It seems there are many of us on line in jazzland who are still on dialup, some from no fault of their own. One hot sax player is located in between a couple of high speed providers and has no choice but to await progress from them.
In the interest of those who wish to know what is going on around Grey and Bruce counties, I am resending my most recent column sans pix and other stuff that slows the download. If this is acceptable to you, please let me know and I will put your name on special list.
Here is my column, Doreen Sezz appearing in Mosaic Magazine for November/December. Please note that since the magazine went to press, the change in time for Le Bouquet in print is incorrect. New time is for 8:00 pm to 11:30 p.m.
Now that November is here, it's time to make plans for New Year's Eve jazz entertainment. At press time there's an event that sounds like a good bet for those who like a 5:30 pm meal with music, then home to loved ones for bringing in the new year. As well, there are later sittings to accommodate those who like to stay 'till midnight and bring in a bubbly new year.
And when the entertainment is a Sweet Jazz Quintet of favourites such as Rob Gasidlo, keyboard, Don Buchanan, sax, Tyler Wagler, bass. Bruce Campbell, drums with vocals by Diana Campbell, an entertaining evening is guaranteed. At Sweetwater Restaurant, Cobble Beach's home of Friday night's Tapas and Jazz, the food is usually good too. At $65 per person, tickets are sure to go fast. Reservations 519-370-2173
Here's a look at some other events around the Southern Georgian Bay area:
Nov.7 - 6pm - 10pm - Don Buchanan, sax, Rob Gasidlo, keyboard. Sweetwater Restaurant, Cobble Beach, Owen Sound.
Nov.8 - 7pm - 11pm Charlie Bell Jazz Quartet, Bruce County Museum - Chocolate Gala, Southampton.
Nov.8 - 7:30pm - Howlin' Dog Vintage Jazz Band, Kincardine United Church - fundraiser for Legion, Kincardine.
Nov.8 - 8pm - 10:30pm Chantry Centennairs, Chantry Centre, Southampton.
Nov.10 - 8pm - 10pm Baytowne Big Band, 55 Special Restaurant, Barrie.
Nov.13 - 6pm - 9:30pm Le Bouquet Quartet (Stevie Vallance,vocals, Charlie Bell, sax, Andy Harasmczuk,guitar,Jack McFadden bass - Pheonix Lounge, Southampton.(Plans are for this event to be each month, second Thursday) (Please note change in time - see poster above!)
Nov.14 - 6pm - 10pm Bobby Dean Blackburn, keyboard/vocals - Sweetwater Restaurant, Cobble Beach, Owen Sound
Nov.23 - 2pm - 4pm Rhythm & Pews with Shelaugh Hart, Rob Gasidlo, Don Buchanan - Central Westside United Church, Owen Sound
Nov.28 - 6pm - 9pm - Jason Hunter Trio (Jason and friends) - Southampton Place.
Nov.29 - 9pm - 12am - Stardust Big Band with Stevie Vallance - Town Hall, Southampton.
Nov.29 - 8pm - Howlin' Dog Vintage Jazz Band - Park House Tavern, Goderich
Dec.8 - 8pm - Baytowne Big Band - 55 Special Restaurant, Barrie.
Dec.14 - 2pm - 4pm - Toronto All Stars Big Band - Roxy Theatre, Owen Sound.
Dec. 19 - 6pm - 10pm Sweetwater - Angele Desbois, Paul Danard
Dec.20 - 7pm Pete Rissi Trio - outdoor free concert, Market Bldg, Owen Sound.
Dec. 22 - 7pm - Parsons and Brown outdoor free concert, Market Bldg, Owen Sound.
Dec. 31 - 5:30pm 7pm 9pm sittings - Sweet Jazz Quintet - Diana Campbell, vocals, Rob Gasidlo, keyboard, Don Buchanan,sax, Tyler Wegler, bass, Bruce Campbell, drums. Sweetwater Restautant, Cobble Beach, Owen Sound.
Check out www.jazzbythebay.ca for updated listing of these and other events.
