Every Thursday in February  2025
The Rex Jazz Bar – 194 Queen St W, Toronto
Thursday Feb 2nd  5:30-7:30 p.m
Thursday Feb 9
th 5:30-7:30 p.m

Thursday Feb 16th  5:30-7:30 p.m
Thursday Feb 23rd  5:30-7:30 p.m
($10.00 cover)
James Brown (g), Clark Johnston (b) Aline Homzy (v)

Sunday, February 2nd, 2025.  2:00 PM,
Aurora Public Library
, 15145 Yonge St, Aurora, Ontario
Free Admission-
Sponsored by The Musicians Performance Trust Fund (MPTF)
Aline Homzy (v), James Brown (g), Clark Johnston (b)

Friday, January 31th, 2025. 8:00 PM (doors 7:00 PM)
Sellers and Newel 672 College Street Toronto
sellers@sellersandnewel.com   647-778-6345
($20.00 minimum donation in advance)
James Brown (g) Aline Homzy (v) Clark Johnston (b)

Saturday Dec 14th, 2024, 7:00-9:00 PM
Saturday Dec 28th, 2024, 7:00-9:00 PM Cancelled
The Cabin @ Metropolis Mercantile & Cafe
180 Main St, Newmarket, Ontario
James Brown (g)
Saturday November 30th, 2024, 8:00 PM
James Brown (g) Mike Milligan (b)

Sellers and Newel
672 College Street Toronto

Saturday Nov 9th, 2024, 7:30 PM
Carla Walker’s “Devoted To Song”
New Market Old Town Hall
Saturday Nov 9th, 2024, 2-3 PM.
Richmond Hill Public Library
1 Atkinson St, Richmond Hill Ontario
James Brown (g), Michael Davidson (v)
Free admission (Funded by the MPTF)
Saturday  September 14th , 2024, 6-8 PM.
Matchell’s Alley
15217 Yonge Street, Aurora, Ontario
James Brown (g), Aaron Morris (v,g)
Free admission
Friday September 13th , 2024, 6-8 PM.
Matchell’s Alley
15217 Yonge Street, Aurora, Ontario
James Brown (g), Clark Johnston (b) Steve Faruggia (d)
Free admission
Sunday September 8th , 2024, 1-5 PM.
Ground Burger Bar
352 Doug Duncan Dr, Newmarket, Ontario
James Brown (g) Steve Faruggia (d)
Saturday September 7th, 2024, 2-3 PM.
Richmond Hill Public Library
1 Atkinson St, Richmond Hill Ontario
James Brown (g), Clark Johnston (b)
Free admission
Saturday August 17th, 2024,
3:00-5:30 PM 
The Pilot Tavern
22 Cumberland St, Toronto (416) 598-2475
James Brown, Clark Johnston & Anthony Michelli

 

Sunday, August 11th, 2024
4:00-5:30 PM “
TD Harbour Nights Owen Sound”
td-harbour-nights Free Admission
1155 1st Avenue West, Owen Sound Ontario 
James Brown (g), Clark Johnston (b)

 

Saturday, August 10th, 2024
7:30-9:30 PM (PWYC) The Tranzac Club
292 Brunswick Ave, Toronto
James Brown (g) Mike Milligan (b)
Saturday August 3rd, 2024
3:00-5:30 PM The Pilot Tavern
22 Cumberland St, Toronto (416) 598-2475
With Dave Hutchison Quartet
Monday, July 29th, 2024
9:30-11:30 PM
(PWYC)
The Tranzac Club
292 Brunswick Ave, Toronto
James Brown (g) Clark Johnston (b) Aline Homzy (v)
Tuesday, July  23rd, 2024
7:oo -10:00 PM DROM Tarberna
458 Queen St West, Toronto
James Brown (g) Clark Johnston (b) Anthony Michelli (d)
www.dromtaberna.com
Saturday June  15th, 2024
The Jazz Room, Waterloo Ontario
James Brown (g), Clark Johnston (b), Anthony Michelli (d)
Friday May 24th, 2024, 8:00 PM 
“Aurora Jazz Series”
James Brown (g), Sheila Soares (v), Steve Faruggia (d), Jack Davis (b)
Trinity Anglican Church 79 Victoria St, Aurora
Tickets here

Friday May 3rd, 2024, 8
:00 PM 
“Aurora Jazz Series”
James Brown (g) Mike Allen (g) with Mike Milligan (solo bass)
Trinity Anglican Church 79 Victoria St, Aurora

Tickets here

Saturday, April 27th, 2024, 3:00 PM 
“Junction Jazz Series” James Brown Trio
James Brown (g), Chris Banks (b), Anthony Michelli (d)

Junction Underground
2907 Dundas St West, Toronto

Tickets

Sunday, April 14th, 2024, 3:00 PM 
“Aurora Jazz Series”
James Brown (g) Mike Murley (s) Clark Johnston (b)
Trinity Anglican Church 79 Victoria St, Aurora
Tickets here

Tuesday, April 9th, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
“Guitar Masters Series”
James Brown (g) Roy Styffe (s),
Hirut Cafe and Restaurant 2050 Danforth Ave, Toronto
$15.00 at the door

Saturday April 6st, 2024, 2-3 PM.
Richmond Hill Public Library
1 Atkinson St, Richmond Hill Ontario
James Brown (g), Clark Johnston (b)
Free admission

Friday April 5th 20th  2024
(Sold Out)
Northumberland Fine Food
Tasting Lounge
Tickets here
James Brown (g), Mike Milligan (b)

 

Wednesday, March 20th  2024
11:oo PM-1:00 AM

DROM Tarberna
458 Queen St West, Toronto
James Brown (g), Mike Milligan (b)
www.dromtaberna.com

Friday, March 1st  2024
9:30-11:30 PM
(PWYC)
The Tranzac Club
292 Brunswick Ave, Toronto
James Brown (g), Mike Milligan (b)

Every Friday in February  2024  5:30-7:30 p.m
The Rex Jazz Bar Toronto
Feb 2nd, James Brown (g), Clark Johnston (b) Aline Homzy (v)
Feb 9
th,  
James Brown (g), Clark Johnston (b) Aline Homzy (v)
Feb 16th, James Brown (g), Clark Johnston (b), Ethan Ardelli (d)
Feb 23rd, James Brown (g), Clark Johnston (b), Ethan Ardelli (d)

Thursday Feb 8th
James Brown (g) Mike Milligan (b)

Sellers and Newel
672 College Street Toronto

Monday, Jan 15th, 2024, 9:00 PM 
“Cafe May Reunion”
James Brown (g), Rob Clutton (b)
The Local Pub  396 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto

Sunday, Jan 14th, 2024 3:00 PM, Aurora Public Library, Aurora, Ontario
Free Admission-
Sponsored by The Musicians Performance Trust Fund (MPTF)
Aline Homzy (v), James Brown (g), Clark Johnston (b)

Tuesday, Jan 2nd, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
“Guitar Masters Series”
James Brown (g), Clark Johnston (b), Anthony Michelli (d)
Hirut Cafe and Restaurant 2050 Danforth Ave, Toronto

Sunday, Dec 10th , 2023 1:30 M noon – 3:30 PM
The Emmet Ray 924 College Street, Toronto
James Brown and Students    Cover $8:00
Reservations at reso@embar.ca

Sat, Dec 9th , 2023 8:00 PM
Thornhill Pub, 7756 Yonge St, Thornhill, ON

Nov 21st, 2023, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
“Guitar Masters Series”
James Brown (g), Mike Milligan (b)
Hirut Cafe and Restaurant 2050 Danforth Ave, Toronto

Nov 26th 2023, 3:00 PM, A Different Drummer Books, Burlington, Ontario
Aline Homzy (v), James Brown (g), Clark Johnston (b

 


Oct 26th Jazz at the Griff, Charles Bailey Theatre, Trail BC.
James Brown (g), David Restivo (p) Rob Fahie (b), Joel Fountain (d)
purchase tickets here

Oct 27th Langham Theatre, Kaslo BC
James Brown (g), David Restivo (p) 

Oct 28th, 8:00-10:00 PM.  La Fabrique, Vancouver  BC
James Brown (g), David Restivo (p)  Steve Holy (b) Bernie Arai (d)
purchase tickets here

Oct 29th  Old School House, Qualicum BC
James Brown (g), David Restivo (p)
purchase tickets here

Oct 31st  7:00 PM. Tuesday Night Jazz at the Church,
James B United Church, 511 Michigan St. Victoria BC
James Brown (g), David Restivo (p)
Admission by donation

ORILLIA JAZZ FESTIVAL 2023
Oct 14th 8:00-10:00 PM
The Lone Wolf Cafe 10 Matchedash St S, Orillia ON

Oct 15th  2:00-4:00 PM
PICNIC 140 Mississaga St E, Orillia ON
James Brown solo

Orillia Jazz Festival 2023

Sept 30th“Music in Middle Grey”
Annesley United Church, Markdale, Ontario
Aline Homzy (v), James Brown (g), Clark Johnston (b)

Purchase tickets here

July 5th, 12th, 19st,  26th, 2023 (Every Wednesday) 5:30-7:30 p.m
The Rex Jazz Bar Toronto
James Brown (g), Clark Johnston (b), Anthony Michelli (d)

Friday, July 21st  2023 12 noon -2:00 PM
Owen Sound Market
88 8th E, Street Owen Sound Ontario
Free Admission

James Brown (g), Clark Johnston (b), Steve Farrugia (d)

Sunday, July 16th  2023 1:30-4:30 PM 
Bloor Yorkville BIA “Summer Music in the Park Series”
115 Cumberland Ave. Village of Yorkville, Toronto   Free Admission
James Brown (g), Clark Johnston (b), Anthony Michelli (d)

Saturday, July 15th  2023 7:30-9:30 PM (PWYC)
The Tranzak Club
292 Brunswick Ave, Toronto
James Brown (g), Mike Milligan (b)

Tuesday, June 20th, 2023 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
“Guitar Masters Series”
James Brown (g), Clark Johnston (b), Anthony Michelli (d)
Hirut Cafe and Restaurant 2050 Danforth Ave, Toronto


Sunday, June 18, 2023 1:30 M noon – 4:30 PM
Yorkville Exotic Car Show more info
Bloor Street West, Avenue Road to Bay Street.  Free Admission
James Brown (g), Clark Johnston (b), Steve Farrugia (d)

 

Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 1:30 M noon – 3:30 PM
The Emmet Ray 924 College Street, Toronto
James Brown and Students    Cover $8:00
Reservations at reso@embar.ca

Sunday May 21st, 2023, 5-8 PM
Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery 107 Dunlop St E, Barrie.
solo guitar

Sunday May 14th, 2023, 1-4 PM
Old Flame Brewery Distillery
, Newmarket
James Brown and Clark Johnston

April 2023 is Jazz Appreciation Month

Saturday April 1st, 2023, 3-4 PM.
Richmond Hill Public Library
James Brown, Clark Johnston & Anthony Michelli

Saturday April 8th, 2023, 2:30-5:30 PM
@ The Pilot Tavern
22 Cumberland St, Toronto (416) 598-2475
James Brown, Clark Johnston & Anthony Michelli
with Mike Murley (from Nova Scotia)

Friday April 14th, 2023, 7-8 PM
Aurora Seniors Centre
James Brown, Clark Johnston & Anthony Michelli

Sunday April 23rd, 2023, 6-9 PM
Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery 107 Dunlop St E, Barrie.

solo guitar

Friday April 28th 2023, 8-9 PM
Laskay Hall, King City
James Brown, Chris Banks & Anthony Michelli

Sunday April 30th 2023,
Long and McQuade 1:00-4:00 PM
Blu Martini, Kingston 9:00 PM
James Brown Trio
with Dave Barton (b) and Sean Donaldson (d)

 

Sunday March 19th, 2023, 2-5 PM
Old Flame Brewery
Newmarket.

James Brown and Aaron Morris

Sunday Feb 19th, 2023, 11 AM-2 PM Jazz Brunch
Old Flame Brewery
Newmarket.

James Brown (g), Chris Banks (b)

Monday Feb 20th, 2023, Family Day Community Music Circle
James Brown with Sina Bathaie and Glenn Marais
10:00 AM the Aurora Armoury, 89 Mosley St, Aurora, ON
12:30 PM  Trinity Anglican Church 79 Victoria St, Aurora, ON L4G

 

 

Dec 7th, Dec 14th, Dec 21st, Dec 28th, 2022 (Every Wednesday)
5:30-7:30 p.m The Rex Jazz Bar
Toronto
James Brown (g), Clark Johnston (b), Anthony Michelli (d)

Ontario  Tour 2022
Nov 27th, 3:00 PM, A Different Drummer Books, Burlington, Ontario

Mike Murley (s), James Brown (g), Clark Johnston (b

Nov 26th,  8:00 PM, Mosley Street House Concerts, Aurora, Ontario
Mike Murley (s), James Brown (g), Clark Johnston (b)

Nov 25th“Music in Middle Grey”
Annesley United Church, Markdale, Ontario
Mike Murley (s), James Brown (g), Clark Johnston (b)

Nov 24th  8:00 PM, Jazz Bistro,  Toronto, Ontario.
Mike Murley (s), James Brown (g), Clark Johnston (b),
Anthony Michelli (d)

Oct 25th, 2022   8:00-PM, I Arted in a Church, Flesherton
James Brown (g), Clark Johnston (b), Anthony Michelli (d)

British Columbia  Tour 2022
Oct 25th   8:00-PM, Hermann’s Jazz Club, Victoria BC.

James Brown (g), Steve Holy (b), Buff Allen -(d) Special guest: Roy Styffe

Oct 23rd  8:00-PM, Frankie’s Jazz Club, Vancouver BC.
James Brown (g), Steve Holy (b), Buff Allen -(d)

Oct 22nd  8:00-PM, Vernon Jazz Club, Vernon BC. 

James Brown (g), Steve Holy (b), Buff Allen -(d)

Oct 9th, Old Flame Brewery Newmarket.
James Brown (g), Lew Mele (b), Steve Farrugia (d)

Sept 22nd  Friday Harbour Beach Club, Innisfil, Ontario  
James Brown (g), Lew Mele (b), Steve Farrugia (d)

Sept 4th, Old Flame Brewery Newmarket.
James Brown (g), Lew Mele (b), Steve Farrugia (d)

Sept 1st,  Friday Harbour Beach Club Innisfil, ON
James Brown (g), Lew Mele (b), Steve Farrugia (d)

Aug 28th  Yorkville BIAToronto Village of Yorkville Park,
115 Cumberland Ave.  James Brown (g), Clark Johnston (b), Anthony Michelli (d)

Aug 25th  Friday Harbour Beach Club
James Brown (g), Clark Johnston (b), Steve Farrugia (d)

Aug 24th 8:00 PM, The King Heritage & Cultural Centre  King City
James Brown (g), Clark Johnston (b)


Aug 21st, 2022  Markham Jazz Festival (with the Steve Farrugia Quartet)
Jeff King (s), James Brown (g), Clark Johnston (b), Steve Farrugia (d)

Aug 18th, 2022 Friday Harbour Beach Club, Innisfil, Ontario  
James Brown (g), Lew Mele (b), Steve Farrugia (d)

2022 TD Toronto Jazz Festival
Friday July 1st, 2022
OLG Stage in the OLG Grove, Victoria College Quad

James Brown (g), Clark Johnston (b), Anthony Michelli (d)

Five Mondays in May
May 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th, 2022
The Rex Jazz Bar 

Friday May 13th, 2022
The Denise Leslie Jazz Trio, Hirut Cafe.

Sunday May 1st, 2022
Solo performance at Old Flame Brewery 


Thursday April  21st, 2022
Paradise Theatre Toronto
CD Release Concert
James Brown (g), Clark Johnston (b), Anthony Michelli (d), Mike Murley-(s)

Saturday March  26th, 2022
The Jazz Room, Waterloo Ontario
James Brown (g), Clark Johnston (b), Anthony Michelli (d), Mike Murley-(s)