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Latest performances and media appearances
are regularly updated on the following websites:
http://www.reverbnation.com/brendalewisjazzrootsvocalist (with maps to venues)
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http://www.twitter.com/brendalewisjazz
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All Bookings Contracted with Deposit.
For BOOKING ENQUIRIES please email: info@brendalewis.ca
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WHERE TO SEE AND HEAR BRENDA 2006-07
Sun Sept 24, 4-8pm, Blackforest Inn, Conestogo
in the John Zadro Jazz Trio (buffet dinner)
Sat Oct 21 2006, afternoon to early evening
Wedding service & cocktail reception (private)
Duo w/ John Zadro (piano)
Fri Nov 3 morning Corporate event Guelph
(Stone Road Mall's grand opening: business community)
Trio w/ John Zadro (piano), Jesse Turton (double bass)
Sat Nov 4 evening – dinner party (private)
Duo w/ Margaret Stowe (guitar)
Sat Nov 25 evening – wedding reception (private)
Duo w/ John Zadro (piano)
Dec 17 10am Jazzed-up
Sunday Morning Christmas Gospel,
Norfolk United Church, Downtown Guelph
Duo w/ John Zadro (piano)
Dec 31 2006 -Jan 1 2007, evening
Annual New Year’s Eve Party
at The Millcroft Inn, Alton Ontario
Trio w/ Margaret Stowe (guitar),
Fri Feb 9 2007, afternoon
Guelph Rotary Club Valentine's Luncheon
Duo w/ John Zadro (piano)
Wed Feb 14 2007, evening
Valentine's Dinner at "David's of Erin"
Duo w/ John Zadro (piano)
Sun Mar 25, 4-8pm, 2007
Blackforest Inn, Conestogo
in the John Zadro Jazz Trio (buffet dinner)
Sun May 6, 2007, afternoon
“Angela’s 7th Annual Spring Stroll:
A Walk for Eating Disorder Awareness "
at The Arboretum, University of Guelph
in Duo with Nonie Crete (folk concert)
Fri Jun 8, 6-9, 2007
The Cutten Club (Private - Members' Event), Guelph
Duo w/ Margaret Stowe (guitar)
Fri August 10, 6-9, 2007
The Cutten Club (Private - Members' Event), Guelph
Duo w/ Margaret Stowe (guitar)
Thurs August 16, 6-9, 2007
"Martini Night" at Casey's Bar & Grill, Guelph
in Duo w/ Margaret Stowe (guitar)
Sun August 26, 2007 4-8pm, Blackforest Inn,
Conestogo (very near Kitchener/Waterloo)
in the John Zadro Jazz Trio
Thurs Sept 6, 7-10pm, 2007
"Martini Night" at Casey's Bar & Grill, Guelph
494 Edinburgh Rd. S (across from Stone Rd Mall)
in Duo w/ Margaret Stowe (guitar)
Fri Sept 7, 6pm Radio Interview in Miami (by phone)
On “The Skylar Stone Show’s Passionate Fridays”, WBZT Talk Radio, Miami FLORIDA:
Saturday, Sept 8, 7:30-10pm, 2007
Evening show in Guelph Jazz Festival's
"Jazz Around Town" Series
at the "Royal Stone" Restaurant & Bar
in Travelodge Hotel, Downtown Guelph
Duo with John Zadro (piano)
Wed Sept 19, 6pm Radio Interview in Miami (by phone)!
On “The Skylar Stone Show’s Passionate Fridays”, WBZT Talk Radio, Miami FLORIDA:
http://www.wbzt.com/pages/shows.html?feed=122810&article=514609
Sun Nov 25, 2007 4-8pm, Blackforest Inn,
Conestogo (very near Kitchener/Waterloo)
in the John Zadro Jazz Trio
Thursday Dec. 6, 2007 (after 9:30pm)
Celebrating the Life of Songwriter Norm Hacking
at the Renaissance Cafe, Toronto
Performing with Tony Quarrington
WHERE TO SEE AND HEAR BRENDA 2008
*NOTE: Due to the passing of Brenda's dear father, there were less performances during the first half of 2008. Please visit his memorial page - an extraordinary life story:
www.myspace.com/hlauferkindertransport
Dec 31, 2007 -Jan 1, 2008
Annual New Year’s Eve Party
at The Millcroft Inn, Alton Ontario
Trio w/ Margaret Stowe (guitar),
Rosemary Galloway (double bass).
Sun Feb 24, 2008 4-8pm, 2008
Blackforest Inn, Conestogo
in the John Zadro Jazz Trio
Sat July 19, 2008, 7:30pm, 2008
Manhattans, Guelph
Jazz Duo w/ John Zadro (piano)
Fri July 25, 6-9, 2008
The Cutten Club (Private - Members' Event), Guelph
R&B/Blues/Jazz Duo w/ Margaret Stowe (guitar)
Fri, Aug 8, 8-10:30pm, 2008
"Fifty West" Restaurant in The Delta Hotel, Guelph
Duo w/ Margaret Stowe
Enjoy after-dinner jazz as you savour delectable desserts and drinks. Reservations recommended: 519-780-3700
50 Stone Road West at Gordon (South end)
Fri August 29, 6-9, 2008
The Cutten Club (Private - Members' Event), Guelph
Jazz Duo w/ Margaret Stowe (guitar)
Sun Sept 21, 2008
Brenda is a judge on the judging panel for
"Headwaters Shining Star: Singing Contest"
(for Headwaters Arts Festival) Orangeville, Ontario
http://www.rogerstv.com/option.asp?lid=16&rid=21&tid=25083&ttl=6
Fri October 24, 8pm, 2008
"Music for the Soul" Gospel-Jazz Concert
at Norfolk Street United Church, Guelph
Brenda Lewis (vocals), Amber Lee Morais (vocals), John Zadro (piano/hammond organ), Andy Klaehn (saxophone), and, Gary Tomlin (drums) Tickets are $15/Adult, $12/Senior and $10/Youth: 519-822-6165  or info@norfolkchurch.on.ca
Sun Nov 2, afternoon, 2008
Concert for Nonie Crete
at Broadway Music, Orangeville
In Folk Duo with Ian Molesworth
* More details here, soon.
As many of you already know my dear friend and "sometimes harmony-singing/music partner" Nonie Crete is recovering from a serious and sudden aneurysm. Her friends in Orangeville (and nearby) are putting together a benefit to help her through the next few months of recovery. Co-hosted by Acoustic Traditions and Broadway Music. Join us as the musical community comes together to help a good friend.
Sun Dec 7, afternoon, 2008
Private Concert - Christmas Singalong
- Bing Crosby-style
Solo (vocal and percussion)
Thurs Dec 11, afternoon, 2008
Private Concert - Christmas Singalong
- Bing Crosby-style
Vocal harmonies duo with Ruthe Churcher (vocals/keyboard); Me (vocals/percussion)
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WHERE TO SEE AND HEAR BRENDA 2009
Dec 31, 2008 -Jan 1, 2009
Annual New Year’s Eve Party
at The Millcroft Inn, Alton Ontario
Trio w/ Margaret Stowe (guitar)
and John Zadro (piano)
This will be my 5th year leading the NYE houseband!
Sat, February 14, Evening, 2009
Valentine's Dinner
at Caffe Gallery Bolero
9 Water St. N., Downtown Kitchener, Ontario
http://www.caffegallerybolero.ca/index.htm
Limited space, so plse reserve early to avoid disappointment. Phone: (519) 584-7268
The Brenda Lewis Jazz Duo (*accompanist
TBC)
Sun Feb 22, 4-8pm, 2009
Blackforest Inn, Conestogo
in the John Zadro Jazz Trio
Terrific buffet dinner; includes the best Blackforest Cake and Schnitzel you will find anywhere (I'm an eastern European girl through and through :-) !
April 18, 2009 - evening
Guest Vocalist with "The New Vibes Jazz Quartet"
Homer Watson Art Gallery
Kitchener, Ontario
Please check back for details.
April 26, 2009 - early evening
Concert for Miss Angel (Mel Brown's wife)
at Wally's, downtown Guelph
In duo with Margaret Stowe
Friday, June 5, 2009 - 8pm
"ORANGEVILLE BLUES AND JAZZ FESTIVAL"
It's confirmed! Brenda will be performing
in Duo with Margaret Stowe (guitar)
at "JUNIPER GRILL AND WINE BAR"
Where: Juniper Grill and Wine Bar http://www.junipergrill.ca
94 Broadway, Orangeville (across from the Theatre)
Tickets:$10 per person (*Dinner is separate from ticket). Limited seating; Advance reservations are highly recommended. Phone to reserve: (519) 942-4499
Saturday, June 6, 2009 - afternoon
"Chequegnat Festival (private neighbourhood party in Kitchener) in folk/roots duo with Ian Molesworth (guitar)
Saturday, June 13, 2009 - 1pm
"Sunnyacres Park Party"
in folk/roots duo with Ian Molesworth (guitar)
Friday, July 3, 2009 - Noon to 1pm
"Downtown Guelph Noon Hour Concert"
In Duo with John Zadro (piano). Please check back for details.
Friday, August 7, 2009 - evening
Private event In Duo with Margaret Stowe (guitar)
Sunday, August 9, 2009 - 3pm
"Jackie Washington Tribute",
Festival of Friends, Gage Park, Hamilton
at the NEW "Jackie Washington Stage"
In Duo with Margaret Stowe (guitar) - and many others
(speakers/readers/anecdotes and music)
Saturday, August 15, 2009 - evening
"Concert in the Barn" in Cottage Country
In Jazz Duo with Margaret Stowe (guitar)
240 Baseline Road South, Midland
(5 minutes outside Midland)
Saturday, August 15, 8pm
Tickets: $15 per person
from "Johnstone's Music Land"
in downtown Midland
http://www.shopmidland.com/johnstones,
or by emailing: jaldenfrench@yahoo.ca
Limited seating.
Saturday, September 12, 2009 - evening
"Lewis & Tony Quarrington" Reunion Concert!
in Guelph Jazz Festival's "Jazz Around Town" Series:
In Duo with Tony Quarrington (guitar)
Saturday, Sept 12, 2009 – 9:30-12:30pm
The Woolwich Arms, Guelph
(519) 836-2875
Reservations highly recommended.
Saturday, October 17, 2009 - 9:30pm
Statler's (Downstairs Lounge), Church Street, Toronto
In Duo with Margaret Stowe (guitar)
http://www.statlersonchurch.com/
***EVERY SUNDAY IN NOVEMBER ***
BRENDA IS THE FEATURE ARTIST
IN "BOREALIS GRILLE'S
SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH SERIES"
Nov 1, 8 & 22 - 12:30-3:30pm: In duo w/ John Zadro (piano)
No 15 & 29: - Noon-3pm: In duo w/ Marg Stowe (guitar)
Map: http://www.borealisgrille.ca/
(South end Guelph; Gordon St near Arkell Rd)!
Dec 31, 2009 -Jan 1, 2010
Annual New Year’s Eve Party
at The Millcroft Inn, Alton Ontario
The Brenda Lewis Jazz Trio
w/ Margaret Stowe (guitar),
and, Marek Semeniuk (upright bass)
UPDATE: Dec 31: A few tables still available. $165 per person for many courses of sumptuous dining all evening, accompanied by the Brenda Lewis Jazz Trio, to dance your way into 2010! Champagne toast at midnight. Details for making reservations at: http://www.vintage-hotels.com/millcroft/dining.htm
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WHERE TO SEE AND HEAR BRENDA 2011
Sat, Jan 8, 2011 - 6-9:30pm:
Brenda Lewis and Jazz Williams
are Guest Vocalists with "The John Zadro Band"
(John Zadro - piano/hammond organ, Andy Klaehn - saxophone, Jason Raso - bass, Gary Tomlin - drums)
at the "NEW" Red Papaya in Downtown Guelph
Sat, Feb 5, 2011 - Evening:
Edward Johnson Music Foundation
Wine Gala Fundraiser & Auction
Guelph, Ontario (Ticketed event)
with "The Brenda Lewis Caliente Jazz Trio"
w/ John Zadro - piano, Gary Tomlin - Percussion
(Bossa Nova, Cuban Salsa, Calypso (a la Harry Belafonte) and Reggae - peppered with spicy blues and jazz)
Fri, Feb 11, 2011 - Evening:
Start Your Valentine's Weekend Early!
at The"NEW" Red Papaya Thai & Grill” Restaurant
In “Old Quebec St Mall” (the former Eaton Ctre)
55 Wyndham St N, Downtown Guelph
Reservations Preferred, Plse Call: 519-230-3255
Brenda Lewis & John Zadro (piano)
Thurs, Feb 24, 2011 - Evening:
Brenda Lewis returns to
at The"NEW" Red Papaya Thai & Grill” Restaurant
In “Old Quebec St Mall” (the former Eaton Ctre)
55 Wyndham St N, Downtown Guelph
Reservations Preferred, Plse Call: 519-230-3255
in the Brenda Lewis & Margaret Stowe (guitar) Duo
Wed, March 9, 2011 - 7-9pm:
"A Celebration of Women An Evening of International Music and Food" Fundraising Concert
for "Canadian Voice of Women for Peace"
(For International Women's Day)
at "Beit Zatoun House",
612 Markham Street, Toronto
Featuring:
Brenda Lewis & Margaret Stowe (guitar) Jazz Duo,
Kara Culp (Egyptian Dance), and other performers to be confirmed.
Thurs, March 17, 2011 - Evening:
at The"NEW" Red Papaya Thai & Grill” Restaurant
In “Old Quebec St Mall” (the former Eaton Ctre)
55 Wyndham St N, Downtown Guelph
Reservations Preferred, Plse Call: 519-230-3255
in the Brenda Lewis & Tony Quarrington (guitar) Duo
Fri, April 1, 2011 - 4pm to 7pm:
at The Rude Native,
15 King Street South, Uptown Waterloo
(519) 886-3600
Brenda Lewis, Stephen Preece (piano), & Andy Klaehn (sax)
Thurs, April 14, 2011 - 6:30-9:30pm:
at The"NEW" Red Papaya Thai & Grill” Restaurant
In “Old Quebec St Mall” (the former Eaton Ctre)
55 Wyndham St N, Downtown Guelph
Reservations Preferred, Plse Call: 519-230-3255
in the Brenda Lewis, John Zadro (piano) & Andy Klaehn(sax) Trio
Sunday, May 15 2011 - 2-4Spring Awakes" pm
Brenda Lewis & Ian Molesworth (acoustic guitar).
Brenda & Ian are proud to have been asked to be part of
"Spring Awakes" a performance to benefit
Ignatius' "Plant an Old Growth Forest Project". http://www.oldgrowthforest.ca/
The audience will be guided through the forest to a series of site-specific performances (dance, music, drama). If it rains we will be indoors in the Vila at Ignatius. Guelph.
Friday, May 13, 2011 - 8:30pm
At "The Edge Wine Bar & Grill"
Brenda Lewis & John Zadro
Friday, June 3, 2011 - 4-7pm
"ORANGEVILLE BLUES AND JAZZ FESTIVAL"
At "The Edge Wine Bar & Grill"
Brenda Lewis & Margaret Stowe
Saturday, June 4, 2011 - 9pm- midnight
"ORANGEVILLE BLUES AND JAZZ FESTIVAL"
At "The Edge Wine Bar & Grill"
Brenda Lewis & John Zadro
Wed, June 22, 2011 - 7pm
Private event
Brenda Lewis & John Zadro
Sun, June 26, 3-5pm
Private Event
The Brenda Lewis Jazz Trio
Fri, July 8, 2011 - 4pm to 7pm:
at The Rude Native (sitting in
as Jazz Williams'
Guest Vocalist)
15 King Street South, Uptown Waterloo
(519) 886-3600
Brenda Lewis, John Zadro (piano), & Andy Klaehn (sax
Thurs, July 14, 2011 - 6-8pm
"Thursday Nights Uptown" Concert Series
at Seven Shores Cafe
10 Regina St. North, Waterloo
Brenda Lewis & Margaret Stowe
*** Unofficially kicking off the
"Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival" Weekend!
Sat, July 16 - 1pm
Concert to raise awareness
for Baker St Art Gallery, 40 Baker St, Guelph
1pm: Folk Trio: Brenda Lewis, Ian Molesworth
and Chris Terhune
2pm: James Gordon
Mon, July 18 , 7 to 8pm
Private Event
The Brenda Lewis Jazz Duo
Thurs, July 28, 6-9pm
at "Cork Elora" Restaurant
Brenda Lewis & John Zadro (piano)
Thurs, Aug 11, 2011 - 6-8pm
"Thursday Nights Uptown" Concert Series
Bauer Marketplace (in front on Bauer Kitchen)
191 King St. South, Waterloo
Brenda Lewis & John Zadro
Thurs, Aug 18, 2011 - 6-8pm
"Thursday Nights Uptown" Concert Series
at Seven Shores Cafe
10 Regina St. N, Waterloo
Brenda Lewis & Margaret Stowe
Fri, Aug 19 - 6-9pm
Montage Lounge, Cambridge
Brenda Lewis & Margaret Stowe
Fri, Sept 9 - 8pm
Guelph Jazz Festival's
"Jazz Around Town" Series
Brenda Lewis & John Zadro
Fri, Sept 16, 6-9pm
Montage Lounge, Cambridge
Brenda Lewis & Margaret Stowe
Thurs, Sept 22 - 6-9pm
Elora Cork, Elora
Brenda Lewis & John Zadro
* NOTE:
Sat, Sept 24
Steckle Heritage Farm
Fundraiser Dinner POSTPONED
- Details for Barn Concert (instead)
in 2012 TBC
Wed, Sept 28, 2011 - 6:30pm
Private event
Brenda Lewis & John Zadro
Fri, Sept 30, 6-9pm
Montage Lounge, Cambridge
Brenda Lewis & Margaret Stowe
Fri, Oct 14, 11am:
TV Interview on "Beautiful Lives with Liz McCallum
Live streaming on http://www.thatchannel.ca
Includes live performance
by Brenda Lewis & Margaret Stowe
Fri, Oct 14, 6-9pm
Montage Lounge, Cambridge
Brenda Lewis & Margaret Stowe
Sat, Oct 15 - 6-9pm
Elora Cork, Elora
Brenda Lewis & John Zadro
Sun, Oct 23 - 3pm
Private event, Aberfoyle, ON
Sun, Oct 23 - 7pm
GospelJazz Revue" w/ John Zadro & Friends!
Norfolk Church, Downtown Guelph
Tickets are $15
John Zadro (piano/B3); 4 Vocalists (Jazz Williams, Kenneth Baker, Brenda Lewis, Amber Lee, ) percussionist Gary Tomlin, saxophonist extraordinaire Andy Klaehn
Thurs, Oct 27 - 6-9pm
Elora Cork, Elora
Fri, Oct 28, 6-9pm
Montage Lounge, Cambridge
Brenda Lewis & Margaret Stowe
Friday, Nov 4 - 8:30-11:30pm
Downtown Ottawa "Homecoming" Jazz Concert
at Cafe Paradiso. Downtown OTTAWA!
Brenda Lewis Jazz Trio (w/ Rob Martin on guitar,
and, Mark Fraser on upright bass)
Fri, Nov 11, 6-9pm
Montage Lounge, Cambridge
Brenda Lewis & Margaret Stowe
Thursday, Nov 24 - 7:30-10:30pm
EDO Sushi on Eglinton, TORONTO!
Brenda Lewis, Tony Quarrington (guitar)
& upright bassist
Fri, Dec 9, 6-9pm
Montage Lounge, Cambridge
Brenda Lewis Jazz Duo
(John McLelland on piano)
Jazz standards & classic Christmas tunes
done swingin' jazz style!
Thurs, Dec 17, 2011 - 5:30-6:30pm
Private event in Guelph
(Concert - Jazz standards & classic Christmas tunes
done swingin' jazz style!)
Brenda Lewis & John Zadro
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HERE TO SEE AND HEAR BRENDA 2010
Sunday, February 7, 2010
"HELP HAITI" BENEFIT CONCERT,
RIVER RUN CENTRE (Main Hall), GUELPH
(Brenda is singing backing vocals/harmonies as part of
"THE GUELPH MUSIC REVUE")
The Concert's Performers Line-up includes:
JANE BUNNETT, DIONNE BRAND, KEVIN BREIT, SCOTT MERRITT and many more! Complete details at:
http://www.all-together-now.ca/haiti-benefit.html
Friday, February 12, 2010 - Noon-1pm
Private Valentine's Event (Guelph)
with John Zadro (piano), Andy Klaehn (sax)
Saturday, March 6, 2010 - evening
The "Jazz at the Registry" Concert Series
Presents "The New Vibes Jazz Quartet"
with Guest Vocalist, Brenda Lewis
At "The Registry Theatre, Kitchener, Ontario
Tickets: $20 per person.
Please check back for details.
April 14, 2010
Music at One Concert Series
Presents "Brenda Lewis & John Zadro"
Halton, Ontario
Friday, June 4, 2010 - 4-6pm
"ORANGEVILLE BLUES AND JAZZ FESTIVAL"
in Duo with Margaret Stowe (guitar)
at the"HENNING SALON"
Where: , 193 Broadway, Orangeville (same side as Theatre)
Map: http://henningsalon.ca/
Saturday, June 5, 2010 - 8pm
TORONTO CD RELEASE - "HOUSE CONCERT"
For BRENDAs NEW CD "JAZZLIKE:
at "Cabaret Ingrid", in the Upper Beaches
in Duo with Margaret Stowe (guitar)
Tickets $15pp for purchase in advance. Limited seating (for 35; ticket sales currently at 22!)
Reservation details on this link:
http://www.smalltowntoronto.com/Press_Release_5.html
Saturday, June 12, 2010 - 8:30pm
HOMETOWN (GUELPH) CD RELEASE PARTY!
For BRENDAs NEW CD "JAZZLIKE:
at "BOREALIS GRILLE
in Duo with Margaret Stowe (guitar)
Map: http://www.borealisgrille.ca/
(South end Guelph; Gordon St near Arkell Rd)!
Thursday, August 19, 2010 - 6pm to 8pm
"Thursday Nights UpTown" Concert Series
presented by Uptown Waterloo BIA:
at the "Seven Shores"Building
8 Regina St. N (at Erb Street), Waterloo
In Duo with Margaret Stowe (guitar)
* Free to public!
Friday, September 3, 2010 - Noon to 1pm
"Downtown Guelph Noon Hour Concert"
In Duo with John Zadro (piano)
http://downtownguelph.com/page.php?id=151
Saturday, September 11, 2010 - 8:30pm to Midnight
Guelph Jazz Festival's "Jazz Around Town" Series:
In Duo with Margaret Stowe (guitar)
at "BOREALIS GRILLE
Map: http://www.borealisgrille.ca/
(South end Guelph; Gordon St near Arkell Rd)!
Friday, September 24 2010, NOON TO 1pm: "CULTURE DAYS CONCERT" in "Downtown Guelph (St. George's Square) ~ In Duo with John Zadro (jazz piano). FREE to public!
Sunday, November 14, 2010 - 2pm to 4pm
Concert: "Jazz at the Museum"(Halton Region Museum)
In Duo with John Zadro (piano).
Details to come; please check back at this link:
http://www.halton.ca/cms/One.aspx?portalId=8310&pageId=44998
Dec 31, 2009 -Jan 1, 2010
Annual New Year’s Eve Party
at The Millcroft Inn, Alton Ontario
The Brenda Lewis Jazz Trio
w/ Margaret Stowe (guitar),
and, Marek Semeniuk (upright bass)
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