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If you would like to be included or need to alter your listing, send us an email or call Ray Turner at (250) 862-9832
• GROUPS • BANDS • COMBOS• CHOIRS
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SMALL CHANGE - ROOTS AND BLUES BAND
Sven Nordlund - Guitar and Harmonica
Jim Copeman - Percussion
A.N. Other - Bass (usually)
Here's a message from Jim Copeman of SMALL CHANGE:
Hi Everyone,
Well, April was a slow month for us at Small Change Inc, but starting May 1st we'll be rearing our ugly heads again for your amusement.
First I'd like to thank Don White for bring out a gang of his friends to our last gig at the Minstrel, and to Don Scofield also for bring a collection of vagabonds and thieves, the last time we were at Vintners Lounge. Also thanks to the repeat offenders who have been coming out to our shows and to the new people we've been meeting....We enjoy the energy and try return it in our music...ahhhh, the natural cycle of life.
Here are some upcoming dates with hopefully more to follow:
SAMBA TRIBE
Brazilian Batucada/Samba Drumming
Get ready to be part of the first Brazilian Carnival in Kelowna!
Sambistas meet Friday evenings at the Parkinson Rec. Centre. Come check it out.
Yonisha (Miriam Cunha) is teaching Samba style percussion at the Parkinson Recreation Centre on Friday nights.
Batucada is a style of samba with roots in African percussion where everybody plays as 'one' and is characterized by its repetitive style and fast pace. Learn to play some of the many Brazilian percussion instruments that make part of Brazilian Carnival parades. In this course, students will explore the amazing and contagious Brazilian rhythms and play along in a group. Many instruments like pandeiro, tamborim, cuica, agogo, reco-reco and chocalho will be provided or you are welcome to bring your own percussion instrument if desired. This is an excellent course for those interested in becoming more familiar with samba's roots and also for those wanting to improve their musical expression through vocalizing and percussive techniques. The instructor, Yonisha, a Brazilian and former Carnival parade sambista in Rio de Janeiro, grew up amongst musicians, has performed and taught internationally.
Call Miriam at 250.448.5523 for details
To register for a course: call Sport & Recreation at 250.469.8800
www.sambatribe.net
Email: yonisha.ar.raqis@gmail.com
You can find more information about drumming in the Okanagan Valley at :
http://www.okanagandrumming.com/index.htm
CROSSFIRE SAX QUINTET
(Malcolm Green writes)
We are a Sax Quintet and rhythm section. We've been playing together for almost a year and have performed at a variety of venues. I would like to have our band included on your website if possible.
We play a mixture of Gospel and original tunes, all with a Jazz flair. I write and arrange all the music and play lead alto. Although we are "reading" musicians, I do promote and encourage a lot of improvised soloing within the band.
We are currently looking for a piano player, so I wouldn't mind advertising for one on your site as well.
Let me know if this works for you and what info you might require.
Thanks,
Malcolm Green, CrossFire Sax Quintet
crossfirejazz@hotmail.com
(250) 763-8456
Mission Musicians have been entertaining senior audiences for five years.
Our fifty to sixty minute programmes incude broadway hits, vocal solos and duets, piano solos and duets and sing-a-long sets for audiences. We are searching for a baritone to join our ensemble. For details regarding rehearsal and performance schedules please phone 250-764-9046.
BASEMENT MUSICIANS CIRCLES
RANDAL ROBERTS (250) 861-6175
Meet every second Tuesday 7 - 9 pm at the Rotary Centre for the Arts $5 donation
Much more information at BASEMENT MUSICIAN CIRCLES
and at www.rotarycentreforthearts.com
GROOVEYARD
is a band of Kelowna musicians. I enjoyed the way Jim Caldwell plays his fretless bass when he was a member of Small Change. He plays all kinds of kinds of guitars and his wife, Yvonne Caldwell is a hot drummer.
CONTACT GROOVEYARD -
grooveyardrocks@hotmail.com
www.grooveyardrocks.ca
http://www.myspace.com/okgrooveyard
THE KELOWNA CITY CONCERT BAND
is a volunteer group and I bet all their members read music. I am sure many of them can play by ear as well.
if you are interested in joining the band or have any questions or comments.
Contact by mail:
Kelowna City Band, c/o Jennifer Douglas, 1711 Smithson Drive, Kelowna BC, V1Y 4E4
email info@kelownacityband.org
By phone: Rick 250-763-4579 Muriel 250-766-2219
www.kelownacityband.org/
MAJOR MAMBO is a Latin ensemble led by drummer Trevor Salloum, usually a keyboard, bass drums trio. They play dance music in Caribbean style.
www.trevorsalloum.com/
salloum@shaw.ca
(250)763-3951
The Okanagan Jazz and Blues Society was formed in 1990.
The society presents a series of jazz and blues concerts. The society's aims are to:
nurture an appreciation for jazz and blues music in the Okanagan;
inform and educate the public about jazz and blues music;
encourage and develop Okanagan jazz and blues artists.
As part of these objectives, the society maintains this Web site.
The society's aims are implemented by its board of directors.
Email:info@okanaganjazzblues.org
www.okanaganjazzblues.org/
You can contact Deborah at pottersparadise60@hotmail.com
If you would like to be included or need to alter your listing, send us an email or call Ray Turner at (250) 862-9832
• GROUPS • BANDS • COMBOS• CHOIRS
(click on titles to open)
SMALL CHANGE
Sven Nordlund - Guitar and Harmonica
Jim Copeman - Percussion
A.N. Other - Bass (usually)
Here's a message from Jim Copeman of SMALL CHANGE:
Hi Everyone,
Well, April was a slow month for us at Small Change Inc, but starting May 1st we'll be rearing our ugly heads again for your amusement.
First I'd like to thank Don White for bring out a gang of his friends to our last gig at the Minstrel, and to Don Scofield also for bring a collection of vagabonds and thieves, the last time we were at Vintners Lounge. Also thanks to the repeat offenders who have been coming out to our shows and to the new people we've been meeting....We enjoy the energy and try return it in our music...ahhhh, the natural cycle of life.
Here are some upcoming dates with hopefully more to follow:
May 1st...Kelowna Museum...B.C. Arts Council (private event)
May 6th...The Habitat 8pm...Hosting 'Open Mic'
May 8th...Vintners Lounge...Capri Coastal Hotel 7-10pm
May 29th...Minstrel Cafe (to be confirmed)
June 12th...Vintners Lounge...Capri Coastal Hotel 7-10pm
July 24th...Kelowna Music & Arts Festival @ the Rotary Centre for the Arts..."Opening Night Party"...7pm
July 25th...Squilax Music Festival...Chase BC
So that's it for now....Please tell others about our gigs and sent them towww.myspace.com/smallchangeok to check out our sound. And if you guys want to hit it a few times to build up our numbers, that would be ok to.
Thanks everyone,
Happy Earth Day,
Jim Copeman,
Small Change
www.feeltherhythm.ca
SAMBA TRIBE
SAMBA TRIBE
Brazilian Batucada/Samba Drumming
Get ready to be part of the first Brazilian Carnival in Kelowna!
Sambistas meet Friday evenings at the Parkinson Rec. Centre. Come check it out.
Yonisha (Miriam Cunha) is teaching Samba style percussion at the Parkinson Recreation Centre on Friday nights.
Batucada is a style of samba with roots in African percussion where everybody plays as 'one' and is characterized by its repetitive style and fast pace. Learn to play some of the many Brazilian percussion instruments that make part of Brazilian Carnival parades. In this course, students will explore the amazing and contagious Brazilian rhythms and play along in a group. Many instruments like pandeiro, tamborim, cuica, agogo, reco-reco and chocalho will be provided or you are welcome to bring your own percussion instrument if desired. This is an excellent course for those interested in becoming more familiar with samba's roots and also for those wanting to improve their musical expression through vocalizing and percussive techniques. The instructor, Yonisha, a Brazilian and former Carnival parade sambista in Rio de Janeiro, grew up amongst musicians, has performed and taught internationally.
Call Miriam at 250.448.5523 for details
To register for a course: call Sport & Recreation at 250.469.8800
www.sambatribe.net
Email: yonisha.ar.raqis@gmail.com
You can find more information about drumming in the Okanagan Valley at :
http://www.okanagandrumming.com/index.htm
CROSSFIRE SAX QUINTET
CROSSFIRE SAX QUINTET
(Malcolm Green writes)
We are a Sax Quintet and rhythm section. We've been playing together for almost a year and have performed at a variety of venues. I would like to have our band included on your website if possible.
We play a mixture of Gospel and original tunes, all with a Jazz flair. I write and arrange all the music and play lead alto. Although we are "reading" musicians, I do promote and encourage a lot of improvised soloing within the band.
We are currently looking for a piano player, so I wouldn't mind advertising for one on your site as well.
Let me know if this works for you and what info you might require.
Thanks,
Malcolm Green, CrossFire Sax Quintet
crossfirejazz@hotmail.com
(250) 763-8456
MISSION MUSICIANS
Mission Musicians have been entertaining senior audiences for five years.
Our fifty to sixty minute programmes incude broadway hits, vocal solos and duets, piano solos and duets and sing-a-long sets for audiences. We are searching for a baritone to join our ensemble. For details regarding rehearsal and performance schedules please phone 250-764-9046.
BASEMENT MUSICIANS CIRCLES
RANDAL ROBERTS (250) 861-6175
Meet every second Tuesday 7 - 9 pm at the Rotary Centre for the Arts $5 donation
Much more information at BASEMENT MUSICIAN CIRCLES
and at www.rotarycentreforthearts.com
FEEL THE RHYTHM DRUM CIRCLES
FEEL THE RHYTHM DRUM CIRCLE
JIM COPEMAN facilitator
Meet every second Wednesday 7 - 9 pm at the Rotary Centre for the Arts $5 donation
email: jimcopeman@telus.net
www.feeltherhythm.ca
You can find more information about drumming in the Okanagan Valley at :
http://www.okanagandrumming.com/index.htm
JIM COPEMAN facilitator
Meet every second Wednesday 7 - 9 pm at the Rotary Centre for the Arts $5 donation
email: jimcopeman@telus.net
www.feeltherhythm.ca
You can find more information about drumming in the Okanagan Valley at :
http://www.okanagandrumming.com/index.htm
GROOVEYARD
GROOVEYARD
is a band of Kelowna musicians. I enjoyed the way Jim Caldwell plays his fretless bass when he was a member of Small Change. He plays all kinds of kinds of guitars and his wife, Yvonne Caldwell is a hot drummer.
CONTACT GROOVEYARD -
grooveyardrocks@hotmail.com
www.grooveyardrocks.ca
http://www.myspace.com/okgrooveyard
KELOWNA CITY BAND
THE KELOWNA CITY CONCERT BAND
is a volunteer group and I bet all their members read music. I am sure many of them can play by ear as well.
if you are interested in joining the band or have any questions or comments.
Contact by mail:
Kelowna City Band, c/o Jennifer Douglas, 1711 Smithson Drive, Kelowna BC, V1Y 4E4
email info@kelownacityband.org
By phone: Rick 250-763-4579 Muriel 250-766-2219
www.kelownacityband.org/
MAJOR MAMBO
www.trevorsalloum.com/
salloum@shaw.ca
(250)763-3951
OKANAGAN JAZZ AND BLUES SOCIETY
The Okanagan Jazz and Blues Society was formed in 1990.
The society presents a series of jazz and blues concerts. The society's aims are to:
nurture an appreciation for jazz and blues music in the Okanagan;
inform and educate the public about jazz and blues music;
encourage and develop Okanagan jazz and blues artists.
As part of these objectives, the society maintains this Web site.
The society's aims are implemented by its board of directors.
Email:info@okanaganjazzblues.org
www.okanaganjazzblues.org/
SONGWRITER'S NITE IN THE ROUND
A monthly get-together for Kelowna song-writers. It takes place at The Habitat on the last Tuesday of each month. Here is a posting with all the information from Deborah Leckie.
You can contact Deborah at pottersparadise60@hotmail.com
DRUMMING IN THE OKANAGAN
More drumming information at: http://www.okanagandrumming.com/index.htm