Part of the residency Howard Gladstone Trio
Southern Cross
"March 1 — Back at the Tranzac with Special Guest Jay Linden
I’ll be back at the Tranzac Club on Sunday, March 1 for the next instalment of the monthly residency, joined by the band and special guest Jay Linden.
It feels especially good to return after performing at the recent Winterfolk Festival, also held at the Tranzac. The room was full, the audience attentive, and it was a reminder of how much music can still bring people together in a simple, direct way.
As always, I’ll be joined by the core band — Tony Quarrington (guitar), Laura Fernandez (piano & vocals), Bob Cohen (bass), and Ambrose Pottie (drums) — musicians whose depth and sensitivity continue to shape these afternoons.
Our guest for March is Toronto songwriter Jay Linden, whose work combines literate storytelling, dry humour, and sharply observed glimpses of everyday life. His songs can be playful one moment and quietly piercing the next, delivered with a distinctive voice that never feels predictable. He’s been a valued presence in the city’s folk community for many years, and I’m looking forward to sharing the stage with him.
I’ve also begun work on recording a new group of songs written over the past year, and some of these will make their way into the set as they take shape. These shows have become an important place to let new material breathe before it’s fixed in time on record.
If you’ve been meaning to come out — or to return — this is a good one.
Sunday, March 1 2:30–4:30 PM Tranzac Club — Southern Cross Room 292 Brunswick Ave, Toronto Suggested $10–$20
I hope to see you there.
Howard"
"Howard Gladstone & the Band return to the Tranzac Club for the February edition of their ongoing monthly residency, joined by special guest James Gordon.
Now in its eighth year, this monthly Sunday afternoon series has become a space for attentive listening, strong songwriting, and musical conversation. Gladstone is joined each month by his core band — Tony Quarrington, Laura Fernandez, Bob Cohen, and Ambrose Pottie — with featured guest artists appearing throughout the year.
February’s guest, James Gordon, is one of Canada’s most respected and influential songwriters. A founding member of Tamarack, Gordon has built a career marked by clarity, wit, and social conscience. His songs — including Frobisher Bay, Mining for Gold, and Harvest Train — have become part of the Canadian folk canon and have been recorded by artists such as Stan Rogers, Cowboy Junkies, and James Keelaghan.
Gordon’s writing is known for its intelligence and humanity — observant without cynicism, political without slogans, and deeply rooted in lived experience. He returns to the Tranzac following a memorable appearance last year.
Sunday, February 1 2:30–4:30 PM Tranzac Club – Southern Cross Room 292 Brunswick Ave Pay What You Can ($10–$20 suggested)"
Howard Gladstone is a singer/songwriter with a residency on the “first Sunday of every month” in the Southern Cross Room. He performs original material in the folk, roots, jazz, vein along with stellar accompanists Tony Quarrington (guitar) and Bob Cohen (bass). Most months also feature a Special guest performer to add spice and interest and keep it extra fresh. Howard has released eight albums or original material and continues to add new songs to his repertoris and performances. What to expect? The Toronto Star stated: “If you heard this music in a crowded room, you’d swear it was a lost gem from another time.”