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Karen Wiseman Quintet
Vernon Jazz Club 3000 31st Street, Vernon, BC, CanadaKaren Wiseman is a Vernon based jazz vocalist known for her velvety tone, attention to phrasing, and an inordinate love of the old standards. After a lifetime of singing in church choirs, choral ensembles and occasional theatre, it was a move to Vernon that jump-started her solo work. New musical friendships and local opportunities to sing in jazz ensembles have been the joyful result of settling here with her family.
Karen draws influences from voices like Peggy Lee or Julie London. Audiences can expect old swing classics, soulful ballads, Latin jazz, and re-imagined Broadway and pop tunes, all delivered with subtlety and elegant arrangements. Karen is also very fond of dusting off and sharing some of the lesser known gems in the jazz tradition.
Karen is joined by Jake McIntyre-Paul (bass), Chris Startup(sax), Neville Bowman(piano) and Will Friesen (drums).
Karen Wiseman Quintet
Vernon Jazz Club 3000 31st Street, Vernon, BC, CanadaKaren Wiseman is a Vernon based jazz vocalist known for her velvety tone, attention to phrasing, and an inordinate love of the old standards. After a lifetime of singing in church choirs, choral ensembles and occasional theatre, it was a move to Vernon that jump-started her solo work. New musical friendships and local opportunities to sing in jazz ensembles have been the joyful result of settling here with her family.
Karen draws influences from voices like Peggy Lee or Julie London. Audiences can expect old swing classics, soulful ballads, Latin jazz, and re-imagined Broadway and pop tunes, all delivered with subtlety and elegant arrangements. Karen is also very fond of dusting off and sharing some of the lesser known gems in the jazz tradition.
Karen is joined by Jake McIntyre-Paul (bass), Chris Startup(sax), Neville Bowman(piano) and Will Friesen (drums).
David Francey
Creekside Theatre 10241 Bottom Wood Lake Road, Lake Country, British ColumbiaThe Vernon Folk Roots Music Society is excited to present David Francey. David Francey is a Scottish-born carpenter-turned-songwriter, who has become known as “one of Canada's most revered folk poets and singers” (Toronto Star).
David Francey is a Scottish-born Canadian carpenter-turned-songwriter. A truly authentic folk singer, David is a documentarian of the working person who never imagined earning a living from his music. But when he was in his 40s, his wife, artist Beth Girdler, encouraged him to share his songs and sing in public. The reaction was instant. His first album “Torn Screen Door” came out in 1999 and was a hit in Canada. Since then, he has released eleven albums, won three Juno Awards and has had his songs covered by such artists as The Del McCoury Band, The Rankin Family, James Keelaghan and Tracy Grammer.
David Francey
Creekside Theatre 10241 Bottom Wood Lake Road, Lake Country, British ColumbiaThe Vernon Folk Roots Music Society is excited to present David Francey. David Francey is a Scottish-born carpenter-turned-songwriter, who has become known as “one of Canada's most revered folk poets and singers” (Toronto Star).
David Francey is a Scottish-born Canadian carpenter-turned-songwriter. A truly authentic folk singer, David is a documentarian of the working person who never imagined earning a living from his music. But when he was in his 40s, his wife, artist Beth Girdler, encouraged him to share his songs and sing in public. The reaction was instant. His first album “Torn Screen Door” came out in 1999 and was a hit in Canada. Since then, he has released eleven albums, won three Juno Awards and has had his songs covered by such artists as The Del McCoury Band, The Rankin Family, James Keelaghan and Tracy Grammer.
Celebration of Talent
Schubert Centre 3505 30th Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaJoin Vernon Winter Carnival for this returning classic event! A showcase of local amateur performers and entertainers, you and your family are sure to be dazzled. Bring your friends and family for this free Carnival Tradition!
Calling ALL Amateur Talent… are you a dance troupe, singer, magician, band, juggler… we want you! Come show
Celebration of Talent
Schubert Centre 3505 30th Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaJoin Vernon Winter Carnival for this returning classic event! A showcase of local amateur performers and entertainers, you and your family are sure to be dazzled. Bring your friends and family for this free Carnival Tradition!
Calling ALL Amateur Talent… are you a dance troupe, singer, magician, band, juggler… we want you! Come show
The Justin Glibbery Quintet
Vernon Jazz Club 3000 31st Street, Vernon, BC, CanadaGlibbery, a professional pianist, composer, and music educator, has been a part of the Okanagan Valley music scene for 25 years. His sound encompasses many influences: Lyle Mayes (Pat Metheny Group), Oscar Peterson, Bruce Hornsby, Keith Jarrett, Duke Ellington, and Count Basie. Glibbery’s music always has a very lyrical melody with a solid harmonic and rhythmic foundation and contains some twists and turns along the way.
“The Vernon Jazz Club is one of my favourite places to play. It feels like a jazz club from the 40’s with the great listening crowds and the vibe of a really cool room,” reveals Glibbery. “Intimate venues are the best play at because you are very interactive with your audience. They feel you and you feel them. This circle of energy usually catapults the performance into something really magical where almost anything can happen.”
Glibbery’s recording projects have included three all-original albums as well as working with Juno-award winning guitarist Oscar Lopez on his most recent album Apasionado, which was recorded at Glibbery’s home studio with Glibbery helping to both arrange and produce it.
Joining Justin on stage will be a stellar line-up of some of the valley’s finest. Stefan Bienz on bass, Michael Treadway on drums, Michael Perkins on trumpet, Yanti on vocals, and Stan Sabourin on sax.
The Justin Glibbery Quintet
Vernon Jazz Club 3000 31st Street, Vernon, BC, CanadaGlibbery, a professional pianist, composer, and music educator, has been a part of the Okanagan Valley music scene for 25 years. His sound encompasses many influences: Lyle Mayes (Pat Metheny Group), Oscar Peterson, Bruce Hornsby, Keith Jarrett, Duke Ellington, and Count Basie. Glibbery’s music always has a very lyrical melody with a solid harmonic and rhythmic foundation and contains some twists and turns along the way.
“The Vernon Jazz Club is one of my favourite places to play. It feels like a jazz club from the 40’s with the great listening crowds and the vibe of a really cool room,” reveals Glibbery. “Intimate venues are the best play at because you are very interactive with your audience. They feel you and you feel them. This circle of energy usually catapults the performance into something really magical where almost anything can happen.”
Glibbery’s recording projects have included three all-original albums as well as working with Juno-award winning guitarist Oscar Lopez on his most recent album Apasionado, which was recorded at Glibbery’s home studio with Glibbery helping to both arrange and produce it.
Joining Justin on stage will be a stellar line-up of some of the valley’s finest. Stefan Bienz on bass, Michael Treadway on drums, Michael Perkins on trumpet, Yanti on vocals, and Stan Sabourin on sax.
Valentines Prom
Vernon Public Art Gallery 3228 31st Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaJoin us for an unforgettable evening at the Vernon Public Art Gallery! Our Valentines Prom is the perfect way to celebrate love, art, and good vibes. Get ready for an Art After Dark experience like no other! Bring your partner, friends, or come solo and meet new people who share your passion for art and music.
The event is sponsored by Woolley & Co, and the VPAG is excited to be partnering with Becky’s Back Door Beans to bring you some incredible local Musical talents, Norsu, and DJ BG. Enjoy a specialty free welcome drink inspired by a classic spiked punch upon entry, and get entered to win some of our fabulous door prizes.
Brennan from Pranic Forest will be on location doing specialty prom inspired caricatures. Take a classic prom photo in the photo booth, or design your very own valentine’s cards while experiencing Beautiful Parasites, the Exhibition by Tammy Salzl, an immersive installation transporting you to magical fairytale place.
Prizes for the King, Queen and everything in between will be announced during the end of the evening.
Valentines Prom
Vernon Public Art Gallery 3228 31st Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaJoin us for an unforgettable evening at the Vernon Public Art Gallery! Our Valentines Prom is the perfect way to celebrate love, art, and good vibes. Get ready for an Art After Dark experience like no other! Bring your partner, friends, or come solo and meet new people who share your passion for art and music.
The event is sponsored by Woolley & Co, and the VPAG is excited to be partnering with Becky’s Back Door Beans to bring you some incredible local Musical talents, Norsu, and DJ BG. Enjoy a specialty free welcome drink inspired by a classic spiked punch upon entry, and get entered to win some of our fabulous door prizes.
Brennan from Pranic Forest will be on location doing specialty prom inspired caricatures. Take a classic prom photo in the photo booth, or design your very own valentine’s cards while experiencing Beautiful Parasites, the Exhibition by Tammy Salzl, an immersive installation transporting you to magical fairytale place.
Prizes for the King, Queen and everything in between will be announced during the end of the evening.
Balladextrous
Vernon Jazz Club 3000 31st Street, Vernon, BC, CanadaJuno-award winning vocalist, Sienna Dahlen will take the stage at the Vernon Jazz Club with Juno-award nominated guitarist, Bill Coon as the duo Baladextous.
Sienna has toured her music extensively across Canada, Europe, and parts of the US in addition to having given numerous performances in Mexico and South America. She has released six albums of original jazz and folk music. Sienna has also lead and collaborated on several national and international projects. She has also been a guest vocalist on several recordings.
In addition to performing, Sienna has taught jazz voice and directed small ensembles at the post-secondary level for over 10 years. For the past three years, Sienna has taught at McGill and Concordia University in Montreal . She has given voice clinics and songwriting masterclasses around the world. Some of the highlights have included Moscow, RU at the Konsort Music Academy, the Kiev National University in Ukraine and the Performance House Jazz Camp in Silkeborg, Denmark to name only a few.
Bill Coon is one of Canada’s most highly respected musicians and is the winner of the 2009 National Jazz Awards,’Guitarist of the Year.’ Bill has performed professionally for over thirty years and has played with many significant jazz artists. Bill has over 50 recordings to his credit. He is an in-demand composer and arranger with several commissions with highly rated orchestras around the globe. Bill is on the faculty of Capilano University, teaching composition, arranging, jazz history and of course, jazz guitar.
Balladextrous
Vernon Jazz Club 3000 31st Street, Vernon, BC, CanadaJuno-award winning vocalist, Sienna Dahlen will take the stage at the Vernon Jazz Club with Juno-award nominated guitarist, Bill Coon as the duo Baladextous.
Sienna has toured her music extensively across Canada, Europe, and parts of the US in addition to having given numerous performances in Mexico and South America. She has released six albums of original jazz and folk music. Sienna has also lead and collaborated on several national and international projects. She has also been a guest vocalist on several recordings.
In addition to performing, Sienna has taught jazz voice and directed small ensembles at the post-secondary level for over 10 years. For the past three years, Sienna has taught at McGill and Concordia University in Montreal . She has given voice clinics and songwriting masterclasses around the world. Some of the highlights have included Moscow, RU at the Konsort Music Academy, the Kiev National University in Ukraine and the Performance House Jazz Camp in Silkeborg, Denmark to name only a few.
Bill Coon is one of Canada’s most highly respected musicians and is the winner of the 2009 National Jazz Awards,’Guitarist of the Year.’ Bill has performed professionally for over thirty years and has played with many significant jazz artists. Bill has over 50 recordings to his credit. He is an in-demand composer and arranger with several commissions with highly rated orchestras around the globe. Bill is on the faculty of Capilano University, teaching composition, arranging, jazz history and of course, jazz guitar.