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2008 Line-up

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2008 LINE-UP INCLUDES :

2008 Jazz Week, June 6 - 12
22 separate events - 10 days / nights
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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)
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

last of the blue devils
gail bowen
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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
trudi and jacquie    trudi and jacquie
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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Coast String Fiddlers T.rad Band
and 'Stramash'

SATURDAY AFTERNOON
JUNE 14th - 12:30 pm
'Festival in Dougal Park !!'
T.rad Band
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A two part opening act with young musicians from the community. The Coast String Fiddlers T.rad Band combines their traditional fiddles with amazing jazz arrangements to include a full-on horn and rhythm section. 'Stramash' will be sharing the stage with them as former members return from university to join the 'Trad Band' and treat us to how a full year of music eduction and playing has added to their talents.

note 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.

note "Two Much Guitar"
Oliver Gannon and Bill Coon

SATURDAY AFTERNOON
JUNE 14th - 2:30 p.m.
'Festival in Dougal Park' !!
tony wilson
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bio
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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 !!'
universal gospel choir more
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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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SATURDAY AFTERNOON
JUNE 14th - 4:30 p.m.
'Festival in Dougal Park' !!
D'Talle
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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 !!'
makosso dancers
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bio to come

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!

note 'FIVE ALARM FUNK'
SATURDAY NIGHT
AT ROBERTS CREEK HALL !!
9:00pm, JUNE 14th
five alarm funk
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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

note Creek Big Band
SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE
8:00pm, JUNE 14th
at The Sechelt Legion
 creek big band
more
info
coming soon

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.

note Colleen Savage
SUNDAY BRUNCH
JUNE 15th
'Leo's Tapas Bar & Grill' !!
10:30am doors - 11:00 show
amanda tolsoff
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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

note Celso Machado Group
JUNE 15th - 1:30pm
'Festival in Winegarden Park'
celso machado
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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

note Coast Quintet
JUNE 15th - 2:30pm
'Festival in Winegarden Park'
coast quintet
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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.

note Wilderness Crew
JUNE 15th - 3:30pm
'Festival in Winegarden Park'
wilderness crew
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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

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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