has released many records showcasing his dynamic range and versatility as a singer.

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Smoking Room Only (SRO) is a Toronto-based not-for-profit live entertainment group founded with the goal of championing independent musicians local to the GTA. Through their curated showcase series ‘SMOKINGROOMONLY, production support program ‘SRO Presents‘, and live-event media coverage, Smoking Room Only works to expand the visibility and reach of exceptional Canadian talent while bolstering the locally-operated venues most critical to the development of Toronto’s independent music community.

Smoking Room Only is run and operated by Toronto-local artists Aaron Tocheri (@aarontocheri) and Dylan Weller (@dylanwellerphotography) and hosted by enigmatic local emcee Branko Scekic (@brankooo).

Aaron Tocheri is a musician, documentary filmmaker, promoter, and media producer with a career spanning over 17 years in the creative arts. With SRO, his band TREE MUSEUM, and creative production agency 1PROJECT INC., he’s collaborated with countless creatives in Toronto’s music production, live-music, commercial photography, visual arts, design, and film communities.

Dylan Weller is a seasoned live-music photographer, filmmaker, graphic designer, and visual artist whose decades-long body of work showcases some of the most raw, unfiltered, and impassioned moments from Toronto’s independent arts scene. Dylan’s visceral style can be seen dotting the output of countless Canadian musicians and in the 400+ concerts and events for creative communities he’s documented over the years.

Saturday, November 2, 2024

Tranzac Club | 292 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto
8PM – 12AM

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