We are at the apex of this amazing summer and the music is flowing! I have been working on my new album, doing e-sessions with my L.A. co-producer extraordinaire Lew Laing, which is due in October. It is so nice to get out to enjoy the awesome weather after being cooped up in the studio as of late....
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!