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J.E. Lopez is a Filipino-Canadian guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter who brings serious fire to the stage. His live shows sizzle with the raw energy of blues-rock, the deep pocket of old-school funk and soul, and the smooth edge of modern R&B—all tied together by a feel that’s unmistakably his.

Based in Toronto, Lopez draws from the city’s rich mix of cultures and sounds, shaping a style that’s as vibrant and layered as the streets he walks. His music isn’t just about genre—it’s about groove, emotion, and a connection you can feel in your chest.

His influences run deep: think Clapton’s conversational finesse, SRV's visceral abandon, Robert Cray’s elegant intensity, and the soulful sensuality of Ray Charles - all brought together in a sound that simmers with tension and softens into soul. Whether he’s tearing through a solo or whispering a melody that lingers like a memory, Lopez plays with the kind of presence that commands attention and leaves an imprint.

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Shows

Saturday March 7th 2026

SINGLED OUT with R. Flex

Tranzac

292 Brunswick Ave, Toronto

10 PM - 12 AM

Email for guestlist reservations: jelopezmusic@gmail.com

 

Friday February 27th 2026

Function Bar + Kitchen

2291 Yonge St, Toronto

930 PM - 130 AM

$10 Cover

 

Saturday January 24th 2026

Wintersong Music Festival

Saints on Main

6236 Main St., Stoufville, ON

5pm - 6pm

Free Event

Solo Show

 

Saturday  January 17th 2026

w. the Renny Siento Band and Mango Wild

Handlebar

159 Augusta Avenue, Toronto

9 PM Doors- Pay What You Can (PWYC) at the door

Full Band

 

Saturday January 3rd 2026

Function Bar + Kitchen

2291 Yonge St, Toronto

930 PM - 130 AM

$10 Cover

 

Wednesday November 12th 2025

Mossop's Social House

56 Yonge Street, Toronto

630 PM - 930 PM

Solo Show

 

Saturday September 13th 2025

Small World Music Showcase - J.E. Lopez x Eunice Keitan

Small World Music Center

180 Shaw Street, Toronto, ON

Full Band

Link: Purchase Tickets HERE!

 

Sunday September 7th 2025

Tim Horton's Southside Shuffle - The 27th Annual Port Credit Blues and Jazz Festival

World Stage

Memorial Park, 32 Stavebank Rd. Port Credit (Mississauga) 

Full Band

Free Admission to the World Stage!

Link: Southside Shuffle - Tickets and Info

 

Friday August 8th 2025

Sofar Sounds 

Secret Venue - Downtown Toronto

Details and Ticket Link to Follow

 

Wednesday August 6th 2025

Union Summer

65 Front Street West, Toronto

530 PM - 730 PM

Full Band

Free Show

 

Saturday July 26th 2025

Handlebar

159 Augusta Avenue, Toronto

9 PM Doors- Pay What You Can (PWYC) at the door!

Full Band

 

Sunday June 22nd 2025

Toronto Jazz Fest – Toronto Blues Society Talent Search 

OLG Village Stage, Village of Yorkville Park

115 Cumberland Street, Toronto

Full Band

Free Show

Link: Toronto Blues Society

Link: Toronto Jazz Website - Map

 

Saturday June 21st 2025

Music Day @ Mossop's Social House

56 Yonge Street, Toronto

1100 - 1200 PM

Solo Show

Pay What You Can

 

Friday June 20th 2025

Drake Unplugged - Nashville Style Songwriters Round

Drake Underground

1150 Queen Street West, Toronto

Solo Show

7 PM - $10.00 Cover - Tickets at link HERE

 

Wednesday March 5th 2025

Mossop's Social House

56 Yonge Street, Toronto

630 PM - 930 PM

Solo Show

 

Friday February 14th 2025

Sofar Sounds

Secret Venue - Stockyards Area, Toronto

730 PM - $33.00 -Tickets at link - https://tinyurl.com/jelopezmusictickets

Full Band

 

Saturday February 1st 2025

Handlebar

159 Augusta Avenue, Toronto

10 PM - Pay What You Can (PWYC) at the door!

Full Band