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Quartetto Gelato
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre 3800 - 33rd Street, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaQuartetto Gelato is back in Vernon on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. With sold-out performances in New York, Washington, Los Angeles, London, Tokyo, Hong Kong and elsewhere, this dazzling ensemble has enchanted audiences and cities worldwide with its exotic blend of musical virtuosity, artistic passion and humour. With a performance repertoire that spans the globe and includes classical masterworks, engaging vocals, the sizzling energy of tangos, gypsy and klezmer songs, the groups theatrical stage presence and relaxed humour establish an intimate rapport with audiences worldwide.
Quartetto Gelato
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre 3800 - 33rd Street, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaQuartetto Gelato is back in Vernon on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. With sold-out performances in New York, Washington, Los Angeles, London, Tokyo, Hong Kong and elsewhere, this dazzling ensemble has enchanted audiences and cities worldwide with its exotic blend of musical virtuosity, artistic passion and humour. With a performance repertoire that spans the globe and includes classical masterworks, engaging vocals, the sizzling energy of tangos, gypsy and klezmer songs, the groups theatrical stage presence and relaxed humour establish an intimate rapport with audiences worldwide.
From Heaven On High
Trinity United Church 3300 Alexis Park Drive, Vernon, BC, CanadaMark your calendars to kick off the season with AURA’s two Christmas music programs!
At Saturday’s concert, starting at 6:30, they are holding a silent auction to raise money for their spring concert – Bach’s Passion according to St. John. Tons of event tickets on offer, gifts baskets, and so much more!
In addition to our instrumental guest performers, Laura McPheeters on cello and the Wind Jammers Wind Quintet, Lana O’Brien’s Seaton High School choir will perform with us in And Suddenly, a gospel piece declaring the appearance of the angels announcing the birth of Christ, in addition to performing a set on their own.
From Heaven On High
Trinity United Church 3300 Alexis Park Drive, Vernon, BC, CanadaMark your calendars to kick off the season with AURA’s two Christmas music programs!
At Saturday’s concert, starting at 6:30, they are holding a silent auction to raise money for their spring concert – Bach’s Passion according to St. John. Tons of event tickets on offer, gifts baskets, and so much more!
In addition to our instrumental guest performers, Laura McPheeters on cello and the Wind Jammers Wind Quintet, Lana O’Brien’s Seaton High School choir will perform with us in And Suddenly, a gospel piece declaring the appearance of the angels announcing the birth of Christ, in addition to performing a set on their own.
From Heaven On High
Trinity United Church 3300 Alexis Park Drive, Vernon, BC, CanadaMark your calendars to kick off the season with AURA’s two Christmas music programs!
At Saturday’s concert, starting at 6:30, they are holding a silent auction to raise money for their spring concert – Bach’s Passion according to St. John. Tons of event tickets on offer, gifts baskets, and so much more!
In addition to our instrumental guest performers, Laura McPheeters on cello and the Wind Jammers Wind Quintet, Lana O’Brien’s Seaton High School choir will perform with us in And Suddenly, a gospel piece declaring the appearance of the angels announcing the birth of Christ, in addition to performing a set on their own.
From Heaven On High
Trinity United Church 3300 Alexis Park Drive, Vernon, BC, CanadaMark your calendars to kick off the season with AURA’s two Christmas music programs!
At Saturday’s concert, starting at 6:30, they are holding a silent auction to raise money for their spring concert – Bach’s Passion according to St. John. Tons of event tickets on offer, gifts baskets, and so much more!
In addition to our instrumental guest performers, Laura McPheeters on cello and the Wind Jammers Wind Quintet, Lana O’Brien’s Seaton High School choir will perform with us in And Suddenly, a gospel piece declaring the appearance of the angels announcing the birth of Christ, in addition to performing a set on their own.
Soulidified
Vernon Jazz Club 3000 31st Street, Vernon, BC, CanadaJoe Auty returns to the VJC stage, this time, headlining a very exciting band.
Neo-soul is the fusion/crossover of the soulful sounds of Marvin Gaye or Curtis Mayfield with beautiful jazz harmonies and infectious high energy grooves. If you are a fan of Motown, soul, R&B, hip hop, and adjacent music and you are curious what it sounds like fused with jazz in an accessible way, this is a show not to be missed!
Joe has been a successful freelance trumpet player and soloist for many years now in both Canada and the US, and plays with a fiery, groove focused, and spunky sort of sound in the style of Roy Hargrove or Clifford Brown. To fulfill this dream and vision of Joe’s, he opted to collaborate with Campbell Ryga to add his exquisite taste, sensitivity, and beautiful harmonic expression to the sound of the band.
Campbell is a legendary saxophonist and is not only inarguably one of the most accomplished saxophonists in Canada, but in the world. He moved to Kamloops recently, so it seemed fitting for Joe and Campbell to collaborate with the goal to bring these new sounds and ideas to the Valley. Joe and Campbell are joined with some of the finest local rhythm section musicians in Stefan Bienz on bass, Loni Moger on guitar, and Will Freisen on drums.
Soulidified
Vernon Jazz Club 3000 31st Street, Vernon, BC, CanadaJoe Auty returns to the VJC stage, this time, headlining a very exciting band.
Neo-soul is the fusion/crossover of the soulful sounds of Marvin Gaye or Curtis Mayfield with beautiful jazz harmonies and infectious high energy grooves. If you are a fan of Motown, soul, R&B, hip hop, and adjacent music and you are curious what it sounds like fused with jazz in an accessible way, this is a show not to be missed!
Joe has been a successful freelance trumpet player and soloist for many years now in both Canada and the US, and plays with a fiery, groove focused, and spunky sort of sound in the style of Roy Hargrove or Clifford Brown. To fulfill this dream and vision of Joe’s, he opted to collaborate with Campbell Ryga to add his exquisite taste, sensitivity, and beautiful harmonic expression to the sound of the band.
Campbell is a legendary saxophonist and is not only inarguably one of the most accomplished saxophonists in Canada, but in the world. He moved to Kamloops recently, so it seemed fitting for Joe and Campbell to collaborate with the goal to bring these new sounds and ideas to the Valley. Joe and Campbell are joined with some of the finest local rhythm section musicians in Stefan Bienz on bass, Loni Moger on guitar, and Will Freisen on drums.
Yuletide Ukulele
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre 3800 - 33rd Street, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaDescribed as a ‘dazzling live performer’, ukulele virtuoso James Hill strums in the season. Joined by his wife and song writing partner, cellist Anne Janelle, they celebrate the launch of their brand-new Christmas recording, The Midnight Clear, with this appearance. The perfect balance of new musical gifts and traditional favourites, this festive program will instill the holiday spirit into the whole family.
Yuletide Ukulele
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre 3800 - 33rd Street, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaDescribed as a ‘dazzling live performer’, ukulele virtuoso James Hill strums in the season. Joined by his wife and song writing partner, cellist Anne Janelle, they celebrate the launch of their brand-new Christmas recording, The Midnight Clear, with this appearance. The perfect balance of new musical gifts and traditional favourites, this festive program will instill the holiday spirit into the whole family.
The Bob Rogers Band
Vernon Jazz Club 3000 31st Street, Vernon, BC, CanadaLed by trombonist Bob Rogers, the Bob Rogers Band performs primarily original compositions by Bob, as well as tunes by Trombone Shorty, Maceo Parker and original takes of some favourite jazz standards. While they are most at home playing modern funk influenced jazz, the evening will feature a wide range of styles.
Originally from Vancouver, Bob now calls Vernon home. He has played for many years as a member of the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra, and has also played with and/or recorded for artists and groups including Natalie Cole, Aerosmith, The Temptations, the Bobby Hales Big Band, Fred Stride’s West Coast Jazz Orchestra, Hugh Fraser’s VEJI big band, the Victoria Symphony, Vancouver Opera and numerous small jazz and chamber groups. After retiring from teaching in Revelstoke in 2021 Bob has been an active member of the Okanagan musical community and and currently performs regularly in the Major Mambo latin quintet, the Slide Rule trombone quartet, the Gary Cable Project.
In addition to Bob on trombone and vocals, the Bob Rogers band also features Chris Petterson, sax, Jordan Dick, guitar, Colin Spence, keyboards, Shannon Sternloff, bass and Trevor Wallach, drums.
The Bob Rogers Band
Vernon Jazz Club 3000 31st Street, Vernon, BC, CanadaLed by trombonist Bob Rogers, the Bob Rogers Band performs primarily original compositions by Bob, as well as tunes by Trombone Shorty, Maceo Parker and original takes of some favourite jazz standards. While they are most at home playing modern funk influenced jazz, the evening will feature a wide range of styles.
Originally from Vancouver, Bob now calls Vernon home. He has played for many years as a member of the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra, and has also played with and/or recorded for artists and groups including Natalie Cole, Aerosmith, The Temptations, the Bobby Hales Big Band, Fred Stride’s West Coast Jazz Orchestra, Hugh Fraser’s VEJI big band, the Victoria Symphony, Vancouver Opera and numerous small jazz and chamber groups. After retiring from teaching in Revelstoke in 2021 Bob has been an active member of the Okanagan musical community and and currently performs regularly in the Major Mambo latin quintet, the Slide Rule trombone quartet, the Gary Cable Project.
In addition to Bob on trombone and vocals, the Bob Rogers band also features Chris Petterson, sax, Jordan Dick, guitar, Colin Spence, keyboards, Shannon Sternloff, bass and Trevor Wallach, drums.