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Friday, April 23
8:00pm to 12:00am
Tickets: Adult - $15.00
Jazzmania, the Georgian Sound Festival's lead off event is a "musical pub crawl" featuring ten live jazz bands playing at ten different jazz hot spots throughout Thornbury and Clarksburg.
One ticket gets you in to all ten hot spots but, if you wish to have dinner, make a reservation separately with the restaurant hot spot of your choice.
The free Jazzmania buses that ferry you from place to place are often as much fun as the jazz hot spots themselves. And the bus drivers can help you pick stops with limited wait time. As a hint, if you visit the jazz hot spots that do not accept dinner reservations first, you can often get "ring side" seats and then move on to the dinner hot spots later in the evening.
Park where you wish in town, and flag a bus outside any jazz hotspot. But whatever you do, PLEASE don't drink and drive!
Bridges Tavern
Featuring: The Kenny Baldwin Jazz Trio & Christine Frolick >>
27 Bridge Street East, Thornbury
519-599-2217
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* Reservations Required - 2 Sittings 6pm and 8pm
Recently renovated, Bridges Tavern is the area's greatest tavern offering a warm, friendly and sophisticated atmosphere overlooking the Thornbury Dam and the village centre. Built in 1860, proprietors Meredith and Kathy focused on keeping the charm of the original building while at the same time, assuring a venue which provides for a fabulous community gathering place - whether it's at the 25 foot reclaimed oak bar, the lounge with its cozy fireplace or the rear dining room overlooking the Mill Pond. No matter what your choice of atmosphere, Chef Derek Staples has created casual, comfortable dishes with the freshest, local ingredients, all designed to please the palate, at affordable prices.
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The Kenny Baldwin Jazz Trio & Christine Frolick
Kenny Baldwin, born in London England and inspired by the music of the Count Basie Band and the legendary Charlie Parker, took up the saxophone and today plays all three alto, tenor and soprano saxophones. Kenny worked for many years as a jazz musician in Toronto, with his own quartet, and also played with touring performers such as Mel Torme, Natalie Cole and Cab Calloway at venues such as the Imperial Room at the Royal York; the Old Mill; the Colonial and the O'Keefe Centre (now the Sony Centre).
Christine Frolick has been singing jazz in Toronto and throughout Southern Ontario for about 16 years, but her professional singing career also has encompassed classical music, "new music", pop and musical theatre in equal measure. The St. Lawrence Centre, C.B.C. Radio's "Two New Hours", C.B.C. TV, and Toronto concert halls are just some of the venues in which Christine has found expression for her musical and theatrical talent. This is her first appearance at the Georgian Sound Festival.
L E Shore Library Gallery
Featuring: Quattro Plus One >>
175 Bruce Street South, Thornbury
519-599-1200
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* Doors open at 8 pm
The Blue Mountains Chamber of Commerce is pleased to sponsor "Jazz" in the Library Gallery and will feature Quattro - "classic jazz with a contemporary edge!" Enjoy a cup of coffee or a glass of wine with a dessert Open from 8pm-12am. Cash bar.
Quattro Plus One
With imaginative arrangements, great musicianship, a solid repertoire and long experience, these five professionals combine to make Quattro Plus One something very special.
The "plus One" of the group, Diana Wood's (Vocals/Percussion) dynamic vocal range includes folk, pop, rock and jazz. She has released her first CD to international acclaim under the alias "Nura" and her latest work can be heard on Stuart Seinhart's "Edification".
A Quattro regular, Stuart Steinhart (Bass) is an accomplished upright bass player. However, he specializes in the 6 string electric bass, on which he is regarded as an undisputed virtuoso whose solos often inspire awe and amazement!
"Mr. Piano", Robert M. Gasidlo's styles include Rock, Lounge, Funk, Disco and Pop and especially Jazz. Rob performs regularly solo and with Sploink, Shelaugh Hart, Don Buchanan, Carol Warren, Stardust Big Band, Lighthouse Swing Band, Razzmatazz, and Quattro.
Bruce Campbell (Drums) has worked throughout Canada, the US and the Caribbean during his 30+ year career. Between frequent performances with luminaries of the music world, Bruce is a regular with The Baytowne Big Band, Quattro, Sploink and Eric Kidd.
On sax, clarinet and piano, Don Buchanan has been writing and arranging jazz and big band compositions in Grey Bruce for over twenty-five years. With a focus on Stardust Big Band, Don also plays regularly with several jazz groups and big bands.
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Loft Gallery
Featuring: Charlie Bell Trio >>
183 Marsh Street, Clarksburg
519.599.5912
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* Doors open at 8pm
The Loft Gallery returns to the Jazzmania circuit as a fun Hot Spot! This tantalizing Clarksburg gallery is full of vibrant original and contemporary works of local art from local based artists. Come in for a glass of wine and savour the sights and sounds surrounding you. Light refreshments will be served!
Charlie Bell Trio
Charlie Bell (tenor sax) and his cohorts, Jack McFadden (double bass) and Andy Harasymczuk (guitar) are a popular trio based in the Grey-Bruce area. They offer up a mix of music from various jazz styles, sometimes cool and smooth, sometimes hot and on the edge, and always popular with hard core jazz lovers.
To this reviewer, their performances at the Loft Gallery in the last three years are best described as "intimate, peaceful and warmly inclusive; a listener's banquet."
Marsh Street Centre
Featuring: Howlin' Dog Vintage Jazz Band >>
187 Marsh Street, Clarksburg
519-599-7837
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* Reserve for Dinner at 6:30 pm. Doors open at 6 pm
Enjoy dancing in downtown Clarksburg at the Marsh Street Centre - a great Jazzmania Hot Spot! The Centre provides a rental facility for a variety of activities and events.
Special Jazz Dinner - Ribs, Pasta Salad, Beans and Dessert $22.00
Howlin' Dog Vintage Jazz Band
The band was formed in 2002 by a few members of the Lighthouse Swing Band along with some friends from the Kincardine area. The musicians were seeking an opportunity to play some old jazz standards that were becoming harder and harder to find for both the players and the people who enjoy listening to them.
The frontline is made up of Dave Jewett, on trumpet and flugelhorn, Steve Hasbury, on clarinet and saxes and Dave Schmalz, on trombone. Rhythm comes from Ron Daniels, on guitar, Karen Weber,, bass and Sam Daniels, looks after vocals. The group performs up and down the Lake Huron shoreline and throughout Southern Ontario. During the past year they performed concerts for members of the London Jazz Society and were part of the city of Burlington summer concert series.
Piper's Restaurant & Tavern
Featuring: Louis Lefaive & his Kings of Swing >>
54 King St E., Hwy 26, Thornbury
519-599-1888
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* Reserve for Dinner at 6:30 pm
Piper's brings a wee bit of Scotland to the area. In its spacious, informal, tartan-inspired atmosphere, enjoy steaks, smoked BBQ ribs, steak and kidney pie and breakfast on the weekends. Joe stocks a wide variety of on-tap beers and single malt scotches including Thornbury's very own "Peeler". An exciting "Hot Spot"! Mon-Fri 10am-9 pm; Sat 8-9; Sun 8-4.
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Louis Lefaive & his Kings of Swing
This most entertaining and versatile band combines jazz and fun to reach the highest level. Hold on to your seats listening to this well-known and talented group, with Louis Lefaive on trombone, vocals and keyboard, Mark Hathaway on piano and tenor sax, Rick Patenaude on drums and John-Allen Bridges on bass.
Sisi on Main
Featuring: June Garber Trio >>
27 Bruce Street South, Thornbury
519.599.7769
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* Reserve for Dinner
Located in downtown Thornbury, Sisi's warm interior, low lighting and exposed brick offers the perfect atmosphere for great sound. The menu includes mussels, oysters, fresh seafood, aged steaks, homemade pasta, gourmet pizza and Thornbury's Famous "Wicked Martini". Visa, MasterCard and debit accepted.
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June Garber Trio
Honest emotion is at the heart of every June Garber, perfomance. Whether she's on stage or in the recording studio, Garber loves to encircle her audience in the warmth of her voice and the unmitigated joy she finds in singing.With her second album, Here's To You, Garber is a main-stage attraction at jazz festivals across Ontario. She has performed in major venues across North America, and has been special guest on Jazz FM 91.1 programs including The Sound Of Jazz concert series.
Born in South Africa, Garber moved to Canada about 35 years ago. She took a hiatus from her singing career, but returned to the stage in 2004 and soon released her first album, Smile. She loves to tackle complex arrangements by composers such as Gershwin, Porter, Rogers and Hart, Sondheim, and Weill. For her, the joy of singing comes in finding the base truth in the songs and sharing those honest emotions with her audience.
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The Dam Pub
Featuring: Bobby Dean Blackburn Trio >>
53 Bruce Street South, Thornbury
519-599-2110
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* Reserve for Dinner
The Dam Pub is an upscale family owned Scottish Whisky Pub complete with warm & authentic Scottish décor, gastro pub fare and over 500 whiskies along side the handcrafted oak bar. Culinary magic from Executive Chef Suzette Gerrie with fresh, succulent, creative mains that keep our customers coming back for more. Made with love, served with pride. Belly up with Stephanie for a journey through the whisky regions providing expertise, knowledge and an experience you can take with you. Choose your ambience from the pub, dining room to fireside dining. Check our website for daily super specials.
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Bobby Dean Blackburn Trio
A career that dates back to the 1950s is part of the story of this popular Stokes Bay-based entertainer. Bobby Dean Blackburn, led his own rhythm-and-blues combo, Bobby Dean and the Gems, playing regular Saturday gigs between features at a Toronto movie house in the 1950s and '60s. Later, he started playing in the house band at Toronto's Zanzibar Tavern. During that era which lasted into the '70s, Blackburn could be found each Saturday afternoon hosting a popular jam that attracted musicians from other area taverns.
Meetings with some of his idols, such as Fats Domino and B.B. King, are among Blackburn's career highlights, but the greatest moments, he said, have come while playing R&B with his sons Brook and Cory. Blackburn is a regular at pubs and restaurants across the southern Georgian Bay region where his versatile, dynamic, soulful sound is a popular attraction.
The Ironworks Arts and Event Centre
Featuring: Blue Room Blues Band >>
108 George Street, Clarksburg
519-599-1066
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* Reserve for Appetizer Party at 6 pm
Spice up your evening and indulge your senses with steamy Jazz and Blues at The Ironworks. Begin the evening with spicy appetizers, and later on, close the house at our "do-it-yourself" Barista Bar...!
Blue Room Blues Band
The core musicians of BLUE ROOM are veteran live and studio players, featuring: Brian Neller's big, bluesy, passionate vocals; Fraser Lawrason's solid bass lines and backing vocals; Paul Sanderson's soaring blues rock guitar; Norm Ryan's fluid and inspired saxophone; Frank Watt and Pat Quinn's seasoned drum grooves.
Blue Room was a finalist in the 1997 Toronto Blues Society Talent Search, runner-up in 1998, and second runner-up in 2000! Since 1997, the band has played in major blues venues around Toronto, including the Silver Dollar Room, The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern, and Chicago's. Sharing the bill with the likes of John Hammond and Jully Black, Blue Room has also played the JVC Jazz Festival, The Beaches International Jazz Festival, First Night Toronto at the SkyDome, and Lloyd's Blues Music Festival, featuring B.B. King, and Buddy Guy.
It's fairly difficult not to like a tightly cohesive band with a great vocalist, and this one is no exception. Brian Neller mans the lead microphone with an alternating croon and slightly nasal grittiness that always complements the various musical styles exhibited here.
The Mill Cafe
Featuring: Shawn Mei Trio >>
12 Bridge Street, Thornbury
519-599-7866
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* Reserve for Dinner
Not just another historical building turned restaurant, The Mill Café, overlooking the Mill Pond accommodates casual fine dining, including two outside patios, a friendly pub and a fireplace for chilly evenings. Menus highlight in-season vegetables, fresh herbs and the best of meats and seafood. Count on finding a blend of other cultures in their unique repertoire. The long time staff is simply the best - warm, friendly and efficient.
Shawn Mei Trio
This swingin' trio consists of Shawn Mei on piano & vocals, Graham Hilliam on tenor & alto with Neil Mavor on drums. Mei's piano stylings (blues, funk, jazz) along with his popular crooning style (Sinatra, Harry Connick Jr., Michael Bouble etc.) will complete your dining experience! But "fasten your seat belts" as the trio "Breaks up the house" with Louis Prima, Colin James, Brian Setzer, and many more! Bring your dancin' shoes and a "shout chorus!" The Shawn Mei Trio is a definite Festival "Must See" experience!
Wong's Restaurant
Featuring: Lisa Hutchinson and The Joe Huron Trio >>
3 Bruce Street S., Thornbury
519-599-2419
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* Reserve for Dinner Buffet - 6:30 pm
Visit the "Back Room Jazz" at our local Chinese Restaurant. A landmark in Thornbury for over 50 years, serving Canadian and Chinese Food. Jazzmania Dinner - Chinese Buffet, Tickets $20.00.
Lisa Hutchinson and The Joe Huron Trio
Each residing in Barrie, these four musicians have come together to reinterpret classic standards and to put a jazz inspired twist on some popular tunes of the past. With roots in jazz, blues and funk each player brings a unique style to this high-energy festival performance.
Lisa Hutchinson - Vocals Lisa Hutchinson has been entertaining audiences as the vocalist with the Georgian Sound Big Band and with small local ensembles since 2004. She has studied at jazz workshops with Dave Restivo, Pat Labarbera and Nancy Walker at Humber College and the Ottawa area's summer jazz music program - Jazzworks. Lisa has had the honour of performing with Norman Amadio, Bernie Senensky and Joe Huron. She looks forward to seeing all the Jazzmania 'regulars' and meeting new-comers at this year's festival!
Joe Huron - Guitar has been a quiet force on the Canadian jazz scene for well over 25 years. He attended the jazz program at Malaspina College in Nanaimo, British Columbia and after graduating, he moved to Toronto to complete his studies at York University. Joe furthered his study of the jazz guitar with Canadian icon, Roy Patterson. Throughout his career, Joe Huron has played at The Victoria Jazz Festival, Vancouver Jazz Festival, Barrie Jazz & Blues Festival, the Collingwood, Orillia and Thornbury Jazz Festivals. He has performed with such artists as: Lorne Lofsky, Tony Wilson, Art Ellefson, Pete Thompson, Richard Underhill, Pat Labarbera, Bernie Senensky, Mike Murley, Bill McBirnie, Mike Malone, Bob Livingston and Floyd Hall.
Tim Moore - Drums is an accomplished drummer who has been playing since the age of eight. His love of music followed him through and beyond high school, during which he had an opportunity to be part of a clinic with Peter Erskine. Tim attended York University, where he graduated with a degree in music. At York he began to turn his attention toward jazz. Tim has played in major jazz and blues clubs throughout Toronto. Here are just a few of the artists he has performed with: Shox Johnson and the Jive Bombers, Peter Appleyard, Time Warp, Lorne Lofsky, Leon Night and his Neon Knights, Whiskey Howl, Jeff Baker and the Headhunters, Cameo Blues Band, Chuck Jackson and Michael Fonfara, Buzz Upshaw, Carlos del Junco, Pat Labarbera, Bill McBirnie, Bernie Senesky, Bob Livingston, Mike Malone, Perry White, Richard Underhill, Dianna " Nura" Woods and Lisa Hutchinson.
Peter Loudon - Bass has been playing the bass guitar professionally for 20 years. Born into a musical family in Muskoka, he earned his musical education "on the job". He has played the Barrie Jazz & Blues Festival, the Orillia Jazz & Blues Festival, the Thornbury Jazz Festival and the Marisposa Folk Festival. Peter plays with the Ronnie Douglas Blues Band and they were nominated for a Maple Leaf Blues Award for the album Big Brother. The album earned them an Aboriginal Music Award and a Real Blues Magazine Award in 2001.
