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Blue Frog Studios is proud to feature two rising stars from the White Rock area. FIONN and ESTEVA CARICH were Grand Prize Winners of the annual DIAMOND IN THE ROCK Youth Talent Search. We look forward to welcoming these two artists that have developed into world class performers.
FIONN – It didn’t take long after winning the 2014 Talent Search for these uber-talented young ladies to be signed to 604 Records (Carly Rae Jepson, Nickelback). Dedication, creativity, and drive — there are few words that better describe the artistry of sisters Alanna and Brianne, twin forces behind pop duo FIONN. Already known for their honest lyricism and captivating storytelling, the singer/songwriters are getting ready to take things in an even more diverse direction, encapsulating everything from sugary sweet sounds to moodier melodies. While remaining true to themselves, Fionn’s current vibe embraces a more playful side — a direct result of the sisters’ experiences and mindset over the past year. Now, while continuing down a musical path that began in White Rock over a decade ago, both Alanna and Brianne maintain it’s important to keep evolving in music, as much as in their personal lives. ESTEVA – Grand Winner 2016. Though only 23 now, there is a raw quality to Esteva's tone. Her vocals as well as her music, channel Blues and Motown in an emotion evoking Alto and Soprano range. Esteva was a born and raised in the White Rock area and has been performing longer than she can remember. She has performed live in most of Vancouver's legendary venues as well as many of the underground gems of the city. It takes courage to stand on stage with an instrument and allow yourself to be unedited and vulnerable, and with Esteva you get exactly that. Her music is relatable, honest, and truly connects with the human soul.” |
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As first cousin of Jimi Hendrix, Henri Brown has always been around music and creativity. Being exposed to great music from a young age, Henri has become a world-class Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Music Producer, Sound Engineer, Film Writer, Film Producer, Actor and so much more. He is a dedicated, devoted, passionate, creative, and talented man who puts his whole heart into anything he is involved in.
Henri is also a performing member of the Experience Hendrix group featuring Buddy Cox, Taj Mahal, Joe Satriani, Kenny Wayne Sheppard and more. Henri has been blessed with working with many other talented artists in his studio such as Buddy Miles, Narada Michael Walden, Wayne Otis, Sheldon Reynolds (of Earth, Wind and Fire), Wynton Marsalis, and Henri's beautiful Mom, Black Cultured Pearl. Henri brings his acclaimed HB WILD Band to Blue Frog Studios featuring top-notch musicians: Henri Brown - Bass/Vocal Corey Phillips- Guitar/Vocal Stan Ganapolsky - Keys/Vocal Tony Ferraro - Drums Special Guests: Vince Mai - Trumpet, Flugal, Ewi & Perc. Gordon Durity - Trombone Marie Hui - Vocal |
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Matlen Starsley band returns to Blue Frog Studios after their impressive 2019 SOLDOUT performance. Based in Vancouver B.C. Matlen Starsley's catalogue of original material bring together the musical stylings of Atlanta Rhythm Section, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Brooks & Dunn and Blue Rodeo. The band combines a wealth of experience to the creation of their engaging style of music drawn from country, blues, roots and Southern rock.
“We just wanted to get a group of accomplished players together to create some great music and recapture some of the energy and passion that got us into the music business in the first place". Comprised of Dennis Matechuk (lead vocals), Kevin Star (guitar & vocals), Don Lennox (bass & vocals), Jim Wesley (drums), Darryl Hebert (keyboards, guitar, accordion & vocals and D.L. Car (vocals, acoustic) all are either former or current members of the Bryan Adams Band, The Ray Roper, Project, Bad Moon Riders, Barracuda, Touchdown, Fandango, and Bad Allen and the Muscle Cats. Collectively, they’ve played thousands of shows in venues ranging from intimate clubs to major festivals in front of 40,000 fans as well as sold-out concerts at Chief Sepass Theatre and Blue Frog Studios. “Although I’ve played this album several times, I haven’t been able to shake my first impression. As it played, I kept hearing the Atlanta Rhythm Section, that kind of easy-rolling groove of so much southern rock as typified by ARS. The vocals are reminiscent of ARS’s Ronnie Hammond and the songs have a bluesy swing without being generic.” Tom Harrison | Province News |
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Fresh off her stunning performances on the Melissa Etheridge Cruise, Sarah Smith and her band bring her mesmerizing and energetic show to Blue Frog Studios.
Music is Sarah’s full-time passion. She continues to tour prolifically, playing around 300 dates per year in Canada, the United States, and Europe. Along the way, she has shared the stage with artists including Carole Pope, Sass Jordan, Biff Naked, Joel Plaskett, David Wilcox, 54-40 and many others. Whether it’s just her and her acoustic guitar or her full band, she is simply a mesmerizing performer. Sarah has won many awards throughout her career. She was named Best Adult Contemporary Artist at the Toronto Independent Music Awards and has earned multiple honours at the Jack Richardson/Forest City London Music Awards, including the Rock and Singer/Songwriter awards. Collectively, they’ve played thousands of shows in venues ranging from intimate clubs to major festivals in front of 40,000 fans as well as sold-out concerts at Chief Sepass Theatre and Blue Frog Studios. |
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Join three established, JUNO award nominated musicians with two rising stars on the Canadian music scene for an evening of joyful and swinging jazz. The group will be playing classic songs from the Great-American Songbook as well as charming originals. Jodi Proznick - bass Amanda Tosoff - piano Jesse Cahill - drums With Special Guests: Virginia Frigault-MacDonald - clarinet Laura Anglade- vocals 2007 and 2019 JUNO Award Nominee 2007 and 2008 National Jazz Award Bassist of the Year 2019 Western Canadian Music Award Jazz Artist of the Year |
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Steely Dan is an American jazz-rock band founded by core members Walter Becker and Donald Fagen. The band's blended elements of jazz, rock, funk, R&B, and pop, and their 10 albums has resulted in multiple Grammy Awards and their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
STEELIN IN THE YEARS features some of Vancouver’s finest studio musicians paying tribute to the music of STEELY DAN with their hits like “Reelin in The Years”, “Josie”, “My Old School”, “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number”, and cult classics like the Aja and Gaucho albums. Steelin in The Years perfectly recreates the Steely Dan sound with an All-Star lineup of the Vancouver music scene: Billy Mendoza – Vocals Debby Low – Vocals Talia Butler Gray – Vocals Tim Porter – Guitar Jason Decouto – Keyboards David Say – Saxophone Bill Runge – Saxophone Geeta Das – Trumpet Kerry Galloway – Bass Randall Stoll – Drums Get ready for a night of Steely Dan with great players and the perfect acoustics of Blue Frog Studios! |
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