Hey! Remember me? It’s been a while, and I wanted to catch up with a little note to let you know what’s been happenin’ and what’s coming up!
Well, I guess the BIG news is that we went back into the studio to start work on a new record! Before I go ANY further, I have to thank the Ontario Arts Council and FACTOR for their assistance. In this day and age, it’s really tough to continue coming up with the tens of thousands of dollars it takes to make each new record, so I’m very grateful for organizations such as these to help us artists! Secondly, I have to say how delighted I was to return to the studio with some of my musical stalwarts, as well as a few new additions, each of whom brought a certain something special to this project! The sound of this record is a wee bit of a departure from my usual stuff, and includes original material, some pretty killer arrangements, and plenty of Newfoundland-flavoured fare. I’m really excited to share it with you. Stay tuned for news of the release! It’s happening SOON!!!
Broadsway made our East Coast debut with the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra this spring. I don’t mind saying: it was pretty darned fantastic! The audience was simply wonderful and we even added a little something from Come From Away, in honour of the hometown crowd! Along with a “kick-arse” show, we enjoyed plenty of good ol’ Newfoundland hospitality, boat-loads of fun times and endless laughs (not to mention the fresh seafood!) … all adding up to a pretty special time for us! Big thanks to the NSO and everyone who provided us with an experience we won’t soon forget. Here’s hoping there’s a return engagement in the not-too-distant future!
This summer is shaping up to be a pretty busy one, with plenty of shows booked from June through to the end of August. (Apparently, I’ll not be sleeping much this summer … but my car will sure be getting a workout!)
We’re back with another four outstanding shows planned for “Heather Bambrick & Friends” at this year’s TD Toronto Jazz Festival. Once again, the series will feature the Russ Little Quartet, with Russ on trombone, Tom Szczesniak on piano, Scott Alexander on bass, and Brian Barlow on drums. This year’s line-up of guest vocalists is one of the best yet, with dynamic Montréal-based pianist/vocalist Elizabeth Shepherd starting the series off on Friday, June 21, followed by talented and wickedly charming Barbra Lica on Saturday, June 22. The second weekend will feature one of North America’s finest Jazz vocalists, the multi award-winning Ranee Lee on Friday, June 28, and back by popular demand, it’s Broadsway closing series on Saturday, June 29. Some of these shows have already sold out, so don’t wait to get your tickets, because they’ll ALL be gone before you know it! Details and ticket information are below in this e-mail.
I’ll be making my debut at several Jazz Festivals this summer, including the Rochester International Jazz Festival, the TD Halifax Jazz Festival, the Olcott Beach Jazz Crawl, and the Muskoka Jazz Festival!! Aaaannnnnd, Jodi Proznick and I will be joining forces again this August for shows in several cities in Southern Ontario, including Stratford, Burlington, Toronto, and Picton! Jodi arrives fresh off her recent JUNO nomination and I can’t wait to work with her and sing her amazing material again! It’s East Meets West!
So, here’s more information about some of the upcoming shows …
COMING UP IN JUNE:
HEATHER BAMBRICK & FRIENDS with ELIZABETH SHEPHERD
TD Toronto Jazz Festival
Friday, June 21 7:30 pm
Home Smith Bar, Old Mill Toronto
(21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, ON)
Launching the series in some serious style!
Tickets for this intimate event will sell out quickly, so get yours ASAP!
For information, CLICK HERE.
HEATHER BAMBRICK & FRIENDS with BARBRA LICA
TD Toronto Jazz Festival
Saturday, June 22 7:30 pm
Home Smith Bar, Old Mill Toronto
(21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, ON)
Marvelous music and wonderful wit!
Tickets for this intimate event will sell out quickly, so get yours ASAP!
For information, CLICK HERE.
HEATHER BAMBRICK QUARTET at THE JAZZ ROOM
Wednesday, June 26 8:00 pm
The Jazz Room, Huether Hotel
(59 King Street North, Waterloo, ON)
We’re helping to close out the season at one of the finest listening rooms in Ontario!
For information, CLICK HERE.
HEATHER BAMBRICK QUARTET
at THE ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL
Thursday, June 27
Two sets: 6:00 and 10:00 pm
The Wilder Room
(120 East Avenue, Rochester, NY)
Can’t wait to make our debut at this world-renown festival featuring some of the heaviest hitters in the bizz! I’ll be playin’ with a killer band: Robi Botos, George Koller, and Chase Sanborn!
For information, CLICK HERE.
HEATHER BAMBRICK & FRIENDS with RANEE LEE
TD Toronto Jazz Festival
Friday, June 28 7:30 pm
Home Smith Bar, Old Mill Toronto
(21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, ON)
A truly outstanding performer who’s not to be missed!
This show is almost SOLD OUT!
For information, CLICK HERE.
HEATHER BAMBRICK & FRIENDS with BROADSWAY
TD Toronto Jazz Festival
Saturday, June 29 7:30 pm
Home Smith Bar, Old Mill Toronto
(21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, ON)
Closing off the series with amazing arrangements and plenty of laughs!
Tickets for this intimate event will sell out quickly, so get yours ASAP!
For information, CLICK HERE.
Aaaaaannnnnd, there’s a LOT of stuff planned for the rest of the summer Friday, July 12 … Halifax Jazz Festival … Halifax, NS
Saturday, July 21 … Olcott Beach Jazz Crawl … Olcott Beach, NY
Friday, August 2 … Music Niagara … Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Monday, August 5 … Festival of the Sound … Parry Sound, ON
Friday, August 9 … Stratford Summer Music Festival … Stratford, ON
Saturday, August 10 … Jazz Bistro … Toronto, ON
Sunday, August 11 … Burlington Downtown Jazz Festival … Burlington, ON
Wednesday, August 14 … Algonquin Theatre … Huntsville, ON
Friday, August 16 … Kincardine Summer Music Festival … Kincardine, ON
Saturday, August 17 … Prince Edward County Jazz Festival … Picton, ON
Saturday, August 24 … Muskoka Jazz Festival … Port Carling, ON
PLUS, more shows yet to be officially announced!
For information on these and other upcoming performances, please visit the SHOWS page of my website.
Thank you SO much for your continued support … starting with opening these newsletters when they arrive, read them, paying attention and responding to them, and – most importantly – using them as a way of keeping in touch with me and finding out about shows! It means so much to me when see you at these performances, enjoying the music, allowing me to share a wee bit of what I love doing with you, and hopefully entertaining you in the process! As we say back in Newfoundland: you’re the cat’s arse! (Don’t worry: it’s a good thing!)
Big Hugs,
Heather
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