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2019 Performers
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| Kestra | Katherine Penfold | Brubeck & Black | Dawn Pemberton & Sharon Minemoto | Zapato Negro |
| SD46 Jazz Band | Swing Dance/Deanna Knight & Hot Club of Mars | Legion Dance/Dawn Pemberton |
| Sh-Boom | Sunday Brunch | Creek Big Band | Burying Ground | Aprés Jazz |
| 'Kestra'
with special guest René Worst Concert !! Friday June 21: 7:30pm : St Bart's Church, 659 North Rd: $20 |
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Opening Night of the 24th Annual Gibsons Landing
Jazz Festival.'Kestra' is a home grown jazz quartet with Steve Giltrow, guitar, Ken Grunenberg, sax / flute and Regan Haydu on drums. They will be joined by and featuring Vancouver's René Worst on bass. This will be a very special evening as they will be performing for the first time a night of all original tunes that include Bossa, Funk, Jazz blues and bebop. reneworst.com : facebook:worstway stevegiltrow.ca Click for poster here. | |||
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Penfold and her 5 piece band! featuring Max Zipursky, Matt Reid, Paul Clark, Vince Mai, Jon Bentley MAIN STAGE SATURDAY STREET FESTIVAL EVENT : Saturday June 22 : 12:15pm - included in wristband price $20 advance, $25 at the gate |
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We are excited to have our own Katherine Penfold, vocals, Max Zipursky, keys, Matt Reid, bass, Paul Clark, drums, Vince Mai, trumpet and Jon Bentley, sax. Katherine's interest in music began with her introduction to Celtic. Learning her jigs and reels vocally instead of by instrument, Katherine extended her vocal range, uniquely preparing her to fall madly in love with everything Soul, Blues and Jazz by the time she was in her 20's. Storytelling has always been the passion that drives Katherine; regardless of genre she is able to convey genuine feeling and heartfelt emotions with her lyrics. Having sold out venues across Central and Western Canada, she has taken the stage with artists like Hugh Laurie, Jeff Lorber, Brad Turner, and Juno nominated bassist Jodi Proznick. Katherine Penfold is a name you want to look for and a show you don't want to miss! katherinepenfold.com : #katherinepenfoldmusic |
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BRUBECK and MILES BLACK MAIN STAGE SATURDAY STREET FESTIVAL EVENT : June 22: 1:25pm included in wristband price $20 advance, $25 at the gate |
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The Sunshine Coast is known for its amazing
physical beauty and home of an ernormous number of internationally known
creative artists, both visual, written and performing. Daniel Brubeck
moved to the 'Coast' a few years ago and we feel so fortunate to have
him in our musical community.Dan was a highly energetic child who found his calling at the trap set. Mentored by two consummate polyrhythmic masters, Joe Morello and Alan Dawson, he was working professionally before he finished his teens. Over the years Dan was featured on nearly a dozen albums with his father, and toured widely with the Dave Brubeck Quartet, including many appearances with the world's leading orchestras. This year for something very special, Dan is teaming up with another one of the Coast's favourite's, Miles Black on piano. Miles is highly acclaimed and sought after as an arranger, producer, composer, session musician, guitarist, vocalist, bassist, saxophonist, songwriter, and musical theatre director. Joining this dynamic duo will be Rick Kilburn on bass. danbrubeck.com milesblack.com : facebook rickkilburn.net |
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Tribute to Etta Jones with DAWN PEMBERTON and THE SHARON MINEMOTO TRIO
MAIN STAGE SATURDAY STREET FESTIVAL EVENT : June 22: 2:40pm included in wristband price $20 advance, $25 at the gate |
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Dawn Pemberton has deep musical
roots that take her powerful voice from gospel and soul to jazz, funk
and world music. She has become a staple of the Vancouver music scene
and can often be found tearin' it up as a vocalist, teacher, facilitator,
choir director and "go to girl" for live performances and studio sessions.
A passionate songwriter and performer Dawn crafts her music with a sense
of adventure, quirkiness, and serious groove and shapes it into her own
unique and dynamic package.? Since the age of sixteen, Vancouver based pianist and composer, Sharon Minemoto has been performing to audiences around the world.... “Minemoto is a swinging, sensitive pianist with a highly melodic style and a composer of some very hip original music.” ~ Coastal Jazz & Blues Together they are joined by Paul Rushka, bass and Nino Dipasquale, drums in a tribute to the late jazz singer Etta Jones. dawnpemberton.ca : #dawnpemberton : youtube sharonminemoto.com : facebook : videos |
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NEGRO SATURDAY STREET FESTIVAL EVENT : June 22: 4:00pm included in wristband price $20 advance, $25 at the gate |
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Zapato Negro have built a reputation in Canada and beyond for their own exiting blend of progressive jazz and Afro-Caribbean rhythm. Knowing it’s not enough to have talented individuals, they’ve become a real band through hard work and communication – enabling them to develop an eclectic and exciting concert repertoire that includes original compositions, underplayed jazz standards done in clave, and classics of Latin Music reworked, reharmonized or re-rhythmicized in jazz. The band players are: With Andre Carrasquero – piano, Allan Johnston – bass, Jack Duncan – congas, Juan David Encinales – drums, Rod Murray – trombone and Vince Mai - trumpet. A great way to get up and move your body to end our day on the street. Zapato Negro : video |
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The School District Jazz Band is a combination
musicians from Elphinstone in Gibsons and Chatelech Secondary in Sechelt
and conducted by teacher/musician, Tom Kellough and will be performing
at the Bus Stop stage to entertain in between acts on the main stage.
These young musicians will be at the top of their game as they return
from festivals near their end of the musical school year. For many it
will be their last chance to play with the band before they graduate and
move on.| SATURDAY
NIGHT CONCERT/DANCE - DEANNA KNIGHT & THE HOT CLUB OF MARS Plus SWING DANCE LESSONS WITH LUCI FALKNER High Beam Dreams, 350 Glassford St: Sunday June 22: 7:30pm $20 |
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Come out for a night of 'swing dance' with
our newsest musical resident to Gibsons, Deanna Knight who will be joined
by rhythm magicians, the Hot Club of Mars. Come early at 7:30 for swing dance lessons with Luci Falkner, come as a beginner or to brush up your skills and learn a few moves. At 8:30 get ready to dance or pull up a seat and enjoy the moves of Deanna and the 'Hotties' for a night of great music, fun and entertainment. Travel back in time to the early acoustic swing era of the 1920’s & 30’s and experience one of Vancouver’s most eclectic gypsy-jazz ensembles. Chanteuse Deanna Knight, shares sassy and sultry vocals alongside the driving rhythms and hot solos The Hot Club of Mars. Enjoy a clever repertoire, spanning a full century from historical tangos written in the early 1900’s to charming contemporary songs. Deanna weaves her lyrical magic around swing classics, tangos, bossa, boogie, Hawaiian and her original compositions. Described as “stand out, unmistakable and smooth as fine whisky” Knight celebrates 18 yrs years with “the Hot Club boys who use their Hawaiian, resonator, and Gypsy-jazz guitars to slice and dice 50 shades of swing with admirable gusto.” Gypsy Jazz from traditional to the unusual will unfold before your eyes and ears. Just try to keep your toes from tapping. Hot Club of Mars musicians are: Deanna Knight - vocals, Don Kellett - lead and rhythm guitar/mandolin, Steve Szabo - lead and rhythm guitar, Joe Bourchier - bass, Mark Dowding - sax/flute/harmonica hotclubofmars.com : video Click for poster here. |
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Night DANCE : DAWN PEMBERTON - get down for the new Canadian Queen of Soul DANCE !!: Saturday June 22: 8:00pm : Gibsons Royal Canadian Legion: $20 non-members; $10 members |
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Time to Party!! | DEVON
HANLEY and WALTER MARTELLA SUNDAY BRUNCH Buffet: Sunday June 23: 11:00am - 1:00pm : Leo's Tapas & Grill - free with reservations |
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Brunch is always a favouSrite with the Jazz crowd, and this year we are
presenting one of our favourite Powell River musicians Walter Martella
and vocalist Devon HanleyDevon Hanley is a singer/songwriter who plays guitar and piano and plays regularly at the Laughing Oyster in Powell River. She who grew up steeped in 60's North American folk music with a good dose of classical thrown in to the mix. After moving to Powell River and discovering an active Jazz scene she was soon influenced by the music (and Walter) which has now expanded her repertoire. Walter Martella is Powell River's most prominent musical son, music director of Powell River Academy of Music, artistic director of Kathaumixw Choral Festival, conductor of choral groups, trumpeter and piano instructor, accordionist and head of his own jazz trio. Walter has released seven albums, which feature his exceptional solo piano work. Each year he also joins the Creek Big Band during the Jazz Festival in Winegarden Park. He will be playing both piano and trumpet while accompanying Devon. waltermartellamusic.com : video devonhanley.ca : video Reservations are recommended call Leo's Tapas & Grill Greek Cuisine at 604.886.9414. |
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| CREEK
BIG BAND WINEGARDEN PARK FESTIVAL : Sunday June 23: 1:30pm : free |
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The Creek Big Band loves to play big band swing,
jazz, blues, and latin music for listening or dancing. It 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 leader is Graham Ord and they are graced with special
guest, Walter Martella on trumpet. Other members of the Creek Band are: Saxes: Carl Montgomery, Lorne Berman, Cherry Bolognese, Graeme Green, Ken Grunenburg. Trombones: Bryan Airth, Bill Wishlow, Jim McGowan, Gord Catherwood Trumpets: John Frederickson, Karin Tigert, Sacha Stipec (student member) Walter Martella (special guest) Vibes: Val Anderson Piano: Carolyn Mitchell Guitar: Bud Kurz Bass: Beth Jay Drums: Regan Haydu Percussion: Al Burns Visit their facebook page at Creek Big Band. |
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For a fun time of tunes from by-gone days
are the great harmonies of these four guys ready to entertain you with
their antics and well tuned vocals. Directed by our matriarch of music,
Nikki Weber. It's time to lay back and enjoy! | BURYING
GROUND WINEGARDEN PARK: Sunday June 23: 3:30pm : free |
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"Taking vintage blues and jazz, swing,
old-timey country and folk as their templates, this super-cool duo pens
authentic sounding material that appears as if plucked from the Alan Lomax
archives, but also bears the gritty qualities of their punk rock background."-David Morrison of Folk Radio Uk's Top ten albums of 2017 The Burying Ground formed in 2014 as a duo, but Woody Forster and Devora Laye have been playing together since 2009 as members of The Dire Wolves, an acoustic blues string band and darlings of the East Van punk scene. They are steeped in influences from 1920’s Ragtime, Country & Western, Mississippi Blues and New Orleans Jazz. At home, on the road and in the studio Devora and Woody are often accompanied by a rotating cast of masterful session and backing musicians and for the festival we are very lucky to have Wynston and Clara in this fabulous outdoor venue. Musians include Woody Forster, guitar, vocals, Devora Laye, washboard, saw, vocals, Wynston Minckler upright bass, Clara Rose fiddle, harmonies. A great way to get up and move your body to end our day in the park. theburyingground.com : theburyingground.bandcamp.com : Youtube |
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