Don't miss this KCTS 9 (PBS) biopic this Monday Aug 11 at 9 pm and Aug 16 at 5 pm. 

Jimmy Van Heusen wrote over 600 songs, many classics, for the likes of Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Jimmy Dorsey,  Judy Garland, etc. He was also a pilot and an honorary member of the Rat Pack....

A fascination character study!

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It is a very full weekend for me, with some really fun and jazzy events that I want to share with you!

This Friday at noon, I have my full band performing an outdoor show downtown, at the Bentall Summer Concert Series (lower plaza @ 1055 Dunsmuir). I have a powerful set of originals lined up, including my last 4 Billboard hits. With me will be guitarist Adam Rohrlick, drummer Don Powrie, keyboardist Jason Decouto, and bassist Kerry Galloway. This is the configuration we had at our awesome Fanclub gig a few months back. The plaza is an energized place, with a classy foodcourt nearby, so drop in for a truly enjoyable 90 minute lunch...

Friday evening at 9:30 I am performing at the Hard Rock Casino in Coquitlam in the Unlisted Room. It is a cool vibe, with a tasty menu, and a fun hang! Come see Phoenix Rising in the Asylum as well, drop some dough at the slots, and make a night of it....

Typically on Saturdays I am at Ten Ten Tapas, where we really get the energy going in the whole room....

.... but this Saturday I will be at the Clearwater Casino in Washington, while the fantastic L J Mounteney holds court at Ten Ten Tapas (right on the seawall at 1010 Beach Ave). She has a punchy new show she is doing.... again, make rezzies!

And something special for this Sunday Aug 10! As many of you know, I had a steady (3 year) Sunday Brunch gig at the Dockside Restaurant on Granville Island. We had a lot of fun there, with on air promotions and live telecasts with CLEAR FM on site - back when they played smooth jazz.... (times change, sigh)...

ANYWAY, I'm back there this Sunday for an auspicious return to the legendary Sunday Brunch! I start at 11:30 and go till 2:30, so slide on in and enjoy the beautiful seaside locale! Rezzies recommended...

Monday night I am taking it easy and going to the Anza Club to see Top City at 7:30!

See you this weekend...

Oh BTW, we had a real fun music party on BC Day!

Here are some free performances you might enjoy...

I am at the Hard Rock Casino Unlisted Lounge (the old Boulevard/Red Robinson) at 9:30 this and every Friday, and the last Sunday of each month. C'mon down, it's pretty snazzy there!

I am also at Ten Ten Tapas this and every Saturday eve at 7:30 (including fireworks night). Ten Ten has stopped live music for brunch, but on...

Aug 10  I will be at the Dockside on Granville Island  for an 11:30 start for their jazz brunch. The return to the Dockside- I played the brunch there for three years!

Aug 1   I am performing at The Cannery Concert Series, outdoors in the heart of Steveston, on the old Cannery site, starting at 6:30. Adam Rohrlick will be special guest.

Aug 8   I will be at the Bentall Summer Concert Series for a 90 min show starting at noon. It is on the Dunsmuir side, just below Tower 4, on the lower plaza...this is full band.

You can also hear me with Billy Dixon and Soultrain Express on Aug 13 at the above Bentall location, and Aug 17 on his fun-filled R&B Boat Cruise. Tix contact infobillydixon@shaw.ca

Hope to see you soon!

PS Watch for my new album in October, itsa gonna bea smasharooni...

  

Be sure to check out my Facebook Store for my hard to find CDs and downloads....

This weekend is jam packed, and I certainly hope to see you at one of my new (and regular) events, because next weekend I will be in Winnipeg performing at the Lyric Theatre, an ongoing outdoor festival there. Rob Tardik and Walle Larsson will join in- they were both on my last album, Kissed By The Sun.  

This Friday in the day, 11:30 -2:30, I will be performing at a cool event (it includes free BBQ- what's not to like?) for high end goldsmith Jose Jewellery Inc,  #3, 1920 - 152nd Street, in White Rock. Fun summertime dealio... Mark Madriga, our favorite weatherman will be there, too. Drop by if you are in the area...

Friday evening I am performing at The Hard Rock Casino, by the Port Mann Bridge- it turned into a cool place since the new owners renovated and changed the spin. I will be in the Unlisted Lounge with two shows starting at 9:30. Cool vibe in the Unlisted Lounge- and pretty good food, too!

Saturday afternoon I join Soultrain Express at the Lux Lounge at 4:00, as an adjunct to Billy Dixon`s already groovin`show.

Then Saturday eve at 7:30 I am back at Ten Ten Tapas, and this week the multi-talented Willy Ward will be appearing with a special set. Come check out what kind of mayhem we get into! Billy Dixon and a few more always come in to lend a vocal chord or two as well.... You gotta try the ribs!

Sunday is jazz brunch starting at 11;30, and I`m telling you, the food and view can`t be beat. The music is a perfect underscoring as well!

Come see me this weekend, as I will be away next week.... I do hope to see you sooner than later....

cheers!

Gabriel