Spring has sprung! At least on the jazz scene as local and imported talent continues to bring to Grey and Bruce residents the best in many different jazz styles. From Dixieland to Blues to Big Band to unique interpretations, somewhere you can find a sample of all not far from you. Here’s a sampling of what’s available. Check out the rest at Jazz By The Bay
Sunday. May 2, Bobby Dean Blackburn continues every Sunday this Month at Sauble Dunes Restaurant at 3:30 p.m. Bobby Dean, vocals and keyboard, Frank deMatteis, drums with special guests each week. Always a great Sunday afternoon jam session. Buffet dinner info 519-422-2745 bobbydeanblackburn.com
Wednesday, May 5, Wayne Buttery, vocals/guitar, hosts a Jam joined by Mark Rutherford, keys, Charlie Hinkel,electric bass, and Dennis King,drums, as well as special guests every Wednesday in May at Beacon Restaurant, 146 – 45th Street, Wasaga Beach. Reservations 705-429-4433. Wayne Buttery and the Groove Project launched in 1998 as a quartet playing gigs in Simcoe County. More at http://www.waynebuttery.com
Saturday, May 8, The Chantry Centenairs 9 piece swing band plays for dancers and listeners at Chantry Centre, Southampton, at 8:00 p.m. More info 519-797-5541
Saturday, May 22,(note date change) Masters of Jazz series of concerts continues with vocalist Stevie Vallance and her guests this month are versatile jazz guitarist Mike Allen, and National Jazz Award Dave Young, bass. Dave is currently performing as part of the 17-piece orchestra accompanying award-winning choreographer Twyla Tharp’s latest Broadway-bound dance extravaganza: “Come Fly With Me” – The Music of Frank Sinatra. www.daveyoung.ca
An evening of top notch jazz begins at 8:30 p.m. at Bruce County Museum, Southampton. Tickets $25. Call 866-318-8889
Thursday, May 13, Top Flyte Trio will feature jazz pianist Mike Lorenz to give the baby grand piano a workout with regulars Charlie Bell, sax, Any Harsymczuk, guitiar and Mike Grace, bass. Toledo native Lorenz will also perform jazz standards on trombone during the evening beginning at Top Flyte Lounge, Southampton at 8:30 p.m. Reservations 519-797-3300. Cover $15.
www.topflytejazz.ca
Saturday, May 15, Diana Wood & Don Buchanan are at the Chaise Lounge, Owen Sound from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm with a mix of jazz and popular songs, often with interesting arrangements by these talented musicians. Diana on vocals and percussion, Don on keyboard offers diners a superlative evening of entertainment. I love them – can’t you tell? Reservations recommended 519-371-8141
The Glenn Miller Orchestra moves in to Lumley Bayshore Centre, Owen Sound on June 26, 2010. Tickets are still available at the Bayshore Box Office or by calling 519-371-7452 or 866-528-8225. www.attackhockey.com
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And don’t forget to listen in on 98The Beach radio to hear Stevie Vallance and her Jazz & Blues gig at 8:00 p.m. every Sunday night. www,98thebeach.ca
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