[Dixielandjazz] OKOM in Vancouver

[david richoux]

Marek -
The Vancouver Dixieland Jazz Society has nothing much happening that
weekend.  http://www.vcn.bc.ca/vdjs/welcome.html
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 Some useful info here: http://vancouverjazz.com/webcalendar/index.php

This looks interesting - maybe not quite OKOM ;-)

May 18th The Cellar W3611 West Broadway
WENDY BISCUIT FRESH HOT SWING
featuring WENDY BISCUIT vocals guitar, DAVE WEBB piano, JOHN NOLAN drummer
Local chanteuse Wendy Biscuit brings the sounds of her Heritage- the Ozark
Mountains of Missouri- to life with her original music in the form of a
newly released CD - FRESH*HOT*SWING. Along with her sturdy Piano man Dave
Webb - Pomp and Panache- as well as the ‘Steady Eddie’ of all things rhythm
and ears, main- stay jazz drummer Mr. John Nolan, Wendy Biscuit never fails
to delight with stage presence, unique arrangements and plenty of
personality. Variations of Swing music through the ages, B-side Divas, Jazz
and Blues this will be an entertaining evening of history, great music and
quality entertainment. Please enjoy.

May 19th The Revel Room, 238 Abbott St,
No Cover  Black Gardenia is the Vancouver-based six-piece whose ‘London
Jazz meets Americana’ sound has delighted festival and club audiences on
two continents.With their unique, darkly-relaxed blend of vintage jazz,
country, folk and blues from the 20′s, 30′s and 40′s, Black Gardenia take
listeners on a journey to an age where cool meant classy and noir was the
norm.
Daphne Roubini, “First lady of Uke” on Vocals & Ukulele
Andrew Smith on an Old Gibson Guitar
Joanie Kepler on an Old Epiphone upright Bass
Jimmy Roy on Vocals, Lap Steel & guitar
featured guest on occasion: Chris Davis on Jazz Trumpet and Guido Heistek
on Ukulele.


The CITR ( http://www.citr.ca/ ) community radio station calendar doesn't
look too promising...
http://livevan.com/index.php?action=upcoming_shows&month_offset=&start_date=1368860400

There is plenty to do in Vancouver - have a good time, eh?

Dave RIchoux