Paul Novotny Quartet w/ Reg Schwager, Alison Young & Daniel Barnes @ Hirut Café, Aug 6 & 7

Toronto bassist Paul Novotny – as heard on the Cuphead video game – is joined by a stellar cast at Hirut on Thursday & Friday at 8 pm. 

The cover charge for the Paul Novotny Quartet's shows at Hirut Café (2050 Danforth) is $20 each night... more info here. 

Brian Browne Trio @ The Old Mill Inn, Friday

Here's a Brian Browne Trio single from 1966, a CBC broadcast from 1969 and an Ottawa show in 2008.