Knockout!

We are overjoyed to welcome Vernon Maytone, foundation roots reggae vocalist, to join us for a special performance! Singing live over our sound system, it will be an experience to remember! We also have our good friends @knockouttoronto and @pressure_drop_sound , as well as some top selectors from the US, joining us to spin crucial vintage reggae and rocksteady all night long! It will be an amazing night celebrating the history and culture of reggae music. Ticket link in bio. Bless up!

So now that the weekend has ended, and hopefully everyone's hangovers have subsided, we wanted to make one final post for the 2026 weekender. First, a massive thank you to everyone single one of the DJ's this year: In no order - Paul Grant George Rodriguez Jon Freisen Paula Carillo Hector Gallegos Anthony Alvarado Sean Connor Kenny McDonald Alex Edwards Karen Hartman DJ Finewine Julio Fernandez Gordy Greenwalt Griselda Govea DJ Bywell Cher Gavel-Gingras Adam Bryson Shane Kachur Victoria Aguilar Scott Bjorn David McDaniel We also want to thank the following for their continued and overwhelming support of the weekender: Vas, Marco, and Todd at BSMT 254 Alex at Houndstooth The staff at Embassy Bar James & Alli Keddie Steve & Patti Abrams Teresinha Costa Kevin New Kevin Howes Rose Kachur Cristey Gallegos Martin James Patricio Laso See you all in April of 2027!!!!!

Night #2 - Doors @ 9pm! Bsmt254 - 254 Lansdowne

It's night #2 of the 3rd Annual Toronto Soul Weekender!!!! Apr 16 - 19 2026! Tickets available at the door! Friday - Night #1 - BSMT 254 - 254 Lansdowne - Doors @ 9pm Saturday Dayer - Houndstooth - 818 College Street - 1pm Saturday - Night #2 - BSMT 254 - 254 Lansdowne - Doors @ 9pm Sunday - The Return of El Chrietzbergo's Infamous Soul Survivors Party! - Embassy Bar - 223 Augusta Ave - 7pm til late

Rare soul DJs from across North America descend on the big smoke for the 3rd Annual @torontosoulweekender ! Come on down! April 16 - 19 2026 Here’s the itinerary: 🟥 Thursday Meet & Greet 🟥 @bloodbrothersbrewing 165 Geary Ave 8pm - 11pm Hosted by @ladiesauxiliaryno.416 🟩 Friday night 🟩 @bsmt254toronto 254 Lansdowne Doors 8pm ⬛️ Saturday Dayer ⬛️ @houndstoothto 818 College Street 1pm 🟩 Saturday Night 🟩 @bsmt254toronto 254 Lansdowne Doors 8pm 🟦 Sunday - Soul Survivors Party 🟦 @theembobartoronto 223 Augusta Ave 7pm til late Tickets: 20$ Single night 35$ Weekend eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-toronto-rare-soul-weekender-tickets-1978935236564

It's night number #1 of the 3rdAnnual Toronto Soul Weekender!!!! Apr 16 - 19 2026! Tickets are on sale now! 20$ Single night 35$ Weekend Thurs - Meet & Greet - Blood Bros Brewing - 165 Geary Ave - 8pm - 11pm Friday - Night #1 - BSMT 254 - 254 Lansdowne - Doors @ 8pm Saturday Dayer - Houndstooth - 818 College Street - 1pm Saturday - Night #2 - BSMT 254 - 254 Lansdowne - Doors @ 8pm Sunday - The Return of El Chrietzbergo's Infamous Soul Survivors Party! - Embassy Bar - 223 Augusta Ave - 7pm til late

Toronto Soul Weekender Meet n’ Greet. Thursday April 16th. 8pm. Blood Brothers Brewing. 165 Geary Avenue, Toronto.

A little more than two weeks from the 3rd Annual Toronto Soul Weekender! Apr 16 - 19 2026! Tickets are on sale now! 20$ Single night 35$ Weekend Thurs - Meet & Greet - Blood Bros Brewing - 165 Geary Ave - 8pm - 11pm Friday - Night #1 - BSMT 254 - 254 Lansdowne - Doors @ 8pm Saturday Dayer - Houndstooth - 818 College Street - 1pm Saturday - Night #2 - BSMT 254 - 254 Lansdowne - Doors @ 8pm Sunday - The Return of El Chrietzbergo's Infamous Soul Survivors Party! - Embassy Bar - 223 Augusta Ave - 7pm til late Link in bio & below: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1978935087117

Tout au long du week-end, Revolution Now! Soundsystem & Friends prendra d’assaut le Montréal Oi! Fest. Vos selectas Time Hard & DeBrucy, accompagnés de leurs DJs invités: Knockout!, Johnny Loop, Ras Skin et Doc Steady seront sur place pour vous faire danser sans relâche. 🌙After-show du vendredi 24 avril. Révolution Now! présente the mighty Vernon Maytone, qui offrira une performance exclusive pour tous les adeptes de reggae et de vibes authentiques. 🎟️lien en bio Throughout the weekend, Revolution Now! Soundsystem & Friends will take over the Montréal Oi! Fest. Your selectas Time Hard & DeBrucy, joined by their guest DJs: Knockout!, Johnny Loop, Ras Skin, and Doc Steady will be on deck to keep you dancing non‑stop. 🌙 Friday, April 24 After‑show! Revolution Now! presents the mighty Vernon Maytone, delivering an exclusive performance for all lovers of reggae and authentic vibes. 🎟️link in the bio!

Starting out Monday with Griselda Govea! Griselda was one of the founders of Downtown Soul in Santa Ana, CA and was involved in running the club for over a decade. She’s now back behind the decks, sharing her love of Northern Soul and Crossover, with a focus on classic records and keeping the dance floor moving.

Starting the weekend with DJ Bywell! DJ's been involved in the soul scene for many years. and has been fortunate enough to attend many legendary soul venues, the likes of Wigan Casino, Manchester Ritz, Clifton Hall Rotherham, and Stafford Top of the world to name but a few. He's been a fixture at the Emerald City Soul Club weekender, along with events in Florida, Keystone Weekender in Pennsylvania, Golden State Soul Nights, Soulside, and Angel City Soul Club in California. He's also just set up a soul night running every 2 months in San Diego. More info at soulbuzzusa.com

Starting out Wednesday with Paul Grant! Born in the Deep South (of Ireland) and raised on a healthy diet of quality music through the Irish Mod/Scooter and Soul scene(s). This kickstarted a lifelong obsession and passion for record collecting that still empties my pockets to this day. I started dj’ing at local scooter rallies which progressed to guest spots at various Soul clubs in Dublin and Belfast. The adventure has continued over the years and i’ve been fortunate enough to dj at various clubs and events overseas in the U.K., Germany, France, Portugal, Denmark, Italy and the U.S.A. I like to spin a variety of musical styles in my sets and listed below are some records that rarely leave my playbox. See you on the dance floor.... Sandy Gaye - Watch The Dog That Bring The Bone (Tragar) John Wesley - Love Is A Funny Thing (Melic) The Trends - Thanks For A Little Lovin’ (Abc) Tony Clarke - A Wrong Man (M-S) Bobby Valentin - Use It Before You Lose It (Fania) Sam Dees - Soul Sister (Lo-Lo) The Harvey Averne Dozen - Never Learned To Dance (Uptite) Frank Hutson - Old Man Me (Goodie Train)