Stephen Gardner's Blog

Our 19th Year at The HotHouse Restaurant & Bar - June 23 & 24, 2015

noreply@blogger.com (moni2) — Fri, 01 May 2015 17:01:00 +0000

As part of the TD Toronto Jazz Festival, Brenda Carol & ClaireVoyance featuring: brenda carol - vocals/percussion, Stephen Gardner - keyboards, Bill McBirnie - flute, Peter Mueller -guitars, Brendan Davis - bass, and Chris Burrell. Guest vocalist Suzanne Mallet. Two Sets: 7:00 pm & 9:00 pm At The Hot House Restaurant & Bar 35 Church Street Toronto ON Admission is Free. Call for Reservations 416-366-7800 or reserve online at The Hot House Restaurant & Bar http://torontojazz.com

Jazz Duo: Bill McBirnie & Stephen Gardner

noreply@blogger.com (moni2) — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 15:16:00 +0000

Sunday, July 27, 2014
Time: 6:30pm until 9:30pm
http://www.morgansonthedanforth.com

Beyond The Beach

Morgans on the Danforth
1282 Danforth Avenue (at Greenwood subway)
Venue Phone: 416-461-3020
No Cover Charge.
80 capacity - Reservations strongly recommended.

Stephen Gardner and Bill McBirnie Duo

noreply@blogger.com (moni2) — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 02:23:00 +0000

Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Time: 6:30pm until 9:30pm
http://www.morgansonthedanforth.com
As part of the TD Toronto Jazz Festival

Morgans on the Danforth
1282 Danforth Avenue (at Greenwood subway)
Venue Phone: 416-461-3020
No Cover Charge.
80 capacity - Reservations strongly recommended.

Our 18th Year at the HotHouse Restaurant and Bar

noreply@blogger.com (moni2) — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 02:18:00 +0000

TWO NIGHTS: SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2014 and MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2014 Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

This all ages, 2 evening event features some of Canada's finest jazz artists including Brenda Carol - vocals/percussion, Toronto pianist and educator Stephen Gardner on keyboards/backing vocals, master Bill McBirnie on flute, bassist Brendan Davis and t.b.a. on drums/backing vocals. ClaireVoyance will perform at The HotHouse Restaurant and Bar, 35 Church Street (At Front) 7:00 pm start to 10:00 pm. Performance dates: Sunday, June 22 and Monday, June 23, 2014 . Reservations are strongly recommended.

ClaireVoyance has always been an 'institution' during the jazz festival at the HotHouse Restaurant and Bar performing compositions by Chick Corea, Freddy Hubbard, Steely Dan, King Crimson, YES, ELP and many more, as well as, originals. Come and enjoy the band as they celebrate their 18th year at HotHouse Restaurant and Bar featuring compositions by JoAnne Brackeen, King Crimson, Jefferson Airplane, Heart, Cole Porter, George and Ira Gershwin and of course YES... Relax at a table or hang out at the bar to enjoy fine music, food and hospitality. Admission is free at The HotHouse Restaurant and Bar, 35 Church Street (at Front Street). CALL: 416-366-7800
OR VISIT: http://www.HOTHOUSECAFE.COM/ to reserve.
related links: www.brendacarol.com
www.stephengardner.ca
www.steinwaypianogallery.ca

Sept. 8, 2013 - Stephen Gardner and Bill McBirnie - Duo at Morgans

noreply@blogger.com (moni2) — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 18:11:00 +0000

Stephen Gardner (keyboard) & Bill McBirnie (flute) will be performing at Morgans on the Danforth on Sunday September 8, 2013 at 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Enjoy the hospitality and fine music at Morgans.

Seventeen: Live at The HotHouse Restaurant And Bar as part of the TD Jazz festival

noreply@blogger.com (moni2) — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 17:14:00 +0000

Seventeen
January 17. 2013

Seventeen: Brenda Carol & ClaireVoyance Live at The HotHouse Restaurant And Bar.
TWO NIGHTS: SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2013 and MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2013

This all ages, 2 evening event features some of Canada's finest jazz artists including Brenda Carol, Toronto pianist and educator Stephen Gardner on keyboard(s), Peter Mueller - guitars (Monday second set only), Bill McBirnie on master flute, acoustic and electric bassist John Yelland and Greg Pilo on drums.

(photo (c) David Presley)

ClaireVoyance will perform at the HotHouse Restaurant & Bar, 35 Church Street (At Front) 7:00 pm START with two sets at 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm. Performance dates: Sunday, June 23 and Monday, June 24, 2013 . Reservations are strongly recommended.

ClaireVoyance has always been an 'institution' during the jazz festival at The HotHouse Restaurant And Bar performing compositions by Chick Corea, Freddy Hubbard, Steely Dan, King Crimson, Heart, Supertramp, YES, ELP and many more. Come and enjoy the band as they celebrate their 17th year at HotHouse Cafe featuring compositions by JoAnne Brackeen, King Crimson, Jefferson Airplane, Heart,Velvet Underground, Modern Jazz and YES... Relax at a table or hang out at the bar to enjoy fine music, food and hospitality. Admission is free at The HotHouse Restaurant And Bar, 35 Church Street (at Front Street). CALL: 416-366-7800 OR VISIT: http://www.HOTHOUSECAFE.COM/ to reserve.

related links: www.brendacarol.com
www.stephengardner.ca
www.extremeflute.com
http://www.canadianjazzarchive.org/en/musicians/greg-pilo.html
www.steinwaypianogallery.ca
www.torontojazz.com

Set Lists:

Hothouse
From This Moment On
You're Everything
Our Team
All I Want
Giant Steps
Indian Summer/Summertime
Cherokee
Ah Le Bah
Handy Man
Madalena

No Opportunity/The Prophet
Lucky 7
The Cask of Amontillado
Bodhisattva
Dreamboat Annie/Everydays/ISee You
I Got It Bad
I'm Nobody's Baby
Hearts-Yes
Prince Rupert Awakes
Mary jane, Maiden Voyage

Stephen Gardner & Bill McBirnie at Morgans on the Danforth

noreply@blogger.com (moni2) — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 01:41:00 +0000

Stephen Gardner - keyboard with Bill McBirnie - flute Sunday, July 29, 2012 6:30 to 9:30 pm at Morgans on the Danforth 1282 Danforth Avenue (East of Greenwood) 416 461 - 3020

Keyboard Magic 04/15/12

noreply@blogger.com (moni2) — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 20:10:00 +0000

Join me at Morgans
on the Danforth,
Sunday afternoons
from 3 to 6 pm.
Starting Sunday,
April 15, 2012.
1282 Danforth Avenue,
Toronto
416-461-3020
http://www.morgansonthedanforth.com/

Sweet Sixteen

noreply@blogger.com (moni2) — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 03:15:00 +0000

Thanks to the audience, musicians and staff of HotHouse Cafe for a wonderful sixteenth year. We especially enjoyed the Steinway Grand Piano with Stephen Gardner, Bill McBirnie, Chris Burrell, Bryant Didier, Daniel (from Hair By Strands) and our awesome fans! [photo by: Mark Hehayas] Sweet Sixteen: Brenda Carol & ClaireVoyance Live at HotHouse Cafe.

TWO NIGHTS: SUNDAY, JUNE 24, 2012 and MONDAY, JUNE 25, 2012

This all ages, 2 evening event features some of Canada's finest jazz artists including Brenda Carol, Toronto pianist and educator Stephen Gardner on grand piano, Bill McBirnie on master flute, electric bassist and backing vocals of Bryant Didier and Chris Burrell on drums. ClaireVoyance will perform at HotHouse Cafe, 35 Church Street (At Front) 7:30 pm start with two sets at 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm. Performance dates: Sunday, June 24 and Monday, June 25, 2012 . Reservations are strongly recommended.

ClaireVoyance has always been an eclectic and progressive 'institution' during the jazz festival at HotHouse Cafe performing compositions by Chick Corea, Freddy Hubbard, Steely Dan, King Crimson, YES, ELP and many more. Come and enjoy the band as they celebrate their 16th year at HotHouse Cafe and feature compositions by JoAnne Brackeen, King Crimson, Jefferson Airplane and YES... Relax at a table or hang out at the bar to enjoy fine music, food and hospitality. Admission is free at HotHouse Cafe, 35 Church Street (at Front Street). CALL: 416-366-7800 OR VISIT: http://www.HOTHOUSECAFE.COM/ to reserve.
related links: www.brendacarol.com
www.stephengardner.ca
www.steinwaypianogallery.ca

Yours truly,
Stephen Gardner

ClaireVoyance Live At HotHouse Cafe

noreply@blogger.com (moni2) — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 05:29:00 +0000

Brenda Carol & ClaireVoyance Live At HotHouse Cafe
Source: www.brendacarol.com

SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2011 - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2011

TORONTO, ON CANADA: ANNOUNCING BRENDA CAROL & CLAIREVOYANCE AS PART OF THE 2011 TD CANADA TRUST JAZZ FESTIVAL LIVE AT HOTHOUSE CAFE.

SUNDAY, JUNE 26, MONDAY, JUNE 27, TUESDAY, JUNE 28, & WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2011

This all ages, 4 evening event features some of Canada's finest, jazz artists including Brenda Carol, Toronto pianist and educator Stephen Gardner on electric piano, Bill McBirnie on flute, tenor saxophonist Rob Christian, trumpeter Brownman Ali, electric bassist and backing vocals of Bryant Didier and drummer Wilson Laurentian. ClaireVoyance's performances will be at HotHouse Cafe, 35 Church Street (At Front) 8:00 pm start. Reservations are strongly recommended.

Brenda Carol & ClaireVoyance will be performing as part of the 2011 TD Canada Trust Jazz Festival from Sunday, June 26 through to Wednesday, June 29, 2011 inclusive. 8 pm start with two sets at 8 pm and 9:30 pm.

Come and join the band as they celebrate their 15th year at HotHouse Cafe. Relax at a table or hang out at the bar to enjoy fine music, food and hospitality. The Fabulous Wednesday night buffet is a definite must. Admission is free at HotHouse Cafe, 35 Church Street (at Front St.).
CALL: 416-366-7800 OR VISIT: HOTHOUSECAFE.COM

Video of Brenda Carol & ClaireVoyance Live at HotHouse Cafe 2009:

St. Patrick's Day Celebration @ Remarks Bar & Grill: featuring Ken McCree & The B. S.

noreply@blogger.com (moni2) — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 05:25:00 +0000

Ken McCree

Announcing the 2011 St. Patrick's Day Celebration @ Remarks Bar & Grill: featuring Ken McCree & The B. S.
SOURCE: brendacarol.com
Date: THURSDAY, MARCH 17th, 2011

At Remarks Bar & Grill - 1026 Coxwell Avenue, Toronto, ON.- Starting at 4:00 pm. All Ages Event.

Toronto - Celebrating the Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration at Remarks Bar & Grill announcing musicians: KEN MCCREE & The B. S. featuring: KEN MCCREE - vox/guitar, BRENDA - vox/percussion/guitar, and STEPHEN - keyboards/vox.

We will be performing original songs from our days as "The Moors", as well as, a plethora of excellent covers and Irish inspired music . Please join us for a great time.

Music begins at 4:00 pm. All ages are welcome and this venue is family friendly.

For more information about this celebration view the venue web page at: http://remarksbarandgrill.net/

CELEBRATION CONTACT: REMARKS BAR & GRILL: 416-429-9889

FEATURED MENUE: St Patrick’s Day Menu

Soup:
Creemore Lager, Aged Ontario Cheddar & Potato Soup.

Sandwich:
Guinness Braised Beef Brisket & Whiskey Slaw on Rosemary Foccia.

Entrees:
1) Wellington Arkell Braised Lamb Shank.
2) Guinness Braised Beef Brisket.

Served with:
Colcannon, (Creamy Mashed Potatoes) Roasted Carrots & Cabbage.

Stephen Gardner performing in the 2010 BCRJF

noreply@blogger.com (moni2) — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0000

Stephen Gardner performing as part of the 2010 BCRJF

The 2010 Brenda Carol Renaissance Jazz Fair will be taking place SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2010. The fair will be held at Peace Theatre, 305 Dawes Road, Toronto, ON. CANADA Cost: $20.00 at the door. The event is by Private Invitation Only. You will need to be on the guest list to attend and please rsvp by emailing: brenda carol One night only! Doors open at 7:00 pm for hospitality and seating. All Ages Event. Visit the Event Site - bcrjf.com for more information.

Up-and-coming young jazz artists featured include singers: JANICE HAWKE, SUZANNE MALLET, JEN SAGAR, MELISSA LAUREN, HALEY SMALL with guitarist NATHAN HILTZ, bassist GEORGE KOLLER, pianist STEPHEN GARDNER, pianist HANK FURMAN, saxman ROB CHRISTIAN, trumpeter BROWNMAN, guitarist MARK SEPIC, percussionist RICK SHADRACH LAZAR, and BRENDA CAROL. The series is presented by noted jazz artist Brenda Carol and Long & McQuade’s JON LONG.

The jazz fair will also be exhibiting the new contemporary landscape paintings of JUDY GIBBS. (event image is one of Judy's recent works). www.jagibbsoriginalart.com

This is a small grass roots festival that features young up-and-coming and lesser known jazz artists. All proceeds (Door) go to Peace Theatre, 305 Dawes Road, Toronto, and the many artists who perform in this fine festival. Our generous sponsor Jon Long of Long & McQuade, Brenda Carol Vocal Lessons and Gardner Piano & Guitar Lessons make this all possible for this our FOURTH year. Thanks also to all the media support. You Rock!

Please listen, attend, appreciate and purchase as much independent music as you can, always!

As part of Fourth Annual Jazz Fair Brenda Carol will be offering a FREE JAZZ/PROG MASTERS CLASS entitled: Singing For Your Supper highlighting applied jazz standards and progressive music for performance and recording. This new master class series is funded by Brenda Carol Vocal Lessons and Gardner Piano & Guitar Lessons. Audience members are encouraged to sing one of their favourite songs with Stephen Gardner on keyboard. (Please bring appropriate charts for yourself and the accompianist). The master class is Saturday, February 6th 2010 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm at Long & McQuade (the Bloor Street location). 925 Bloor Street W., Toronto, ON Canada. Call: 416-467-7959 or email: darwynrecords@yahoo.com for more details.

The Fourth Annual Brenda Carol Renaissance Jazz Fair will be taking place at Peace Theatre, 305 Dawes Road, Toronto, ON starting at 8:00 pm each night. Doors open at 7:00 pm for early seating and hospitality. This event is by Private Invitation Only (no reservations) and tickets are $20.00 at the door. Advance tickets are available at darwynrecords@yahoo.com or by calling Brenda at: 416-467-7959. Please bring some snacks to share and your own beverages. If you are going to be drinking, please arrange for a drive home. Or, take a taxi!!! Don't drink and drive!

For more information about this major festival, view the event web page, www.bcrjf.com and www.brendacarol.com

FESTIVAL CONTACT: Brenda Carol: 416-467-7959 darwynrecords@yahoo.com

MEDIA CONTACT: Please contact Brenda Carol, Owner of Darwyn Records: darwynrecords@yahoo.com

For more press information, interview requests, please contact Brenda Carol directly by emailing brenda carol's email or calling: 416-467-7959

C/O: BRENDA CAROL RENAISSANCE JAZZ FAIR
283 DANFORTH AVENUE, SUITE 120 TORONTO, ON
M4K 1N2 CANADA

“Another great example of grass-roots music festival events that take place all year round in this fine town, where one can discover some truly remarkable talent up close." - Andy Frank of Take 5, CIUT 89.5 FM

"Now in it's fourth year, this jazz fair, will warm the hearts of local music lovers." - Kerry Doole, Tandem Magazine.