Hartzedike-Lieder (Heartsongs) in Hamilton

When: November 22, 2015
Time: 5:00 PM
Where: The Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street, Hamilton ON L8R 2G2

With Allan Merovitz and Brian Katz. $8 cover.

Hartzedike-Lieder (Heartsongs)

When: November 18, 2015
Time: 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Where: Mezzetta Restaurant & Tapas Bar, 681 Saint Clair Avenue West (at Christie) Toronto, Ontario M6C 1A7

Hartzedike-Lieder (Heartsongs) with Allan Merovitz and Brian Katz. $8 cover.

Music Can Heal Fundraiser

When: November 11, 2015
Time: 9:00 PM
Where: 401 Richmond Street West, Suite 133, Toronto, ON M5V 3A8

Music Can Heal Fundraiser:
at Musideum featuring Brian Katz (solo), Ori Dagan, Debbie Danbrook, Anne-Marie Boudreau, and Talia Wooldridge.

Brian Katz and Martin van de Ven

When: October 9, 2015
Time: 7:30 - 9:30
Where: Tranzac, 292 Brunswick Ave, Toronto, ON, M5S 1X9

Brian Katz and Martin van de Ven invite you to join them in an evening of musical exploration. Known for their unique treatment of Klezmer music ( featured on their highly-praised album "Collected Stories"), they've started developing material for an intentional future recording focused on improvisation and instant composition. Join them on this musical journey at the intimate Tranzac. Pay what you can/like to.

Brian Katz at Mezzetta

When: June 25, 2015
Time: 2 sets: 9:00pm & 10:15pm
Where: Mezzetta Restaurant & Tapas Bar, 681 Saint Clair Avenue West (at Christie) Toronto, Ontario M6C 1A7

Toronto Jazz Festival Club Series

Reservations are accepted for the first set.
Tickets: $12 cover

Brian Katz & James Brown at Baka Gallery Cafe

When: June 19, 2015
Time: 9:00 PM
Where: Baka Gallery Cafe, 2256 Bloor Street West, Toronto

Toronto Jazz Festival

Two gifted guitarists/composers re-unite after 20 years for this special performance. This concert will feature music from Katz’ recent solo recording “Leaves Will Speak” as well as standards and original music by both artists. A beautiful blend between classical and electric guitar.
No Cover

Solo Performance at Musideum

When: June 3, 2015
Time: 10PM
Where: Musideum, 401 Richmond St, W., Toronto

Advanced tickets available (recommended as there is very limited seating!) $20
The advanced ticket will guarantee your seat!

Call 416-599-7323 or email Donald at info@musideum.com for info and to hold and reserve a seat
(Or please leave a message at 416-599-7323)

"Internationally acclaimed guitarist-composer Brian Katz is delighted to present selections from his first completely solo guitar CD, Leaves Will Speak, an intimate yet “orchestral” journey featuring his trademark evocative compositions and perky free improvisations informed by the worlds of jazz, classical and various world music streams, particularly Klezmer. Musideum has—amongst an array of many wonderful instruments—a gorgeous Bechstein grand piano, and Brian is pleased to offer some piano selections for this concert too. (Of “Leaves Will Speak”): “If you want music that speaks – here it is” Alexander Schmitz, Jazz Podium Magazine, Germany, May 2014

Brian Katz – Mezzetta

When: April 29, 2015
Time: 9 - 11PM
Where: Mezzetta Restaurant & Tapas Bar, 681 St. Clair Ave. W., Toronto

Solo guitar

Performing at Mezzetta Restaurant & Tapas Bar

Reservations recommended.

2015 Toronto Storytelling Festival – Storytelling Cabaret

When: March 28, 2015
Time: 10:00 PM
Where: Paintbox Bistro 555 Dundas Street East Toronto, ON M5A 2B7

Host: Shelley Kidwell, with Erin Rodgers, Brian Finch, Michael Parent, Sage Tyrtle, Brian Katz, Clara Bee Lavery.

Storytelling Cabaret presented in collaboration with Paintbox Bistro.

2015 Toronto Storytelling Festival – Storytelling at the Aki Studio Theatre – Daniels’ Spectrum

When: March 28, 2015
Time: 9:00 PM
Where: Aki Studio Theatre - Daniels Spectrum 585 Dundas Street East Toronto, ON M5A 2B7

Jazz, African stories, and original narrative meet in a jam by master raconteurs Jean Pierre Makosso and Bob Barton, with Canadian guitarist/composer/improviser Brian Katz. See link below for more details (this event is part of the events at Aki Studio listed as 1PM-10PM). The price will include a number of events before the one I'm involved with.

A light, inexpensive supper will be available from Regent Park Community Catering featuring Middle Eastern, East African, and Indian cuisine.