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

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.

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. 

Vittorio Mezza Trio: Napoli Jazz Songs @ Jazz Bistro, January 24

Pianist Vittorio Mezza will be accompanied by George Koller & Ethan Ardelli at the Jazz Bistro on Wednesday – get info here. 

Jaymz Bee's Wild Music film/concert event @ Paradise Cinema, Sept. 12

Jaymz Bee screens a selection of his films and presents the music of his Vesuvius artists at the Paradise on Tuesday (Sept. 12). 

WILD MUSIC film screening and Vesuvius Music live showcase

Paradise Cinema (1006 Bloor St. West)

September 12, 2023

Doors at 6:30 PM

WILD MUSIC & other short films – screening at 7:00 PM

Vesuvius Music live showcase at 8:30 PM

Performances by John Finley, Genevieve Marentette, Irene Torres, Serafin LaRiviere, Robert Priest, and Queen Pepper

Accompanied by Ewen Farncombe (keys), Lou Pomanti (keys), Eric St-Laurent (guitar), Alison Young (saxophone), Ben Wittman (drums), and George Koller (bass).

Ticket Options: Regular Admission – Ground floor: $55, VIP Upper Balcony Bar Seating: $85 (includes one drink, finger food, and private washroom) (*first two rows not available). Get tickets right here. 

Watch videos for "Darling" and "Golden Eye" featuring Irene Torres below. 

Jim McCarty's album + book launch @ Lula Lounge, Tuesday

Legendary Yardbirds drummer Jim McCarty (left) recalls his time with Jimmy Page and crew in Nobody Told Me! 

Best known as the drummer and singer/songwriter of The Yardbirds, Jim McCarty is at the Lula Lounge on Tuesday night to celebrate the release of his new album Walking In The Wild Land and his autobiography, Nobody Told Me! My Life with The Yardbirds, Renaissance and Other Stories written in conjunction with veteran rock biographer Dave Thompson.

Jim has long had a special relationship with Toronto. Beyond staying here while touring the States with The Yardbirds, Jim has also collaborated with local musicians on various solo recordings, including his latest album Walking In The Wild Land which was cut at Number 9 Studios with producer/bassist George Koller and mixed by the legendary Terry Brown.

George will join Jim on stage with Tom Reynolds (keyboards), Ben Riley (drums), and Drew Jurecka (violin, reeds along with guests Christian Antonacci and the Willows. Jim will be performing songs from his new album (and perhaps a Yardbirds tune or two) after reading a short excerpt from his engaging memoir which boasts an introduction penned by his old Yardbirds bandmate Jimmy Page.

Lula Lounge is located at 1585 Dundas West and doors open at 6:30 pm. Showtime is at 7:30 pm sharp and tickets are $20 at the door. Check out the title track from Jim's new album Walking In The Wild Land below.

The Tiki Collective, Yasgurs Farm @ The Horseshoe Tavern, Monday

Don't miss the Tiki Collective featuring Tyra Jutai, George Koller, Michael Davidson and the Great Bob Scott.