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| 2009 Performers |
| Sibel Thrasher · | Drum Workshop · | Rakish Angles · | Amanda Tosoff Quartet · | Michael Occhipinti and the Sicilian Jazz Project · |
| Ta Ki Ta · | Carnival Band · | Creek Big Band · | HEY OCEAN · | Sunday Brunch | Coast Septet · | Definitely Diva · | Elphinstone Stage Band |
| SIBEL THRASHER Friday June 12 · 8:00pm · Heritage Playhouse · $15 | |
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Sibel Thrasher, born and raised in Cincinnati Ohio, has performed in all 1,000 plus performances of the Arts Club Theater's All-Time longest running production, "Ain't Misbehavin'", both locally and on international tours.
Her extensive credits include recording in New York with legendary recording artist Roy Ayers, and in Canada with Long John Baldry, Linton Garner along with performing with the Platters in the U.S.A., Japan, and the Phillippines.
She also headlines the group "Sibel Thrasher and The Gospel Explosion" (for which she was nomiated Gospel Singer of the Year). Gospel has been deeply rooted in her since she was nine, when she and her brothers formed the group "The Thrasher Singers". The spirit carries on! In August 2004, Sibel was inducted in the B.C. Entertainment Hall of Fame, an organization to honour British Columbians who have excelled in their chosen field throughout British Columbia, across Canada and Internationally. Sibel has many fans on the Sunshine Coast and this promises to a most entertaining evening and will sell out quickly. http://sibelthrashermusic.com/ |
| DRUM WORKSHOP with HARI PAL Saturday June 13 · 11:00am-12:00pm · Kinsmen Hall, Dougal Park (on festival grounds) · $15 |
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This 60-minute workshop is designed for drummers playing drums such as - djembe, drumkit, dumbek, conga, bongo, darbouka and tabla. The objective is to teach and improve a drummer's skills in improvising - creating new rhythmic patterns instantly by impulsive playing thereby developing a sense of security and self confidence - while playing a solo or a duet with another drummer. Useful for intermediate level drummers.
After a brief introduction, a base rhythmic cycle of 3 or 4 beats will be established and the teacher will demonstrate on a dumbek or djembe, the basic techniques for improvisation. Please reserve by email at info@coastjazz.com or from Andy at 604.886.4033. Find out more about Hari Pal at www.haripal.com. For a pdf info sheet of the workshop click here. |
| THE RAKISH ANGLES MAIN FESTIVAL EVENT · Saturday June 13 · 12:30pm · Dougal Park · included in gate price of $15 | |
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The Rakish Angles compose, arrange & perform mesmerizing and energetic gypsy, jazz & Newgrass Music. Based on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, The Rakish Angles bring a contemporary approach to traditional stringband music. On stage, the quartet weaves a hand-made tapestry of world folk styles, characterized by tasteful improvisation, engaging rhythms, and memorable original pieces. They are a band to be savoured.
All full-time residents of the Sunshine Coast, "The Rakish Angles" are: Boyd Norman (Bass), Serena Eades (Violin), Dan Richter (Guitar) and Simon Hocking (Mandolin) Check out their website at www.rakishangles.com or their myspace page |
| AMANDA TOSOFF QUARTET MAIN FESTIVAL EVENT · Saturday June 13 · 1:30pm · Dougal Park · included in gate price of $15 |
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At only 24 years of age, pianist Amanda Tosoff is quickly emerging as one of Canada's top new talents. Already, she has had the pleasure of performing with internationally acclaimed artists such as Chuck Israels, Ingrid Jensen, Jon Wikon, Russ Botton, Brad Turner, Campbell Ryga, Jodi Proznick and many more. Her current project, the Amanda Tosoff Quartet, features four fellow award winning musicians: saxophonist Evan Arntzen, bassist Sean Cronin, and drummer Morgan Childs. In 2006, the quartet released their debut CD, Still Life (Cellar Live), to receive much critical acclaim.
The quartet received the CBC Galaxie Rising Star Award for best emerging group in 2007. They have opened for the likes of Bobby Hutcherson and Renee Rosnes, have been featured on CBC Radio programs “Hot Air” and “Jazz Beat”, and were recently chosen as one of seven Canadian bands to be featured on Espace Musique’s live concert series Portraits Jazz. Visit Amanda's website at http://www.amandatosoff.com/ or her myspace page |
| Visit The Sicilian Jazz Project website at http://www.thesicilianjazzproject.com/ or their myspace page
. . . . “Michael Occhipinti's Sicilian Jazz Project was a winning sextet with exotic ethno-musical influences from Sicily and the Mediterranean stitched to contemporary jazz inventions, rousing a Thursday crowd at the Yardbird. With Occhipinti's wonderful arrangements, it was beautifully rendered with the soulful vocal of Dominic Mancuso and a band of Toronto's best (including trumpeter Kevin Turcotte and drummer Barry Romberg). Sicilian yes, but ultimately Canadian.” ... Roger Levesque Edmonton Journal |
| TA KI TA MAIN FESTIVAL EVENT · Saturday June 13 · 3:30pm · Dougal Park · included in gate price of $15 | |
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Ta Ki Ta is a uniquely Canadian ensemble which combines North Indian classical music, Jazz, and other music styles into a seamless whole where Eastern and Western instruments, rhythms and melodies are treated on equal footing. The group has an unusual instrumentation with Hari Pal (tabla), Karen Graves (saxophones/flute/voice) and Jared Burrows (electric guitar). Ta Ki Ta’s current repertoire is very diverse and is based on original compositions by all three members as well as some traditional songs from jazz and the folk and classical traditions of India and Canada.
The group's name, Ta Ki Ta is a reference to the syllables commonly used in Indian music to represent a three-part rhythm. Ta Ki Ta is currently preparing new repertoire for an upcoming recording and is actively self-producing concerts in the Vancouver area. http://www.ta-ki-ta.com |
| CARNIVAL BAND MAIN FESTIVAL EVENT · Saturday June 13 · 4:30pm · Dougal Park · included in gate price of $15 | |
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The Carnival Band is a community
music project with ten years of history, based out of Commercial Drive's
Britannia Community Centre. Musical direction is provided by Ross Barrett
and Tim Sars. Instrumentation for the band includes all range of brass,
woodwinds, drums, percussion, accordions, and of course voice from it's
20 - 30 members. Over the years, the much beloved, colourful, high energy group has made hundreds of appearances at B.C. festivals, community events, civic ceremonies, and dance parties. Their monstrous repertoire includes samba, calypso, swing, afrobeat, jazz, funk, disco, and traditional music from around the globe. They're sure to get you up and dancing to end a festival day in the park. Definitely a favourite for the whole family. Visit their website at www.openairorchestra.com or their myspace page. |
| CREEK BIG BAND DANCE !! · Saturday June 13 · 8:00pm · Harmony Hall · $15 (686 Harmony Lane, Gibsons) |
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The Creek Big Band is made up of unpaid volunteer musicians who contribute their time and talent for the benefit of Sunshine Coast music students and audiences.
The money earned from their paid performances goes toward scholarships for Sunshine Coast students going on to further music studies, and toward miscellaneous band expenses.
The Creek Big Band is always looking for additional gigs, and encourages you to book the band for your next dance, party, or other extravaganza for which you wish to have some great swing, jazz, and dance music. Visit their website at http://creekbigband.net/bigband.htm. |
| HEY OCEAN DANCE !!· Saturday June 13 · 9:00pm · Roberts Creek Hall · $20 | |
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Often described as one of Canada’s best up-and-coming talents, Hey Ocean is a young band with
a remarkable talent for blending various musical styles into a brand of infectious pop that is
uniquely their own. Having shared the stage with the likes of Bedouin Soundclash, Xavier Rudd, Sarah Harmer and Wintersleep, their onstage charisma and playful demeanor continue to capture the hearts of listeners – both young and old. Recent performances include appearances at Calgary Virgin Festival, Saskatoon Jazz Festival and Whistler Arts Festival. Continuously leaving fans in awe, Hey Ocean combines sheer talent, charismatic songs, and an undeniably energetic live show, making them a must see band for 2009. Their first time on the coast and this Saturday night is always a sell out ... get your tickets early. www.myspace.com/heyocean. |
| DEFINITELY DIVA WINEGARDEN PARK FESTIVAL · Sunday June 14 · 2:30pm · free | |
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The Divas, Lynne Dickson, Wendy Hibberd and Patrice Pollack have be performing together for the past two years. What started as a one time project of three songs has grown into a large and varied repertoire of jazz, swing, blues, latin, light rock and R&B. All 3 divas are well known performers on the Sunshine Coast and have many years of musical experience. Lynne, Wendy and Patrice share a common passion and gift for music. They have combined their individual styles and together they deliver tight vocal harmonies, upbeat arrangements and a high energy performance. They will be joined by their very 'hot' rhythm section of Reg Dickson on guitar, Warren Allen, bass, Ken Dalgleish on keyboard and Barry Taylor on drums. The Diva's have are a constant favourite on the Coast for fun entertainment and remarkable harmonies. For more visit their website. |
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