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Big Lake Festival 2023: “Roots”
Prince Edward County Ontario, CanadaThis year’s festival celebrates all the things that ground us, nourish us, hold us and make us who we are. We are proud to once again present an incredible array of world-class musicians who will be presenting programs that are inspired by nature, history, ethnic roots, and explore an array of traditional and folk music from various cultures.
The Uncertainty Festival
County Arts Lab 206 Main Street, Unit 1E, Picton, Ontario, CanadaThe Uncertainty Festival gives artists a chance to explore uncertainty in experimental ways by showcasing their work and providing the conceptually curious with a friendly introduction to the world of experimental and experiential works. This festival includes a musical performance by Matt ‘Doc” Dunn at 7:00 pm (pay what you can).
Gordon Sheard and Sinal Aberto
Beamish House 27 John St, Port Hope, Ontario, CanadaGordon Sheard & Sinal Aberto perform classics of the Brazilian popular song tradition (featured composers include A. C. Jobim, Chico Buarque, Gilberto Gil, and many others), as well as vibrant original compositions that reflect the band’s diverse musical roots.
The Jive Bombers with Johnny Max
Ganaraska Hotel 30 Ontario Street, Port Hope, Ontario, CanadaBig band jazz mixed with the earliest Rhythm & Blues; playing the music of Duke Ellington, Joe Turner, Count Basie, Quincy Jones, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, and much more. Tickets available on Eventbrite.
Kalabash
Beamish House 27 John St, Port Hope, Ontario, CanadaWhile there have been individual soloists who use the steel drum as a lead instrument in different jazz contexts, Kalabash is distinctive as a jazz sextet that is built around the sound of this unique instrument, and that is focused on performing original material.
Carlos del Junco & the Blues Mongrels
The Village Sage 87 Walton Street, Port Hope, Ontario, CanadaPort Hope Jazz presents Carlos del Junco and the Blues Mongrels at The Village Sage. Simultaneously sophisticated and raw, his playing blurs the boundaries between blues and jazz (hence the name for his band “The Blues Mongrels”).
Jocelyn Barth
TwentySix 26 Ontario Street, Port Hope, Ontario, CanadaPort Hope Jazz presents Jocelyn Barth at TwentySix. Call for a reservation and ask for a jazz table - (905) 800-1152 . Jocelyn performs regularly as a featured artist, background vocalist and studio musician. As a jazz singer Jocelyn is known for her expressiveness, sensitivity and soaring freedom.
Shannon Butcher
Hotel Carlyle and Restaurant 86 John St., Port Hope, Ontario, CanadaShannon Butcher is an acclaimed Canadian singer, songwriter, arranger and record producer. She charms audiences with her joyful wit and warm energy - her performances capturing the unique spirit of each song while also celebrating the playful nature of jazz.
Jack de Keyzer
Ganaraska Hotel 30 Ontario Street, Port Hope, Ontario, CanadaJack de Keyzer is a British-born Canadian blues guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and producer. He has twice won the Juno Award, Canada's highest musical honour, and seven times received Maple Blues Awards, including for Blues Album of the Year in 2000 and the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001.
Colleen Allen
Hotel Carlyle and Restaurant 86 John St., Port Hope, Ontario, CanadaColleen Allen is one of Canada's most in-demand musicians for live concerts and recording sessions. Based in Toronto, the acclaimed and versatile multi-instrumentalist has performed all over Canada, the U.S. and Europe with world-class jazz and pop artists.