D'Arcy J.M. Cain - Music

In the summer of 1967 I bought my first guitar. It was a six string which I bought for $5 from, of all places, the Russian pavilion at Expo 67. While I played it off and on and even formed a band called the "Purple Moss," I never really got serious about playing back then. I did continue to play and over the years bought other guitars.
In the summer of 2003 I started to play bass with some seriousness. This led to forming The Cain Gang in February of 2005. At first I was the bass player but over time I became the lead guitar player as well as playing some keyboards and harmonica. In 2011 I moved back to bass.
In December 2005, I was invited by Lee Van Leer to form a new band called Trill. Lee has been in the music scene for many years, has toured with acts such as the Platters and was the original organist and arranger for Jack London and the Sparrow, a popular Toronto band in the sixties that later moved to the USA and became Steppenwolf. I left Trill in September of 2006 but re-joined with Lee as his guitar player in 2014 until his death in 2016. I organized a tribute to him which was attended by hundreds of people who knew him over the years.
In October of 2006 I was invited to join a band called Whoover as bass player. I left that band to pursue other interests but stay friendly with the members.
In early 2007 Jeremy Ronson, Voodoo Walters and I formed a new band called Fire in the Greenhouse. In the fall of 2007 I was invited to join a blues band called Voodoo Walters and the Rhythm Method with most of the members from Fire in the Greenhouse.
In 2007 I started playing the piano. I'm no expert but I can hold onto a tune and I don't expect everyone to play in C all night. I have been getting better over the years.
In March of 2009 some friends and I started a ZZ Top tribute band called Sharp Dressed Men. In the summer of 2012 we toured the east coast, mainly Newfoundland, as that band as well as H to Oh! and Benny and the Pickups.
In May of 2009 I was invited to join H to Oh! as the bass player. Sometimes H to OH! performs as Benny and the Pickups, a country band.
In 2011 I was invited by Mike Nagoda to play bass on his album "Parliament" We went into the studio in February 2012 to record the album. It was released in May of 2014 by Ropeadope Records. I recorded my parts for the next album, Outside the Box, which was released in January of 2022. In the fall of 2017 I left the band in order to travel. I hope to join them for the CD release in the spring or summer of 2022.
I have obtained and set up the web site Big Smoke Music as a free community online resource for local musicians. I haven't quite decided what I am going to do with it yet but I have a few ideas. Currently all it has is links to some local bands and the start of a weekly jam listing. It also has a database that allow bands to track their gigs and either link to a Big Smoke page for their schedule or use XML-RPC to extract their schedule for display on their own page. It went into hiatus during the pandemic but I hope to find some time to revive it soon.
I travel now so I have created a couple of Bandmix pages. Here is the one for when I am in Canada and here is my American one.
Here is a recording of me playing Sweet Little Angel with an excellent rhythm section, Dale Harrison on drums and Stan Miczek on bass. Thanks guys.
Here is a recording of Just My Imagination with H to Oh! featuring me on vocals and bass.
Here is a recording of Runaway with myself on guitar and vocals with Benny Sanders on drums and Dylan Gamble on bass. Some other guitar songs are La Grange and Soul Man.
Here I am playing Moondance on bass with Bayview Ghost. I also play bass on Back in the USSR, Flip Flop and Fly, Stand By Me and People Get Ready with Michael Keith.
Here I am playing bass with The Fabulous Rave on Handle With Care, Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon, Stray Cat Strut, Brown Sugar, Ob-La_Di Ob-La-Da and Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress
I backed up Gary Singleton on the keyboard for Unchain My Heart, Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out, Can't Help Falling in Love, Imagine, Wonderful Tonight, Valerie and Witchcraft
Here I am playing harp on Annie Mae's Cafe.
For our fortieth wedding anniversary I wrote a song for my wife called It's All Over Now.
Here are Some YouTube appearances.
Partial list of songs that I play
Following is a partial list of songs that I perform on one or more of bass, guitar, harmonica, keyboard and vocals.
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The following list shows various dates that I have performed or will be performing either with one of my own bands or else sitting in with someone else.
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Fri, Jul 26, 2019 9:00PM |
Special Event Limoges, ON |
Christmas Choir | Played organ for "Christmas in July" mass at Kittiwa campground. |
Mon, Mar 18, 2019 10:00 |
Vaso 500 Frenchmen Street New Orleans, LA |
The Cain Gang | Guitarist with Angelica, BJ and Terry |
Sun, Mar 10, 2019 12:00PM |
Vaso 500 Frenchmen Street New Orleans, LA |
Joe, Joe and Moe | Played drums |
Sun, Mar 03, 2019 12:00PM |
Vaso 500 Frenchmen Street New Orleans, LA |
Joe, Joe and Moe | Played drums - sort of. |
Sun, Dec 16, 2018 12:00PM |
Vaso 500 Frenchmen Street New Orleans, LA |
Jeff Chaz | Played keyboard |
Fri, Aug 17, 2018 12:00PM |
Special Event | Piano in the Parks | One hour set at Cumberland Senior's Park in Orleans, ON. |
Tue, Jan 16, 2018 8:00 |
Old Arabi Bar 6701 N Peters Street Arabi, LA |
The Cain Gang | |
Thu, Aug 03, 2017 7:00PM |
Skwish Bar 2252 Queen Street East Toronto, ON |
Playing with the Two-Fours | Playing with the Two-Fours |
Sat, Jul 29, 2017 |
Special Event | London PRIDE | Playing with Mike Nagoda at the London Pride Festival. |
Thu, Jul 27, 2017 7:00PM |
Glad Day Books 499 Church Street Toronto, ON |
With Mike Nagoda and the Spectrun Blues Band | Playing with Mike Nagoda and the Spectrun Blues Band. |
Sun, Jun 25, 2017 7:00PM |
Linsmore Tavern 1298 Danforth Avenue Toronto, ON |
With Mike Nagoda and the Spectrun Blues Band | Playing with Mike Nagoda and the Spectrum Blues Band |
Sat, Mar 04, 2017 9:45PM |
Peppery Cat 1953 Queen Street East Toronto, ON |
With Mike Nagoda and the Spectrun Blues Band | Playing with Mike Nagoda and the Spectrum Blues Band |
Sun, Jan 29, 2017 7:00PM |
Linsmore Tavern 1298 Danforth Avenue Toronto, ON |
With Mike Nagoda and the Spectrun Blues Band | Playing with Mike Nagoda and the Spectrum Blues Band |
Sat, Dec 17, 2016 7:00PM |
Beaches Blues Festival Toronto, ON |
Christmas bash | House bass player for Christmas bash |
Fri, Nov 25, 2016 7:30PM |
Markham House 610 Markham Street Toronto, ON |
With Mike Nagoda and the Spectrun Blues Band | Bathurst United Church’s annual fundraiser featuring the music of Mike Nagoda and the Spectrum Blues Band. Funds raised at the concert will support Mike Nagoda’s studio recording sessions for Outside The Box: a unique, cross genre Blues album with LGBT themes, and Bathurst’s vision: Responding to the Spirit – Building Relationships – Working for Justice including the Empowering Mental Health project. Admission is $20 or pay what you can. Light non-alcoholic refreshments will be served. |
Sun, Oct 30, 2016 7:00PM |
Linsmore Tavern 1298 Danforth Avenue Toronto, ON |
With Mike Nagoda | Playing with Mike Nagoda and the Spectrum Blues Band |
Sun, Sep 11, 2016 10:00 |
Grossman's Tavern 379 Spadina Avenue Toronto, ON |
Bass player for Brian Cober's Sunday Night open jam. | Bass player for Brian Cober's Sunday Night open jam. |
Tue, Aug 30, 2016 Approx. 10:00PM |
120 Diner 120 Church Street Toronto, ON |
With Mike Nagoda | Part of a multi-band evening I will be playing with Mike Nagoda and the Spectrum Blues Band. |
Sat, Jul 23, 2016 |
Special Event | London Pride | Playing with Mike Nagoda at the London Pride Festival. |
Sun, Mar 13, 2016 10:00PM |
Grossman's Tavern 379 Spadina Avenue Toronto, ON |
Bass player for Brian Cober's Sunday Night open jam. | Bass player for Brian Cober's Sunday Night open jam. |
Sun, Feb 28, 2016 4:00PM |
The Keating Channel Pub and Grill 2 Villiers Street Toronto, ON |
Hosting a tribute to Lee Van Leer | Our good friend Lee Van Leer, a.k.a. CJ Feeny, has passed away. Lee was well known and loved by the Toronto music community and this is our opportunity to celebrate his life. Please visit http://www.VanLeer.ca/ to register for the event. There is no charge to join us. Musicians who knew Lee are invited to let us know so that we can schedule them to play. |
Sat, Dec 19, 2015 7:00 PM |
Beaches Blues Festival Toronto, ON |
With Lee Van Leer | Playing with Lee Van Leer at the Beaches Blues Fest Christmas Bash. |
Thu, Nov 05, 2015 |
Lou Dawgs 589 King Street West Toronto, ON |
With Mike Nagoda | With Mike Nagoda |
Sat, Oct 31, 2015 8:00PM |
Beaches Blues Festival Toronto, ON |
with Warp Drive Kittens and Martin and Cain | I am playing guitar with Lee Van Leer's new band "Warp Drive Kittens" and then headlining with Malcolm Martin for a set of high energy rock and roll and blues. |
Sat, Oct 17, 2015 8:00PM |
Brooklynn Bar 1186 Queen Street West Toronto, ON |
With the Mike Nagoda Band | We are in the semi-finals for Toronto's 2015 Indie Week. Cover charge $8. We are only on for 15 minutes so don't be late. |
Thu, Oct 15, 2015 10:30PM |
Lou Dawgs 589 King Street West Toronto, ON |
With Mike Nagoda | Playing as part of Indie week. $8 cover. |
Tue, Sep 15, 2015 9:00PM |
Gate 403 403 Roncesvalles Avenue Toronto, ON |
With the Spectrum Blues Band | With Mike Nagoda and the Spectrum Blues Band |
Sat, Aug 29, 2015 8:00PM |
Toronto Island Marina Centre Island Toronto, ON |
The Bootlegger Band | This is our return engagement to one of Toronto's best hidden gems. Come out and sit on the deck and enjoy a great show at a great venue. |
Thu, Aug 27, 2015 10:15 PM |
Lou Dawgs 589 King Street West Toronto, ON |
With the Spectrum Blues Band | With Mike Nagoda and the Spectrum Blues Band. Doors open at 9:00. We go on at 10:15. |
Sun, Aug 09, 2015 4:00PM to 7:00PM |
The Tennessee 1554 Queen Street West Toronto, ON |
With the Bootlegger Band | With the Bootlegger Band |
Sat, Jul 25, 2015 12:40PM |
Special Event | London Pride, London, Ontario | London Pride, under the bandshell at Victoria Park, London Ontario. |
Tue, Jul 21, 2015 9:00PM |
The Local Pub 396 Roncesvalles Avenue Toronto, ON |
With the Mike Nagoda Band | With the Mike Nagoda Band |
Thu, Jul 09, 2015 10:15 to 11:00 |
Lou Dawgs 589 King Street West Toronto, ON |
With Mike Nagoda | Forty five minute set with Mike Nagoda |
Sat, Jun 20, 2015 8:00PM |
Toronto Island Marina Centre Island Toronto, ON |
With the Bootlegger Band | It's a birthday party but everyone is invited. |
Sun, Jun 07, 2015 5:00PM to 7:00PM |
The Tennessee 1554 Queen Street West Toronto, ON |
Mike Nagoda Band | Mike Nagoda Band Sunday Matinee. |
Wed, May 13, 2015 7:00PM |
Mélange 172 Main Street Toronto, ON |
Tap-In Jam | Host bass player for weekly Tap-In jam. |
Sat, Mar 14, 2015 7:00PM |
Lake House Bar and Grill 2252 Queen Street East Toronto, ON |
Beaches Blues Fest | Playing with Lee Van Leer at the Beaches Blues Fest - St. Patrick's Day Bash. |
Fri, Dec 19, 2014 9:00PM |
Beaches Blues Festival Toronto, ON |
The Cain Gang | Playing at the Beaches Blues Fest which is being held at the Hirut Cafe and Restaurant at 2050 Danforth Avenue near Woodbine. |
Sat, Dec 13, 2014 4:00PM |
Seven44 Restaurant and Lounge 744 Mount Pleasant Road Toronto, ON |
With The Fabulous Rave | Playing bass with the Fabulous Rave. 4:00PM to 7:00PM. $5 cover charge. |
Sun, Nov 16, 2014 10:00 |
Grossman's Tavern 379 Spadina Avenue Toronto, ON |
Bass player for Brian Cober's Sunday Night open jam. | Bass player for Brian Cober's Sunday Night open jam. |
Sat, Nov 01, 2014 4:00 |
Seven44 Restaurant and Lounge 744 Mount Pleasant Road Toronto, ON |
With The Fabulous Rave | Playing bass with the Fabulous Rave. 4:00PM to 7:00PM. $5 cover charge. |
Sat, Aug 30, 2014 |
Special Event | Playing with Grand Union in Fenelon Falls | Playing in Fenelon Falls, ON with Grand Union - Wayne Cudney, Brian Cober and Andy McNeilly |
Sat, Aug 02, 2014 7:00 PM |
Beaches Blues Festival Toronto, ON |
The Cain Gang | Opening set for the Beaches Blues Fest |
Sat, Jun 07, 2014 9:00PM |
Beaches Blues Festival Toronto, ON |
Playing with Van Leer-the-band | Being held at Wild Wing at 2252 Queen Street East near the Fox Theatre. |
Sat, May 03, 2014 |
Rancho Relaxo 300 College Street Toronto, ON |
With Mike Nagoda | CD Release Party for "Parliament" |
Wed, Mar 12, 2014 9:45PM |
Rancho Relaxo 300 College Street Toronto, ON |
With Mike Nagoda | * * * Cancelled due to weather * * * |
Sun, Feb 16, 2014 10:00PM |
Grossman's Tavern 379 Spadina Avenue Toronto, ON |
Bass player for Brian Cober's Sunday Night open jam. | Bass player for Brian Cober's Sunday Night open jam. |
Tue, Dec 31, 2013 9:30PM |
The Wallace 1954 Yonge Street Toronto, ON |
The Fabulous Rave | New Year's Eve |
Fri, Dec 20, 2013 8:00PM |
Special Event | The Fabulous Rave | That.Channel.com |
Thu, Dec 19, 2013 9:30PM |
Linsmore Tavern 1298 Danforth Avenue Toronto, ON |
The Fabulous Rave | |
Sat, Dec 14, 2013 9:30PM |
Liverpool Arms Pub Pickering 2-776 Liverpool Road Pickering, ON |
The Fabulous Rave | |
Fri, Dec 06, 2013 8:00PM |
Working Dog Saloon 3676 St. Clair Avenue East Scarborough, ON |
The Fabulous Rave | |
Sat, Nov 30, 2013 9:30PM |
Stone Cottage Pub 3750 Kingston Road Scarborough, ON |
The Fabulous Rave | |
Fri, Nov 08, 2013 8:00PM |
Working Dog Saloon 3676 St. Clair Avenue East Scarborough, ON |
The Fabulous Rave | |
Fri, Nov 01, 2013 8:00PM |
The Rockpile East 2787a Eglinton Avenue East Toronto, ON |
The Fabulous Rave | Wingspan Halloween |
Thu, Oct 31, 2013 10:00PM |
Beaches Blues Festival Toronto, ON |
The Fabulous Rave | Halloween special |
Sat, Oct 19, 2013 8:00PM |
Working Dog Saloon 3676 St. Clair Avenue East Scarborough, ON |
The Fabulous Rave | |
Sat, Oct 12, 2013 9:30 PM |
Karla's Roadhouse 4630 Kingston Road Scarborough, ON |
The Fabulous Rave | |
Fri, Oct 11, 2013 9:30PM |
Harp and Crown Pub 300 Kingston Road Pickering, ON |
The Fabulous Rave | |
Fri, Sep 06, 2013 9:30 PM |
Harp and Crown Pub 300 Kingston Road Pickering, ON |
The Fabulous Rave | |
Sat, Aug 03, 2013 8:00PM |
Beaches Blues Festival Toronto, ON |
The Cain Gang | With Dylan Gamble and Benny Sanders. The festival is being held at Mélange, 172 Main Street at Main and Gerrard. |
Sat, Jul 27, 2013 9:30 |
Smilin' Jack's 3482 Lawrence Avenue East Scarborough, ON |
With Joe Poirer | With Joe Poirer |
Sun, Jul 21, 2013 10:00PM |
Grossman's Tavern 379 Spadina Avenue Toronto, ON |
Bass player for Brian Cober's Sunday Night open jam. | Bass player for Brian Cober's Sunday Night open jam. |
Sat, Jul 13, 2013 |
Triple Crown Bar & Grill 1252 Lawrence Avenue East Toronto, ON |
The Fabulous Rave | |
Fri, Jul 05, 2013 5:30PM |
Bo-Peep Family Restaurant 2277 Kingston Road Toronto, ON |
The Fabulous Rave | Grand opening |
Sat, Jun 29, 2013 |
Harp and Crown Pub 300 Kingston Road Pickering, ON |
The Fabulous Rave | * * * Cancelled * * * |
Sat, Jun 15, 2013 3:00PM and 5:00PM |
Du Café 885 O'Connor Drive Toronto, ON |
D'Arcy and Gary | Once again D'Arcy and Gary do their thing at our friend's new Cafe. |
Sat, May 25, 2013 |
Triple Crown Bar & Grill 1252 Lawrence Avenue East Toronto, ON |
The Fabulous Rave | |
Fri, May 24, 2013 |
Harp and Crown Pub 300 Kingston Road Pickering, ON |
The Fabulous Rave | |
Fri, May 17, 2013 |
McGradie's Tap and Grill 2167 Victoria Park Avenue Scarborough,, ON |
H to Oh! | |
Fri, May 03, 2013 |
Mélange 172 Main Street Toronto, ON |
The Fabulous Rave | |
Sat, Apr 27, 2013 8:00PM |
Beaches Blues Festival Toronto, ON |
The Fabulous Rave | At Melange, Main and Gerrard. |
Fri, Apr 12, 2013 |
Special Event | Sound for GrooveAlter | Sound for GrooveAlter |
Fri, Apr 05, 2013 9:30 PM |
The Black Swan 154 Danforth Avenue Toronto, ON |
Sharp Dressed Men | Opening band H to Oh! Cover charge: $5 |
Sun, Mar 17, 2013 8:00PM |
Beaches Blues Festival Toronto, ON |
Duet with Gary Singleton. | |
Fri, Mar 15, 2013 |
Private Event | Duet with Gary for the OCC. | |
Fri, Feb 22, 2013 9:30 |
Linsmore Tavern 1298 Danforth Avenue Toronto, ON |
Sharp Dressed Men | No cover. |
Sun, Dec 23, 2012 9:30PM |
Grossman's Tavern 379 Spadina Avenue Toronto, ON |
With Brian Cober | Bass player for Brian Cober's Sunday Night open jam. |
Sat, Dec 22, 2012 10:00PM (approx) |
Beaches Blues Festival Toronto, ON |
With Gary Singleton | Once again Gary and I are doing a duet. I will be accompanying Gary on the
keyboard for some perennial favorites.
This year the festival is at Wise Guys at 2301 Danforth Avenue in Toronto, ON. |
Wed, Nov 21, 2012 11:30PM |
Rancho Relaxo 300 College Street Toronto, ON |
Mike Nagoda | Short set with Mike Nagoda. We will be playing some tunes from the new album that is coming out in 2013. |
Fri, Aug 24, 2012 |
Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition Ryland Avenue Bible Hill, NS |
Sharp Dressed Men | |
Thu, Aug 23, 2012 |
Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition Ryland Avenue Bible Hill, NS |
H to Oh! | |
Sat, Aug 18, 2012 |
The Rockwood 5 North Main Deer Lake, NL |
Sharp Dressed Men | |
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 |
Clancy's 120 Carolina Avenue Stephenville, NL |
H to Oh! | * * * Canceled * * * |
Sun, Aug 12, 2012 |
Blueberry Festival Irish Town Road Brigus, NL |
H to Oh! | |
Sat, Aug 11, 2012 |
Blueberry Festival Irish Town Road Brigus, NL |
Benny and the Pickups | |
Fri, Aug 10, 2012 |
North 99 148 Main St Twillingate, NL |
H to Oh! | * * * Canceled * * * |
Sat, Aug 04, 2012 10:00PM |
The Blueberry Festival 1 Station Road St. Georges, NL |
Sharp Dressed Men | Feature band for the festival |
Sat, Aug 04, 2012 6:00 |
The Blueberry Festival 1 Station Road St. Georges, NL |
Benny and the Pickups | Opening the festival |
Fri, Aug 03, 2012 10:00PM |
Silver Sands Main Rd Codroy Valley, NL |
H to Oh! | |
Fri, Aug 03, 2012 10:00PM |
Silver Sands Main Rd Codroy Valley, NL |
Benny and the Pickups | |
Thu, Aug 02, 2012 |
Jacob's place 106 Carolina Avenue Stephenville, NL |
Benny and the Pickups | |
Wed, Aug 01, 2012 |
DJ's Lounge 240 Main Street St. George's, NL |
H to Oh! | |
Sun, Jul 15, 2012 2:00 PM |
Special Event | Sharp Dressed Men | Cancelled |
Sun, Jul 15, 2012 9:30 PM |
Grossman's Tavern 379 Spadina Avenue Toronto, ON |
With Brian Cober | Bass player for Brian Cober's Sunday Night open jam. |
Sat, Jun 30, 2012 8:00PM |
Grover Pub & Grub 676 Kingston Road Toronto, ON |
Sharp Dressed Men | Beaches Blues Fest |
Sun, May 27, 2012 7:00 PM |
The Rockpile West 5555 Dundas Street West Toronto, ON |
Sharp Dressed Men | hereandthere benefit |
Fri, May 25, 2012 9:30 PM |
Linsmore Tavern 1298 Danforth Avenue Toronto, ON |
H to Oh! | |
Fri, May 25, 2012 |
Linsmore Tavern 1298 Danforth Avenue Toronto, ON |
Sharp Dressed Men | Joining H to Oh! for one set. Come and enjoy some classic rock with H to Oh followed by a performance by Sharp Dressed Men doing some of the best ZZ Top tunes followed by H to Oh doing a selection of top Canadian rock tunes. |
Fri, Nov 04, 2011 9:00PM |
Blue Goose Tavern 1 Blue Goose Street Etobicoke, ON |
With Brian Cober and the 45s | I will be joining |
Sat, Oct 29, 2011 3:00 PM |
Special Event | Bayview Ghost | Toronto Humane Society Block Party |
Sun, Sep 18, 2011 |
Grossman's Tavern 379 Spadina Avenue Toronto, ON |
With Brian Cober | Bass player for Brian Cober's Sunday Night open jam. |
Fri, Aug 26, 2011 9:00PM |
Scruffy's Irish Pub 30 Eglinton Avenue West Mississauga, ON |
Fire in the Greenhouse | With special guest drummer Doug Ross |
Fri, Aug 19, 2011 |
Blue Goose Tavern 1 Blue Goose Street Etobicoke, ON |
Fire in the Greenhouse | |
Sat, Aug 13, 2011 10:00PM |
Fitzy's Crab Shack and Wine Bar 145 Dunlop Street East Barrie, ON |
Fire in the Greenhouse | With special guest drummer Benny Sanders |
Fri, Jul 22, 2011 10:00 PM |
Crown and Phoenix 9580 Yonge Street Richmond Hill, ON |
Sound gig | Doing sound for GrooveAlter. |
Fri, Jun 17, 2011 9:30 AM |
McGradie's Tap and Grill 2167 Victoria Park Avenue Scarborough,, ON |
H to Oh! | With special guest Sharp Dressed Men |
Sat, Jun 04, 2011 TBD |
PK Creek Bar and Grill 255 Dundas Street West Mississauga, ON |
Sharp Dressed Men | We are part of the Ride for Sight Bandathon. |
Sun, May 15, 2011 8:00 PM (approx.) |
The Rockpile West 5555 Dundas Street West Toronto, ON |
Sharp Dressed Men | In support of Sick Kids Hospital. More details. |
Fri, Apr 22, 2011 9:30 |
Toby Jug 15 Allan Drive Bolton, ON |
H to Oh! | |
Sun, Apr 17, 2011 9:00 PM (approx) |
The Black Swan 154 Danforth Avenue Toronto, ON |
Sharp Dressed Men | Support concert for local woman's shelter put on by hereandthere. |
Sat, Mar 12, 2011 10:00 PM |
Beaches Blues Festival Toronto, ON |
Sharp Dressed Men | The Beaches Blues Festival is at the St. Louis Bar and Grill at 1963 Queen Street East. |
Mon, Dec 20, 2010 |
Liberty Bistro 25 Liberty Street Toronto, ON |
CD Release Party | Playing bass for Alex Shain's CD release party. |
Sat, Oct 30, 2010 8:30 |
Private Event | Halloween party | Halloween party with Teresa Hart and Jon Long |
Sat, Sep 04, 2010 8:00 |
The Black Swan 154 Danforth Avenue Toronto, ON |
Bayview Ghost | D'Arcy's friends will be helping him celebrate his sixtieth birthday by jamming with him and hoisting a drink or two. |
Sun, Aug 15, 2010 9:30 PM |
Grossman's Tavern 379 Spadina Avenue Toronto, ON |
With Brian Cober | Bass player for Brian Cober's Sunday Night open jam. |
Sat, Aug 14, 2010 8:00 |
Private Event | Bayview Ghost | Members of The Cain Gang and Fire in the Greenhouse joined forces to wish our lead singer Gary Singleton a happy sixtieth. |
Sat, Jun 05, 2010 9:00 PM |
PK Creek Bar and Grill 255 Dundas Street West Mississauga, ON |
Fire in the Greenhouse | We will be doing a 45 minute set as part of the 2010 Ride for Sight Bandathon. |
Thu, May 13, 2010 9:45 PM |
El Mocambo 464 Spadina Avenue Toronto, ON |
Sharp Dressed Men | Half hour showcase |
Sat, Mar 27, 2010 |
Private Event | Fire in the Greenhouse | Carol Cain's sixtieth birthday party |
Sat, Dec 05, 2009 10:00 PM |
Saini's East Coasters 2861 Keele Street Toronto, ON |
H to Oh! | |
Fri, Dec 04, 2009 10:00 PM |
Saini's East Coasters 2861 Keele Street Toronto, ON |
H to Oh! | |
Sun, Nov 22, 2009 9:30 PM |
Grossman's Tavern 379 Spadina Avenue Toronto, ON |
With Brian Cober | Bass player for Brian Cober's Sunday Night open jam. |
Sat, Nov 14, 2009 10:00 PM |
Saini's East Coasters 2861 Keele Street Toronto, ON |
H to Oh! | |
Sat, Nov 14, 2009 11:30 |
Saini's East Coasters 2861 Keele Street Toronto, ON |
Sharp Dressed Men | Sharp Dressed Men are doing a showcase during a gig with H to Oh!. |
Fri, Nov 13, 2009 11:30 |
Saini's East Coasters 2861 Keele Street Toronto, ON |
Sharp Dressed Men | Sharp Dressed Men are doing a showcase during a gig with H to Oh!. |
Fri, Nov 13, 2009 10:00 PM |
Saini's East Coasters 2861 Keele Street Toronto, ON |
H to Oh! | |
Sun, Oct 11, 2009 |
Private Event | The Cain Gang | Steph's birthday |
Sat, Sep 26, 2009 |
Special Event | Sharp Dressed Men | Played for Full Throttle Bike Rodeo and Roast held in conjunction with the OCC. Pictures |
Sat, Sep 19, 2009 |
Special Event | Sharp Dressed Men | Our first public performance. We performed for Walls of Hope at their "Marcels Charity Bash." Pictures |
Mon, Sep 07, 2009 4:00 PM |
Beaches Blues Festival Toronto, ON |
With Mike Nagoda | With Mike Nagoda |
Mon, Sep 07, 2009 6:00 PM |
Beaches Blues Festival Toronto, ON |
Backing up Elvis (George) Presley | Backing up Elvis (George) Presley |
Sat, Sep 05, 2009 9:00 PM |
Ellen's Place 1090 Kamato Road Mississauga, ON |
Playing bass with Soul Connection | Playing bass with Soul Connection |
Sat, Aug 29, 2009 10:00 PM |
Saini's East Coasters 2861 Keele Street Toronto, ON |
H to Oh! | |
Fri, Aug 28, 2009 10:00 PM |
Saini's East Coasters 2861 Keele Street Toronto, ON |
H to Oh! | |
Fri, Jul 31, 2009 |
Honey's Beestro Avenue Road 1980 Avenue Road Toronto, ON |
H to Oh! | |
Sat, Jul 25, 2009 10 PM |
Saini's East Coasters 2861 Keele Street Toronto, ON |
H to Oh! | |
Fri, Jul 24, 2009 10 PM |
Saini's East Coasters 2861 Keele Street Toronto, ON |
H to Oh! | |
Sat, Jul 18, 2009 10PM |
The Grand 177 Kent Street West Lindsay, ON |
H to Oh! | |
Sun, Jul 05, 2009 9:30 |
Grossman's Tavern 379 Spadina Avenue Toronto, ON |
With Brian Cober | Bass player for Brian Cober's Sunday Night open jam. |
Fri, Jun 26, 2009 9:30 PM |
The Black Swan 154 Danforth Avenue Toronto, ON |
The Cain Gang | No cover charge |
Sat, Jun 20, 2009 1:00PM to 9:00PM |
Special Event | I did sound for the Salem stage of the 2009 Big on Bloor street festival. | |
Sat, Jun 13, 2009 10:00 PM |
Saini's East Coasters 2861 Keele Street Toronto, ON |
H to Oh! | |
Sat, Jun 13, 2009 6:00 PM |
Total Sports Bar 169 Dundas Street East Mississauga, ON |
The Cain Gang | Ride for Sight Bandathon |
Fri, Jun 12, 2009 10:00PM |
Saini's East Coasters 2861 Keele Street Toronto, ON |
H to Oh! | |
Mon, Dec 22, 2008 9:30 |
Grossman's Tavern 379 Spadina Avenue Toronto, ON |
Sunday night jam | Sat in with Brian Cober and the host band as bass player for the open jam. |
Fri, Dec 19, 2008 9:30 PM |
The Sunshine Restaurant 2879 Danforth Avenue Toronto, ON |
Reunited with Trill | Trill played a guest spot during a gig by H to Oh! and I reprised my role as bass player. I also played some keyboards with H to Oh! |
Sat, Nov 29, 2008 3:30 |
Special Event | Bayview Ghost | Duet with Gary Singleton on vocals and D'Arcy Cain on keyboards at the Ben Navaee Gallery, 1111 Queen Street East |
Sun, Nov 09, 2008 9:30 PM |
Grossman's Tavern 379 Spadina Avenue Toronto, ON |
Playing bass for Brian Cober and the Nationals | Sitting in with the Brian Cober as bass player for their Sunday night jam. |
Sat, Aug 23, 2008 |
Private Event | The Cain Gang | Birthday party |
Thu, Jul 17, 2008 9:00 PM |
J Walton House 323 Danforth Road Toronto, ON |
Fire in the Greenhouse | |
Sat, Jun 07, 2008 TBA |
The Pump On Rathburn 1891 Rathburn Road East Mississauga, ON |
Fire in the Greenhouse | We will be playing as part of the Ride For Sight Bandathon 2008 |
Fri, May 30, 2008 9:00 PM |
Route 66 (Eglinton Square) Eglinton Avenue East and Pharmacy Avenue Toronto, ON |
The Cain Gang | |
Fri, May 23, 2008 9:00 PM |
Route 66 (Eglinton Square) Eglinton Avenue East and Pharmacy Avenue Toronto, ON |
Fire in the Greenhouse | |
Sat, May 03, 2008 9:30 PM |
McGradie's Tap and Grill 2167 Victoria Park Avenue Scarborough,, ON |
Fire in the Greenhouse | |
Fri, Apr 25, 2008 |
Special Event | With The Rhythm Method | Charity event |
Fri, Apr 11, 2008 9:00 PM |
The Waterfront Pub 150 Water Street Port Perry, ON |
Fire in the Greenhouse | |
Sat, Apr 05, 2008 9:00 PM |
Ten Feet Tall 1381 Danforth Avenue Toronto, ON |
With The Rhythm Method | With The Rhythm Method |
Fri, Mar 14, 2008 9:00 PM |
Route 66 (Eglinton Square) Eglinton Avenue East and Pharmacy Avenue Toronto, ON |
Fire in the Greenhouse | |
Fri, Mar 07, 2008 9:30 PM |
Route 66 (Eglinton Square) Eglinton Avenue East and Pharmacy Avenue Toronto, ON |
Fire in the Greenhouse | |
Sat, Feb 23, 2008 9:30 PM |
Axis Gallery and Bistro 3048 Dundas Street West Toronto, ON |
With The Rhythm Method | With The Rhythm Method |
Sat, Jan 12, 2008 9:00 PM |
Ten Feet Tall 1381 Danforth Avenue Toronto, ON |
With The Rhythm Method | With The Rhythm Method |
Fri, Dec 07, 2007 9:30 p.m. |
The Sunshine Restaurant 2879 Danforth Avenue Toronto, ON |
With H to Oh! | With H to Oh! |
Fri, Oct 12, 2007 9:30 PM |
Axis Gallery and Bistro 3048 Dundas Street West Toronto, ON |
With The Rhythm Method | With The Rhythm Method |
Sat, Aug 11, 2007 5:00PM |
Special Event | Fire in the Greenhouse | POW-MIA Poker Run. Call Judy at 905 884-7030 for more information. |
Sat, Jun 09, 2007 9:30 PM |
Jay Jay's Inn 2847 Lake Shore Boulevard West Etobicoke, ON |
The Cain Gang | |
Sun, May 06, 2007 9:00 PM |
Private Event | The Cain Gang | D'Arcy & Carol's anniversary |
Sun, May 06, 2007 4:00 PM |
Private Event | Our anniversary | Carol and I are celebrating our 35th anniversary. We will have a number of bands and musicians including a few that I am a member of. |
Sun, May 06, 2007 6:00 PM |
Private Event | Fire in the Greenhouse | D'Arcy & Carol's 35th anniversary |
Fri, Mar 30, 2007 9:30PM |
The Black Swan 154 Danforth Avenue Toronto, ON |
The Cain Gang | Opening act will be Fire in the Greenhouse. |
Fri, Mar 30, 2007 9:30PM |
The Black Swan 154 Danforth Avenue Toronto, ON |
Fire in the Greenhouse | Our first gig. Opening for The Cain Gang. |
Sun, Feb 11, 2007 |
Special Event | Not actually a gig but I did sound for the 2007 WinterFolk Festival in Toronto. On Sunday I worked the Dora Keough. | |
Sat, Feb 10, 2007 |
Special Event | Not actually a gig but I did sound for the 2007 WinterFolk Festival in Toronto. On Saturday evening I worked the board upstairs at the Black Swan. | |
Sun, Jan 28, 2007 |
Jay Jay's Inn 2847 Lake Shore Boulevard West Etobicoke, ON |
The Cadillac Daddies | Played bass with Cadillac Daddies |
Sat, Jan 13, 2007 |
Jay Jay's Inn 2847 Lake Shore Boulevard West Etobicoke, ON |
The Paul Storm Band | Played bass to help out Paul who was off sick. |
Sat, Nov 18, 2006 10:00 PM |
The Black Swan 154 Danforth Avenue Toronto, ON |
The Cain Gang | Cover charge - $5 |
Thu, Nov 09, 2006 8:00 PM |
Z Bar and Grille 2527 Eglinton Avenue West Toronto, ON |
With H to Oh! | Filling in for bass player while she is out of town. |
Sat, Nov 04, 2006 |
Z Bar and Grille 2527 Eglinton Avenue West Toronto, ON |
With Trill | With Trill |
Sat, Oct 28, 2006 9:00 PM |
Z Bar and Grille 2527 Eglinton Avenue West Toronto, ON |
With H to Oh! | With H to Oh! |
Sat, Sep 09, 2006 10:00 PM |
Saini's East Coasters 2861 Keele Street Toronto, ON |
With Trill | With Trill |
Fri, Sep 08, 2006 10:00 PM |
Saini's East Coasters 2861 Keele Street Toronto, ON |
With Trill | With Trill |
Fri, Sep 01, 2006 10:00 PM |
The Black Swan 154 Danforth Avenue Toronto, ON |
With Trill | With Trill |
Sat, Aug 26, 2006 10:00 PM |
The Black Swan 154 Danforth Avenue Toronto, ON |
The Cain Gang | Cover charge: $5.00 |
Sat, Jul 15, 2006 |
Private Event | The Cain Gang | We performed a set for the Bikers Rights Organization Summerbash. Pictures. |
Tue, Jul 11, 2006 9:00 PM |
The Black Swan 154 Danforth Avenue Toronto, ON |
The Cain Gang | Pictures. |
Sat, Jul 01, 2006 10:00 PM |
Saini's East Coasters 2861 Keele Street Toronto, ON |
With Trill | With Trill |
Fri, Jun 30, 2006 10:00 PM |
Saini's East Coasters 2861 Keele Street Toronto, ON |
With Trill | With Trill |
Sat, Jun 17, 2006 9:00 PM |
Axis Gallery and Bistro 3048 Dundas Street West Toronto, ON |
With Trill | With Trill |
Sun, May 21, 2006 |
Southside Johnny's Bar & Grill 3653 Lakeshore Boulevard West Toronto, ON |
With H to Oh! | Filled in for the H to Oh! bass player, who was unavailable. This was a gig as host band for an open jam. |
Sat, Apr 29, 2006 |
Saini's East Coasters 2861 Keele Street Toronto, ON |
With Lee Van Leer | Band consisted of members of Trill (Lee Van Leer and D'Arcy Cain) and H to Oh! (Benny Sanders and Robert Mahler.) |
Fri, Apr 28, 2006 |
Saini's East Coasters 2861 Keele Street Toronto, ON |
With Lee Van Leer | Band consisted of members of Trill (Lee Van Leer and D'Arcy Cain) and H to Oh! (Benny Sanders and Robert Mahler.) |
Sat, Mar 18, 2006 |
Beaches Blues Festival Toronto, ON |
The Cain Gang | St. Patrick's Day bash |
Sun, Feb 12, 2006 4:20 PM |
The Berkeley 315 Queen Street East Toronto, ON |
With Trill | With Trill |
Sun, Feb 12, 2006 6:00 PM |
The Berkeley 315 Queen Street East Toronto, ON |
The Cain Gang | We appeared at the hereandthere Benefit Concert for a short set. First public appearance with Gary Singleton. |
Sat, Dec 10, 2005 8:00 PM |
The Pilot Tavern 22 Cumberland Street Toronto, ON |
The Cain Gang | Christmas party for the Southern Cruisers Riding Club, Toronto chapter. Performance was a great success. Lee Van Leer joined us as our special guest. Pictures. |
Sat, Nov 12, 2005 9:00 PM |
Saini's East Coasters 2861 Keele Street Toronto, ON |
The Cain Gang | Opened for H to Oh! |
Sat, Oct 29, 2005 Midnight |
Beaches Blues Festival Toronto, ON |
The Cain Gang | Closing act at midnight. |
Sun, Sep 04, 2005 5:00 PM |
Danforth Music Festival Toronto, ON |
The Cain Gang | We were the host band for the afternoon jam from 5:00PM to 11:00PM. |
Sat, Sep 03, 2005 |
Danforth Music Festival Toronto, ON |
With H to Oh! | I filled in as bass player for H to Oh! at Mr. Tasty Burger from 7:00PM to 11:00PM. Pictures. |
Fri, Sep 02, 2005 7:00 PM |
Danforth Music Festival Toronto, ON |
The Cain Gang | Mr Tasty's Drive-in from 7:00PM to 11:00PM |
Sat, Aug 13, 2005 |
Fiddler's Dell 781 Annette St. Toronto, ON |
With H to Oh! | Played bass for H to Oh!, the host band for this jam. |
Sun, Jul 24, 2005 |
Nomiya Restaurant 812 Dundas Street West Toronto, ON |
With Bridget Taylor | Andy, Jeremy, Tom and I formed the host band for Bridget's jam session at Nomiya. |
Sun, Jul 03, 2005 |
Nomiya Restaurant 812 Dundas Street West Toronto, ON |
With H to Oh! | I sat in with H to Oh! as their guitar player for their hosting of this jam. |
Sat, Apr 30, 2005 |
Private Event | The Cain Gang | Private party at Marina Quay West. This was the first gig
where we were the headline act. Great fun but the
acoustics were challenging to say the least. Many thanks
to Andy Fong
who worked the sound board as well as playing with us.
Thanks also to Benny Sanders who joined us for the last set and jammed with us after the concert. |
Sat, Apr 02, 2005 |
Beaches Blues Festival Toronto, ON |
The Cain Gang | This was our first public appearance with Gordon Walker and Shaham (Fez) Kavah. |
Sat, Mar 05, 2005 |
Smilin' Jack's 3482 Lawrence Avenue East Scarborough, ON |
With Lee Van Leer and the Nouns | Lee's bass player couldn't make it that night so I was asked to fill in for the first set until Andy Fong, his alternate bass player, could get there. |
Sun, Feb 13, 2005 |
The Mod Club 722 College Street West Toronto, ON |
The Cain Gang | The hereandthere Benefit Concert. This was a benefit held in support of the Canadian Red Cross, the Stephen Lewis Foundation and the Daily Bread Food Bank. This was our first public appearance. |
Sun, Jun 29, 2003 |
Beaches Blues Festival Toronto, ON |
First time performing in public. I showed up with my bass and guitar and wound up playing all night on the jams as I had the only bass. Really got my taste for performing here. |