Thursday, December 21, 2023

Neon News 2023-12-21 We're Back!

Yes, this is my first newsletter since
before the pandemic!

You know I wouldn't be bothering you if I
didn't have big news!

Thursday, December 21, 8:00 pm - 1:00 am
Wayne Neon's Amazing Tubular
All-Star Holiday Showcase
Grossman's Tavern
377 Spadina Avenue

It's the event of the season! No cover!

Thursday, December 28, 8:30 pm - midnight
4th Thursday Open Mic & Blues Jam
Grossman's Tavern
377 Spadina Avenue

Every month! Be a star!
Signup 7:30 pm, music about 8:30.

Sunday, December 31, 9:00 pm - 1:00 am
New Year's Eve with
Wayne & Brian and Brian & Wayne
Gabby's Restaurant
Isabella Hotel
556 Sherbourne Street

Start the new year right
with the world's smallest sextet!

New Year's Eve, no cover?! What?!

See ya there!

Love, Wayne

Friday, March 13, 2020

Neon News 2020-03-13 Cancelled/Not Cancelled

Hey Fanz!

Unless otherwise noted, these events are ON.
So far. But it doesn't hurt to confirm before leaving home.

Saturday, March 14, 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Second Saturday Singer/Songwriter Showcase
Black Swan Tavern
154 Danforth Avenue (east of Broadview)

This month featuring Lynn Jackson and Jack Schechtman Gabriel!

Sunday, March 15, 8:00 - 11:00 pm
Gordon's Acoustic Living Room
The Free Times Café

CANCELLED!

Only the second night we've missed in seventeen years!

Monday, March 16, 9:30 to midnight
NBR Open Mic
Grossman's Tavern
379 Spadina Avenue (south of College)

Signup at 8:30.

Tuesday, March 17, 4:00 - 8:00 pm
St. Patrick's Day
Drake, a Firkin Pub
6982 Financial Drive, Mississauga
(in the mall, SE corner of Derry Rd. and Mississauga Rd.)

Begorrah!

See ya there!

Luv,
Wayne

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Thursday, February 20, 2020

Neon News 2020-02-20 Winterfolk and more!

Hey Fanz!

Winterfolk all weekend, but not just Winterfolk!

Friday, February 21, 9:30pm - 1:30 am
Wayne Neon and The Amazing Tubular Orchestra!™
The Black Swan Tavern
154 Danforth Avenue (east of Broadview)

Third Friday of each month!

Saturday, February 22, 11:00 pm - 1:00 am
Wayne Neon and The Amazing Tubular Orchestra!™
Winterfolk XVIII
The Tranzac, Southern Cross Room
292 Brunswick Avenue (south of Bloor)

Winterfolk all weekend!
Get your wristband and come out of the cold!

Mississauga Big Band Jazz Ensemble
Jazz At The Legion
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 82
35 Front Street North, Port Credit (Lakeshore and Mississauga Road)

Last Saturday of each month!

See ya there!

Luv,
Wayne
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Thursday, January 16, 2020

Neon News 2020-01-16 Three Great Rooms

Hey Fanz!

I'll be playing in three legendary Toronto music rooms in the next few days!

Friday, January 17, 9:30 pm - 1:30 am
Wayne Neon and The Amazing Tubular Orchestra™
Black Swan Tavern
154 Danforth Avenue (east of Broadview)

Back to our regular third-Friday slot!

Sunday, January 19, 8:00 - 11:00 pm
Gordon's Acoustic Living Room
The Free Times Café
320 College Street (west of Spadina)

Wrapping up Year 16 of playing every month at the Free Times! Stand by for Year 17!

Monday, January 20, 8:30 pm - midnight
No Band Required Open Mic
Grossman's Tavern
379 Spadina Avenue (south of College)

You be the star!

Actually, four great rooms, because on Saturday, January 18, I'll be volunteering for the
Speak Music Be Kind Festival at The Tranzac!

See ya there!

luv,
Wayne
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Saturday, January 11, 2020

Neon News 2020-01-11 Saturday Showcase, Monday Open Mic

Hey Fanz!

Let's get this year in gear!

Saturday, January 11, 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Second Saturday Singer/Songwriter Showcase
at The Black Swan Tavern
154 Danforth Avenue (east of Broadview)

This month starring Isabel Fryszberg
and D'Arcy Wickham!

Monday, January 13, 8:30 pm - midnight
No Band Required Open Mic
Grossman's Tavern
379 Spadina Avenue (south of College)

This week with host Wayne Neon!

See you there!

Luv,
Wayne

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Thursday, December 26, 2019

Neon News 2019-12-26 Lost Weekend

Hey Fanz!

Yes, Virginia, there is music between Christmas and New Year's Eve!

Friday, December 27, 7:00-9:00 pm
Wayne Neon
FanJoy Restaurant
100 Trafalgar Road North
Hillsburgh, Erin, ON

It's worth the drive to Hillsburgh!

Saturday, December 28, 4:00-7:00 pm
Wayne Neon and The Amazing Tubular Orchestra™
Black Swan Tavern
154 Danforth Avenue (east of Broadview)

It's a matinee! Don't be late!

See ya there!

Luv,
Wayne

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Saturday, December 21, 2019

Neon News 2019-12-20 Vote Early Vote Often

Hey Fanz!

It's your choice!

Sunday, December 22, 8:00-11:00 pm
Gordon's Acoustic Living Room
All Request Night!
The Free Times Café
320 College Street (west of Spadina)

Just go to this link and vote on which tunes you want to hear: http://www.galr.ca/vote/

Vote for as many tunes as you want! Then hit Submit.

See ya there!

Luv,
Wayne

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Saturday, December 14, 2019

Neon News 2019-12-14 Gaye And Taivi at the Swan!

Hey Fanz!

Third ever! Don't miss it!

Saturday, December 14, 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Second Saturday Singer/Songwriter Showcase
Starring Gaye Zimmerman-Huycke and Taivi
Black Swan Tavern
154 Danforth Avenue (east of Broadview)

Two singer/songwriters and the hottest band in town!

See ya there!

Luv,
Wayne

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Saturday, October 5, 2019

Neon News 2019-10-05 The Market and The Café

Hey Fanz!

It all happens on Bloor Street!

Saturday, October 5, 9:00 pm - 1:00 am
Wayne Neon and The Amazing Tubular Orchestra!™
Bloor Bar Café
1050 Bloor Street West (east of Dufferin)

We're here every month, try the bifana!

Wednesday, October 9, 3:00 - 7:00 pm
Wayne Neon & Brian Morgan
Bloor-Borden Farmers' Market
Green P lot south of Bloor
between Borden and Lipincott

Quality food direct from farmers!

See ya there!

Luv,
Wayne

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Thursday, September 19, 2019

Neon News 2019-09-19 If Music Be The Food Of Love, Let's Eat!

Hey Fanz!

A feast of music and a feast of food!

Friday, September 20, 9:30 pm - 1:30 am
Wayne Neon and The Amazing Tubular Orchestra!™
Black Swan Tavern
154 Danforth Avenue (east of Broadview)

Not just a snack!

Saturday, September 21, 6:00 - 10:00 pm
East Coast Kitchen Party
with music by Wayne Neon and Brian Morgan
FanJoy Restaurant and Bar
100 Trafalgar Road North, Erin ON

Smoked Trout Dip with Crostinis
Garlic Fingers with Donair Sauce
East Coast Chowder
Mini Lobster Rolls
Traditional Newfoundland Jigg’s Dinner
House made Salted Beef, potatoes,
cabbage, turnip, carrots, pickled beets
& house made garlic buns
Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars
with Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
$69

Sunday, September 29, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
CD RELEASE!
Mississauga Big Band Jazz Ensemble
Port Credit Legion
35 Front Street North, Mississauga ON