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I would like to welcome you and thank you for supporting our 2nd annual TD Niagara Jazz Festival! The overall support we have had from the community and beyond is outstanding, and combined with a hard working and dedicated team, we now are able, to expand the festival into other parts of the Niagara Region. A festival is a celebration of life and to have jazz music as the soundtrack in the idyllic setting of Niagara is a perfect fit. And a huge thank you to my life partner and co-creator Peter Shea, without whom none of this would have been possible! Thank you for following us on this incredible journey and let’s ‘LIVE LOVE JAZZ’ together for many years to come!

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WELCOME FROM THE TD NJF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

I would like to welcome you and thank you for supporting our second annual TD Niag-

ara Jazz Festival! The overall support we have had from the community and beyond is outstanding, and combined with a hard working and dedicated team, we are now able to expand the festival into other parts of the Niagara Region. A festival is a celebration of life and to have jazz music as the soundtrack in the idyllic setting of Niagara is a perfect fit. And a huge thank you to my life partner and co-creator Peter Shea, without whom none of this would have been possible! Thank you for following us on this incredible journey and let’s ‘LIVE LOVE JAZZ’ together for many years to come!

Juliet Dunn Executive DirectorNiagara Jazz Festival | www.julietdunn.ca

A GREETING FROM OUR CHAIRMAN

It gives me tremendous pleasure to welcome you to the second annual TD Niagara Jazz Festival.

Congratulations to Juliet, Peter, Maria and the rest of the team for putting together an outstanding program of artists and events and for the tremendous amount of excellent work that has been done to move the Festival to an even higher plateau after our very successful inaugural year last year. Thank you to our terrific venue partners, sponsors and grantors; the people behind these institutions are visionary and their organizations deserve your support. We hope you enjoy this year’s line-up of events and continue to make the Niagara Jazz Festival part of your calendar in the years to come!

Joe Robertson Chair, Board of DirectorsNiagara Jazz Festival

WELCOME FROM THE TD NJF ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

It is a great honour for me to step up as Artistic Director this year. Co-founded with

my life partner Juliet Dunn this is the second exciting year of our TD Niagara Jazz Festival! Our vision has always been to contribute to the cultural growth of the Niagara Region. I strongly believe in the art form of jazz which is without a doubt one of America’s greatest cultural treasures.

I am so proud of our incredible team, and grateful to all of our wonderful volunteers! Thank you especially to TD Bank and all of our other generous sponsors for their continued support in helping make our dream a reality!

Peter Shea Artistic DirectorNiagara Jazz Festival

T D N I A G A R A J A Z Z F E S T I V A L

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A R T I S T I N F O R M A T I O N

THE BARBRA LICA TRIOBarbra Lica, Vocals; Lou Pomanti, Steinway Grand Piano; Ross MacIntyre, Bass

Gemini award-winner, five-time nominee and 2013 First Runner Up at the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Voice Competition, Lica has “… a talent to burn and vocals that will knock you over” says Ross Porter (JAZZ.FM91). .:

DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 25THSTAGE: MILL ST. MARKET STAGEADDRESS: 91 KING ST., ST. CATHARINESTIME: 8:15PM - 9:00PMPRICE: $20 +HST

ACCORDIUMNeva Tesolin, Accordion; Terry Walsh, Guitar

DATE: FRIDAY, JULY 24THSTAGE: JACKSON-TRIGGS – BARREL CELLAR + STROLLINGADDRESS: 2145 NIAGARA STONE RD., NOTLTIME: 5:30PM – 8:00PMPRICE: CONCERT ONLY: $64 +HST

ASHLEY ST. PIERREAshley St. Pierre, Vocalist, Composer, Arranger; Jakub Zapotoczny, Steinway Grand Piano; Mark Dunn, Bass

DATE: FRIDAY, JULY 24THSTAGE: JACKSON-TRIGGS ESTATE WINERYADDRESS: 2145 NIAGARA STONE RD., NOTLTIME: 8:10PM - 8:40PMPRICE: $64 +HST $166 +HST (INCL. DINNER/WINE)

BROADSWAYDiane Leah, Music Director, Piano, Vocals; Heather Bambrick, Host, Vocals; Julie Michels, Vocals

DATE: FRIDAY, JULY 24THSTAGE: CORK’S WINE BAR AND RESTAURANTADDRESS: 19 QUEEN ST., NOTLTIME: 10:00PM – 1:00AMPRICE: $25 + HST

B roadsway is the combination of three superbly talented Dames of the Canadian music industry. Diane Leah (Dora Mavor

Moore Award-nominee,) Heather Bambrick (Female Vocalist of the Year, Broadcaster of the Year) and Julie Michels (two-time East Coast Music Award nominee, and international touring jazz artist) bring their respective musical talents together to present music from the American Songbook, memorable classics from NYC’s fabulous theatrical stages, and the improvizational spirit of Jazz. Their brand of entertainment includes large talent and large humour. As they say, “We take the three elements of the Niagara Jazz Festival (Live-Love-Jazz) and add a fourth: Laugh!”

Says Ori Dagan, (Whole Note Magazine): “Likely the only group in the world to perform Puccini, Lady Gaga, and Thelonious Monk in the same set, Broadsway can do seemingly anything. Balancing the wild spontaneity of a given moment with years of friendship, there will never be another Broadsway.” .:

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BIG RUDE JAKEJake Hiebert (Big Rude Jake), Band Leader, Songwriter, Singer, Guitarist; Alison Young, Saxophone; Jack Zorawski, Bass

Jake Hiebert (aka Big Rude Jake) is a blues-shouter, bandleader and raconteur. His music is inspired by the blues, jump, gospel, and New Orleans, and grabs you with all that sensuality, raw heartache—and humour. .:

DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 25THSTAGE: DOC MAGILLIGAN’S RESTAURANT & IRISH PUBADDRESS: 6400 LUNDY’S LANE, NIAGARA FALLSTIME: 9:30PM - 1:00AMPRICE: $20 +HST

BRYAN SORENSEN GROOVE TRIOBrYan SorensEn, Vocals, Guitar-Talkbox; Jon Becker, Bass; Richard Hone, Drums

DATE: FRIDAY, JULY 24THSTAGE: OASTHOUSE BREWERYADDRESS: 2017 NIAGARA STONE RD., NOTLTIME: 9:00PM – 1:00AMPRICE: $15 +HST

DJ MARINKO (NIAGARA SOLAR SOUND SYSTEM)Marinko Jareb aka DJ Marinko aka $tink*$ki (the machine), DJ, VJ and Visual Artist.

DATE: FRIDAY, JULY 24THSTAGE: MAHTAY CAFÉ + LOUNGEADDRESS: 241 ST. PAUL ST., ST. CATHARINESTIME: 8:00PM - 9:00PM | 9:45PM - 1:00AMPRICE: $15 +HST

DUO NUEVOAshley Kennedy, Vocals, FluteReinhard Fochtberger, Piano

DATE: FRIDAY, JULY 24THSTAGE: PANINI CAFÉADDRESS: 4 ALBERT ST., W. THOROLDTIME: 6:00PM – 9:00PMPRICE: FREE

FRANK’S BUS BRASS BANDJared Sisler, Amanda Botts, Lyle Gayder, Trumpet; Todd Mor-gan, Joel Lewczynski, Tenor Sax; Kealan Sisler, Katie Mallory, Trombone; Bazil Sonier, Tuba; Adam Lewczynski, Snare Drum; Dexter Sonier, Bass Drum

DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 25THSTAGE: MILL ST. MARKET STAGEADDRESS: 91 KING ST., ST. CATHARINESTIME: 6:00PM – 7:00PMPRICE: $20 +HST

DINNY + THE ALL STARSIan Boyes, Drums; Abbey Sholzberg, Bass; Tony Quarrington, Guitar; Micky Loran, Clarinet/Sax; Peter Turner, Trombone; Brian (Dinny) Dinsdale, Trumpet

Dinny and the Allstars is an “Allstar” Dixieland ensemble from Toronto, playing the music you listen to through your feet - rags, stomps, marches, swing, blues, standards—de-scribed by Louis Armstrong as “jazz music”. .:

DATE: SUNDAY, JULY 26THSTAGE: DIXIELAND JAZZ BRUNCH AT WHITE OAKS RESORT & SPAADDRESS: 253 TAYLOR RD., NOTLTIME: 11:30AM – 1:30PMPRICE: $59 +HST

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GAIL D. TRIOGail Davidson, Vocals; Mike Tuyp, Guitar; Adrian Juras, Bass

Winner of the Niagara Music Award’s 2013 Jazz Group of the Year (with Dually Noted), and two-time nominee jazz vocalist of the year, Gail Davidson regularly performs a repertoire of jazz standards and popular favourites. .:

DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 25THSTAGE: FIESTA STAGE AT SIMCOE PARKADDRESS: PICTON ST., NOTLTIME: 11:00AM – 11:45AMPRICE: FREE

GENEVIEVE MARENTETTE TRIOGenevieve Marentette, Vocals; George Koller, Producer, Bass; Mark Kieswetter, Piano

“Genevieve is the perfect balance of fragile beauty and burning intensity that makes her and her music irresistible.” – Don Thompson (Canadian jazz icon).She is joined by seasoned, award-winning top artists for this stellar concert .:

DATE: SUNDAY, JULY 26THSTAGE: THE VILLAGE | ETSY FAMILY STAGEADDRESS: 111 GARRISON VILLAGE DRIVE, NOTLTIME: 3:00PM - 3:45PMPRICE: FREE

GORD SHEARD QUINTETGord Sheard, Leader, Steinway Grand Piano; John Johnson, Saxophones, Flute; Collin Barrett, Bass; Max Senitt, Drums; Carlos Henrique “Riquinho” Fernandes, Percussion

DATE: THURSDAY, JULY 23RDSTAGE: STRATUS VINEYARDSADDRESS: 2059 NIAGARA STONE RD., NOTLTIME: 8:30PM – 11:00PMPRICE: $39 +HST

P ianist, composer and bandleader Gordon Sheard has been a prominent figure on the Canadian music scene for over thirty years.

During that time he has toured with the Juno-nom-inated band Manteca, Rick Shadrach Lazar and The Montuno Police, and Montreal bassist Alain Caron’s Le Band, among others.

His most recent project, the Gord Sheard Quintet, combines his depth of experience in jazz and rhythm & blues with a life-long engagement with the music of Brazil and of Bahia, a region steeped in Afro-Brazilian musical traditions. Out of this comes the Gord Sheard Quintet’s repertoire—a unique and dynamic blend of Northeastern Brazilian melody and rhythm and jazz spontaneity. The quintet also features Juno Award winner John Johnson, the “bass stylings” of the Juno Award winner Collin Barrett, and the inspirational sounds of Max Sennitt on drums, and Carolos Henrique Fernandes on percussion. .:

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HEILLIG MANOEUVREHenry Heillig, Band Leader, Bass; Alison Young, Sax; Stacie McGregor, Steinway Grand Piano, Keys; Charlie Coolie, Drums

Heillig Manoeuvre is a massively talented, Juno-winning ensemble formed by Manteca co-founder, bassist/Mu-sical Director Henry Heillig. Their repertoire is primarily original material composed by Heilig, inspired by people and places, and even cartoon characters. .:

DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 25THSTAGE: MILL ST. MARKET STAGEADDRESS: 91 KING ST., ST. CATHARINESTIME: 11:30PM – 12:30AMPRICE: $20 +HST

JAZZ.FM 91 YOUTH BIG BANDJules Estrin, Musical Director

The JAZZ.FM91 Youth Big Band is a legendary, dynamic ensemble of emerging artists, all talented young high school students from the Toronto area. They perform classic and contemporary jazz, on their way to professional stardom. .:

DATE: SUNDAY, JULY 26THSTAGE: THE VILLAGE | ETSY FAMILY STAGEADDRESS: 111 GARRISON VILLAGE DRIVE, NOTLTIME: 12:15PM – 1:15PMPRICE: FREE

JIM CASSON’S DARK ORCHARDJim Casson, Composer, Musician, Video Director

Dark Orchard is a unique multi-media experience combining video, live performance and improvization, and the brainchild of award-winning drummer, Jim Casson. It is a unique combination of ambient grooves, vintage sounds and conversation. .:

DATE: FRIDAY, JULY 24THSTAGE: MAHTAY CAFÉ & LOUNGEADDRESS: 241 ST. PAUL ST., ST CATHARINESTIME: 9:00PM – 9:45PMPRICE: $15 +HST

GUITAR FEVERRayburn Blake, Guitar; Frankie Hart, Guitar

DATE: SUNDAY, JULY 26THSTAGE: THE GARRISON HOUSEADDRESS: 11C, UNIT 2 GARRISON VILLAGE DR., NOTLTIME: 12:00PM – 3:00PMPRICE: FREE

IAN GREENIan Green, Pianist

DATE: FRIDAY, JULY 24THSTAGE: CAT’S KITCHEN & BARADDRESS: 6788 THOROLD STONE RD., NIAGARA FALLSTIME: 5:30PM – 8:30PMPRICE: FREE

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NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE

N iagara-on-the-Lake is a town filled with history, traditions, and beauty. The Niagara River meets Lake Ontario here on its way to the Atlantic Ocean, and is just a mere twenty kilometres downstream from the mighty Niagara Falls.

The British government purchased this land in the 1780s from the Mississauga Na-tive Nations. From that humble beginning a town was born. From a military reserve to a cultural capital, NOTL is now home to music, theatre, heritage and recreational pursuits, making it one of the most unique destinations in Canada. .:

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W E E K E N D P A S S J U LY 2 3

OPENING ACT WARREN STIRTZINGER DUO 6:00PM – 8:00PM PAGE 29

FEATURE BAND

GORD SHEARD QUINTET 8:30PM – 11:00PM PAGE 6

$39 +HST INCLUDES ONE GLASS OF WINE

LAUNCH EVENT AT STRATUS VINEYARDS2059 NIAGARA STONE ROAD, NOTL

GORD SHEARD QUINTET

STRATUS VINEYARDS

W elcome to the 2015 edition of the TD Niagara Jazz Festival. At this event we invite you to kick off this

year’s festival with us at our launch event at the stunning location of Stratus Vineyards. The first glass of

Stratus wine is on us and we’re sure you’ll enjoy a lovely evening under the stars and in the vineyard with the

Gord Sheard Quintet as your soundscape. Looking forward to seeing you there!

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OPENING ACT ASHLEY ST. PIERRE 8:10PM - 8:40PM PAGE 4

FEATURE BAND

MICHAEL KAESHAMMER 6:30PM – 10:30PM PAGE 25

$64 +HST$166 +HST INCLUDES DINNER AND WINE

MICHAEL KAESHAMMER

JACKSON-TRIGGS WINERY

FLAGSHIP EVENT AT JACKSON-TRIGGS WINERY2145 NIAGARA STONE ROAD, NOTL

J oin us as we celebrate under the stars in the unique setting of the Jackson-Triggs Amphiteatre with the

incredibly talented Michael Kaeshammer. With his six piece band, Michael is sure to amaze! “For me the

performance is as much about the energy coming off the stage as the energy coming from the audience. It’s

about being myself, writing from the heart and showing my love for life. That’s what I want to convey. After the

show, people ask me, ‘do you really have that much fun?’ And I say ‘you don’t know the half of it. It’s even more

exhilarating than it looks’.” And with your weekend pass you’re privy to a VIP meet and greet with Michael!

ASHLEY ST. PIERRE

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GAIL D. TRIO P6 11:00AM – 11:45AMNIAGARA STRING BAND P26 12:15PM – 12:45PMKHEA EMMANUEL QUARTET + LOU POMANTI P25 1:15PM – 2:00PMFREE SWING DANCE LESSON LED BY THE NIAGARA LINDY HOP CLUB 2:00PM – 2:30PM SHERWOOD SWINGS P25 2:30PM – 3:15PMFREE LATIN DANCE LESSON LED BY THE DORIS + CARLOS FROM DANCEFIT CANADA 3:15PM – 3:45PM TJADERAMA TRIBUTE BAND P29 3:45PM – 4:30PM FREE DANCE LESSON LED BY DANCEFIT 4:30PM - 5:00PMLATIN VINTAGE ORCHESTRA P26 5:00PM – 6:00PM

LATIN VINTAGE ORCHESTRA

NIAGARA STRING BAND

SHERWOOD SWINGS

KHEA EMMANUEL QUARTET

THE FIESTA STAGE IS MADE POSSIBLE IN PART, BY THE TOWN OF NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE (DISCRETIONARY FUND), THE NIAGARA REGION (NIAGARA INVESTMENT IN CULTURE PROGRAM), AND THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO (TEMP-TOURISM EVENT MARKETING PROGRAM). THE TD NIAGARA JAZZ FESTIVAL WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL THREE PARTIES FOR THEIR GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS!

FIESTA STAGE AT SIMCOE PARKPICTON STREET, NOTLF

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FEATURE BAND

DINNY + THE ALL STARS 11:30PM – 1:30PM PAGE 5

$59 +HST INCLUDES ONE COMPLIMENTARY MIMOSA

DIXIELAND JAZZ BRUNCH AT WHITE OAKS RESORT AND SPA253 TAYLOR ROAD, NOTL

WHITE OAKS RESORT AND SPA

D ixieland Jazz is always a hit at the TD Niagara Jazz Festival. Founded in New Orleans at the beginning of the

20th century, Dixieland Jazz still lives on today with its unique sound. Traditional Dixieland jazz has trumpet

(or cornet), clarinet, trombone, guitar or banjo, string bass or tuba, piano, and drums. (Some variations may

apply.) We hope you can join us as we brunch under a tent in the beautiful gardens at White Oaks Resort and Spa

with Dinny and the All Stars. A complimentary Mimosa will be offered to accompany your Brunch and the menu

White Oaks has prepared for you is delicious! Looking forward to dining with you there!

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THE VILLAGE | ETSY FAMILY STAGE111 GARRISON VILLAGE DRIVE, NOTL

OPENING ACTSSARAH JERROM QUARTET P28 11:00AM – 11:45AMJAZZ.FM 91 YOUTH BIG BAND P7 12:15PM – 1:15PMREDLIGHT SESSIONS P28 1:45PM – 2:30PMGENEVIEVE MARENTETTE TRIO P6 3:00PM – 3:45PM

THE SHUFFLE DEMONS

FEATURE BAND

THE SHUFFLE DEMONS 4:30PM – 6:00PM PAGE 28

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Join us and the Shuffle Demons as we celebrate and wrap up the 2015 TD Niagara Jazz Festival!

– LIVE LOVE JAZZ

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THE MILL ST. MARKET STAGE91 KING STREET, ST. CATHARINES

OPENING ACTSFRANK’S BUS BRASS BAND P5 6:00PM – 7:00PMORI DAGAN TRIO P28 7:00PM – 7:45PMBARBRA LICA TRIO P4 8:15PM – 9:00PMHEILIG MANOUVRE P7 11:30PM – 12:30AM

FEATURE BAND

ROBI BOTOSQUARTET 9:30PM – 11:00PM PAGE 26

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S t. Catharines is the largest city in the Niagara Region. Also known as “The Garden City” for its lushness and abundance of bike and hiking trails, it was originally settled by 3,000 United Empire Loyalists at the end of the 18th

century. Known as Shipman’s Corners, it was the economic heartland for eastern Niagara, made even more prosperous by William Hamilton Merritt’s ingenious canal scheme that linked Lake Ontario with Lake Erie—the Welland Canal. The city was also a strategic stop along the Underground Railroad, and has always been home to a vibrant, rich, multicultural history, blending the wealth of industry with the richness of culture. .:


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N iagara Falls has always exerted a strange and powerful appeal. The Falls has been a destination for travellers, honeymooners, entrepreneurs, and adventurers, for hundreds of years. But for millennia, Native Nations also

honoured the power of the waters, and many legends tell of the spirit that inhabited its depths.

A Seneca story tells how Hi’no’, Thunder Being, fought with a giant serpent to save the people, and their massive fight caused the waters to rise like a mountain, and as the thriving body of the serpent became trapped, gigantic waves swept rocks and massive torrents of water across the land. When it was all over, the water and rocks formed the graceful arches that today form the spectacular Niagara Falls, seen in awe, by millions every year. .:


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T he Town of Pelham, Ontario is composed of five unique and historic villages: Effingham, Fenwick, Fonthill, North Pelham and Ridgeville—“Five Villages

One Community.” Together they blend an agricultural econ-omy with a growing commercialism, while honouring each community’s unique cultural heritage.

Historically, Pelham Township was always a desirable area, from its early Aboriginal settlements to the pioneers of the 17th and 18th centuries. Nestled between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario the land was ideally situated with rap-idly growing urbanism to its north, Hamilton and Toronto, and in the east, Niagara Falls and Buffalo. Today the area boasts rich conservation grounds, popular hiking trails, a significant tender fruit industry, world-class vineyards and restaurants, and a healthy variety of cultural activities. From its rising hills of Carolinian Forest, residents can see the urban growth in the Niagara Peninsula, but the villages maintain a quiet respect for their rural origins. Residents here have a well-developed sense of community pride. Vis-iting this picturesque part of Niagara is always joyful, full of the reminders of bustling community life. And certainly worth taking a turn off the QEW to find out for yourself. .:


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LIVE LEARN JAZZSESSIONS

1 A Vocal Master Class with the members of Broadsway2 A Listener’s Guide to Jazz3 Deconstructing the Archtop Guitar4 Jazzy Juniors with Sophia Perlman

DATES: SATURDAY, JULY 25TH SUNDAY, JULY 26THSTAGE: NOTL LIBRARY NOTL COMMUNITY CENTREADDRESS: 14 ANDERSON LN., NOTLTIME: 12PM -5PM (EACH SESSION IS 1.5 TO 2 HOURS)PRICE: $10 - $20

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JOHN SHERWOOD SWINGSJohn Sherwood, Steinway Grand Piano; Randy Stirtzinger, Bass; Kevin Lipischak, Drums; Bill Melymuka, Trumpet; Alistair Robertson, Saxophone

St. Catharines native and one of Canada’s premiere Jazz pianists, Sherwood brings a lifetime of stellar performances, and his own unique sounds of boogie-woogie, stride, and passion, forever influenced by the works of Oscar Peterson. .:

DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 25THSTAGE: FIESTA STAGE AT SIMCOE PARKADDRESS: PICTON ST., NOTLTIME: 2:30PM - 3:15PMPRICE: FREE

KHEA EMMANUEL QUINTETKhea Emmanuel, Vocals; Lou Pomanti, Steinway Grand Piano; Joel Banks, Upright Bass; Warren Stirtzinger, Guitar; Kenneth Balbar, Drums


MICHAEL KAESHAMMERMichael Kaeshammer, Steinway Grand Piano, Vocals; Devon Henderson, Bass; Roger Travassos, Drums; Chris Gale, Saxophone; Kelsey Grant, Trombone; William Sperandei, Trumpet

DATE: FRIDAY, JULY 24THSTAGE: JACKSON-TRIGGS ESTATE WINERYADDRESS: 2145 NIAGARA STONE RD., NOTLTIME: 6:30PM – 10:30PMPRICE: $64 +HST (CONCERT ONLY) $166 +HST (DINNER INCLUDED)

I f you’re a fan of rock music, pop, or the most critical classical-music aficionado, Michael Kaeshammer will make you feel totally at home.Whether it’s boogie-woogie, jazz, blues, stride,

or rock n’ roll, Kaeshammer is a highly trained technician and interpreter, and an incendiary piano player. Kaeshammer’s latest recordings have been produced by Ron Lopata and reflect his singular brand of pop-tinged-jazz that owes as much to Billy Joel and Paul McCartney as to Professor Longhair and Albert Ammons, When Michael steps on stage he’ll greet you warmly, as an honoured guest. Then he’ll introduce his special guests, his rhythm sec-tion, his drummer, his bassist, and his horn section will rip it up with him on any tune he suggests. The party will be on.

Montreal Gazette’s Bernard Perusse says: “He’s a showman. If you haven’t seen him live, you haven’t experienced him in his true element.” .:

JOHN NEUDORF TRIOJohn Neudorf, Vocals; Warren Stirtzinger, Guitar; Rob McBride, Bass

DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 25THSTAGE: AG INSPIRED CUISINEADDRESS: 5195 MAGDALEN ST., NIAGARA FALLSTIME: 7PM -11PMPRICE: FREE

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MARK UCCI DUOMark Ucci, Guitar; Meredith Nelson, Bass

DATE: FRIDAY, JULY 24THSTAGE: WEINKELLERADDRESS: 5633 VICTORIA AVE., NIAGARA FALLSTIME: 6:00PM – 9:00PMPRICE: FREE

NIAGARA STRING BANDAlex Andrews, Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Banjo, Mandolin, and more; Shawn Fehlow, Guitar, Upright Bass, Banjo


ROBI BOTOS QUARTETRobi Botos, Steinway Grand Piano; Lajos Botos, Bass; Larnell Lewis, Drums; Kelly Jefferson, Saxophone

DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 25THSTAGE: MILL ST. MARKET STAGEADDRESS: 91 KING ST., ST. CATHARINESTIME: 9:30PM – 11:00PMPRICE: $20 +HST

R obi Botos is a jazz pianist of Hungarian descent who has quickly joined the ranks of Canada’s elite jazz musicians. Having

been mentored by the great Oscar Peterson, Robi Botos has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career including a 2007 National Jazz Award for “Keyboardist of the Year”, 2007 NOW Award for “Best Jazz Artist” and First Place Prizes at the 2008 Montreux Jazz Festival Solo Piano Competition and 2008 Great American Jazz Piano Competition. Most recently, Robi was awarded the 2012 TD Grand Jazz award at The Montreal International Jazz Festival.

In this show he will be performing material from his latest album Movin’ Forward.

“I love Robi’s super sensitive playing. It was a special experience to have him accompany my singing.” –Al Jarreau. .:

LATIN VINTAGE ORCHESTRAJuan Carlos Cardenas, Lead Vocals; John Lombard, Trumpet; Mike Filice, Tenor Sax, Flute; Jay Burr, Trombone; Rob Fekete, Steinway Grand Piano; Fhanor Molina, Bass, Vocals; Antonio Perez, Congas, Vocals; Carlos Rodriguez, Timbale, Bongo, Musical Director

DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 25THSTAGE: FIESTA STAGE AT SIMCOE PARKADDRESS: PICTON ST., NOTLTIME: 5:00PM - 6:00PM PRICE: FREE

MH FACTOR Mark Hagarty, Drums; Tom Forsythe, Guitar; Rich Moore, Bass

DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 25THSTAGE: CREEKSIDE ESTATE WINERYADDRESS: 2017 4TH AVE LINCOLNTIME: 1PM – 5PM PRICE: FREE

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THE SHUFFLE DEMONSRichard Underhill, Alto Sax, Lead Vocals; Perry White, Tenor Sax; Kelly Jefferson, Tenor Sax, George Koller, Bass, Vocals; Stich Wynston, Drums, Vocals

DATE: SUNDAY, JULY 26THSTAGE: THE VILLAGE | ETSY FAMILY STAGE FESTIVAL WRAP!ADDRESS: 111 GARRISON VILLAGE DRIVE, NOTLTIME: 4:30PM – 6:00PMPRICE: FREE

T he Shuffle Demons broke onto the Canadian music scene in 1984 with an electrifying musical fusion that drew in equal measure

from Sun Ra, Charles Mingus, Run DMC and the Beastie Boys. Their high-energy musical perfor-mance blends virtuosic jazz and funk played with eye-catching costumes and stage-play to create one incredible show.

Over a 30-year span this multiple award-win-ning band has released eight CDs, two hit videos, performed in numerous TV and radio shows and toured the world extensively.

Shuffle Demons refer to themselves as a mash-up of funk and free form jazz. However their vision is not limited to label—Demon Rich Underhill is a prominent voice for social justice, environmental-ism and other left-wing causes.

Critic Peter Hum, The Ottawa Citizen: “…viscer-ally appealing rhythms, the smart and tightly executed horn arrangements and passionate improvisatory flights combine for a mighty wallop.” Long story short—these cats can play. .:

ORI DAGAN TRIOOri Dagan, Vocals; Steve Amirault, Steinway Grand Piano; Alex Bellegarde, Bass

DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 25THSTAGE: MILL ST. MARKET STAGEADDRESS: 91 KING ST., ST CATHARINESTIME: 7:00PM - 7:45PMPRICE: $20 +HST

REDLIGHT SESSIONSJakub Zapotoczny, Organ; Jeff Luciani, Drums; Jay Reed, Guitar; Mike Malone, Trumpet; Sal Rosselli, Tenor Sax; Jay Burr, Tuba, Trombone

DATE: SUNDAY, JULY 26THSTAGE: THE VILLAGE | ETSY FAMILY STAGEADDRESS: 111 GARRISON VILLAGE DRIVE, NOTLTIME: 1:45PM - 2:30PMPRICE: FREE


A R T I S T I N F O R M A T I O NSARAH JERROM DUO / QUARTETSarah Jerrom, Vocals; Carissa Neufeld, Piano; Adrean Farrugia, Piano; Rob McBride, Bass; Jeff Luciani, DrumsDATE: SATURDAY, JULY 25TH (DUO)STAGE: PIER 61 BAR & GRILLADDRESS: 61 LAKEPORT RD., ST CATHARINESTIME: 6:30PM - 9:30PM PRICE: FREE

DATE: SUNDAY, JULY 26TH (QUARTET)STAGE: THE VILLAGE | ETSY FAMILY STAGEADDRESS: 111 GARRISON VILLAGE DRIVE, NOTLTIME: 11:00AM – 11:45AM PRICE: FREE

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ZACH PRESTON GROUPZach Preston, Guitar, Founder, Leader; Miguelito, Bongos, Vocals; El Nino Jimmy, Congas, Vocals; William Preston, Bass

DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 25THSTAGE: NIAGARA OUTLET MALLADDRESS: 300 TAYLOR RD., NOTLTIME: 1:00PM – 5:00PMPRICE: FREE

SUE RAMSAY TRIOSue Ramsay, Vocals; Bob Shields, Guitar; Clark Johnston, Upright Bass

DATE: THURSDAY, JULY 23RDSTAGE: CAFÉ ON MAINADDRESS: 1455 PELHAM ST., FONTHILLTIME: 9:00PM – 11:00PMPRICE: FREE

SOUL JAMAlistair Robertson, Saxophone; Bill Neudorf, Bass, Vocals; John Navarroli, Guitar, Vocals; John Multari, Drums, Vocals

DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 25THSTAGE: WEINKELLERADDRESS: 5633 VICTORIA AVE., NIAGARA FALLSTIME: 9:30PM - 1:30AMPRICE: $15 +HST

TJADERAMARandy Stirtzinger, Leader, Vibes; John Sherwood, Steinway Grand Piano; Alex Godinez, Conguero; Kevin Lipischak, Drums; Rob McBride, Bass

DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 25THSTAGE: FIESTA STAGE AT SIMCOE PARKADDRESS: PICTON ST., NOTL TIME: 3:45PM – 4:30PMPRICE: FREE

VINEYARD JAZZ GROUPAdrian Juras, Bass; Mike Tuyp, Guitar; Allan Campopiano, Drums

DATE: FRIDAY, JULY 24THSTAGE: THE GARRISON HOUSEADDRESS: 11C, UNIT 2 GARRISON VILLAGE DR., NOTLTIME: 10:00PM – 1:00 AMPRICE: FREE

WARREN STIRTZINGER DUOWarren Stirtzinger, Guitarist; George Kane, Guitarist

DATE: THURSDAY, JULY 23RDSTAGE: STRATUS VINEYARDSADDRESS: 2059 NIAGARA STONE RD., NOTLTIME: 6:00PM – 8:00PMPRICE: $39.00 +HST



TUBA4Jay Burr, Tuba; Bruce Tournay, Keys, Voice; Sean O’Grady, Kit (subbing for Danny Lockwood), Tenor Sax; Sal Rosselli

DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 25THSTAGE: 13TH ST. WINERYADDRESS: 1776 FOURTH AVE., ST. CATHARINESTIME: 1:00PM - 5:00PMPRICE: FREE

VOX VIOLINSBeth Bartley, Mark Clifford

DATE: FRIDAY, JULY 24THSTAGE: JACKSON-TRIGGS – BARREL CELLAR + STROLLINGADDRESS: 2145 NIAGARA STONE RD., NOTLTIME: 5:30PM – 8:00PMPRICE: $64 +HST (CONCERT ONLY) $166 +HST (DINNER INCLUDED)

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