Side Door

01/29/2026

We got together some staff, supporters and friends to celebrate the end of an era. Thanks to who shot the whole thing.

Thank you to all of you for being on this ride with us. Here’s to gathering in all kinds of spaces for art.

All our love, and

ps go support Dan on his tour and Laura with .do.camp !

12/04/2025

dropped so much good advice in Episode 8 of the Side Door Sitdown. Out everywhere now

11/25/2025

Building Community Through House Shows with Sara from

If you've ever wondered what goes into running a house concert or why people open their doors to the community, episode 09 of The Side Door Sitdown is full of honesty, heart, and the spirit of DIY live music.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts 📻

11/04/2025

After 8 incredible years, we are winding down Side Door.

❤️ Thank you for your belief in us. You understood what we envisioned. We absolutely could not have done this without your support.

Read the full announcement:

On December 31st, 2025, we are winding down Side Door operations. Thank you for your belief in us. You understood what we envisioned. We absolutely could not have done this without your support.

10/21/2025

The INCREDIBLE joined us on The Side Door Sitdown podcast. Listen wherever you get your podcasts!

10/20/2025

What a tour! Get your tickets now!

The other day I was reminiscing about playing shows at the Rivoli in Toronto and realized the last one was back in 2011. I always loved playing that back room — in the golden era of Queen Street, MuchMusic, and a time when none of us had a phone. So, for no reason other than fun, I decided to come back for two special nights: one solo and one with a my band.

Leave your phone at home, climb into the time machine, and join me for two nights of old-school Toronto vibes Tickets on my website and Side Door

Oct 22 Orillia ON SOLD OUT
Oct 23 Bracebridge ON SOLD OUT
Oct 24 Almonte, ON SOLD OUT
Oct 25 Maberly ON SOLD OUT
Oct 26 Athens ON
Nov 12 Pictou NS
Nov 13 Charlottetown PE
Nov 14 East Margaretsville NS
Nov 15 Halifax NS SOLD OUT
Nov 16 Halifax NS 2ND SHOW ADDED
Dec 02 Toronto ON
Dec 03 Toronto ON

10/10/2025

See you at the show.

10/08/2025

In this episode of The Side Door Sitdown, host Laura Simpson sits down with Michael Coll, one of the biggest DIY music fans she knows.

For Laura, seeing Michael in the crowd is always a good sign that she’s in the right place.

Michael shares what it means to show up for artists as a fan. Paying fair ticket prices, buying merch, and letting musicians know when their set moved you. He talks about the joy of being part of the scene without organizing festivals or asking for guest lists, just supporting artists because you love what they do.

Listen now: https://pod.link/1830541189/episode/ODg0ZjJlMTctNDVjYS00OTJkLTk0M2YtZGM5ZTExNTZjNzY5

09/24/2025

You shouldn’t need six different platforms and endless email threads just to play (or host) a show.

That’s why Side Door exists.

If you’ve just started following us — hey, welcome 👋

We’re a 🇨🇦Canadian company founded by Laura Simpson & Dan Mangan, built to make live music easier for everyone... artists, hosts, and fans alike.

Here’s what you can do on Side Door (all free):

🎟️ Ticket your show and keep 100% of the revenue
🎤 Book artists to perform in your space
📣 Find gigs if you’re an artist
🎫 Attend indie shows in unique, intimate spaces

It’s all self-serve, transparent, and community-driven.

09/24/2025

return to

Rube & Rake engage audiences with a mixture of stories, intricate guitar work, and rich vocal harmonies. After working together for the past 9 years out of St. John’s, NL, Josh Sandu and Andrew Laite have fused an intimate musical connection that comes across in every new song and performance.

2022 Songwriter of the Year and 2020 Music NL Folk/Roots Artist of the Year awardwinners, Rube & Rake’s music is an exercise in creating something beyond the sum of their parts.