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| 2013
Performers |
| Steve Giltrow Quartet | Celso Machado | Penfold/Lumiere Quintet | Hugh Fraser Quintet |
| Tambura Rasa | Legion of Flying Monkeys | Festival Dancers | Soulstream | Jazz Group of Seven |
| Sunday Brunch | Creek Big Band | WAG | Mimosa | Jazz Vespers |
| STEVE GILTROW QUARTET Concert !! Friday June 14 : 8:00pm : Gibsons Public Art Gallery : $10 |
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Opening our Jazz Festival weekend at the Gibsons
Landing Public Art Gallery, a new venue this year, the Steve Giltrow Quartet
is a dynamic group of Sunshine Coast musicians. They combine the talents
of saxophonist/composer Ken Grunenberg, acoustic bassist Boyd Norman,
drummer John Rule and guitarist/composer Steve Giltrow. The group which has been working together for a number of years is dedicated to performing original music such as Labyrinth, For Your Eyes and Lisa as well as their unique arrangements of standards. Their self-titled cd is a great listen for all jazz lovers. stevegiltrow.ca |
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| CELSO
MACHADO MAIN STAGE SATURDAY STREET FESTIVAL EVENT : Saturday June 15 : 12:15pm : included in wristband price $20 |
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2008
Juno Award winner, Celso Machado is a local resident living in Gibsons.
Virtuoso Brazilian guitarist, percussionist, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist,and
composer, Celso brings joy to his audiences with his subtle mixture of
musical inspiration and irresistible rhythm. For forty years Celso Machado
has been performing on concert stages throughout Brazil, Western Europe,
Scandinavia, Canada, and the United States and is considered one of the
most versatile and exciting musician/composers of Brazilian music today.
His guitar technique is but one of his passions; his gift for making music
out of anything and everything around us is his mission in life. Celso never stops performing and teaching around the world and has garnered a collection nomination and awards. In 2008 he was awarded the Canadian Folk Music Award for World Solo Artist. This year we can't wait to see who and what surprises he has in store for his home town audience. celsomachado.com |
| KATHERINE PENFOLD / ANNA LUMIERE QUINTET MAIN STAGE SATURDAY STREET FESTIVAL EVENT : June 15 : 1:30pm included in wristband price of $20 |
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"This group of fine Sunshine Coast musicians
will be making their public debut at this year's festival to the excitement
of their many fans. Katherine Penfold's vocals have been wowing crowds
since her return from Australia last year and she is joined by one of
our favourite jazz pianists, Anna Lumiere. Backing them with a jazz-steady
rhythm section is coast drummer John Rule from Gibsons and on bass, a
well established Vancouver jazz musician living on the coast, Jon Bentley.
Special guest on sax, flute and percussion will be Graham Ord.This incredible group of musicians will serve up groovy beats, singalong standards and great originals making for an awesome set, so make sure to set your schedule to see these talented ladies. Find out more at katherinepenfold.ca : anagramjazz.ca |
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HUGH FRASER QUINTET MAIN STAGE SATURDAY STREET FESTIVAL EVENT : June 15 : 2:45pm included in wristband price of $20 |
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Back by popular demand ... it's been a few
years now and we are sooo looking forward to it! Canadian jazz legend
Hugh Fraser has won multiple Juno Awards as pianist, trombonist and composer
with the internationally acclaimed Hugh Fraser Quintet. Hugh recently
celebrated VEJI's (the Vancouver Ensemble of Jazz Improvisation) 33rd
anniversary and as a soloist, Hugh's performance with Maraca's Latin Jazz
All-Stars was voted in the top 5 CD and DVD releases by Downbeat Magazine
in 2012.With a stellar line-up of Hugh Fraser, trombone, Campbell Ryga, saxes, Bill Coon, guitar, Dave Robbins, drums and Miles Hill, bass, this is going to be one hard-hitting set of jazz on the street in Gibsons Landing. hughfraser.com | |
| TAMBURA
RASA with KAREN PITKETHLY MAIN STAGE SATURDAY STREET FESTIVAL EVENT : June 15 : 4:15pm included in wristband price of $20 |
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To end the Street Festival we have a real high
energy treat for your senses !! Rather than dealing with all the complex
details involved in putting together a trip to some exotic locale in the
world, just come to Gibsons Landing Jazz Fest weekend and allow the world's
music to come to you. Ivan Tucakov created Tambura Rasa in 2004 to play
his unique blend of Balkan, Middle Eastern, Indian, and Latin roots-music
styles. The band's odd name is a pun on the Latin phrase tabula rasa -
which translates as "blank slate" - and the tambura, a popular Serbian
stringed instrument. To add extra colour to shows, Tambura Rasa likes to work with movement artists and will be presenting flamenco dancer Karen Pitkethly to add to your sensory enjoyment. Members of Tambura Rasa are Ivan Tucakov, guitar; Colin Maskell, sax/flute; Kerry Galloway, bass; Justin James, percussion/drums and Robin Layne, percussion. See more at tamburarasa.com |
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DANCERS - 'Dances on Water' SATURDAY STREET FESTIVAL EVENT : June 15 : between acts included in wristband price of $20 |
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To mark the 20th Anniversary of the Sunshine
Coast Dance Society, the Festival Dancers, a group of choreographers
and professional-calibre local dancers have been assembled to perform
at this years Jazz Street Festival. | LEGION OF FLYING MONKEYS FESTIVAL DANCERS EVENT : June 15 : between acts included in wristband price of $20 |
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No, they are not real monkeys, but put 8 of them together on their out-there hand-crafted and -designed wooden horns and other musical things and they become the Legion of Flying Monkeys Orchestra and they are easily as interesting, fun, and funky as a barrel of monkeys. Leader and creator Mr. Fire-Man: "In 2002 I made a horn from a stick of elderberry wood. It took about two hours of labour to produce a sound. Nine years later, a band called the Legion of Flying Monkeys Horn Orchestra entertains with the descendants of that horn (there are over forty as of last count). Looking back, that simple act of burning a shaft through the pith to make a chamber was a turning point leading to a near decade of music, interactive art and instrument making." Monkey musicians include: Andrew Parker, bass Fuhorn; Jody MacDonald, tenor Fuhorn; Jason Harder, tenor Fuhorn; Jason Jones, drums & accordion; Jason Hall, tenor Fuhorn, clarinet; Chris Hixon, bass guitar; Mr. Fire-Man (David Gowman), alto Fuhorn & accordion; Marjorie Robbins, vocals; Sharon Kallis, vocals. To see more CLICK HERE. |
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| SOULSTREAM
- 10-piece Powerhouse Funk / Soul / Jazz Band !! DANCE !!: Saturday June 15: 9:00pm : Roberts Creek Hall : $25 |
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Soulstream is Back!! Anyone who has been to one of their dances knows the full-on energy they bring to the stage. Soulstream brings 10 internationally acclaimed musicians together, including Tim Fuller and Rebecca Shoichet, lead vocals; Chris Gestrin, keyboards; Randall Stoll, drums; Darren Parris, bass; Rob Hamilton, guitar/vocals; Karen Graves, sax, flute, vocals; Vince Mai, trumpet; Bill Runge, bari sax; and Russ Klyne, guitar. This is the perfect party band with a killer set list from James Brown and Tower of Power to Herbie Hancock and everything in between. They love to play on the Sunshine Coast and they always sell out the Roberts Creek Hall. Get your tickets early! soul-stream.ca. |
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Featuring some of the finest jazz musicians
on the coast, The Jazz Group of Seven plays the music of the jazz giants
from the last half of the last century. With great soloists and fine ensemble
work, this is a cookin' band that handles bebop, Latin, and luscious ballads
with equal ease.| ALI
MILNER SUNDAY BRUNCH Buffet: Sunday June 16 : 11:00am - 1:00pm : Leo's Tapas & Grill - free with reservations |
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Sunday Brunch is certainly a favourite with
the Jazz crowd, and this year is going to be delicious! Ali Milner's fresh-faced
appearance might make her look like a newcomer, but don't be fooled -
at 21 years old, she has already been recording and performing for eleven
years. In that time she's gone from being a promising teenaged favourite
to a seasoned performer who is quickly becoming a familiar face in Canada's
indie music world. Raised in Whistler, BC, but now living in Vancouver, she serves up a timeless sound that blends R&B pop with old-soul jazz and even a dose of hard-hitting rock 'n' roll.Ali just completed 8 weeks on the CBC reality television show "Cover Me Canada" placing third out of thousands of applicants. She has 2 albums under her belt and has performed in the UK, USA and Asia sharing stages with Michael Bublé, Ron Sexsmith and countless others. Now Gibsons Landing gets a chance to hear a vocal/keyboard solo show of Ali right here on the Sunshine Coast. Find out more at alimilner.com. Reservations are strongly suggested (604.886.9414). Come and join friends to take in brunch before crossing the street to enjoy the rest of the afternoon at the free concert in Winegarden Park overlooking fabulous Gibsons Harbour. |
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| CREEK BIG BAND WINEGARDEN PARK FESTIVAL : Sunday June 16 : 1:30pm : free |
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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. Their fearless
leader is Graham Ord and this year we are graced with vocals by Dawn Dickeson.
Other members of the Creek Band are: lead alto - Carl Montgomery, 2nd alto - Karl Petersohn, 1st tenor - Graeme Green, 2nd tenor - Cherry Bolognese, bari - Doug Reid, 1st trumpet - John Frederickson, 2nd trumpet - Ed Roop, 3rd trumpet - Travis McDonough, 4th trumpet - Paul Pedlar, 1st trombone - Bryan Airth, 2nd trombone - Bill Wishlow, 3rd trombone - Jim McGowan, 4th trombone - Gordon Catherwood, keyboard - Clare Lyle and Carolyn Mitchel, vibes - Val Anderson, bass - Boyd Norman, drums - Al Burns and guitar, Sacha Faessart. The Creek Big Band is always looking for additional gigs and encourages you, if you want great swing, jazz, and dance music, to book the band for your next dance, party, or other extravaganza. Visit their website at creekbigband.net/bigband.htm. | |
| WAG
- westerly a cappella group WINEGARDEN PARK FESTIVAL : Sunday June 16 : 2:30pm : free |
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And now for something completely different -- from a full-on Big Band to 'just the human voice.' WAG is an a cappella quartet from Vancouver and the Sunshine Coast. Tim Everett, Doug Austin, Katrina Bishop, and Susan Everett create their music using just the human voice. Together they bring over 75 years of singing harmony to the stage. Since their inception in 1987 (as the 4 Tunes), WAG has performed all over British Columbia in a wide array of venues. They have delighted countless folks in evening concerts, as roving performers in Whistler, and on the main stage at the P.N.E. Their Vancouver Fringe Festival production "4-Ever Paisley" was a sold out hit and "Pick of the Fringe." They have shared their love of music with many thousands of students. Whether on trains, at festivals, in coffee shops or at the Vancouver Playhouse, WAG's tremendous musicality, honest approach and infectious fun have something for everyone. Visit wagacapella.com |
| MIMOSA WINEGARDEN PARK FESTIVAL EVENT : Sunday June 16 : 3:30pm : free |
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A perfect way to close the day in Winegarden Park is to the uplifting sounds of Mimosa with their gorgeous melodies, quirky lyrics, incredible groove and sky-high improvisations. The Mimosa sound has a marked Parisian flavour, with silky vocals from Rebecca Shoichet, sly keyboards and occasional accordion from leader Anna Lumière, sinuous flute and saxes from Karen Graves, and rock-solid drumming by Berni Arai. This is another combination of Vancouver and Sunshine Coast musicians who draw from Jazz, Brazilian Sambas, French 60s pop and Cabaret music to concoct their own sound. It's nearly impossible not to be charmed by the Mimosa delights. Bring the whole family and enjoy. mimosamusic.com |
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Back by popular demand the Gibsons Jazz Festival
is joining St Bart's Church in Gibsons to present 'Jazz Vespers'. A tradition
in many towns and cities, Gibsons now joins the tradition in the fabulous
acoustic and spiritual space of St Bart's Church.|
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