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Sat Jun 5th, 2010 Along Yonge Street Bloor to Dundas The Toronto Veggie Pride Parade 2010. Was part of the parade of around 200 participants. 78
Thu Feb 4th, 2010 The Boat, 158 Augusta Avenue (in Kensington Market), Toronto
416-593-9218
"VEGAN ROCK." Fundraiser for the Toronto Vegetarian Association. $10. Dyniss on first at 9:00pm sharp! Other artists include Dream Awake, Robert Hedge, and More Than Breathing. There will be delicious vegan treats to devour. 77
Tue Feb 16th, 2010

The Supermarket, 268 Augusta Avenue (in Kensington Market), Toronto
416-840-0501

Fundraiser for the RR Horse Refuge. $10. Dyniss on third at 8:40pm sharp! Other artists will include Jill Krasnicki, Jessie Houston Mellowkotzen, Logan Berry, and Reality Terror. 76
Saturday Oct 17 2009 80 Quebec Avenue, near Bloor & Keele, Toronto. In the building's "party room". A social and fundraising event with some live music for the Canadian Coalition for Farm Animals (CCFA). Doors open at 7pm, Dyniss on at 8pm. Silent auction, vegan food and some educational info on farm animal issues. Music also by Laura Nashman. 75
Saturday Sept 26 2009 Cecil Street Community Centre, 58 Cecil Street (S of College, E of Spadina), Toronto A fundraiser for nuclear disarmament by Seriously Time To Stop. Comedy, Film, Live Music. MC'd by comic Jason Blanchard. Dyniss played a partially-unplugged set, followed by Luke Jackson. 74
Sunday Sept 27 2009 Duke of Kent (2nd Floor)
2315 Yonge Street, just N of Eglinton [map]

A fundraiser / get-together for the Green Party of Canada, however represented by the Eglinton-Lawrence Green Party riding. National leader Elizabeth May spoke. Dyniss opened the evening as the entertainment. 73
Saturday June 27 2009 The Royal Canadian Legion,
9 Dawes Road (Danforth & Dawes), Toronto
An all-ages evening headlined by the Mark Hogan band in Toronto’s east end on the Danforth. 72
Thursday June 11 2009 The Dance Cave, 529 Bloor Street West near Bathurst, Toronto "The Sea Shepherd Pirates and Mermaids Masquerade" A Benefit for The Sea Shepherd SSCS with CAPTAIN PAUL WATSON.
Prizes were awarded for the most popular and creative male & female costumes. Live musical entertainment, DJ Shannon, raffle, Sea Shepherd merchandise.
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Thursday May 21 2009 Sher-E Punjab Restaurant,
351 Danforth Ave., Toronto
Organization Zoocheck's fundraiser for "Lucy" the elephant from the Edmonton Zoo (Alberta, Canada). Story here. 7-10pm. 70
Saturday April 25 2009 King's Cafe, 192 Augusta Ave. in Kensington Market, Toronto A wee unplugged gig at an asian-ish vegetarian restaurant following the day's University of Toronto Coalition for Animal Rights and the Environment (UTCARE) eco-fair. 7pm. 69
Mar 20, 2009 Toronto
(Dovercourt House)
Dyniss played a single song in this evening fundraiser for the Canadian Coalition for Farm Animals (CCFA). The song was an unplugged version of "Could you Get Me Outta Here", a depressing little number with lyrics sung from the perspective of a nameless caged animal. Other performers in the evening included Laura Nashman, Michael Moon, and Gary Diggins. 68
Mar 18, 2009 Toronto
(The Black Swan)
Kind of a "jam" night, promoted by music store chain Long & McQuade, various artists played. 67
Mar 4, 2009

Toronto
(Artscape within Wychwood Barns)

Dyniss was the entertainment for this St.Paul's Green Party Annual General Meeting. Federal leader Elizabeth May attended and spoke some good words.

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Jan 20, 2009 Toronto
(The Supermarket)
This was a great benefit for the RR Horse Refuge. The goal was to raise funds to help build a well to save the animals' lives, we raised around $1300. Based in Alexandria, Ontario, the RR Horse Refuge's existing well went dry and there was limited water for 165 animals. Other artists who played that night were The Last Band Standing with Shaun Mulrain, Steve York, and Texas Richardsons. 65
Sat Nov 22, 2008

Toronto
(The Renaissance Cafe)

A benefit called "Artists for Animals". Live performances and silent auction benefitted the Canadian Coalition for Farm Animals. Over $1000 was raised for this great cause! One target of this organization is to reduce farm animal transit -- some can be transported in Canada for over 50 hours without food, water, warmth, or rest. Other musicians performing were members of the Blakeley-Walker Band.

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Mar 23,
2008

Toronto
(Holy Joe's)

Played with headliner (and old friend) Luke Jackson, along with other guests Sean S., Michael Holt, and Matt. New song/video "When I Feel This Way" was played for the first time. 63
April 21, 2007 Toronto
(The Yoga Sanctuary)

A benefit for the elephants of Thailand! Featured Flutist Laura Nashman & Michael Moon, KA'ryna, Karen Hayes, and yours truly. All proceeds went to Elephant Nature Park.

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Oct 22, 2006 Toronto
(Vegetarian Haven)
A show playing to an all-veg*n crowd, all friends and acquaintances who were treated to the afternoon food by local veteran vegan guru "Harvey". It was a full house for this great restaurant! 61
Oct 14, 2006 Toronto
(Unnamed Store)
Dyniss played for Ococo, an independent grassroots organization which aims to get talented individuals for positive change together. It was a low-fi show with about 30 attending, but the video songs were happening! New Age musician Michael Moon played too.
Fresh organic juices were on hand from 'Papaya Hut', the juice and organic food bar. Yum!
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May 29, 2006 Toronto
(The Trane)

Dyniss performed a bunch of songs with his video screen to an attentive crowd in this fun club. Other performers in the evening included Simonee Chichester, Ronely Teper, Amanda Heibert, Hiram Pines, and Roman Tome.

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Jan 13, 2006 Toronto
(Rhino Bar & Grill, 1249 Queen St. West)
Yippee, it was a Green Party fundraiser for Davenport Green Party candidate Mark O'Brien. Read more about this particular show in the blog. 58
Oct 8, 2005 Toronto
A parkette nestled between Melita & Wychcrest near Christie & Dupont.
A local community outdoor gig the community was calling the first annual "Melitastock" or something. There were munchies, a lot of kids, and other entertainment. It was nice to see the local folks out on this fine sunny fall day. 57
Oct 7, 2005

Toronto
Enoch Turner Schoolhouse.

It was the Toronto Vegetarian Association's 60th Anniversary Gala Fundraiser. There was vegan cuisine, a silent auction, and more. I used video for the first time for 4 of my songs! 56
May 11, 2005 Toronto
Sneaky Dee's
Played as part of "Laundromat #11", a local variety show put on by Fuzzy Logic. It was the 11th fun installment of the series. The theme for the evening was "pasta". 55
May 9, 2005 Toronto
(Smiling Buddha Cafe and Bar)
The Songwriters' Circle: A singer-songwriter night of good solo acts hosted by local songstress Ellen Carol. I played on stage and rotated around with two other women, discussing our songs in this nice little bar/cafe. 54
Mar 24, 2005 Toronto
(Steam Whistle Brewery)
BENEFIT. Played the 20th anniversary celebration for animal protection agency Zoocheck along with other musicians and human acrobats. Read all about the evening and comment on it in here. 53
Feb 12, 2005 Toronto
(El Mocambo)
This show was part of the Acoustic Syndicate get-together. It was a night of acoustic song and poetry, but I didn't see any poetry, hmm. If you attended this show, read and/or comment on it in the blog here. 52
Jan 29, 2005

Toronto
(Rancho Relaxo)

I opened for my ex-band The Fortunates , who were followed by The Blueberry Trees. A fun nite you can read and comment on here. 51
Jan 16, 2005 Toronto
(Workman Hall
First Unitarian Congregation of Toronto)
BENEFIT. An unplugged show for a great local animal rights group, TARS. Good vegan food, good turnout, good tunes. If you attended this show, read more and comment in the blog. 50
Dec 12, 2004 Toronto
(160 Lounge)
A show to welcome the Solstice, put on by local New Age gurus Gaspare and KA'rina. There were a few performers, some chanting, and other neat stuff during the evening. I played mellow songs. Read more about this show in the Blog here. 49
Dec 9, 2004 Toronto
(Clinton's)
Headliners Solstice are put together this rather decent collection of bands and musicians. Canned goods and cash went to the Daily Bread Food Bank in Toronto. I played my Christmas song, unplugged. Read more about this particular show in the Blog here. 48
Nov 25, 2004 Toronto
(The Rivoli)
This evening was a tribute to the late great musician Nick Drake. I played two of Nick's songs, Man in a Shed and Fruit Tree. A plethora of other Toronto musicians also offered tribute on the 30th anniversary of Nick Drake's death. Nick's 3 albums were performed in sequence, preceded by a screening of Jeroen Berkvens’ excellent film “A Skin Too Few” -- a documentary about the gentle songsmith's life. Proceeds went toward Willow Breast Cancer Services. A magical night.
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Nov 19, 2004 Hamilton, Canada
(The Staircase Theatre)
This was my 2nd show performing as part of the cool Hamilton Music Scene. I was the last performer to play that evening in the theatre of this fine establishment (there's also a stage in the cafe part). 46
June 22, 2004 Toronto
(Renaissance Cafe)
I was in full regalia as "The Holy Green Warrior", wearing green leaves around my head and in a sort of priest/cape thing. I was happy to be one of the featured artists at this regular open mic. The theme of this show was "dress as your inner superhero". Poet extrordinaire Jill Binder hosted the evening, and the crowd was friendly. 45
June 20, 2004 Toronto
(Renaissance Cafe)
BENEFIT. This was a fundraiser for Green Party nominee Peter Davison. There was a juggler who seemed to be juggling for hours, and a great local ska band, whose name escapes me now. Drat! 44
June 13, 2004 Hamilton
(Staircase Theatre)
BENEFIT. This was a fundraiser for the Green Party of Canada. I had bit of the flu, so I only played 8 songs unplugged. I was rather happy to be back in Hamilton, which I really connected with in the one year I lived there. There were some cool positive Green folks at this gig. 4 Green Federal Candidates for the upcoming Canada election were present, and two of them played their own songs on guitar as well! Hmm... I've never seen OTHER parties' candidates play their own songs... 43
June 12, 2004 Toronto
(Renaissance Cafe)
I performed as part of The Fortunates. We had a few boners on stage (that means MISTAKES, people!), but we had a relaxed, good time. Even though this particular cafe we were playing in was smoke-free since it's inception, Toronto is now officially smoke-free in all bars, cafes, pool halls, etc.! It's a relief for a (now) non-smoker. 42
Mar 6, 2004 Toronto
(Renaissance Cafe)
This was the first show Dyniss played live as part of The Fortunates. It was a great night with a great vibe. Every third song on average was a Dyniss original, sandwiched happily between the other two excellent frontmen. 41
Jan 24, 2004 Toronto (Renaissance Cafe) Dyniss opened for original rockers Fuzzy West and folk-rock frontman Alan Lee. Dyniss started solo, then had two Fortunates band members join him, and finally, he was joined for the last few songs by drummer Morris Coccia. Nice unhurried vibe that night. 40
Jan 8, 2004 Toronto (Holy Joe's - 3rd floor above the Reverb at Queen & Bathurst) Dyniss played as part of Luke Jackson's intimate singer-songwriter sharing nite. What a great little gig this was! Quite a few people braved the cold (-26C!) to attend this standing-room only show. The two other solo players were Marshall Tully and Matt Masotti. 39
Dec 28, 2003 Toronto
Radio
CFRB
Dyniss was live on The Food Guys Show with Marty & Avrum on CFRB AM 1010 between 6pm and 7pm EST. He played little snippets of his songs unplugged throughout the show! 100,000 estimated listeners. 38
Dec 22, 2003 Toronto
Television
CityTV
Well, this wasn't really a "live show". In fact, it was about 40 pre-recorded seconds on local CityTV show Speakers Corner. Dyniss discussed his Christmas song on the air, talking about how consumer-oriented Christmas was and all, and how the song he wrote was about giving immaterial things for Christmas. It was funny, not all doom and gloom. The editors must have liked it since it was the very first spot of the show. 37
Dec 11, 2003 Toronto (Starbucks Yonge & Davisville - upstairs lounge) This was an early, mostly solo unplugged solo show, followed by local blonde balladeer Rhonda Rose. Mike Crumpton of The Fortunates joined Dyniss in the 2nd half on electric guitar to an attentive, mostly-friends crowd. Dyniss embarassed unknown attendee "Craig" by inserting his name into his Hey Michael Christmas song. 36
November 8, 2003 Toronto
(Tim Sims Playhouse within The Second City)
Played just 2 songs as part of one of Red Rayne's excellent entertainment variety evenings. It was a sold-out show, but the crowd was nervously "waiting to laugh" at Dyniss' non-comedic songs, which appeared only after four stand-up comics did their schtick. 35
Oct 11, 2003 Hamilton
(The Gown & Gavel)
This show was part of the HMS (Hamilton Music Scene), running all weekend. Many Hamilton acts played in various local clubs. Although the sound person never showed up and yours truly had to mix the 3 acts, it was fun. One friend (Mike Crumpton), one cd player (Toshiba), and one guitar (Washburn) joined me on stage. 34
Sep 25, 2003 Hamilton
(Staircase Theatre)
Yep, another open mic. Was fun. Many persons there. 33
Sep 4, 2003 Hamilton
(Staircase Theatre)
Another open mic. The local "Hammer" (slang for Hamilton) gang was out in full force. Dyniss played exclusively peace songs for some strange reason, and was subsequently told of the local Gandhi Peace Festival next month by an audience member. He proceeded to contact the organizers. We'll see if he plays there... 32
Aug 26, 2003 (Toronto
(Renaissance Cafe), 1938 Danforth Ave.
This was the first show played by Dyniss through the neat local Coffeehouse network. There were a LOT of poets rhyming their stuff at this open mic show -- some good, some needing some delivery skills! Musicians were OK, including some really young kids who were the first to go on. 31
Aug 19, 2003 Hamilton
(Yuk Yuk's)
This was a fun local talent show for the Hamilton area. Dyniss played for the first time with only a microphone and a cd. No guitar! Just like American Idol! Although Dyniss quite possibly had more enthusiastic audience participation than the other 33 contestants with his song Generaligion, the top 5 finalists were superb singers who kicked Dyniss' butt with their superior vocals. The show (and Dyniss) got mentioned in the Hamilton Spectator. Read the review here. 30
Aug 12, 2003 Hamilton
(Mermaid's Lounge)
An "open mic" nite. This was a new venue for Dyniss. It had good character, especially for being a basement bar. Hosted by Daniel and a few local musicians. Funky blues trio Green and Blue rocked the house. 29
Aug 7, 2003 Burlington
(The Hanging Tree)
On the main road in Burlington, this bar had a bunch of locals enjoying their drinks and each-other's company. The evening was hosted by John Restas and Rob Cunningham. 28
July 30, 2003 Hamilton
(Staircase Theatre)
An open mic nite. Not a gazillion people, but that's probably because everyone was at the Toronto Rolling Stones / AC/DC / etc. etc. show. 27
July 29, 2003 Hamilton
(Mermaid's Lounge)
This was Dyniss' first show at this club in Hamilton's infamous Hess Village. It was a basement, it was loud, and it was smokey, but contained a nice rowdy bunch of folks nonetheless. 26
Jul 22, 2003 Toronto
(CIUT 89.5 FM radio)
BENEFIT. Dyniss enthusiastically discussed for a FULL HOUR his views on Animal Rights and related topics, and played a few of his relevant songs, including "My Guinea Pig". Animal Voices is transmitted weekly between 11am and 12pm from Toronto with charming vegan host Lauren Corman. If you're not in the Toronto area, you can stream this show to your computer each week when it happens from the CIUT site. There will be link to this interview on this website shortly. 25
July 10, 2003 Grimsby
(Fanattic's)
An evening hosted by Phil Rose. This was the 2nd time Dyniss attended and played, backed by Phil Rose for most of the 9-song set. The friendly staff let Dyniss have a free herbal tea and orange juice. 24
Jun 23, 2003 Toronto
(Organic Buddha Cafe)
BENEFIT. This was a benefit for the Toronto Animal Rights Society. Dyniss played "unplugged" to about 50 people at this cool all-vegan cafe. Nice people, nice atmosphere! A percentage of all proceeds from ordering the yummy vegan meals at the Cafe were donated to the Society. 23
July 9, 2003 Hamilton
(Staircase Theatre)
Dyniss was the "featured performer" for this regular weekly open mic nite. Good show, but don't you know how boring one guy and a guitar becomes after 45 minutes? Unless you're a "background player"... Hmm... 23
June 18, 2003 Hamilton
(Staircase Theatre)
An "open mic". Dyniss discovers a really cool cafe in his new hometown. Performers were amateur to experienced. Nice to see a few young people trying out their chops. Hosted by Rafael. 22
June 15, 2003 Toronto
(Chicago's Diner)
An "open mic" nite hosted again by Gary 17. A number of players with their guitars played. Memorable performers: "Lavarius", who never took his sunglasses off and played with a radio-remote acoustic guitar into a distorted Pignose. Also Brian Gladstone, established Toronto folk hero. The crowd was reasonably rowdy for a Sunday night. 21
June 9, 2003 Toronto
(Blues on Bellair)
An "open mic" nite hosted by Gary 17. A small but receptive crowd here. This was the first show Dyniss played aftere a long live show hiatus. 20
October 25, 2002 Toronto (The B-Side Club) This was a benefit show (don't ALL indie bands need extra money?) for the rockin' band Merkury Burn. Dyniss only played 3 songs like the other 9 donating bands did, but one of the songs was a Merkury Burn cover! How daring! The short show was over before Dyniss could even warm up! 19
Sep 26, 2002 Toronto.
(The 360 Club)
BENEFIT. This was a benefit for Freedom For Animals. Specifically, these guys were trying to raise money to help out the many cats in Toronto's Kensington Market they have rescued. One woman bid $200 for a Rolling Stones baseball cap signed by Mick Jagger. Bands "Trucks Leaving" and "Adelphia" also donated their talents. 18
Sept 21, 2002 Toronto.
(Clinton's)
This "Celebrate the Equinox" show was joined by the superbly acoustic Solstice, and a band from out of town called Getuplicans & Downocrats. Dyniss and the band played to a very attentive audience (their favourite sort of audience). 17
June 9, 2002 Grange Park Outdoors
(Toronto)
BENEFIT. This show protested bio-technology and its potentially harmful consequences to man and nature. Learn more at biodev.org. Dyniss and the band played to an attentive, sitting-under-the-trees audience. David Suzuki spoke enlighteningly before the performance. 16
May 22, 2002 Toronto
(Rancho Relaxo)
Dyniss and the band opened up for local rock act "Mommy", and Luke Jackson who preceded Dyniss. This was a louder-than-usual show. The stage lights were so bright and the audience was so dim that the band couldn't see who was applauding! 15
May 5, 2002 Toronto
(The Don Valley Brick Works)
BENEFIT. Part of the Living Rivers Festival. An event designed to promote awareness in cleaning up Toronto's Don River and other bodies of water. Dyniss and the band played two sets right next to a re-vitalized piece of water and marshland. You should have seen how ugly this human-abused land was in the "before" photos. 14
April 20, 2002 Toronto
(Clinton's Tavern)
Dyniss and the band played first for an evening of entertainment with Toronto bands Solstice and Freshwater Drum. This was the first time people EVER danced to a Dyniss song! (Must have been Morris, the band's groovy drummer.) 13
April 10, 2002 Toronto
(Kitty O'Shea's)
An "open mic" nite at a Toronto Beaches area pub, hosted by Laszlo. Dyniss played 3 songs on guitar for a neat little crowd.
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Apr 7, 2002 Toronto
(Bloor Cinema)
BENEFIT. Dyniss' 2nd "Power of Peace" show, with various performers. The "IBM Computer Lab Choir" was better than Dzirksts, the choir which Dyniss sings with! 11
April 3, 2002 Toronto
(The Void Room)
This was an early show (8:30pm) "unplugged" with the full band. Why don't more people play earlier in Toronto? Sofas and a "lounge" atmosphere contributed to a fun and easy show. This was Alexander's first show playing bass with Dyniss! Morris played bongos instead of a drumkit, and Mark played his BRAND NEW keyboard. 10
Dec 31, 2001 Toronto
(Star Ray T.V.)
BENEFIT. This was a show transmitted live from a local television station which has been involved in a 10-year battle against the CRTC. There was a studio audience, and the show was re-transmitted in January. What a great way to start 2002! 9
Oct 20, 2001 Toronto
(Workers Union)
BENEFIT. A show for CUSO's 40th Anniversary party. A great positive vibe was felt here. This organization supports alliances for global social justice. 8
Oct 8, 2001 Toronto
(Bloor Cinema)
BENEFIT."The Power of Peace". This was a fine collection of speakers and performers coming together for a few hours to show how peace has power. A reaction to the NY terrorism. 7
Sep 16, 2001 Toronto
(City Hall)
BENEFIT.This was a show for NGO's (Non-Government Organizations) and Grass RootsVolunteers. Dainis was invited by Save the Children Canada. Dyniss wrote a kids' song especially for the event, and played with the band on the mainstage. 6
Sep 14, 2001 Toronto
(The Yoga Centre)
BENEFIT.A small and intimate gathering. There was a "peace meditation" in reaction to the NY terrorism. Dyniss played two songs related to the issues. 5
Jun 21, 2001 Toronto
(Old Fort York)
BENEFIT.This show was for National Aboriginee Day and World Peace march. The performance was outdoors and was loads of fun. The traditional Fort York guard outfits needed some serious renewal, though! Dyniss was the only non-aboriginal band playing. Organized by the Centre for Indigenous Theatre. 4
Jun 2, 2001 Toronto BENEFIT.For the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification. Dyniss played solo for a group of community and/or spiritual leaders. Then he stayed for some excellent speeches and chatted with some of them afterward. 3
Mar 20, 2001 Toronto
(Harbourfront at sunrise and then the Coloured Stone at night)
BENEFIT.Played TWO shows for the Planetary Vision Festival. One was at sunrise (yikes!) and one was in the evening. Each of 28 countries involved celebrated sunrise on this first day of Spring around the world. Dyniss co-wrote and performed the theme song for this event: "One Earth, One World". 2
Dec 9, 2000 Toronto
(St. Michael's Hospital)
BENEFIT.A show for the Positive Thinkers Group, hosted by Chuck Gallozzi. Dyniss played some songs for them solo, and then had a discussion about his music and how he uses it as a positive tool. It was a refreshing experience to see such a large group of positive thinkers together under one roof! 1

There were about a half dozen shows before this, but they are not recorded.


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