Nick Maclean’s SNAGGLE feat the ALI BROS

Under the leadership of JUNO-nominated and 10x Global Music Award–winning jazz pianist NICK MACLEAN, SNAGGLE feat the ALI BROS launches into a daring new chapter: a suite of electrifying works inspired by the science fiction grandmaster ISAAC ASIMOV and his legendary FOUNDATION saga. Often described as “Canada’s answer to Snarky Puppy”, the band goes interstellar using their fearless sound, likened to a cross between electric-era Miles Davis and Rage Against the Machine, to map the rise and fall of galactic empires.

Front and center are the ALI BROS, the near-telepathic horn duo of BROWNMAN ALI (Guru, Jay-Z, Randy Brecker) on trumpet and MARCUS ALI (Matt Dusk, Jason Wilson, Mr Something Something) on saxophone. Like Asimov’s psychohistorians, they shape the future with every phrase, weaving complex probabilities into sonic reality. Joining them on this voyage are some of Toronto’s finest electric-jazz explorers: JAY YOO on guitar, MATT GRUEBNER on bass, and ADAM MANSFIELD on drums. With performances swinging from Seldon–like moments of quiet, calculated clarity to cataclysmic bursts of energy worthy of a crumbling empire… Snaggle’s new repertoire doesn’t just pay homage to ASIMOV, it channels the spirit of his storytelling: daring, complex, and endlessly imaginative.

DOC ROCK & the ASSASSINS, the special guest opener, has carved out a reputation as one of Durham Region’s hardest-hitting rock outfits. Blending the grit of classic rock with the energy of modern alternative, the band delivers a live show that is as raw and powerful as it is unforgettable. With deep roots in the local scene, Doc Rock & the Assassins have become a fixture in Ontario venues, sharing stages with a wide range of rock, metal, and alternative acts. Their sound channels the spirit of no-nonsense rock & roll while embracing the high-octane edge that defines Oshawa’s music community.

For fans of Jazz, Science Fiction, and the BOUNDLESS possibilities that emerge when the two intertwine… this is a show not to be missed!
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SNAGGLE feat the ALI BROS
:: Nick Maclean – keys/synth
:: Brownman Ali – electric trumpet
:: Marcus Ali – tenor sax
:: Jay Yoo – guitar
:: Matt Gruebner – bass
:: Adam Mansfield – drums

DOC ROCK & the ASSASSINS
:: Steve “Doc Rock” Holliday – vocals
:: Darryl Webster – guitar
:: Darryl Fratura – guitar
:: Andrew Green – bass
:: Steve German – drums

Who is it for?

All ages

Tickets : $20-$25

$20 advance, $25 door

How to get tickets?

Buy online

At the door: cash only

 

Date:

Friday, November 28, 2025 | 09:00 PM – 12:00 AM

3 hours

Venue & Address

The Atria, 59 King St E Second Floor, Oshawa, ON L1H 1B4

Wheelchair not accessible

Street Parking

Accessible by Public Transport