Mike Daley & Mike Ferfolia
2026-06-04 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto)
Mike Ferfolia began his career singing in bars and clubs in Kitchener and Toronto Ontario. Having had the pleasure of singing in bands with some of the best musicians in Canada, his career progressed quickly. With as many as three weekly gigs at any time from 2006 to 2016, Mike was able to hone a performance style that remains refreshingly engaging to this day.
The stage wasn’t Mike’s only domain. In the 2010s, the booming Toronto session scene also embraced him as a vocalist and even occasionally, a voice-over actor. Mike could be heard on the radio for years on the heels of commercials for Molson Canadian, Swiss Chalet, Mini Wheats, Casino Rama & more. He can also be heard on Jesse Cook’s ‘Nomad’, and Amy Sky’s ‘With This Kiss’ albums as well as countless independent records as both a bassist & vocalist.
In the mid to late 2010s, as the venues he frequented began to close (Joe Mama’s, Bar Italia, College Street Bar), Mike knew it was time for a change. By that time he had already begun honing a new skill, the bass guitar. Under the influence of some of his musical heroes, most notably, Sting, Mike found a new outlet and a fresh connection to music. From 2012 up to the present day, he’s been able to transform his successful and widely diverse career primarily as a vocalist, now working nearly exclusively as a vocalist/bassist.
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Mike Daley is a guitarist and singer based in Toronto. A professional musician for over 30 years, Mike has toured Canada, the United States and England and has recorded extensively in a variety of musical styles. He is a longtime member of Fraser/Daley with bassist Alec Fraser and is also proud to work with a variety of bands around Toronto including the Tom Waits Appreciation Congregation, the Travellers and others.

Morgan Davis & Alec Fraser
2026-06-05 17:00 - 19:00
For nearly four decades Morgan Davis has been on the road travelling across Canada, the United States and Europe. His performances draw from a rich tradition of country blues, as well as his own contemporary songs infused with wit and a large dose of humour.
Alec Fraser hails from Glasgow, Scotland and is a respected bassist and Juno and Maple Blues Award winner.

DJ Rob
2026-06-05 22:00 - 2026-06-06 02:00

Hayden Ryann
2026-06-06 17:00 - 19:00
Hayden Ryann is a prolific artist with 100+ songs, blending modern and legacy sounds. Inspired by her Beaches neighborhood, she’s recorded in NASH, TO, and MTL.

catl.
2026-06-07 15:00 - 18:00
catl. are probably one of the last rock n’ roll bands from Toronto. The duo have released five full-length records to critical acclaim and have been touring both North America and Europe for a decade. You know that feeling of walking into a space knowing that you’re looking good, have that swagger, and everything you say is going to be cool? That’s exactly what catl inspires. If you need a boost of self-confidence during this time of insecurity, sport a leather jacket, pour yourself a whiskey, and mouth the lyrics with a stiff upper lip.

Trivia Night @ Castros
2026-06-09 19:00 - 21:00
Join us for a fun and friendly trivia night on the 1st Tuesday of every month at Castros. Free to play and prizes for the winners.

Mike Daley, Jamie Oliver & Bazil Donovan
2026-06-11 18:00 - 20:00
Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia — but raised in Toronto — Bazil “Baz” Donovan gained fame as the longtime bassist for Blue Rodeo. Though traditionally associated with country music (especially hardcore old-time country classics), he is adept at every genre he attempts. He first picked up a guitar at nine and the bass at 13, and started playing professionally at 17. His first group — composed of friends from high school — was a covers band called Demons. His first touring gig was the All-Star Bar Band, a country covers outfit that Donovan describes as “a human jukebox.” In 1980, Donovan joined the Sharks (a new wave-funk combo) with Blue Rodeo’s original drummer Cleave Anderson, David Baxter, and vocalist Sherry Kean, before joining up with two Toronto groups, Strike One (a reggae-ska band) and Scab (a punk outfit).
In 1984, Donovan answered the now-famous ad in NOW magazine that read, “If you’ve dropped acid at least 20 times, lost 3 or 4 years to booze and are looking good and can still manage to keep time, call Jim or Greg.” At a friend’s suggestion, Donovan answered the ad, leaving a message with Jim’s wife, Rena. By serendipity, Greg Keelor, Jim Cuddy, and Donovan’s old friend Cleave Anderson (who had just joined the band) were sitting around the Bamboo discussing who they could get for bass. Since they all knew one another from the circuit, Donovan’s name came up and Cuddy recalled seeing his name in response to the ad. The threesome called from the restaurant and Donovan was rehearsing with Blue Rodeo the next day. Their first gig came six months later at Toronto’s Rivoli.
Donovan has continued to play with other artists despite remaining one of the three founding members of Blue Rodeo, playing with artists like Oh Susanna (co-writing two songs on her Sleepy Little Sailor album) and Justin Rutledge. His unique relationship with Greg Keelor is chronicled in the song, “Me & Baz” on Blue Rodeo’s Tremolo album. His predilection toward country music is ironic in that, in his own words, “I did not love country music (when I started playing it) — it was my parents’ music — but I had my Jimi Hendrix and King Crimson records at home to rock my world.” Bazil Donovan’s ability to pick up a guitar and bass and launch into a song from any genre — he performs an impromptu version of Randy Travis’ “Diggin’ Up Bones” on Blue Rodeo’s 2008 documentary, Blue Road — is what makes him the ultimate musician’s musician. He can play with any artists and make whatever style of music they may be delving into literally “rock.”
Donovan’s “solo” country career actually began when he was still in high school, playing on the country music circuit in Toronto. At the time, his girlfriend was a singer who was performing to make extra money to put herself through school. One night at one of her gigs, the band’s bassist — who was also an ambulance driver — got an emergency call just as the gig was starting. Donovan filled in for what became the first of many shows — soon after, he was working Queen Street regularly: three weeks at the Winchester Hotel, two weeks at the Claremont Tavern, a month at the Drake Hotel, and a month at the Parkdale Tavern. Eventually, for matinee shows, lead vocalists wouldn’t show up because of hangovers and Donovan began singing the cover songs, leading him to title his first solo album Matinee (a set of his best-loved cover versions).
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Mike Daley is a guitarist and singer based in Toronto. A professional musician for over 30 years, Mike has toured Canada, the United States and England and has recorded extensively in a variety of musical styles. He is a longtime member of Fraser/Daley with bassist Alec Fraser and is also proud to work with a variety of bands around Toronto including the Tom Waits Appreciation Congregation, the Travellers and others.

FIFA - Canada vs. Bosnia Herzegovina
2026-06-12 15:00 - 18:00
Come watch all the Canadian games at Castro’s!

Fraser / Daley / Cross
2026-06-12 17:30 - 19:30
A popular concert and recording act for over 14 years, Toronto-based Fraser/Daley has released three CDs of original music and performed widely, consistently entertaining audiences with their large and varied repertoire, big sound and spontaneous sense of fun. Alec Fraser hails from Glasgow, Scotland and is a respected bassist and Juno and Maple Blues Award winner. Mike Daley was dubbed by Jeff Healey ‘one of Canada’s finest guitarists’ and has a long list of live and studio credits. Alec and Mike met while working in Healey’s touring band in the mid-2000s and found that they enjoyed singing together after the gig. In 2008 they began playing together regularly in Toronto as Alec perfected a unique bass-drums combination instrument that gives this duo the unmistakable sound of a trio. Their three albums, Fraser/Daley, The Whole Fam Damily and Fifty Miles of Elbow Room have garnered steady sales and strong airplay on blues and folk radio, and Alec and Mike have become sought after for their versatile performances, playing everything from intimate house concerts to street dances. Learn more at fraserdaley.com.

Tracey Gallant
2026-06-13 17:00 - 19:00
Tracey is a captivating and lively performer known for her infectious energy. She is based primarily in Toronto, Canada, but she has also travelled and performed on many stages throughout Canada, the US, overseas (the middle east, Morocco), and throughout the Caribbean. Tracey is a versatile singer and covers an extensive and diverse range of musical styles, and also writes her own original music. (Soon to be available). Tracey maintains a regular performance schedule around the city, so be sure to get out and catch a show!

Rocky Verweel & Queen City Blues
2026-06-14 15:00 - 18:00
Rocky Verweel and Queen City Blues is a six piece Blues /Roots / and R&B band .The Band includes a 2 piece horn section and our upbeat and soulful sound is ideal for Festivals ,Bars ,private parties or anywhere live music is appreciated.

The 501 East
2026-06-15 20:00 - 22:00

Bring Your Own Vinyl Night
2026-06-16 19:00 - 23:00

Mike Daley & Selena Evangeline
2026-06-18 18:00 - 20:00
Growing up with the sounds of Ella Fitzgerald, Chaka Khan, Prince, Sting, Janet Jackson and Stevie Wonder helped shape the artist that is Selena Evangeline. She was a grand prize finalist in Caribbean Idol in 2011 and the winner of Avon’s first-ever Global Talent Search – Avon Voices. As a songwriter, her snapshots of real life have won her an Ontario Independent Music Award for Best Urban, an honourable mention in the 2007 and 2008 John Lennon Songwriting contest, and had nine of her songs from “This Girl’s Life” (her debut album as Selena 7tySix) featured on CTV’s “Da Kink In My Hair”.
Mike Daley is a guitarist and singer based in Toronto. A professional musician for over 35 years, Mike has toured and recorded with Jeff Healey, Classic Albums Live, the Killjoys, Nine Big Dogs and many more. Mike is a longtime member of Fraser/Daley and he holds the position of Assistant Music Director at Church of the Redeemer in Toronto. Mike’s lecture-concerts in Toronto and Richmond Hill under the name ‘Dr. Mike Daley Presents’ regularly attract sellout audiences. For more information, go to mikedaleymusic.com.

Sugar Rush
2026-06-19 17:30 - 19:30
Sugar Rush is the ultimate party band, playing really fun, upbeat covers spanning different genres from classic rock, funk, soul, blues, country, jazz, disco, 80s, motown, hard rock, reggae, oldies, R&B, and folk! Get ready for a full evening of dancing, singalongs and just really good music!
Sugar Rush has been a GTA staple since 2007, returning to the circuit after a brief hiatus, familiar to many a musician and music fan for their jam nights at the Curzon, their Friday night residency at the Loaded Dog, beach parties and corporate events. Anchored by Frankie Dee and Tony Carpino with a rotation of top notch players with special surprise guests and currently featuring Gary Lee Hill. This dynamic crew brings all the best classic rock, funk, soul, blues and much more to keep the floor filled. Always guaranteed sweet sounds with Sugar Rush.

Yukon Cigar
2026-06-20 16:00 - 2026-06-21 19:00
Yukon Cigar was lit in 2005. The idea? To take an earthy, hushed songwriting style and set it on fire. Now, after years on the Toronto club circuit (playing the likes of Cameron House, Castro’s Lounge, C’est What, El Mocambo, Rancho Relaxo, and the NXNE festival), mainstays Craig and Peter have taken to backyard parties and neighbourhood pubs, just two acoustics and a growing list of standards. With countless songs in the fire, here lies the promise of sweet sing-alongs to come.

Whiskey Business
2026-06-21 15:00 - 18:00
Whiskey Business is a powerhouse four-piece that channels the grit, groove, and soul of Southern rock at its finest. Fueled by bluesy swagger and vintage attitude, they bring the magic of groove-driven rock to life with every performance. Their deep-cut setlist rides through the swampy riffs of the Black Crowes and the Allman Brothers Band, and taps into the raw, blues-soaked energy of The Rolling Stones. But it doesn’t stop there—Whiskey Business also blends in the psychedelic-folk edge of Blind Melon, the funk-rock punch of Lenny Kravitz, and proudly tips their hat to Canadian icons like Big Sugar and The Tragically Hip. Every show is a high-octane journey down a dusty highway of rock ‘n’ roll classics—played loud and with heart. Their sound drips with southern-fried soul and no-frills authenticity, delivering a mix of back-porch boogie and roadhouse riot that gets bodies moving and heads nodding. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of bluesy rock, a lover of classic cuts, or just chasing a damn good time—Whiskey Business serves it up straight, no chaser.
Band members:
Jeremy Oudit – Lead vocals, Guitar & Ukulele
Chris Wise – Bass
Jay Cleary – Guitar
Neil DeGasperis – Drums & Back-up vocals

Music Bingo @ Castros
2026-06-23 19:00 - 21:00

Danny Marks
2026-06-27 17:00 - 19:00
This iconic rocker’s roots go back to the sixties as a founding member of Capitol Records’ group, Edward Bear. After a span as a journey man session musician throughout the seventies, Danny settled in to the club scene, establishing a cult following as a genre bender in music and humor.
A house band gig at Toronto’s famed Albert’s Hall led him to host his own nation-wide TV show, Stormy Monday. Through the eighties, Danny starred in CBC radio’s hit series the Hum Line.
Most recently, Danny Marks recorded two original music albums, Guitarchaeology and True, before paying tribute to Toronto’s R&B roots with Big Town Boy in 2005.
Danny’s in his thirteenth year as the radio host of JAZZ.FM91’s Saturday night blues show, bluz.fm.
As a child, young Danny would lock himself in his room with a stack of 45’s, an old Seabreeze record player, and a fantasy of having his own radio show. More than a few years later this pre-pubescent propensity paid off.
