At last it’s here, Victoria Day weekend and the beginning of summer happenings – outdoor concerts – and we have several – some beside railway stations, and beside large and small lakes or on parkland to look forward to. Be sure to check the calendar on Jazz By The Bay web site. For those of you who haven’t yet subscribed to a regular Jazz By The Bay newsletter, send address to Tom Lewis. and subscribe on this page for jazz updates.
Saturday night at the Bruce Museum is a Masters of Jazz performance presented by vocal diva Stevie Vallance who also hosts a weekend jazz & blues radio program on 98 The Beach, an FM station based in Saugeen Shores. More info
Also this weekend a group growing in popularity in Grey and Bruce counties, Big Bad Wolf Jazz & Blues combo is playing a couple of gigs this weekend. Drummer Mark Mariash is back from a trip and keyboard player Larry White tells me a Hammond Organ has been added to this funky group. Take a listen to these accomplished musicians fronted by vocalist Stephanie Reidpathe on their web site
Here’s the full lineup for the upcoming weekend:
Thursday, May 20, 6:30:00 p.m. at Blue Mountain Arts Centre, Collingwood. Guitarist / harmonica player Michael Pickett will entertain. $15. at the door. Limited seating. This is a Collingwood Jazz & Blues Society event. Memberships are available.
www.michaelpickett.com
Friday May 21, 9:30 p.m. Wismer House, Port Elgin, Big Bad Wolf Jazz & Blues. Reservartons 519-832-5565
Saturday, May 22, 9:00 p.m. Phoenix Lounge, Southampton, Big Bad Wolf Jazz & Blues. Reservations 519-797-3300
Saturday, May 22, 8:30 p.m. at Bruce Museum, Southampton, Stevie Vallance and the Masters of Jazz lineup has jazz guitarist Mike Allen and Dave Young, bass. (see also May Mosaic Jazz ) Tickets $25. Call 866-310-8889
Sunday, May 23, 3:30 p.m. at Sauble Dunes Restaurant, Sauble beach. Bobby Dean Blackburn, vocals and keyboard with Frank deMatteis, drums and special guests who drop in each week. Reservations 519-422-2745
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