A note from Heather …
So, Autumn is officially here! For all of you who enjoy a break from the humidity and sweltering heat – this is your month! (Then, again, with climate change being what it is, all firm bets are off!) In any event, ’tis the season for Pumpkin Spice EVERYTHING, so you can relish in that!
September was a whole lotta fun for us, and it was great to see so many friendly faces at the shows we did. Highlights included Broadsway’s Homecoming show at MCCToronto, the rather brilliant fun I had with June Garber at the Kensington Market Jazz Festival, and returning to my Hometown for a visit with family and friends and a couple of performances at the Wreckhouse Jazz and Blues Festival. Click here for a few pics of September events.
In other areas, I received the fantastic news from The Ontario Arts Council and FACTOR (The Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings) that I’ve been approved for some financial support for my new recording! So, stay tuned for a new recording project coming out in 2019. It’s going to feature a LOT more Canadiana, including some of my own music and that of some friends, so I’m really looking forward to getting into the studio soon! I have to offer tremendous thanks to OAC and FACTOR for their support. This sort of assistance is crucial for independent artists like me, and I’m tremendously grateful for these (and other) organizations and all that they do!
October is looking good when it comes to fun and great music, with a guest appearance at The National Club’s “Salon Series” (Toronto) and the honour of being Artist-in-Residence at the Steel City Jazz Festival in Hamilton – where I’ll also be making my debut!
HEATHER BAMBRICK and Guests with the ALAN RALSTON QUARTET
Alan has once again assembled a terrific group of musicians for this very special evening as part of the National Club’s “Salon Series”. I’ll be joining Alan’s ensemble of musicians (Eric Boucher, Paul Intson, and Rick Gratton), as well as special guests Paul Hoffert and Bruce Cassidy.
Friday, October 5
8:00 pm (dinner at 6:15)
The National Club
(303 Bay Street, Toronto, ON)
(NOTE: This is a private event, but open to members of the National Club and their guests.
For more information, please visit www.thenationalclub.com)
STEEL CITY JAZZ FESTIVAL PRESENTS: HEATHER BAMBRICK QUARTET
I am honoured to be this year’s Smordin Law Artist-In-Residence, and to make my debut, at the Steel City Jazz Festival! Joining me for this performance will be Adrean Farrugia, Ross MacIntyre, and Colleen Allen.
Wednesday, October 24
8:00 pm
Artword Art Bar
(15 Colbourne Street, Toronto, ON)
For tickets and information, CLICK HERE.
STEEL CITY JAZZ FESTIVAL PRESENTS: BROADSWAY
One of the benefits of being this year’s Smordin Law Artist-In-Residence at the Steel City Jazz Festival is bringing my pals from Broadsway (Diane Leah and Julie Michels) with me for this show!
Friday, October 26
8:00 pm
Artword Art Bar
(15 Colbourne Street, Toronto, ON)
For tickets and information, CLICK HERE.
So, that sums up October performances. It’s not too busy, which will allow me spend some time with my folks (who’ll be visiting me from Newfoundland – yay!) as well as to continue working on tunes for the new album.
It will also allow me to take advantage of some quiet time and enjoy Thanksgiving (here, in Canada), so that I can truly reflect on my good fortune and offer up the thanks necessary to remain grounded and humbled. I always say that without the people in my life who support what I do, there’s NO way I’d be able to do ANY of this. All of you allow such good things to happen for me, with your support and best wishes – whether it’s coming out to shows, or even just taking the time to read these e-mails. It means the world to me that you’re there, so this Thanksgiving, I’ll be raising a glass in a toast to you and your loved ones! May all of us always be truly grateful for our many blessings … just as I’m grateful for you!
While this note is all about October, I also hope you’ll be able to join me for some VERY exciting events coming later in the fall as we head towards the Holiday Season, including some terrific November events:
* delivering a keynote address at this year’s OMEA Conference
* debuting at All Saints Kingsway’s Jazz Vespers series
* another Jazz Giants performance at the Jazz Bistro
* making my debut at the Aurora Cultural Centre
* Broadsway’s return to Aeolian Hall
For more information about these and other shows, please pay us a visit at the SHOWS page of my WEBSITE so you can find out where we’ll be next and hopefully make a plan to join us!
If you haven’t already done so, please sign up for my monthly newsletter, so you’ll remain “in the know” about upcoming shows and events. You can sign up by clicking HERE! And if you’d be so kind, please pass this note along to your friends so THEY can sign up for these e-newsletters, too. The more the merrier! Imagine all the things you’ll have to talk about then!!
In the meantime, thank you – again – for the support. Be well, take care of yourselves, and I look forward to seeing you soon!
Hugs,
Heather
