Jacob Soucy x Emmett Hodgins & The Coast Group

Why we picked it

Two six-piece bands. One night. Jacob and Emmett yearn to engage the hearts, minds, and booties of Toronto’s cutest patooties. Come bust a move at Burdock Music Hall as you’re serenaded by a concoction of jazz fusion and alt pop on Friday, July 24. A true double bill.Jacob Soucy is a Vancouver-born trumpeter, songwriter, and producer based in Toronto. He released his debut instrumental album, Vision Is Essential, in the summer of 2024. Soucy was surrounded by music from an early age, recording in the studio at age four and later picking up the trumpet and drums at ten. He eventually moved to Toronto to pursue his studies and career in music, obtaining a Bachelor of Music degree from Humber Polytechnic.“Icebreaker,” the lead single from Vision Is Essential, was added to Exclaim!’s “The Eh! List” playlist alongside fellow Canadian artists including Nelly Furtado, BADBADNOTGOOD, Marianas Trench, and daysormay. In addition to working as a freelance trumpeter and music te