Monday, April 9, 2012

Upcoming

Hi everyone,

This month’s feature is the young and upcoming jazz duo of Brittni Noble and Jared Smith.

About Brittni & Jared:
- Brittni and Jared cover a wide variety of tunes ranging from old jazz standards, to Pink Floyd, to Lady Gaga and other genres and crowd pleasers. They hope to inspire audiences with their passion and love for music.  They certainly inspired us during their warm-up appearance at the Coffee House.

- About logistics:
Time:  Doors open: 7:00pm, Warm-up acts: 7:30pm, Feature act: 9pm
Location:  Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave. (see below)
Admission: $10 - includes those delicious baked goodies, dark roast coffee, teas and cold drinks (Youth: $5 / children & musicians: free)
               
And a note to those of you who sing and/or play instruments … Our warm-up slots are filled for the next couple of months.  Contact Kathy Francis, our musician’s coordinator, if you’d like to claim a warm-up for the 2012 fall season.

Here is the line-up for the June and September events so mark your calendars:

          - June 8th – ErRatica, a popular Celtic-influenced band, features Don Davidson, Cameron Stewart, Jane Slemon and Bernard singing and playing flute, mandolin, banjo, guitar & fiddle.

          - September 21st – TriVo is Karla Mundy, Brian Tate and Dawn Pemberton, a dynamic and versatile vocal trio that brings to life music from many cultures and traditions around the globe. From the music of West Africa to Southern Bluegrass, Bach to Bebop, Cuban chants to Gospel shouts, the vocal artistry of Trivo thrills and delights audiences of all ages.  For a sample of their music, check out http://www.briantatemusic.com/trivo.php

If you have a question or you’d like more information, just drop me a line.

Cheers, Jane

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Jane Osborne
Ph: 604.929.2585  Cell: 604.363.5370  Fax: 604.929.2585





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Monday, May 3, 2010

2012 show program

Uupcoming Performances for 2012
Nov 16--Quartete a Tete
Dec 14--Black Gardenia
Jan 18--Brett Peterson
Feb 15--Hereafter
Mar 15-- Pearl
April 12--Harmony Mountain Singers
May 10--John Lyon, Antonia and Mary
June 21--songwriters night with Bob Stark and others TBA


Past Performances
 
 





Along for the Ride

“Alongfor the Ride is a 5 piece swing ensemble that came together after thefirst BC Swing Camp in 2000. They feature Helen Hansen on lead vocals,Ken Hatch on guitar and trumpet, Kathy Francis on clarinet and vocals,and the solid rhythm section of Gary Manzer on guitar and vocals andLinda Manzer on up right bass and vocals. As Ken now lives on DenmanIsland and Gary and Linda are soon moving to Hornby, they are callingthis their "Bye for Now" concert. This talented and fun band performsswing standards with a few surprises thrown in. You won't want to miss this!”










Deep Cove’s own superb singer, guitarist and harmonica master, with David Sinclair. Blues, country blues and original songs and tunes. Keith Bennett and David Sinclair







The Honey Flowers

Betty Berda and Shelley Stevens mix vocals with banjo and harmonica to create original music inspired by the likes of Kasey Chambers, Lucinda Williams and Emmylou Harris.





Highrise Lonesome

Sweet bluegrass harmonies and moving original tunes and songs. With Sue Malcolm, Vic Smith, Don Fraser, Stu MacDonald and Jay Buckwald







Joe Charron


Sound clips: http://www.myspace.com/joecharron/music



in the Muskoka region of , just north of . His working class rural upbringing has left him with a deep and abiding respect for this and it's people, aboriginals and immigrants alike. His singing career began at an early age when he won a music festival award at the tender age of five. Writing was quick to follow; at first, poetry in his teens and then songwriting as he approached his twentieth birthday. has a voracious appetite when it comes to music appreciation and his eclectic background of At times a pawnbroker, jeweler, carpenter and heavy equipment operator, has worked his way across this great land from the to the and now resides on thee West Coast of Canada. His vast inventory of songs ensure a long future in songwriting and entertainment.

Joe was raised the eldest of eight children OntarioCanadaTorontoJoe influences include country, blues, folk and gospel... JoeCanadian ShieldPacific Rim


came out of the chute with and what's happened since then is nothing short of amazing, but not surprising after heard him open for at the Cowichan Theater. Sometimes you don't really know about an entertainer until you see them in front of a crowd, that's where it all comes together and come together it did. Now I know what all the fuss is about... and has already attracted the attention of publishers, producers and the music industry in general and is continuing to build a loyal following who relate to his music and poignant lyrics. Anyone who has seen him perform can testify to his energy and passion...

In 1994Joe"Train Wreck On The Dance Floor" "Valdy" Joe is a prolific songwriter


again recording his second CD a dozen or so recently completed songs planned for summer release... I've heard many new songs in my time but I have to tell you, these songs are filled with intelligent and challenging musical lyrics and I know they will find appreciative ears. Keep an eye out for with his guitar case filled with his songs, he will undoubtedly be passing through your town real soon, he is a Canadian treasure.

Joe is back in the studio"Born In Winter",Joe.http://www.aprilroad.com/pages/?p=3644





Lynn Canyon Band



is a folk/roots music band with 4 members: Lesley Branton – vocals, Paul Coulter-Brown – mandolin / vocals, Bob McMillin – stand-up bass / vocals, Bill Mullaly – guitar / vocalsLynn Canyon Band
The Band has built up a diverse repertoire of material influenced by Bob Dylan, Buddy Holly, The Dillards, Grateful Dead, John Reischman, John Prine, The Beatles, Ian & Sylvia, Joel Plaskett, Rani Arbo, etc. Great guitar work is complemented by the driving rhythm of the mandolin and bass. The Band is particularly noted for its effective harmonies and has played feature gigs at folk clubs, the 2010 Winter Olympics, Cancer Foundation fund raising benefits, Parks & Recreation events and private parties.
For some video footage of the Band taken by friends, go to: www.lynncanyonband.com






Keith Sinclair Trio







Black Gardenia






Black Gardenia ~ London Jazz meets Americana
Plays a mix of Jazz, Ol' Country & Blues

Daphne Roubini sings and plays the Ukulele and Andrew Smith jazzes up an Old Gibson Guitar ~ their simple, fresh interpretations of classics from the Jazz, Country, Folk & Blues catalogues of the 30s,40s & 50s, will leave you mesmerized and wanting just one more.

"evocative vocalist, Daphne Roubini, who sounds at once retro (think Billie Holiday and Madeleine Peyroux) and yet cheekily modern and on trend.”
Georgia Mancio (Multi Award winning London Jazz singer)

And their website: www.blackgardenia.ca






The Willy Blizzard



Willy Blizzard


John Hough who was lead vocalist/guitarist for the Vancouver based folk band

Three singer/songwriters from the west coast who write original music, presenting superb vocal harmonies against the warmth of acoustic instruments. In the end though, it’s about the lyrics. Fronted by Under The Moss.

“An excellent roots trio with superb vocal harmonies” -- L.A. Beat
“Truly gorgeous Canadiana” -- Penguin Eggs


website has the tune Santa Fe Train from their In From the Cold album - .
The Willy Blizzardhttp://www.willyblizzard.com/And here's a quote from the website:"He has the smoothest baritone West of the Rockies… the most distinctive voice I've heard this side of Stan Rogers"- John Leeder, Canadian Folk Music Bulletin



They are three-quarters of what used to be a bluegrass band and now without a banjo in the line-up their repetoire includes much less bluegrass and much more blues, some jazz and many origional compositions.Kitty King, Dave Lindstone and Rob Mcgregor have played music togeather for about 30 years. They present their eclectic musical tastes on acoustic bass, guitar and mandolin, and all three sing.






Little Mountain Trio






























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