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Music Notes November 2025

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A Night of Emotional Sustain

Experience an evening of powerful indie and alternative sounds at A Night of Emotional Sustain, Saturday, November 8, at 8 pm at the Ottawa Tavern (1817 Adams St.). With a lineup featuring Horselover, Foxing Day, Owosso and Naomi Lou Vague, it promises to be an unforgettable night of music and emotion. Doors 7:30 pm. Advance tickets $10, $12 at the door. facebook.com/events/793440379850031

Live at the Library with Jontavious Willis

Toledo-Lucas County Public Library presents Live at the Library, Thursday, November 13, from 6:30–8 pm, featuring Grammy-nominated blues singer, guitarist and songwriter Jontavious Willis. Hailing from Georgia, Willis has been described as “a great new voice of the 21st century in the acoustic blues.” Willis blends tradition with innovation through his commanding voice, masterful fingerpicking and infectious stage presence. Free. Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, 325 N. Michigan St.

TruTone Live at Lucille’s Jazz Lounge

Experience the smooth sounds of TruTone, Friday, November 14, 7:15–10:30 pm at Lucille’s Jazz Lounge. This modern music quintet features seasoned veteran musicians from across Ohio, delivering a dynamic mix of jazz, contemporary grooves and improvisational flair. Lucille’s Jazz Lounge, 1447 N. Summit St. Tickets on EventBrite.

Friday Nite Live Open Mic

Showcase your talent or enjoy performances from Toledo’s vibrant arts community at Friday Nite Live Open Mic on November 21. Doors 7 pm, Open Mic, 8–11 pm. Hosted by Gary Bond, this open mic series features musicians, artists and writers from Toledo and beyond. 252 Ottawa St., Toledo, OH. toledopoet.com/welcome-to-the-toledo-poet-website/monthly-calendar

The Menus Live

Catch The Menus, at Hollywood Casino, Saturday, November 29, from 8–11 pm. Formed in 1983 in a residential Cincinnati basement, this veteran cover band has become one of the city’s most successful acts, known for their high-energy performances and crowd-pleasing repertoire. Tickets include a 4-top VIP viewing table. Hollywood Casino, 1968 Miami St. Tickets at universe.com.

DJANGOPHONIQUE

Experience the vibrant sounds of Djangophonique on Saturday, November 22, at 7:15 pm at TolHouse. This award-winning ensemble delivers the infectious joy and expressive freedom of Django Reinhardt’s jazz manouche, blending tradition with fearless creativity. Djangophonique brings the energy of a Parisian dance hall and the nostalgia of shimmering ballads.TolHouse, 1447 N. Summit St., Toledo, OH. tolhouse.com

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A Night of Emotional Sustain

Experience an evening of powerful indie and alternative sounds at A Night of Emotional Sustain, Saturday, November 8, at 8 pm at the Ottawa Tavern (1817 Adams St.). With a lineup featuring Horselover, Foxing Day, Owosso and Naomi Lou Vague, it promises to be an unforgettable night of music and emotion. Doors 7:30 pm. Advance tickets $10, $12 at the door. facebook.com/events/793440379850031

Live at the Library with Jontavious Willis

Toledo-Lucas County Public Library presents Live at the Library, Thursday, November 13, from 6:30–8 pm, featuring Grammy-nominated blues singer, guitarist and songwriter Jontavious Willis. Hailing from Georgia, Willis has been described as “a great new voice of the 21st century in the acoustic blues.” Willis blends tradition with innovation through his commanding voice, masterful fingerpicking and infectious stage presence. Free. Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, 325 N. Michigan St.

TruTone Live at Lucille’s Jazz Lounge

Experience the smooth sounds of TruTone, Friday, November 14, 7:15–10:30 pm at Lucille’s Jazz Lounge. This modern music quintet features seasoned veteran musicians from across Ohio, delivering a dynamic mix of jazz, contemporary grooves and improvisational flair. Lucille’s Jazz Lounge, 1447 N. Summit St. Tickets on EventBrite.

Friday Nite Live Open Mic

Showcase your talent or enjoy performances from Toledo’s vibrant arts community at Friday Nite Live Open Mic on November 21. Doors 7 pm, Open Mic, 8–11 pm. Hosted by Gary Bond, this open mic series features musicians, artists and writers from Toledo and beyond. 252 Ottawa St., Toledo, OH. toledopoet.com/welcome-to-the-toledo-poet-website/monthly-calendar

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The Menus Live

Catch The Menus, at Hollywood Casino, Saturday, November 29, from 8–11 pm. Formed in 1983 in a residential Cincinnati basement, this veteran cover band has become one of the city’s most successful acts, known for their high-energy performances and crowd-pleasing repertoire. Tickets include a 4-top VIP viewing table. Hollywood Casino, 1968 Miami St. Tickets at universe.com.

DJANGOPHONIQUE

Experience the vibrant sounds of Djangophonique on Saturday, November 22, at 7:15 pm at TolHouse. This award-winning ensemble delivers the infectious joy and expressive freedom of Django Reinhardt’s jazz manouche, blending tradition with fearless creativity. Djangophonique brings the energy of a Parisian dance hall and the nostalgia of shimmering ballads.TolHouse, 1447 N. Summit St., Toledo, OH. tolhouse.com

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