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CELTIC WITH AN EDGE - tiller's folly with special guest joel hanna - POSTPONEDMarch 14, 2020
★ DOORS 6:00 PM • SHOW 7:00 PM - (SOLD OUT) ★ DOORS 8:45 PM • SHOW 9:15 PM - (TICKETS AVAILABLE) ---------- ⚠︎ IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS SHOW HAS BEEN POSTPONED. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ THE NOTICE REGARDING COVID-19. ⚠︎ |
Celtic Roots band Tiller’s Folly and dancer/percussionist/singer Joel Hanna will be performing a potent mix of Celtic Music and Dance to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day this March. “This is a reunion of sorts” says Bruce Coughlan. “We’re performing with Joel after a two-decade absence. The audience is in for a real treat; Joel is an amazing dancer and performer!” Joel will also be joining Tiller’s Folly on bodhran, guitar and vocals for this string of shows.
For over twenty years, Tiller’s Folly have been uniting the past with the present as modern-day storytellers of lore. The toast of the Pacific Coast, they have performed across Canada, to the British Isles and throughout the USA, sharing their memorable blend of energy, history, musicality, romance and just plain fun.
Dancer and choreographer Joel Hanna has been called “one of the most exciting dancers to ever step on the world stage.” and is known for his athletic and boundary-breaking mixture of tap dance, musical percussion, Irish dance, and martial arts.
Beyond touring the world with shows like Riverdance, Dancing on Dangerous Ground & Choreography on the Edge, Joel has lent his talents to ground-breaking international collaborations like Shakti Caravan (India), Fidanz (Cuba)& Lights (Vietnam).
Expect the unexpected with Tiller’s Folly & Joel Hanna revisited!
For over twenty years, Tiller’s Folly have been uniting the past with the present as modern-day storytellers of lore. The toast of the Pacific Coast, they have performed across Canada, to the British Isles and throughout the USA, sharing their memorable blend of energy, history, musicality, romance and just plain fun.
Dancer and choreographer Joel Hanna has been called “one of the most exciting dancers to ever step on the world stage.” and is known for his athletic and boundary-breaking mixture of tap dance, musical percussion, Irish dance, and martial arts.
Beyond touring the world with shows like Riverdance, Dancing on Dangerous Ground & Choreography on the Edge, Joel has lent his talents to ground-breaking international collaborations like Shakti Caravan (India), Fidanz (Cuba)& Lights (Vietnam).
Expect the unexpected with Tiller’s Folly & Joel Hanna revisited!
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KIERAH - Celebrating 20 Years - POSTPONEDMarch 15, 2020
★ DOORS 6:00 PM • SHOW 7:00 PM - (SOLD OUT) ---------- ⚠︎ IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS SHOW HAS BEEN POSTPONED. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ THE NOTICE REGARDING COVID-19. ⚠︎ |
Blue Frog Studios is thrilled to host the 20th anniversary concert of outstanding Celtic fiddler, Kiérah!
At 4 years old Kiérah began her love of learning violin and by 5 she had started her career of performing, anytime, anywhere, for anyone. For 11 years Kiérah was a regular busker at Granville Island Market where she developed performance and audience skills, playing both classical and Celtic music. Kiérah was frequently booked to play at weddings, gala, and corporate events, festivals and folk music venues.
Kiérah spent 13 years studying classical violin with White Rock’s Carla Birston. Kiérah was a member of the Semiahmoo Strings Youth Orchestra where she delighted audiences with her many solo performances and her infectious smile. Throughout those years Kiérah studied Celtic fiddle music, attending numerous camps from here to Cape Breton as well as the World Music Centre in Limerick, Ireland.
At age 10 Kiérah began writing her own music and at 11 recorded her first full length album - “Irish Madness”. It earned her a Canadian Folk Music Award (CFMA) nomination in 2007 and another in 2010 for her album - “A Fiddle Affair”. In 2012, after spending her summer in Ireland, Kiérah came home full of inspiration that led to the writing of many new tunes and the production of “Stonemason’s Daughter”. This beautiful album earned her a 2013 CFMA award for “Young Performer of the Year” - the recognition she needed to be taken seriously as a performer.
In 2013 Kierah received her ARCT in classical violin with the Royal Conservatory of Music, achieving one of the highest marks ever given by the RCM. However, Kiérah’s passion was for performing and promoting Celtic music, and she has developed a wonderful interactive music performance called “Celtic Traditions Across Canada”. Kiérah has taken this performance into over 300 schools, giving students an opportunity to learn about and listen to traditional and contemporary Celtic music. Kiérah is part of the ArtStarts program for schools in B.C.
2018 earned Kiérah an International Celtic Artist nomination by the Australian Celtic Music Awards for her latest release, “Strong Bow” (recorded at the Blue Frog Studios). The album has received rave reviews from international magazines, radio stations, and noteworthy websites like “RTE” - Ireland’s National Television and Radio Broadcaster.
After 20 years of hard work, love for tradition, and inspiration from the best, Kiérah is no doubt one of the most entertaining and exceptionally talented fiddle performers you could ever hope to hear!
Kiérah will be accompanied by stellar B.C. musicians:
Adrian Dolan - piano, accordion and mandolin
Adam Dobres - guitar
Robin Layne - percussion
Together they will perform music from all four of Kiérah’s albums.
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live voltage - acdc tribute - postponedMarch 21, 2020
★ DOORS 6:00 PM • SHOW 7:00 PM - (SOLD OUT) ★ DOORS 8:45 PM • SHOW 9:15 PM - (SOLD OUT) March 22, 2020 ★ DOORS 6:00 PM • SHOW 7:00 PM - (TICKETS AVAILABLE) ---------- ⚠︎ IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS SHOW HAS BEEN POSTPONED. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ THE NOTICE REGARDING COVID-19. ⚠︎ |
LIVE VOLTAGE IS AN AC/DC TRIBUTE BAND FROM VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA. THE BAND CONSISTS OF JOHN KAIRIS (LEAD VOCALS), COLIN WIELENGA (LEAD GUITAR), TIM WIELENGA (RHYTHM GUITAR), THOMAS ROCHE (BASS), AND TERRY TOKIWA (DRUMS).
LIVE VOLTAGE PROVIDES A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE IN LEAD VOCALIST JOHN KAIRIS’ AMAZING ABILITY TO EMULATE BOTH BON SCOTT AND BRIAN JOHNSON. THEY PROVIDE AS AUTHENTIC OF AN EXPERIENCE AS POSSIBLE AND CREATE AN ATMOSPHERE THAT CROWDS CAN NOT ONLY ENJOY BUT PARTICIPATE IN AS WELL. LIVE VOLTAGE CONTINUES TO SATISFY AC/DC FANS ACROSS THE COUNTRY WITH THEIR UNRIVALLED ENERGY, TIGHT PLAYING, AND ABILITY TO GET A CROWD ON THEIR FEET. THEY SHOW NO SIGNS OF SLOWING DOWN AND ARE THE NEXT BIG TRIBUTE ACT TO HIT THE SCENE.
LIVE VOLTAGE PROVIDES A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE IN LEAD VOCALIST JOHN KAIRIS’ AMAZING ABILITY TO EMULATE BOTH BON SCOTT AND BRIAN JOHNSON. THEY PROVIDE AS AUTHENTIC OF AN EXPERIENCE AS POSSIBLE AND CREATE AN ATMOSPHERE THAT CROWDS CAN NOT ONLY ENJOY BUT PARTICIPATE IN AS WELL. LIVE VOLTAGE CONTINUES TO SATISFY AC/DC FANS ACROSS THE COUNTRY WITH THEIR UNRIVALLED ENERGY, TIGHT PLAYING, AND ABILITY TO GET A CROWD ON THEIR FEET. THEY SHOW NO SIGNS OF SLOWING DOWN AND ARE THE NEXT BIG TRIBUTE ACT TO HIT THE SCENE.
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Jeremy ledbetter trio - postponedMarch 27, 2020
★ DOORS 6:00 PM • SHOW 7:00 PM ---------- ⚠︎ IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS SHOW HAS BEEN POSTPONED. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ THE NOTICE REGARDING COVID-19. ⚠︎ |
Forged in a cauldron of raging, inspiring contemporary jazz, the Jeremy Ledbetter Trio features three Canadian virtuosos — pianist and bandleader Jeremy Ledbetter(CaneFire), drummer Larnell Lewis (Snarky Puppy), and bassist Rich Brown (rinsethealgorithm) — at the absolute top of their game. Ledbetter’s compositions for the trio format push the boundaries of jazz and world music, and provide an undiluted display of the astonishing musicianship of the Trio’s members. Audiences must exercise caution. People who see this band are rarely the same again. If the Jeremy Ledbetter Trio was an inanimate object it would be a runaway train.
The Jeremy Ledbetter Trio’s debut album, “Got a Light?”, is a controlled explosion of big musical ideas, stylistic variety, vivid colours, and compelling musical storytelling. Forged in an interstellar collision of contemporary jazz and world music, Ledbetter’s compositions form a style that is truly organic and uniquely his own. “Working in the trio format with musicians like Larnell and Rich really inspired me to work without a net, compositionally,” says Ledbetter. “This album is about painting pictures and creating a cinematic atmosphere. It’s a contemporary jazz album that’s telling stories I hope everyone will be able to understand and relate to.”
Eight of the songs are Ledbetter’s original compositions, plus a cover of “Gift Shop” by The Tragically Hip as a tribute to the great Gord Downie, recorded a week after his passing. Venezuelan world-jazz diva Eliana Cuevas makes a guest appearance on “Her New Wings”, and the exquisite “Suspirito” features a duet between Ledbetter’s piano and Reimundo Sosa on Afro-Cuban batá drums.
“Stunning!” – Jazz Weekly
“Fresh, modern and accessible” – Toronto Music Report
“Rarely does one hear so much variety on a trio album” – Jazz & Beyond
*** NOMINEE – 2019 Independent Music Awards – “Jazz Instrumental Album” and “Jazz Instrumental Song” ***
The Jeremy Ledbetter Trio’s debut album, “Got a Light?”, is a controlled explosion of big musical ideas, stylistic variety, vivid colours, and compelling musical storytelling. Forged in an interstellar collision of contemporary jazz and world music, Ledbetter’s compositions form a style that is truly organic and uniquely his own. “Working in the trio format with musicians like Larnell and Rich really inspired me to work without a net, compositionally,” says Ledbetter. “This album is about painting pictures and creating a cinematic atmosphere. It’s a contemporary jazz album that’s telling stories I hope everyone will be able to understand and relate to.”
Eight of the songs are Ledbetter’s original compositions, plus a cover of “Gift Shop” by The Tragically Hip as a tribute to the great Gord Downie, recorded a week after his passing. Venezuelan world-jazz diva Eliana Cuevas makes a guest appearance on “Her New Wings”, and the exquisite “Suspirito” features a duet between Ledbetter’s piano and Reimundo Sosa on Afro-Cuban batá drums.
“Stunning!” – Jazz Weekly
“Fresh, modern and accessible” – Toronto Music Report
“Rarely does one hear so much variety on a trio album” – Jazz & Beyond
*** NOMINEE – 2019 Independent Music Awards – “Jazz Instrumental Album” and “Jazz Instrumental Song” ***
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randy hansen - jim hendrix lives on - POSTPONEDMarch 28, 2020
★ DOORS 6:00 PM • SHOW 7:00 PM ★ DOORS 8:45 PM • SHOW 9:15 PM ---------- ⚠︎ IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS SHOW HAS BEEN POSTPONED. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ THE NOTICE REGARDING COVID-19. ⚠︎ |
“He’s just brilliant. He’s completely brilliant.””— Rolling Stone
Randy Hansen is a consummate performer with incredible depth who has always captured the imagination of his audience, drawing the masses into his experience, sending-off fans spell bound by his explosive showmanship and mastery of the electric guitar. Years of hard work and relentless perfection of his craft, he has earned the distinction of being a world-class guitar hero.
He has followed a “lets just do it” attitude all his life performing for millions through out his career. Born in Seattle, Washington on December 8, 1954, he began playing guitar when he was ten and later introduced to the work of the other Seattle guitarist, Jimi Hendrix, when he was thirteen years old. By sixteen he had his first band, Popsicle and by the age of eighteen he was a professional musician. He joined Kid Chrysler and The Cruisers in 1974 and spent four years with the group. It was with the Cruisers that he began developing what would become his world-renowned tribute to Jimi Hendrix.
By 1978 Hansen had named his act Machine Gun and went on the road, amazing audiences and other musicians with his prowess and panache. Hansen was hired by acclaimed film director Francis Ford Coppola to contribute to the sound track of the 1980 Academy Award Winner for Best Sound, “Apocalypse Now”. Hansen’s guitar pyrotechnics replaced parts originally performed by an eighty-piece orchestra and eighty-voice choir with his own orchestration on guitar and bass. The film led to a recording contract with Capitol Records and ever since has released numerous CD’s in Europe.
Today Hansen’s’ audience is worldwide, through persistent demand by the fans in America and Europe, whether with The Randy Hansen Band or working with other entertainer’s. Steve Miller, Paul Rodgers (Free, Bad Company, The Firm, Queen), Buddy Miles, Don Wilson (The Ventures), Alan White (YES, John Lennon), Sammy Hagar, Herbie Hancock, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Robert Cray, Roger Fisher (Heart), Bob Segar and Hendrix alumni Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell, are just a few of the many musicians he’s performed with.
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diana braithewaite & chris whiteley - postponed
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As the venerable jazz and blues bible DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE said about Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley "It's a rare and good thing when two talented performers join forces.” Audiences, critics, blues and jazz lovers all over North America and Europe seem to agree.
Blues Revue Magazine in the USA deemed the couple “Masters of Old School Blues”, while in Canada, ROGER LEVESQUE from THE EDMONTON STAR wrote that Diana and Chris’s show classed in the "Top 4 must see acts at the EDMONTON BLUES FESTIVAL”.
Diana Braithwaite
Braithwaite was dubbed a "national treasure" by JAZZ FM radio host Danny Marks.
Diana Braithwaite is a descendant of the Wellington County pioneers in Canada. With roots in Florida, Diana’s ancestor’s escaped slavery through the Underground Railroad and lived for four generations in Wellington County, the first African-Canadian pioneer settlement in Ontario. Diana combines elements from Koko Taylor, Esther Phillips, and others to create her own unique authentic blues and jazz style. A forceful presence recognized on the Canadian and American music scene as an artist with a unique sound who is keeping the authentic traditional blues sound alive.
In 2018, Diana was awarded the Blues With A Feeling Life time Achievement Award from the Maple Blues Awards & Global Music Billboard Award for Best Jazz vocalist for the hit song – I Was Telling Him About You recorded with G-ThreeJazz Records.
A gifted and captivating performer, Diana was chosen by Sarah McLachlan as one of 4 female artists to open Lilith Fair at the Molson Amphitheatre, before 18,000 people, Her talent, and authentic shows have led her into the company of such stalwarts as Mel Brown, Albert Collins, John Lee Hooker and Jeff Healey. Appearances at shows in North America, U.K. and Europe led to her reputation as a world-class blues singer.
Chris Whiteley
During his career, Chris Whiteley toured with Stuart Maclean’s Vinyl Café show on CBC for 10 years.
Multi-Instrumentalist Chris Whiteley was born in Kansas. Whiteley has performed on over 200 recordings with the likes of Leon Redbone and Blind John Davis and hails from the musical Whiteley family of musicians including – brother Ken, daughter Jenny, son Dan, son Jesse & Nephew Ben.
In Canada, Whiteley has received the Blues with a Feeling Award, for lifetime achievement in the blues. In January 2014 Chris Whiteley won the Maple Blues Award for the top blues horn player in Canada--for the 9th time.
As a teen-age performer, Whiteley worked with jazz and blues legend Lonnie Johnson. During the late 70's he toured and recorded with Leon Redbone, appearing with him on Saturday Night Live. He also met a great mentor in legendary Chicago piano player Blind John Davis, who had been the house piano player at Bluebird Records, Whiteley toured and recorded with Davis, as well as building a solid reputation and career as a multi-instrumental session player, appearing on over 200 recordings, and as a solo artist, leading to numerous Canadian Maple Blues Awards as both songwriter and horn player of the year, and a Jazz Report Magazine Blues Album of the Year Award. In 2010 Whiteley was awarded the prestigious BLUES WITH A FEELING AWARD, for a truly earned lifetime of achievement in the blues and has currently in January 2020 been nominated for Best Horn player of the year.
Their first CD collaboration, MORNING SUN, garnered rave reviews, extensive air play, and led to multiple Canadian MAPLE BLUES NOMINATIONS & AWARDS, including Album of the year, and Acoustic Act of the year. Their second albums, also recorded for the Electro-Fi label, NIGHT BIRD BLUES was extremely well received, with great reviews and airplay internationally. It led to them being awarded 3 MAPLE BLUES AWARDS in January 2010, including being recognized as SONGWRITERS OF THE YEAR. Their third Electro-Fi release, DeltaPhonic, led to more Maple Blues Awards, and reached number 1 on B.B. Kings Bluesville XM Sirius satellite radio network.
Blues Revue Magazine in the USA deemed the couple “Masters of Old School Blues”, while in Canada, ROGER LEVESQUE from THE EDMONTON STAR wrote that Diana and Chris’s show classed in the "Top 4 must see acts at the EDMONTON BLUES FESTIVAL”.
Diana Braithwaite
Braithwaite was dubbed a "national treasure" by JAZZ FM radio host Danny Marks.
Diana Braithwaite is a descendant of the Wellington County pioneers in Canada. With roots in Florida, Diana’s ancestor’s escaped slavery through the Underground Railroad and lived for four generations in Wellington County, the first African-Canadian pioneer settlement in Ontario. Diana combines elements from Koko Taylor, Esther Phillips, and others to create her own unique authentic blues and jazz style. A forceful presence recognized on the Canadian and American music scene as an artist with a unique sound who is keeping the authentic traditional blues sound alive.
In 2018, Diana was awarded the Blues With A Feeling Life time Achievement Award from the Maple Blues Awards & Global Music Billboard Award for Best Jazz vocalist for the hit song – I Was Telling Him About You recorded with G-ThreeJazz Records.
A gifted and captivating performer, Diana was chosen by Sarah McLachlan as one of 4 female artists to open Lilith Fair at the Molson Amphitheatre, before 18,000 people, Her talent, and authentic shows have led her into the company of such stalwarts as Mel Brown, Albert Collins, John Lee Hooker and Jeff Healey. Appearances at shows in North America, U.K. and Europe led to her reputation as a world-class blues singer.
Chris Whiteley
During his career, Chris Whiteley toured with Stuart Maclean’s Vinyl Café show on CBC for 10 years.
Multi-Instrumentalist Chris Whiteley was born in Kansas. Whiteley has performed on over 200 recordings with the likes of Leon Redbone and Blind John Davis and hails from the musical Whiteley family of musicians including – brother Ken, daughter Jenny, son Dan, son Jesse & Nephew Ben.
In Canada, Whiteley has received the Blues with a Feeling Award, for lifetime achievement in the blues. In January 2014 Chris Whiteley won the Maple Blues Award for the top blues horn player in Canada--for the 9th time.
As a teen-age performer, Whiteley worked with jazz and blues legend Lonnie Johnson. During the late 70's he toured and recorded with Leon Redbone, appearing with him on Saturday Night Live. He also met a great mentor in legendary Chicago piano player Blind John Davis, who had been the house piano player at Bluebird Records, Whiteley toured and recorded with Davis, as well as building a solid reputation and career as a multi-instrumental session player, appearing on over 200 recordings, and as a solo artist, leading to numerous Canadian Maple Blues Awards as both songwriter and horn player of the year, and a Jazz Report Magazine Blues Album of the Year Award. In 2010 Whiteley was awarded the prestigious BLUES WITH A FEELING AWARD, for a truly earned lifetime of achievement in the blues and has currently in January 2020 been nominated for Best Horn player of the year.
Their first CD collaboration, MORNING SUN, garnered rave reviews, extensive air play, and led to multiple Canadian MAPLE BLUES NOMINATIONS & AWARDS, including Album of the year, and Acoustic Act of the year. Their second albums, also recorded for the Electro-Fi label, NIGHT BIRD BLUES was extremely well received, with great reviews and airplay internationally. It led to them being awarded 3 MAPLE BLUES AWARDS in January 2010, including being recognized as SONGWRITERS OF THE YEAR. Their third Electro-Fi release, DeltaPhonic, led to more Maple Blues Awards, and reached number 1 on B.B. Kings Bluesville XM Sirius satellite radio network.
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Paul Kype - texas flood - POSTPONEDApril 4, 2020
★ DOORS 6:00 PM • SHOW 7:00 PM ---------- ⚠︎ IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS SHOW HAS BEEN POSTPONED. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ THE NOTICE REGARDING COVID-19. ⚠︎ |
A masterful guitarist, Paul has been playing guitar since the age of ten. Drawing upon the influences of guitar legends such as Jimi Hendrix, BB King, Eric Clapton, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Paul has honed his skill to near perfection. He honors the songs of the greats by playing them with amazing precision and at the same time, investing them with his own intense feeling. After his solos, it is not uncommon to see people cheering jubilantly while shaking their heads in disbelief and awe. Originally from Abbotsford BC, Paul joined his first band " Legal Tender" at the age of sixteen, playing the bass guitar. The band was a popular band at local high school dances and festivals for 3 years when he moved to the far north for a job and a re-dedication to playing guitar rather than bass. For the following 8 years Paul played in various bands working the club circuit of western Canada, honing his guitar and vocal skills and meeting many people who would become instrumental in the formation and success of Texas Flood in the years to come.
In 1993 Paul formed Texas Flood with Jerry Adolphe, veteran Vancouver drummer of well known bands "Chilliwack" and " Jim Byrnes", and fellow club musician Simon Hardman. Through the nineties Texas Flood toured relentlessly ,eventually securing the Monday night slot as a house Band at The Yale Hotel in Vancouver in the year 2000, a Monday night party that lasted three year. The year 2000 was a busy one that included a full festival tour as a backing band for Chicago lap steel legend "Freddie Roulette" and a trip late in the year to do some shows in Austin Texas, a lifelong dream .
In 1993 Paul formed Texas Flood with Jerry Adolphe, veteran Vancouver drummer of well known bands "Chilliwack" and " Jim Byrnes", and fellow club musician Simon Hardman. Through the nineties Texas Flood toured relentlessly ,eventually securing the Monday night slot as a house Band at The Yale Hotel in Vancouver in the year 2000, a Monday night party that lasted three year. The year 2000 was a busy one that included a full festival tour as a backing band for Chicago lap steel legend "Freddie Roulette" and a trip late in the year to do some shows in Austin Texas, a lifelong dream .
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neil osborne (of 54-40) - POSTPONEDApril 17, 2020
★ DOORS 6:00 PM • SHOW 7:00 PM - (SOLD OUT) ★ DOORS 8:45 PM • SHOW 9:15 PM - (TICKETS AVAILABLE) ---------- ⚠︎ IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS SHOW HAS BEEN POSTPONED. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ THE NOTICE REGARDING COVID-19. ⚠︎ |
As lead singer and chief songwriter of 54•40, Neil Osborne has achieved critical acclaim, released a dozen albums and weathered the fickle music business for more than three decades. He is known primarily as a rock musician but is also an accomplished producer often taking the production reins of 54•40 albums and is also a songwriter of amazing depth and clarity.
54.40’s body of work is impressive. After thirty years in the musical trenches, the band have varied their sound and earned proven commercial success via impressive record sales from ten studio albums, two greatest hits packages and a double live album.
“One clue to 54•40’s longevity lies in their ability to make music that has adistinctly individual sound yet covers many styles - tender ballads, fiery rockers,provocative political songs, self-confessed lyrically banal romps.” Kerry Doole reported in Impact.
As a songwriter Osborne has penned such fabulous signature 54•40 songs as ‘I Go Blind’, ‘One Gun’, ‘Since When’ and ‘Ocean Pearl’’ which have crossed from the realm of rock to a broader base. His lyrics range from the most politically astute observation to the most innocent love song and everything in between.
After recording 2005’s Yes to Everything with producer Warne Livesay, Osborne continued his production work along with band mate Dave Genn, Osborne produced the critically acclaimed 12th and 13th releases for 5440 “Northern Soul (True North) and Lost In The City (Smilin’Buddha).
In 2016, 54•40 reimagined many of their now classic songs in an album titled La Difference: A History Unplugged. This was recorded live in front of the studio audience at Blue Frog Studios. It is with that “unplugged” intimate story telling spirit that Osborne performs his solo shows.
Always a great show with Neil at Blue Frog!
54.40’s body of work is impressive. After thirty years in the musical trenches, the band have varied their sound and earned proven commercial success via impressive record sales from ten studio albums, two greatest hits packages and a double live album.
“One clue to 54•40’s longevity lies in their ability to make music that has adistinctly individual sound yet covers many styles - tender ballads, fiery rockers,provocative political songs, self-confessed lyrically banal romps.” Kerry Doole reported in Impact.
As a songwriter Osborne has penned such fabulous signature 54•40 songs as ‘I Go Blind’, ‘One Gun’, ‘Since When’ and ‘Ocean Pearl’’ which have crossed from the realm of rock to a broader base. His lyrics range from the most politically astute observation to the most innocent love song and everything in between.
After recording 2005’s Yes to Everything with producer Warne Livesay, Osborne continued his production work along with band mate Dave Genn, Osborne produced the critically acclaimed 12th and 13th releases for 5440 “Northern Soul (True North) and Lost In The City (Smilin’Buddha).
In 2016, 54•40 reimagined many of their now classic songs in an album titled La Difference: A History Unplugged. This was recorded live in front of the studio audience at Blue Frog Studios. It is with that “unplugged” intimate story telling spirit that Osborne performs his solo shows.
Always a great show with Neil at Blue Frog!
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moving in stereo - cars tribute - POSTPONEDApril 18, 2020
★ DOORS 6:00 PM • SHOW 7:00 PM - (SOLD OUT) ★ DOORS 8:45 PM • SHOW 9:15 PM - (TICKETS AVAILABLE) ---------- ⚠︎ IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS SHOW HAS BEEN POSTPONED. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ THE NOTICE REGARDING COVID-19. ⚠︎ |
“Shake it Up”, “Let the Good Times Roll”, “You Might Think”, “My Best Friends Girl”, “Candy-O”, “You’re All I’ve Got Tonight”.
Who can forget some of the best rock pop songs of THE CARS.
Moving in Stereo – The Cars tribute band fully re-creates the live experience of one of the handful of New Wave bands to achieve world-wide, mainstream success. The Cars were able to be called a guitar rock band AND a synthesizer pop band simultaneously, with catchy melodies and unforgettable hooks. Moving In Stereo brings all these aspects of the groundbreaking Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band to the stage every time they perform.
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DEL BARBER With MARIEL BUCKLEY - POSTPONEDApril 19, 2020
★ DOORS 6:00 PM • SHOW 7:00 PM ---------- ⚠︎ IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS SHOW HAS BEEN POSTPONED. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ THE NOTICE REGARDING COVID-19. ⚠︎ |
The staff at Blue Frog will be watching the JUNO Awards on March 15th with keen interest in the Contemporary Roots Album of the Year Category. There are two albums of particular interest; our perennial favourite performer Lee Harvey Osmond for his fabulous “Mohawk” album, and the other from a soon to be new to Blue Frog artist, Del Barber.
On April 19th Del makes his Blue Frog debut along with Singer-Songstress Mariel Buckley.
With nominations for JUNO Awards, Western Canadian Music Awards, and Canadian Folk Music Awards - Del Barber has shaped the folk music canon in Canada with five critically acclaimed studio albums under his belt, as well as a myriad of fans. His new album 'Easy Keeper’ released on acronym records, has received critical acclaim from Rolling Stone Magazine and No Depression, and a nomination for a 2020 JUNO award.
WCMA Roots Artist of the Year, Mariel Buckley’s momentum has built quickly, and she finds herself as one of alt-country’s busiest acts, with recent performances in support of k.d. lang, Hayes Carll, Sarah Shook & The Disarmers, The Deep Dark Woods and Serena Ryder; as well as entertaining audiences throughout North America. She just won the $100,000. Project Wild Grand Prize and proves that she is an artist truly coming into her own and ready to take on the world; poetically plainspoken highs and lows, long nights and hard days, are all filtered through Mariel’s wry, no-bullshit perspective. She could have chosen to chase a slicker, more polished sound built for radio and arenas, but instead, she doubled down on the grit and the truth in her music. It’s honesty that brought her to this point and honesty that will continue to carry her into the future.
On April 19th Del makes his Blue Frog debut along with Singer-Songstress Mariel Buckley.
With nominations for JUNO Awards, Western Canadian Music Awards, and Canadian Folk Music Awards - Del Barber has shaped the folk music canon in Canada with five critically acclaimed studio albums under his belt, as well as a myriad of fans. His new album 'Easy Keeper’ released on acronym records, has received critical acclaim from Rolling Stone Magazine and No Depression, and a nomination for a 2020 JUNO award.
WCMA Roots Artist of the Year, Mariel Buckley’s momentum has built quickly, and she finds herself as one of alt-country’s busiest acts, with recent performances in support of k.d. lang, Hayes Carll, Sarah Shook & The Disarmers, The Deep Dark Woods and Serena Ryder; as well as entertaining audiences throughout North America. She just won the $100,000. Project Wild Grand Prize and proves that she is an artist truly coming into her own and ready to take on the world; poetically plainspoken highs and lows, long nights and hard days, are all filtered through Mariel’s wry, no-bullshit perspective. She could have chosen to chase a slicker, more polished sound built for radio and arenas, but instead, she doubled down on the grit and the truth in her music. It’s honesty that brought her to this point and honesty that will continue to carry her into the future.
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a Very special evening with jim byrnes - POSTPONEDApril 24, 2020
★ DOORS 6:00 PM • SHOW 7:00 PM - (SOLD OUT) ★ DOORS 8:45 PM • SHOW 9:15 PM - (TICKETS AVAILABLE) April 25, 2020 ★ DOORS 6:00 PM • SHOW 7:00 PM - (SOLD OUT) ★ DOORS 8:45 PM • SHOW 9:15 PM - (TICKETS AVAILABLE) ---------- ⚠︎ IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS SHOW HAS BEEN POSTPONED. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ THE NOTICE REGARDING COVID-19. ⚠︎ |
Blue Frog Studios is proud to host a special concert with JUNO AWARD winner JIM BYRNES and his stellar band. Jim’s evocative, smoky vocals and gutsy blues guitar weave together to create a unique sound that has all but vanished from today's world.
Jim Byrnes needs no introduction. From his first professional gig in 1964, over the years, he has had the great good fortune to appear with a virtual who’s who of the blues such as Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Taj Mahal and Robert Cray.
Jim Byrnes’ fame as an actor has grown immeasurably from his too-numerous-to-mention TV and movie roles, highlights including television's Wiseguy and Highlander series and his national variety show, The Jim Byrnes Show. Jim's first love, however, is the Blues.
Be part of this extraordinary opportunity to experience an up close & personal concert with Jim Byrnes.
Here are just some of the many of Jim’s career highlights’:
· 2011 Juno winner (Blues Album of the Year)
· 2010 Western Canadian Music Awards Winner (Blues Album of the Year)
· 2006 Juno Award Winner (Blues Album of the Year)
· 2006 Canadian Folk Music Award Winner (Best Contemporary Singer)
· 2006 Canadian Folk Music Award Winner
· 2006 Maple Blues Awards 2-time Winner (Recording of the Year)
· 2006 Maple Blues Awards 2-time Winner (Best Male Vocalist)
· 2006 Leo Award nominee for music video (Just a Pilgrim)
· 1995 Inducted BC Entertainment Hall of Fame
· 1995 Juno Award Winner (Blues/Gospel Album of the Year)
Be part of this extraordinary opportunity to experience an up close & personal concert with Jim Byrnes. Jim's shows sell out very fast.
Jim Byrnes needs no introduction. From his first professional gig in 1964, over the years, he has had the great good fortune to appear with a virtual who’s who of the blues such as Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Taj Mahal and Robert Cray.
Jim Byrnes’ fame as an actor has grown immeasurably from his too-numerous-to-mention TV and movie roles, highlights including television's Wiseguy and Highlander series and his national variety show, The Jim Byrnes Show. Jim's first love, however, is the Blues.
Be part of this extraordinary opportunity to experience an up close & personal concert with Jim Byrnes.
Here are just some of the many of Jim’s career highlights’:
· 2011 Juno winner (Blues Album of the Year)
· 2010 Western Canadian Music Awards Winner (Blues Album of the Year)
· 2006 Juno Award Winner (Blues Album of the Year)
· 2006 Canadian Folk Music Award Winner (Best Contemporary Singer)
· 2006 Canadian Folk Music Award Winner
· 2006 Maple Blues Awards 2-time Winner (Recording of the Year)
· 2006 Maple Blues Awards 2-time Winner (Best Male Vocalist)
· 2006 Leo Award nominee for music video (Just a Pilgrim)
· 1995 Inducted BC Entertainment Hall of Fame
· 1995 Juno Award Winner (Blues/Gospel Album of the Year)
Be part of this extraordinary opportunity to experience an up close & personal concert with Jim Byrnes. Jim's shows sell out very fast.
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DAN HILL WITH SPECIAL GUEST RON IRVING - POSTPONEDMAY 1, 2020
★ DOORS 6:00 PM • SHOW 7:00 PM MAY 2, 2020 ★ DOORS 6:00 PM • SHOW 7:00 PM ---------- ⚠︎ IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS SHOW HAS BEEN POSTPONED. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ THE NOTICE REGARDING COVID-19. ⚠︎ |
2020 is the 10th Anniversary of Blue Frog Studios, and to celebrate we are going right back to when it all started. We are recreating that special concert that kicked off a decade of simply amazing music…Grammy and multi-Juno award winner, Dan Hill with special guest Ron Irving.
Dan Hill is known for his worldwide hits, including “Sometimes When We Touch”, “Can’t We Try” and “Never Thought (That I Could Love)”, and has one of the most recognizable voices in Canadian pop music. Nominated for a Grammy for Best Male Vocal, winner of a Grammy (as co-producer of Celine Dion’s 30 plus million-selling album “Falling Into You”), winner of five Juno Awards, Dan has recorded and released multiple gold and platinum albums. Dan has also enjoyed consistent success as a “behind the scenes’ songwriter, his compositions have been recorded dozens of artists including Celine Dion, Britney Spears, 98 Degrees, Backstreet Boys, Rod Stewart, Michal Bolton, Tina Turner, and many, many more.
Opening the show is singer-songwriter, Ron Irving. Ron is a veteran Canadian Songwriter, Producer and Music publisher with over 100 songs recorded worldwide, in eight languages. Ron’s songs have been recorded by International stars Anne Murray and Michael Bublé, US country stars Lee Greenwood and Terri Clark, Asian superstar Jacky Cheung, South African Idol Anke , Euro Diva Jennifer Rush, K- Pop boy band Shinwa, Germany’s Pop trio “Trademark”, and numerous others. His songs have received multiple awards and nominations for Song and Single of the Year from Canada’s performing rights society, SOCAN, the Canadian Music Publishers Association, and the Canadian Country Music Association.
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Dan Hill is known for his worldwide hits, including “Sometimes When We Touch”, “Can’t We Try” and “Never Thought (That I Could Love)”, and has one of the most recognizable voices in Canadian pop music. Nominated for a Grammy for Best Male Vocal, winner of a Grammy (as co-producer of Celine Dion’s 30 plus million-selling album “Falling Into You”), winner of five Juno Awards, Dan has recorded and released multiple gold and platinum albums. Dan has also enjoyed consistent success as a “behind the scenes’ songwriter, his compositions have been recorded dozens of artists including Celine Dion, Britney Spears, 98 Degrees, Backstreet Boys, Rod Stewart, Michal Bolton, Tina Turner, and many, many more.
Opening the show is singer-songwriter, Ron Irving. Ron is a veteran Canadian Songwriter, Producer and Music publisher with over 100 songs recorded worldwide, in eight languages. Ron’s songs have been recorded by International stars Anne Murray and Michael Bublé, US country stars Lee Greenwood and Terri Clark, Asian superstar Jacky Cheung, South African Idol Anke , Euro Diva Jennifer Rush, K- Pop boy band Shinwa, Germany’s Pop trio “Trademark”, and numerous others. His songs have received multiple awards and nominations for Song and Single of the Year from Canada’s performing rights society, SOCAN, the Canadian Music Publishers Association, and the Canadian Country Music Association.
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In 1988, Angel Forrest began a musical career which would span over three decades – and counting. Her first album, Secondhand Blues, featured several classics. Her tribute show to the legendary Janis Joplin brought Angel into the public eye.
Her live performance was immortalized on her album Angel Sings Janis Live. Her first original composition album, Here For You, then sold over 30,000 copies and was followed by the other LPs, including the award-winning albums Come Alive, Mother Tongue Blues and Angel's 11. Her last live opus, Electric Love, topped the charts around the world.
The Montreal artist was named Female Vocalist of the Year six years in a row by the Toronto Blues Society between 2013 and 2018 as well as Songwriter of the year in 2014 and 2016. The 2018 Memphis International Blues Challenge Finalist sings in the entire blues, rock and country spectrum.
Angel will be performing with her amazing partner Denis Columbus and the immensely talented Ricky Paquette.
Her live performance was immortalized on her album Angel Sings Janis Live. Her first original composition album, Here For You, then sold over 30,000 copies and was followed by the other LPs, including the award-winning albums Come Alive, Mother Tongue Blues and Angel's 11. Her last live opus, Electric Love, topped the charts around the world.
The Montreal artist was named Female Vocalist of the Year six years in a row by the Toronto Blues Society between 2013 and 2018 as well as Songwriter of the year in 2014 and 2016. The 2018 Memphis International Blues Challenge Finalist sings in the entire blues, rock and country spectrum.
Angel will be performing with her amazing partner Denis Columbus and the immensely talented Ricky Paquette.
Blue Star recording artist, two time Juno and eight time Maple Blues winner Jack de Keyzer returns to Blue Frog for the Checkmate (2019 Juno Nominee) tour. This electrifying tribute to the classic blues of Chess Records' Albert King, Howlin’ Wolf, Otis Rush and Elmore James mixed with de Keyzer’s own award winning compositions , is a must see show by one of Canada’s top blues guitarist, singer, song writers.
2020 2X Maple Blues Nominee Guitarist of the Year and Electric Act of the Year
2019 International Songwriting Competition: First Place Blues Composition: My Love Has Gone
2019 Juno Nominee Blues Album of the Year Checkmate
2019 International Blues Challenge: Semi-finalists band category
“The finest blues guitarist in Canada” Jeff Healey
“Clapton, Hendrix and Page....a bluesman who should be considered their equal" Maple Blues
"One of the premiere guitarists in Canada " Hamilton Spectator
“A reputation as one of the best musicians in this country” Vue Weekly Edmonton
2020 2X Maple Blues Nominee Guitarist of the Year and Electric Act of the Year
2019 International Songwriting Competition: First Place Blues Composition: My Love Has Gone
2019 Juno Nominee Blues Album of the Year Checkmate
2019 International Blues Challenge: Semi-finalists band category
“The finest blues guitarist in Canada” Jeff Healey
“Clapton, Hendrix and Page....a bluesman who should be considered their equal" Maple Blues
"One of the premiere guitarists in Canada " Hamilton Spectator
“A reputation as one of the best musicians in this country” Vue Weekly Edmonton
Carole King is the most successful female singer-songwriters of the 20th Century having written 118 hits on the Billboard Pop 100. She won four Grammy awards for hits such as I Feel The Earth Move, You've Got a Friend, Jazzman, Up On The Roof, Beautiful, Sweet Seasons, It’s Too Late, So Far Away and many more.
‘Tapestry’, the Carole King Songbook, featuring Suzanne O Davis is the Premier musical tribute to Carole King. This show recreates the sound and vibe of a 1970’s Carole King concert experience following her legendary album, Tapestry. You will be transported back to the iconic image of her multiple Grammy winning album of 1971. The concert performance will also bring to life many hits from the Broadway musical smash, ‘Beautiful’
The Tapestry show performs all the music from the ‘Tapestry’ album, and also features many songs that Carole King and her husband, Gerry Goffin, wrote in the 1960’s. They proved to be one of the most successful song writing teams in pop music history, composing more than 400 songs recorded by over 1,000 artists. These artists include: The Drifters, The Beatles, Herman’s Hermits, Donnie Osmond, Aretha Franklin, The Shirelles, Bobby Vee, and the list goes on…
Impeccable attention to detail is taken in recreating a respectful, and accurate full musical presentation with full band, completely live. Suzanne’s performance takes you on a journey back to those great recordings with stories about the music, history of Carole King’s incredible career, and a fun, sing-a-long, audience interactive performance.
You will feel the Earth Move under your feet with this show.
‘Tapestry’, the Carole King Songbook, featuring Suzanne O Davis is the Premier musical tribute to Carole King. This show recreates the sound and vibe of a 1970’s Carole King concert experience following her legendary album, Tapestry. You will be transported back to the iconic image of her multiple Grammy winning album of 1971. The concert performance will also bring to life many hits from the Broadway musical smash, ‘Beautiful’
The Tapestry show performs all the music from the ‘Tapestry’ album, and also features many songs that Carole King and her husband, Gerry Goffin, wrote in the 1960’s. They proved to be one of the most successful song writing teams in pop music history, composing more than 400 songs recorded by over 1,000 artists. These artists include: The Drifters, The Beatles, Herman’s Hermits, Donnie Osmond, Aretha Franklin, The Shirelles, Bobby Vee, and the list goes on…
Impeccable attention to detail is taken in recreating a respectful, and accurate full musical presentation with full band, completely live. Suzanne’s performance takes you on a journey back to those great recordings with stories about the music, history of Carole King’s incredible career, and a fun, sing-a-long, audience interactive performance.
You will feel the Earth Move under your feet with this show.
With hits of The Traveling Wilburys and Everly Brothers
The BIG O was unmistakable with his trademark sunglasses, distinctive, powerful voice, complex compositions and dark emotional ballads. His impassioned voice coupled with his signature arrangements ensured the charting of the hits “Only The Lonely”, “Crying”, “Oh, Pretty Woman”, “Dream Baby”, “Ooby Dooby”, “Blue Angel”, “Blue Bayou”, “You Got It” and “In Dreams”. As a part of THE TRAVELING WILBURYS Orbison brought us “End of the Line”, “Handle With Care” and “You're Not Alone Anymore”.
The Everly Brothers charted 31 singles on the Hot 100, including 12 top 10 hits. Because their career predates the Hot 100's launch, some of their best-known hits aren't on the list, including “Bye Bye Love”, “Wake Up Little Susie”, “All I Have to Do Is Dream” and their single biggest hit “Cathy’s Clown”.
THE LONELY delivers a sensitive and dynamic tribute to the one and only Roy Orbison plus the hits of The Traveling Wilburys and The Everly Brothers. Veteran Mike Demers delivers a spot-on performance of Orbison’s signature sound as he leads this group of musical journeymen in their mutual and deep appreciation of the timeless music of an era. THE LONELY approaches the music with a humble spirit and sincere desire to recreate the sounds and feel of the original recordings. The band has been selling out shows right from their debut.
Regarding THE LONELY Cliff and Ann Wilder of Tumwater, WA exclaim, “WOW!!! Just...WOW!!! Thanks for the FANTASTIC MEMORIES!!!” Owen Rizzo adds, “Great Show! You truly embody the spirit of Roy Orbison; one of the greatest shows I have ever seen!” Roger Digou declares, “A triumphant performance! We were blown away by your vocals, the fantastic musicianship, and the harmony.” And, Brian Miller of Vivascene.com concludes, “A seamless recreation with great dynamic range, deep feeling and a stellar band. There are hundreds of tribute bands out there, but not many compete with The Lonely”.
The BIG O was unmistakable with his trademark sunglasses, distinctive, powerful voice, complex compositions and dark emotional ballads. His impassioned voice coupled with his signature arrangements ensured the charting of the hits “Only The Lonely”, “Crying”, “Oh, Pretty Woman”, “Dream Baby”, “Ooby Dooby”, “Blue Angel”, “Blue Bayou”, “You Got It” and “In Dreams”. As a part of THE TRAVELING WILBURYS Orbison brought us “End of the Line”, “Handle With Care” and “You're Not Alone Anymore”.
The Everly Brothers charted 31 singles on the Hot 100, including 12 top 10 hits. Because their career predates the Hot 100's launch, some of their best-known hits aren't on the list, including “Bye Bye Love”, “Wake Up Little Susie”, “All I Have to Do Is Dream” and their single biggest hit “Cathy’s Clown”.
THE LONELY delivers a sensitive and dynamic tribute to the one and only Roy Orbison plus the hits of The Traveling Wilburys and The Everly Brothers. Veteran Mike Demers delivers a spot-on performance of Orbison’s signature sound as he leads this group of musical journeymen in their mutual and deep appreciation of the timeless music of an era. THE LONELY approaches the music with a humble spirit and sincere desire to recreate the sounds and feel of the original recordings. The band has been selling out shows right from their debut.
Regarding THE LONELY Cliff and Ann Wilder of Tumwater, WA exclaim, “WOW!!! Just...WOW!!! Thanks for the FANTASTIC MEMORIES!!!” Owen Rizzo adds, “Great Show! You truly embody the spirit of Roy Orbison; one of the greatest shows I have ever seen!” Roger Digou declares, “A triumphant performance! We were blown away by your vocals, the fantastic musicianship, and the harmony.” And, Brian Miller of Vivascene.com concludes, “A seamless recreation with great dynamic range, deep feeling and a stellar band. There are hundreds of tribute bands out there, but not many compete with The Lonely”.