Jaymz Bee's Caravan of Music feat. Jay Douglas and many more @ The Old Mill, Monday

Play It Loud! star Jay Douglas tops the bill at Jaymz Bee's epic Caravan of Music fundraiser at the Old Mill on Monday night. 

Jaymz Bee's Caravan of Music

Jaymz Bee has spent the past decade turning his birthday into a fundraising celebration, raising tens of thousands for various charities. For the past several years, he has raised funds for the Unison Fund, a non-profit music industry organization providing counselling, emergency financial support, and other resources to the Canadian music community. 

Monday, April 13, 2026 marks his biggest event yet: 24 bands and over 140+ musicians performing in 12 unique rooms at the iconic Old Mill Toronto, all in one unforgettable night.

The Caravan of Music is a four-hour event where hundreds of people tour the historic Old Mill, catching a few songs in each room, from intimate 100-person spaces to 300-capacity venues. 

Each ticket (a passport) grants you full access to enjoy over 140 musicians in one evening, spanning various genres: jazz, funk, soul, blues, country, singer-songwriters, and an 18-piece big band. From solo artists to full ensembles, there's something for every music lover. Confirmed lineup includes Jay Douglas (see below), Genevieve Marentette, George Koller, Jane Bunnett and Danae Olano, Drew Jurecka, Eliana Cuevas and Jeremy Ledbetter, Adam James, Alexis Baro, Alison Young, Ben Wittman, Blackburn Brothers, Brendee Green's Poetry Brothel, Chris Bottomley's Brainfudge, Denielle Bassels, Dizzy and Fay, Eric St-Laurent, Ewen Farncombe, Mark Kelso, Melissa Payne, Michael Shand, Robert Priest, Roger aka Roger, Ross MacIntyre, Sam Broverman, Sean Nykwist, Swing Shift Big Band, Taylor Abrahamse, The Roncy Boys, The Shuffle Demons, Tony Quarrington, Whitney Ross Barris, and more to come! 

Caravan participants will have a map, along with their passport ticket, to help them find the various live music rooms: The Westminster Room, Drawing Room, Garden Room, Balmoral Room, Humber Room, Victoria Room, York Room, Mill Room, Main Dining Room, The Chapel, and more! 

Get tickets right here. Watch a few performances by Jay Douglas, Jane Bunnett & Danae Olano and Genevieve Marentette below. 

Jaymz Bee's Caravan of Music

Date: Monday, April 13th

Venue: Old Mill Toronto, 21 Old Mill Rd

General Admission Tickets: $55 +HST / $60 +HST at the door

VIP Gala Dinner: $250 +HST - An intimate evening before the Caravan begins, includes a three-course meal with wine courtesy of Henry of Pelham and Peninsula Ridge Estates, all-star house band with special guest performances, and full Caravan access following dinner. 

Doors: 7:30 PM

VIP Gala Dinner: 6PM-8PM

Caravan of Music: 8 PM-12 midnight

Kensington Market Jazz Fest w/ Irene Torres, Jane Bunnett, Gigi Marentette & more @ Supermarket, Saturday

Irene Torres presents a set of Peruvian music at the Supermarket after sets from Gigi Marentette, Jane Bunnett & Dánae Olano & Barbra Lica starting at 4pm.

Kensington Market Jazz Festival

Supermarket (268 Augusta)

Saturday, September 20

Barbra Lica 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (see clip)

Jane Bunnett w/ Dánae Olano 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM (see clip) 

Genevieve Marentette 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (see clip)

Irene Torres 8:30 PM - 9:15 PM (see clip) 

diskarte 9:45 PM - 10:30 PM (see clip)

Hosted by Hosted by Raine Liliefeldt

Tickets at the door for all events $20-$25 cash only. 

Visit the Kensington Market Jazz Festival site for a complete list of artists and set times. 

Jaymz Bee's Caravan of Music fundraiser @ The Old Mill, Wednesday

Irene Torres, Jay Douglas, Tia Brazda, Jessica Stuart and other T.O. performers join Jaymz Bee at The Old Mill on Wednesday.  

Get tickets for Jaymz Bee's Caravan of Music benefit extravaganza for Unison Fund right here.

Music For Secret Agents Live w/Irene Torres @ Koerner Hall, Wednesday

Irene Torres will be joined by Gavin Hope, Serafin LaRiviere and others singing your fave James Bond themes followed by Gigi's Songs of '69 album launch. 

Here's the scoop...

Join us on Wednesday, October 16 at Koerner Hall for a night of music and celebration at Jaymz Bee presents THANK YOU JAZZ.FM91 - A Benefit Concert! Doors open at 7 PM, and the show kicks off at 8 PM.

Music for Secret Agents brings your favourite James Bond themes to life with an unforgettable set! You’ll hear iconic tunes like GoldenEye, Thunderball, and Skyfall, performed by Toronto’s top jazz vocalists, including Irene Torres, Gavin Hope, Serafin LaRiviere, and more. It’s going to be a thrilling ride through the best of spy-inspired music! 

After that, Genevieve "Gigi" Marentette will take the stage to celebrate the release of her new album Songs of ’69! Expect some jazz-infused magic as she reinterprets the classic hits from one of the greatest years in music! Pre-save Gigi's new Songs of '69 album right here. Come out, support JAZZ.FM91, and soak in the best that Toronto’s jazz scene has to offer! Tickets start at $30 and are still available right here. 

Check out the video for "GoldenEye" featuring Irene Torres from Jaymz Bee Presents: Music For Secret Agents along with Genevieve Marentette's version of "Undun" by the Guess Who. 

Jaymz Bee presents Music For Secret Agents and Songs of '69 @ Koerner Hall, Oct 16

Jaymz Bee toasts Jazz.FM91 with a night of James Bond themes featuring Irene Torres along with music from Genevieve Marentette's Songs Of '69 album. 

Here's the scoop...

After 22 years of being an on-air host, concert producer and tour guide, Jaymz Bee is leaving JAZZ.FM91 to focus on his film career. To celebrate, Jaymz is presenting a special fundraiser for JAZZ.FM91. The night opens with “Music For Secret Agents” (James Bond and Beyond) featuring singers Irene Torres, Adam James, Serafin LaRiviere, John Finley, Gavin Hope, Simon Denny & Queen Pepper. After the intermission, Genevieve Marentette celebrates her album “Songs of ’69”. The night features a stellar band: Michael Shand (piano), Eric St-Laurent (guitar), George Koller (bass), Ben Wittman (drums), Bill McBirnie (flute) and Alison Young (saxophone). Ticket prices start at $30 and you can get 'em right here. 

Check out a couple of clips of songs from Music For Secret Agents featuring the amazing Irene Torres who released her excellent Travessía album back in March. 

Toronto's Genevieve Marentette toasts Bob Dylan on his 83rd birthday

Check out Genevieve Marentette's version of Dylan's "Tonight I'll Be Staying Here With You" and Nick Drake's "River Man"

Here's the scoop from Gigi...

"On Bob Dylan's 83rd birthday, I’m sharing my cover of  'Tonight I’ll Be Staying Here With You,'  from his legendary 1969 album Nashville Skyline.

 

"This song is a dedication to my darling flame of 5 years, my long-term dalliance, or LTD as I like to call 'em, who wrote me this beautiful bit: 

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“Like all of us, Dylan can hear the ominous blast of the station master’s whistle. The train will inevitably leave the station. Love may not endure forever. Dylan may be singing about love that lasts a day, a week, or even a lifetime. The train is always readying to leave the station. The choice is always ours: punch our ticket or throw it out the window. Genevieve still sings this song to her lover on occasion, but sometimes, she tosses her suitcase back onto the train.”

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"Joining me in this tribute is a stellar lineup, including Christine Bougie on lap steel, Vezi Tayyeb on keys, Eric St-Laurent and Jono Grant on guitars, George Koller on bass, Ben Wittman on drums, and Lori Cullen on background vocals. Together, we've created a sonic tribute reminiscent of "The Band". This rarely-covered song is the third single from my series of songs from 1969. Previous releases include recordings of Nick Drake’s 'River Man' and King Crimson’s 'I Talk to the Wind,' with more to come."

Listen to Gigi's versions of "Tonight I'll Be Staying Here With You," "River Man" and "I Talk To The Wind" below. 

About Genevieve

Genevieve “Gigi” Marentette is a fixture in the Toronto music community. She was born in Leamington, Ontario, known affectionately as Tomato Town. Her father is a farmer, and her mother is a musician and social activist. As a child, Genevieve bounced around the north and south of Ontario - living communally and creatively. That upbringing helped nurture her free-spirited soul - full of saudade - and also her love of community - full of duende.   Genevieve spent her formative teen years in Detroit, where her family roots go back 265 years. She credits her unique artistry to her mom, @lindagirard and Detroit's rich musical history. After completing a college jazz diploma in Toronto, she travelled and performed extensively in Asia and Europe. Genevieve, or Gigi as her peeps call her, calls Toronto her home. Gigi has worked with Marc Houle, Theo Parrish, Recloose, David Clayton-Thomas, Jane Siberry and others. 

 

For more info and updates, visit Genevieve Marentette's site right here. 

Irene Torres & Jay Douglas light up Jaymz Bee's Caravan Of Music @ Old Mill, tonight

The fiery Irene Torres and soulful Jay Douglas top the cast of 24 artists performing at Jaymz Bee's fundraiser tonight starting at 8pm

JAYMZ BEE'S CARAVAN OF MUSIC

The Old Mill (21 Old Mill Rd., Toronto)

Thursday, April 11th

Time: 8:00 PM - 12 Midnight. Doors at 7:30 pm. 

General Admission: $40 advance ($50 at the door). Get tickets here. 

Jaymz Bee's Caravan of Music, an all-night extravaganza at Toronto's historic Old Mill featuring 24 artists performing in 12 different rooms, all in support of the Unison Fund. Over 100 musicians in total!

Jaymz Bee has spent the past decade celebrating his birthday by raising funds for various charities and for the past several years has raised funds for The Unison Fund (https://unisonfund.ca), a Canadian charity that assists those in the music industry in times of crisis. Bee was on its board of directors for years and has raised tens of thousands from his parties.

This year's event will be the biggest yet – 24 bands performing in 12 rooms at Old Mill Toronto to raise money for The Unison Fund, a non-profit music industry charity that provides counselling, emergency financial support, and other resources to the Canadian music community. 

Jaymz Bee’s Caravan of Music is a four-hour event where hundreds of people tour the various rooms at Old Mill Toronto, taking in a few songs from each band. Tickets (a passport) are $40 each, with 100% of the door going to The Unison Fund, and access to all of the rooms. You can enjoy over 100 musicians in one evening, performing various styles of music. See the event map below. 

Caravan participants will have a map, along with their passport ticket, to help them find the various venues: The Westminster Room, Drawing Room, Garden Room, Balmoral Room, Humber Room, Victoria Room, York Room, Mill Room, Main Dining Room and The Chapel and more! The evening will end at midnight - but will continue in the main dining room for those who don’t feel like going home just yet.