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BD Beats 2025: Your Summer Soundtrack on the Danforth

BD Beats is back to electrify your summer with free live music every Thursday and Friday evening (6–9 PM) at 161 and 337 Danforth Ave, and Sunday afternoons (1–4 PM) at the Carrot Common Courtyard, 348 Danforth Ave. From June 5 to August 31, enjoy a diverse lineup of local talent, including jazz, folk, and soul performances. Whether you're a music aficionado or just looking for a lively atmosphere, BD Beats offers the perfect backdrop for your summer evenings. Bring your friends, family, and dancing shoes, and immerse yourself in the vibrant community spirit of the Danforth.

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BD Beats 2025

BD Beats 2025 Show Listings

June

Thu Jun 5

Sidebar: Nolan Murphy and Friends
Papyrus: Rudy Ray

Fri Jun 6

Sidebar: All Angels Jazz Band
Papyrus: Root Down Trio

Sun Jun 8

Carrot Common: Fat Quarter Band

Thu Jun 12

Sidebar: Jesse Whiteley and friends
Papyrus: Ori Dagan

Fri Jun 13

Sidebar: Tim Bovaconti Band
Papyrus: Donne & Kiiola

Sun Jun 15

Carrot Common: Carl Bray Trio

Thu Jun 19

Sidebar: Kyle Sullivan's VanSulli
Papyrus: All Angels

Fri Jun 20

Sidebar: Jen Schaffer and the Shiners
Papyrus: Rudy Ray

Sun Jun 22

Carrot Common: Graham Nicholas Band

Thu Jun 26

Sidebar: Matt Joyal Trio
Papyrus: Ori Dagan

Fri Jun 27

Sidebar: Roast Chicken Ramblers
Papyrus: Jesse Whiteley

Sun Jun 29

Carrot Common: Andrew McCarthy Band

July

Thu Jul 3

Sidebar: Carl Bray Trio
Papyrus: Rudy Ray

Fri Jul 4

Sidebar: Del FI's
Papyrus: Donne & Kiiola

Sun Jul 6

Carrot Common: Fraser Melvin Band

Thu Jul 10

Sidebar: João Leão's Bossa Quartet
Papyrus: Suzi & Doug

Fri Jul 11

Sidebar: Tzevi Sherman
Papyrus: Rudy Ray

Sun Jul 13

Carrot Common: All Angels Jazz Band

Thu Jul 17

Sidebar: Taylor Maslin Trio
Papyrus: Ori Dagan

Fri Jul 18

Sidebar: Fraser Melvin Band
Papyrus: Riverboat Band

Sun Jul 20

Carrot Common: Alan Zamaitis Trio

July cont'd

Thu Jul 24

Sidebar: Dave Clark's Western Slang
Papyrus: Joanne Powell

Fri Jul 25

Sidebar: TBD
Papyrus: Rudy Ray

Sun Jul 27

Carrot Common: Tzevi Sherman & the 401 Express

Thu Jul 31

Sidebar: Tap Room Gang
Papyrus: Ori Dagan

August

Fri Aug 1

Sidebar: Rudy Ray
Papyrus: Riverboat Band

Sun Aug 3

Carrot Common: Tim Bovaconti Band

Thu Aug 7

Sidebar: João Leão and Friends
Papyrus: Fat Quarter Band

Fri Aug 8

Sidebar: 9 Volt
Papyrus: Rudy Ray

Sun Aug 10

Carrot Common: Graham Nicholas Band

Thu Aug 14

Sidebar: Gareth Parry Trio
Papyrus: Ori Dagan

Fri Aug 15

Sidebar: Jen Schaffer and the Shiners
Papyrus: Root Down Trio

Sun Aug 17

Carrot Common: Angie Hilts & Dan Mock

Thu Aug 21

Sidebar: The Woodshed Orchestra
Papyrus: Jesse Whiteley

Fri Aug 22

Sidebar: Alan Zamaitis Trio
Papyrus: All Angels

Sun Aug 24

Carrot Common: Fraser Melvin Band

Thu Aug 28

Sidebar: Jessica Stuart Trio
Papyrus: Ori Dagan

Fri Aug 29

Sidebar: TBD
Papyrus: Rudy Ray

Sun Aug 31

Carrot Common: Toronto Jazz Collective

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