Five and Tens

Five and Tens are a 4 piece instrumental band named after Mississauga highway intersection 5 & 10 creating cinematic jazz, funk and soul records under Vidal Recordings. Consisting of Ray Vidal on guitar, Anthony Vidal on Key, Nick Vidal on Drums and Sean Jackson on Bass. Known for their live performances and improvisation whether playing explosive break sets for breakdance battles to dynamic intimate sets around the Toronto circuit. They have built strong ties in the Toronto music community and gained a worldwide fan base over the years. Bridging the gap of young and old music lovers of jazz, soul, rock, funk, blues and hip-hop. Generating waves in their own independent way. With their breakout album, "Life Happens to Us All". Which found its way in various streaming playlists and vinyl record collections of enthusiasts across the globe. Officiating the band's signature sound captured the ears and hearts of both fans and critics alike. Elevating their public profile, streams and vinyl sales. Accolades and media appearances provided a platform to showcase their extraordinary talent on festive stages and venues. Solidifying the Five and Tens reputation as an essential sound in the modern funk, soul and jazz music landscape. Hitting 6.7 M streams among 833k fans worldwide. Gaining popularity in the US, Australia, Germany and UK. With their latest album 'Brothers in the Groove' landing album of week and top 30 album of 2024 by Dan Digs on 91.ONE WNXP Nashville's NPR music station. They were awarded best live band at the 2023 Mississauga Music Awards and Amy Louie Grossman`s Music Scholarship from Toronto's longest-running live house of blues venue Grossman's Tavern in 2022. This band stays consistent crafting soul and funk records out their own indie label Vidal Recordings on their own terms in their own style. Building their label and discography as a family one project at a time.