" A Magical Place to spend a weekend " 2008 Line-up to reserve tickets by email click here 2008 LINE-UP INCLUDES : 2008 Jazz Week, June 6 - 12 22 separate events - 10 days / nights for a complete lineup click here for this year's poster click here |
| Tues. June 10 : 7:30pm | | Night of Film & Entertainment: Film: 'The Last of the Blue Devils' Music: Dalannah Gail Bowen |
| Fri. June 13 : 8:00pm | | Trudi Diening & Jacqueline Allan |
| FESTIVAL IN DOUGALL PARK Sat. June 14 : 12:30pm | |
Coast String Fiddlers T.rad Band |
| Sat. June 14 : 1:30pm | | Jeannie Munro Quintet |
| Sat. June 14 : 2:30pm | | "Two Much Guitar" |
| Sat. June 14 : 3:30pm | | Jim Byrnes |
| Sat. June 14 : 4:30pm | | Kutapira |
| Sat. June 14 : various | | Makosso Village Dancers : stiltwalkers |
| SATURDAY NIGHT
DANCES Sat. June 14 : 8:00pm | |
Creek Big Band - Sechelt Legion |
| Sat. June 14 : 9:00pm | | Five Alarm Funk - Roberts Creek Hall |
| SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH June 15 : 11:00pm | |
Colleen Savage Leo's Restaurant |
| JAZZ GUITAR WORKSHOP June 15 : 11:00pm | |
with Bill Coon Marine Room (more info coming soon) |
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FESTIVAL IN WINEGARDENT PARK Sun. June 15 : 1:30pm | |
Celso Machado Group |
| Sun. June 15 : 2:30pm | | Coast Quintet |
| Sun. June 15 : 3:30pm | | Wilderness Crew |
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Jazz Week of Jazz SATURDAY JUNE 6 - 13th many local venues |
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| Gibsons is buzzing with a full week of live music in many different local venues including Leo's Tapas & Grill; Pack Rat Louie's Grill; Gibsons Library; Molly's Reach; Haus Uropa; Marcia's Place; Heritage Playhouse and a few surprises on the streets. | ||
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Film, and Live Jazz/Blues film - 'Last of the Blue Devils' music - Dalannah Gail Bowen and Friends TUESDAY JUNE 10th 7:30pm - Heritage Playhouse |
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The Last Of The Blue Devils is much more than reminiscences of a group of friends playing the blues and reliving old times, it is a document of a revolution in modern music. Producer and director Bruce Ricker crafts a wonderful, one-of-a-kind film which catches incredible performances by using a split-screen technique that shows the soul and passion of the players, as well as their technical prowess as the top jazz musicians of their day. Featuring the talents of Count Basie, Big Joe Turner, Jay McShann and others, The Last Of The Blue Devils is chock-full of great performances. Opening for the show is Dalannah Gail Bowen, well know by many locals. Dalannah is "A high-energy performer ... intoxicating ... interpretation at it's best" ... KJAZ Radio, Alameda, California, and knows this whole gendra of music from her soul. Her new CD, 'Mamma's Got the Blues' has been receiving rave reviews and we're all looking forward to hearing her again at this outstanding venue. www.dalannahgailbowen.com |
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NOT AT ALL STANDARD with Trudi Diening and Jacqueline Allan FRIDAY JUNE 13th 8:00pm - (doors 7:00) Gibsons Heribage Playhouse |
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| Enjoy an evening of two great vocalists from the Sunshine Coast Trudi Diening and Jacqueline Allan performing "Not At All Standard" jazz. They will be joined for the evening with outstanding pianist and arranger from Vancouver, Miles Black, drummer Buff Allan and from the Sunshine Coast on saxaphone, Graham Ord and on bass, Boyd Norman. This is going to prove to be a full night of fun and entertainment to kick off the Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival Weekend. | ||
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Jeannie Munroe Quintet
SATURDAY AFTERNOON JUNE 14th - 1:30 p.m. 'Festival in Dougal Park' !! |
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| Vocalist Jeannie Munroe and her husband Brian Stanhope will be joined by Jack Stafford, sax/clarinet, David Guiney, bass and John Rule on drums to celebrate the sounds of some classic jazz. | |||
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"Two Much Guitar" Oliver Gannon and Bill Coon SATURDAY AFTERNOON JUNE 14th - 2:30 p.m. 'Festival in Dougal Park' !! |
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| Bill Coon and Oliver Gannon on guitar will be joined by Dave Robbins, drums and Darren Radtke, bass to impress the most discerning guitar players. A set that is sure to take your breath away. | ||
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Jim Byrnes
SATURDAY AFTERNOON JUNE 14th - 3:30 p.m. 'Festival in Dougal Park !!' |
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Jim Byrnes is considered a national treasure in many realms of music. A Juno award winner and nominee many times, 2006 Canadian Fokk Music Award, Champion for Kids Award, Maple Blues Award, the list goes on. Jim Byrnes will grace us with his wide variety of music and talent.
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KUTAPIRA SATURDAY AFTERNOON JUNE 14th - 4:30 p.m. 'Festival in Dougal Park' !! |
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| Time to get up and dance with
the percussion and marimba rhythms of Kutapira. This very young profession group of players have performed around the world and were even invited to play for the queen. Their infectious tunes are mostly all originals and their talent will take them a long way in the world of music. www.kutapira.com | ||
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Makosso Village SATURDAY AFTERNOON JUNE 10 'Festival in Dougal Park !!' |
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| Makosso Village, led by Jean-Pierre
Makosso with his band of dancers and musicians love to perform much to the
delight of the crowd. This group have been playing music and dancing with
Jean-Pierre for a few years now and are back to show us that music and dance is alive
and well on the Sunshine Coast! | ||
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'FIVE ALARM
FUNK' SATURDAY NIGHT AT ROBERTS CREEK HALL !! 9:00pm, JUNE 14th |
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| A Vancouver-based, 12-piece rhythm machine that pounds out a delirium-inducing live show. The band's horn and percussion-driven instrumental jams feature searing guitar leads and horn solos wailing and soaring above a four-man percussion maelstrom that is grounded by Neil Towers' juicy bass lines. "Interaction between the crowd and the band is a huge part of the show and we know how Dances at Roberts Creek Hall loves to be part of the Show !! Get your tickets very early for this one ... one of the hottest tickets in town !! profile.myspace.com/fivealarmfunkmusic | ||
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Creek Big Band SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE 8:00pm, JUNE 14th at The Sechelt Legion |
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| Becoming a perenial favourite, the Creek Big Band is a musical group on the 'Coast' who love to play big band swing, jazz, blues, and Latin music for listening and dancing. They feature a variety of soloists and vocalists, and have a swinging ensemble sound that is ready to entertain first the first time at the Sechelt Legion. We are very happy to include this expansion north to give a broader opportunity to join in celebration this great festival. | ||
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Colleen Savage SUNDAY BRUNCH JUNE 15th 'Leo's Tapas Bar & Grill' !! 10:30am doors - 11:00 show |
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| Sunday Brunch is certainly a
favourite with the Jazz crowd, and this year is going to be delicious! The
very tasty voice of Colleen Savage, from Vancouver, will be joined by the delicious jazz piano
stylings of Vancouver's own Ron Johnson and the boutiful bass of Dave Guiney. Reservations strongly suggested. Come and join friends to take in a light lunch or brunch
before crossing the street to enjoy the rest of the afternoon at the free
concert in Winegarden Park overlooking the fabulous Gibson Harbour | ||
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Celso Machado Group JUNE 15th - 1:30pm 'Festival in Winegarden Park' |
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| Now a lucky resident of the Sunshine Coast virtuoso guitarist, percussionist and multi-instrumentalist Celso Machado brings joy to his audiences, with his subtle mixture of musical inspiration, irresistible rhythm and inspired lunacy. Celso will be joined by other local musicians, Graham Ord on flute and percussion and Barry Taylor, percussion and drums. What a wonderful way to start an afternoon of music overlooking the amazing harbour of Gibsons Landing. www.celsomachado.com | ||
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Coast Quintet JUNE 15th - 2:30pm 'Festival in Winegarden Park' |
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| This band was so popular last year we had to bring them back, this time on a Sunday afternoon. Coast Quintet incorporates some of the finest local jazz players including Blaine Dunaway, violin/trumpet and John Parker-Toulson, bass are joined my Jim McGillivery, drums, and Graham Ord on sax. Miles Black will be filling in for reqular keyboard player Anna Lumiere. The high quality of talent in this group allows them to draw their audience in to their magical jazz mystery tour. I hear they have plans for other very special guests so don't miss this one. | ||
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Wilderness Crew JUNE 15th - 3:30pm 'Festival in Winegarden Park' |
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| And now to end the day with some
high energy young coastal musicians, get ready for 'Wilderness Crew'. Brett
Mjanes, Eli Dill and Eric Amberg have been developing the intimate and exclusive
sound over the last 5 years. Through an immediate connection of the heart, soul and mind, the
three friends formed an unbreakable bond at a young age. The genre of the
band can be defined as Hip Hop/Rap, but as any educated listener is aware,
the borders of music are ever fading. With influences stretching from Mobb
Deep to Gregory Isaac, Jack Johnson to Dr.Dre, the Wilderness Crew co produces
material that combines personal taste with an underlying group flavour.
Additional instrumentation from fellow musician George, Mac, Daniel and
many friends fills their sound with incredible music. Come listen to what's
really happening with music from a younger set on the Sunshine Coast profile.myspace.com/wildernesscrew | ||
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SUNDAY IN WINEGARDEN PARK ~ WATCH FOR LINE-UP COMING SOON ! ~ - 1:30pm - 4:30pm - overlooking the stunning backdrop of Gibsons Harbour A Free Concert with some of the "Coast's" Finest ! |
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Watch for additions to the jazz festival line up
COME BACK SOON !!
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