Saturday, Oct 20, 7:30 - 10:30 pm
Juried Showcase #7  - adult, mixed genres
Bebop Cowboys
– Western Swing Orchestra
Seasoned cowboy-jazz heroes, the Bebop Cowboys have a stellar reputation for their musicianship and respect for the country-swing canons. All top shelf musicians, the Bebop’s have the ingredients to serve up a hot brand of Western swing rarely, if ever heard outside Texas and Southern California. Individually, these players have played with the best of them, including Bruce Cockburn, Prairie Oyster, Shania Twain, Dave Brubeck, Diana Krall and Gordon Lightfoot.
Management: Independent Concert Productions
Telephone: 877/423-7469
Email: pjacobs@incopro.ca
Website: Click Here to visit online.
Shuffle Demons
The Shuffle Demons make jazz fun again, thrilling audiences young and old with a high energy show, virtuoso playing and an eclectic mix of styles including swing, latin and funky jazz. 3 amazing saxophonists dressed in wacky clothes, a crazy dancing drummer and a virtuoso jazz bass player make the Shuffle Demons the most dynamic, original and exciting group you'll ever see. Inspire your students with a Shuffle Demons clinic.
Management: Stitch Wynston/Richard Underhill
Telephone: 416-636-8943/416-599-1637
Email: stitch@canada.com or info@shuffledemons.com
Website:Click Here to visit online.
Stephanie Cadman's Celtic Blaze
"...incredibly talented.. ..world-class.. ..jaw-dropper.  Stephanie Cadman...kicks so much butt..." The Guardian. Stephanie Cadman has been performing since the age of four delighting audiences with her contagious smile and musical gifts. She appeared as a lead in the 1999 Toronto production of the musical "Swingstep", the international production of "Bowfire" featuring eleven of Canada's top violinists, and a television special with violinist Lara St. John. In 2006 she created "Celtic Blaze" as part of the Charlottetown Festival, which played to sell-out audiences during its run.
Management: Stephanie Cadman
Telephone: 604-671-2181
Email: steph@stephaniecadman.com
Website:Click Here to visit online.
Alex Cuba
Alex Cuba is a Cuba-born multi-instrumentalist who now makes his home in Canada. A Juno Award winner, he has pushed the sophisticated Cuban sound into the main stream of Canadian music. Arriving at the place where he knows himself, he continues along the path bridging his Cuban roots with music rooted in jazz and early rock. "Fresh, contemporary, popfriendly,even without sounding artificial or cliched." - (Latina.com)
Management: Richard Mills, SL Feldman and Associates
Telephone: 416-598-0067
Email: mills@slfa.com
Website:click here to visit online.
Ennis
Beautiful, versatile, intelligent and deeply emotional; in concert, Ennis is something you won’t soon forget. Steeped in Irish culture, raised in Canada and nurtured in a world where music of every genre meant everything, they are fresh, distinctive and undeniably unique. They deliver remarkable original songs that are thought provoking with stunning soaring harmony that is rare even among siblings. Prepare to return to honest, emotional communication between truly gifted musicians and their audience; the way music was meant to be.
Management: Paquin Entertainment
Telephone: 416-962-8885
Email: Sylvia@paquinenertainment.com
Website:Click Here to visit online.
SERVANTES
With 15 years of stage experience around North and South America,guitarist Servantes shares his passion for the instrument referred to as the ‘Instrument of the People’. Using Latin-Jazz as the medium, this Prize winning virtuoso presents his own original compositions as improvisations and popular hits rearranged in Latin-Flamenco-Jazz style. Join SERVANTES accompanied by some of the greatest musicians
from our National Capitol's region, whose sound is described as “refreshing, intense and generous”.
Management: Patrice Servant
Telephone: 819-712-4852
Email: pservant@hotmail.com
Website:Click Here to visit online.
Kellylee Evans
Juno nominated singer-songwriter Kellylee has a unique voice, and the world's top musicians have taken notice of her charm and artistry. In 2004, judges including Quincy Jones awarded her second place in the Monk Jazz Vocals Competition. Her debut album ‘Fight or Flight’ is an eclectic presentation of her rich, expressive vocal range and talent. Her high-energy-charged performances have led to invites to open for Tony Bennett and Chris Botti.
Management: Dwight Ireland, SLFA Management (bookings)
Telephone: 416-598-0067
Email: ireland@slfa.com or info@kellyleeevans.com
Website:Click here to visit online.
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