Kudos
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Turner Music was
nominated
for a
2004
Western Canadian Music
Award for
Agency of the
Year
Jodi Proznick -
2008
National
Jazz Award
Winner for
- Best Album (Foundations)
- Best Bassist and
- Best
Acoustic Group
2008 Juno Award
Nomination
for Best
Traditional Jazz Album (Foundations)
Erica Sigurdson -
Canadian Comedy
Award
nominee for
Best Female Stand-Up
The Higgins -
6 time winner at 2008
BC Country Music Association
Awards including
Album and Group of the Year
Zapato Negro -
2007 West Coast
Music
Awards Nominee
for
Outstanding Jazz
Recording
Kristeen Von Hagen -
3 time Canadian
Comedy Award Winner
Rich Hope -
2005 Western Canadian
Music Award nominee
Amos Garrett's
Acoustic Trio -
Nominated for a Juno
Award
and Winner of
a 2005
West Coast
Music Award
Kelly Brock -
Nominated for
Female Vocalist of the Year at 2008 BC Country Music Association Awards
Jillian Lebeck -
nominated for a 2004
Western Canadian Music
Award for
Jazz Recording
of the Year
Juno Award
nominee for Blues Album
of the Year
and their
harmonica player,
David
Hoeri, was nominated
Harmonica Player of
the Year at the 2005 National Maple Blues Awards.
The Twisters - nominated
for six
Maple Blues awards. |
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TURNER MUSIC
E-NEWS ARCHIVE
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September - November 2008 Turner Music E-News...
Turner
Music and Events books Vancouver's finest jazz, blues, classical, world
music, roots and pop/rock artists and was nominated as Agency of the Year at
the 2004 Western Canadian Music Awards. Whether looking for live music for
a corporate or private event or for an upcoming Festival, Concert or Special
Event, TME has the act for you! From solo to big band. Check out our Music Booking Page to get the full scoop. To contact TME for booking live music
or for more information contact Jeff at jeff@turnermusic.com.
TME
emails but once every two months with information on upcoming special
events featuring Turner Music artists. If you would like to discontinue
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The New Look turnermusic.com!
Welcome to the launch of the new look turnermusic.com. We are thrilled to unveil our sleek new design, all thanks due to our talented and charming Web Designer Tanya Hnuta of Syntonic Sound. Should you be looking for a website of your own or an improved look to your existing site drop Tanya a line at
syntonicsound@gmail.com
Our site is still a work in progress (for example, we are converting our many artist pages from black to white) so check back soon and often!
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Turner Music Welcomes ...
Kelly Phelan joins Turner Music and Events as Head of Comedy and Speakers Division
Turner Music and Events welcomes Kelly Phelan to its team as head of it’s Comedy and Speakers Division.
With over ten years experience in the comedy and speaker worlds, Kelly is a highly respected and effective leader in the industry. Combining her solid background in public relations, marketing and promotions with a passion for comedy, Kelly has created a successful career aiding promoters and artists alike.
Prior to launching her own business (Kelly Phelan Promotions) in 2000, Kelly was the Marketing Director for Paul Mercs Concerts for six years where she handled media relations, marketing and promotions for national concert tours for artists such as Pearl Jam, Bryan Adams, Diana Krall, Lenny Kravitz, Ellen Degeneres, Bill Cosby, River Dance, Boston Pops and the Dixie Chicks.
With her own company, Kelly marketed, promoted and booked comedy and music tours across the country. Her clients included, Brent Butt (of “Corner Gas” fame), Red Robinson Management, Paul Mercs Concerts, Three Thirty Five Productions, The Arts Biz Public Relations, CTV and Ryan Water Entertainment.
In 2005 Kelly went to work for Great Canadian Casinos to launch the River Rock and Red Robinson show theatres. She served as the Director of Publicity Entertainment Division and handled the marketing and promotion for the artists performing at both theatres.
In 2007 Kelly relaunched Kelly Phelan Promotions. Her recent clients include The Celtic Festival, Gateway Casinos, The Arts Biz Public Relations, The Vancouver Opera, and Coastal Jazz and Blues Society.
Turner Music is thrilled to have Kelly on board!
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Across the Globe and Around the Corner - Tours and Local Happenings ...
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SPECIAL EVENT: The Cellar Restaurant and Jazz Club Presents:
JAVON JACKSON BAND FEATURING LES McCANN - TWO NIGHTS ONLY!!! |
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October 17 and 18, 2008
Javon Jackson Band featuring Les McCann
Cellar Restaurant & Jazz Club
3611 West Broadway Street, Vancouver
Doors 7:00 PM Shows 8:30 and 10:15 PM
Tickets $69 includes both shows and a three-course meal (taxes and gratuities extra)
Reservations 604-738-1959 or
reservations@cellarjazz.com
featuring:
Javon Jackson - saxophone
Les McCann - keyboards and vocals
Kenny Davis - bass
Rudy Royston - drums |
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Jackson's band definitely plays jazz-funk. The athletic, heavy quartet plays a stripped-down sort of guerrilla funk, as much drawn from James Brown and Fela Kuti, as it is Miles and the genre's '70s legends. They embody a unique combination of warmth and get-on-the-good-foot intensity often found in the best of their style.
Jackson's friendly demeanour and muscular, jocular solos provide the amiability, while the truly immense sounds coming from bassist Kenny Davis and drummer Rudy Royston - a man who doesn't play fills as much as he triggers avalanches- provide the fury.
At 71, Les McCann- who was inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame in February- quickly establishes himself as the group's rowdiest -- and most senior -- presence. Not a lot of septuagenarians will introduce themselves with the line, "It's been a while since I was back in this sad-ass town," and then let out a gruff cackle. But McCann might as well be 25 for the effect the years have had on his playing and personality.
Les’ pianism still takes the frenzied testifying of a Pentecostal church and plants it firmly in the red-light district, all funky double stops and rhythmic broadside. And he does this with no less intensity or heart than he showed at the start of his career in the late 1950’s when he played the Sun Strip in L.A., and with his debut album: “Plays The Truth” (1960 Pacific Jazz) which established him as the label’s top selling artist.
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"This is the way to get your 'old school' funk groove on! Javon and the cats really lay it down on this one. They get a nice organic sound and do their thing. Enjoy!"
— Marcus Miller
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Turner Music and Events works closely throughout the year with Vancouver's finest and most intimate live music venue, the Cellar Restaurant and Jazz
Club, and with Vancouver's Cellar Live record Label. The Cellar Live Label was founded in 2001 by musician/producer/jazz club owner Cory Weeds. When Weeds purchased The Cellar Restaurant and Jazz Club. in August, 2000 he immediately started assembling some recording gear to preserve the incredible music that was being performed on stage every night.
Their catalogue now boasts over 45 records. 2007 was a banner year for the label. Cellar Live won "Label of the Year" for the national Jazz Awards. Jodi Proznick's "Foundations" won "Album of the Year" and "Acoustic Group of the Year". "Foundations" was also nominated for a JUNO award.
All of Cellar Live's releases have received fabulous reviews and the label has established itself as one of the country's finest producers of jazz music.
Check out the Cellar and Cellar Live's websites! |
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Moderne Matrimony
Award-winning photojournalist Rebecca Blissett documents your wedding day with as it unfolds, observing through the lens with sensitivity and respect while remaining unobtrusive. The result is beautiful, artistic photographs that stand the test of time and draw you back to the instant the shutter closed.
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| Havana Jazz Festival Tour |
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Cuba Education Tours, Turner Music and Events and The Cellar Restaurant and Jazz Club are pleased to announce this exciting cultural travel adventure.
Havana International 2009 Jazz Festival Tour Feb 8 - 16, 2009 |
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Havana International 2009 Jazz Festival Tour
February 8 to February 16, 2009
2009 marks the 25th Silver Anniversary of the Havana International Jazz Festival. For three decades the big names of world jazz have taken to Havana stages at this event, including the likes of Dizzy Gillespie, Max Roach, Charlie Haden and Chucho Valdes (2009 festival president). You'll attend the stellar opening ceremony and the gala closing pageant with three solid days of Latin and international jazz in between.
Click here to read more |
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Urban Mixer
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Turner Music and Events is excited to announce that we have joined forces with the good and fine people at Urban Mixer. Together we will be spreading the word regarding upcoming special events involving Turner Music artists as well as details on how you can attend and become involved in UM events. |
The Urban Mixer is the go-to social group for active, urban professionals in Vancouver.
We are all about the In places to go Out. We're here for you, baby.
From after work to after parties, Urban Mixer makes it easy to meet up, hook up, or hang out. Bring a posse or fly solo; you're always welcome
@ Urban Mixers, select days from 5:00 PM onwards. More on Urban Mixer at vancouver.urbanmixer.com |
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Turner Music and Events Artists appearing May - July 2008 ... |
CLICK ON THE PICS TO READ AND HEAR MORE |
A Wildly Contemporary
High Energy Blend
of
Celtic and Punjabi Music |
Indie Roots
Rock
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- Oct 14 - Arts Northwest, Eugene, OR
- Oct 17 - Museum of Civilization, Ottawa, ON
- Oct 20 - Mercury Lounge, Ottawa, ON
- Oct 21 - Pepper Jack, Hamilton, ON
- Oct 22 - El Mocambo, Toronto, ON
- Oct 23 - Aeolian Hotel, London, ON
- Oct 24 - Ontario Contact, Toronto, ON
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- Oct 9 - The Regent, Revelstokke, BC
- Oct 10 - Canmore Hotel, Canmore, BC
- Oct 11 - Ottoman Hotel, Medecine Hat, AB
- Oct 12 - Ironwood, Calgary, AB
- Oct 14 - The Rose and Crown, Banff, AB
- Oct 16 - Amigos Cantina, Saskatoon, SK
- Oct 17 - McNallys, Regina, SK
- Oct 18 - Grand Union Hotel, Crows Nest Pass, BC
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All Female Acapella Septet.
Inspired by Sweet Honey
in the Rock and Zap Mama! |
A hypnotic blend of R&B,
jazz and folk
sensually
wrapped in the warm glow of
Alcorn’s seductive alto
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- Oct 1 - Old Firehall, Rossland, BC
- Oct 2 - Nelson United Church, Nelson, BC
- Oct 3 - Dream Cafe, Pentiction, BC
- Oct 4 - Rotary Club, Kelowna, BC
- Oct 13 - Arts Northwest, Eugene, OR
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- Oct 14 - Arts Northwest, Eugene, OR
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Juno Award Winner
Dynamic Celtic/Pop Fiddler
and Vocalist
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West Coast Music
Award Nominee
An Explosion of
Colour,
Energy and
Music! |
- Oct 18 - McKinneys, Powell River, BC
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- Nov 1 - Chilliwack Arts Centre, Chilliwack, BC
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3 Time Canadian Comedy Award Winner
Smart, Sophisticated Stand-Up
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Funny Mommy!
Actress, Author, Comedian
& Mother of Three |
- Sep 18-20 - Yuk Yuks, Ottawa, ON
- Oct 2-5 - Yuk Yuks, Vaughn, ON
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- Oct 17 - Assante, Oakville, ON
- Oct 22 - Days Inn, Owen Sound, ON
- Oct 25 - Coburg High School, Coburg, ON
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CTV Star of Comedy Inc!
Interactive, High Energy
and Hilarious |
Very Bright and
Warmly Funny Comic
Regular Appearances on Both
Sides of the Border! |
- Nov 22 - Capitol Theatre, Nelson, BC
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- Sep 25 - Cascades Comedy Club - Theatre Show Lounge, langley, BC
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Our Friends Present ... |
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Tickets for Coastal Jazz and Blues Society's Fall/Winter season are on sale
now!
Check out http://coastaljazz.ca/ for details
To keep in touch with CJBS, why not get on their email list! Just click HERE
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Venues...
Are you looking for a funky, unique venue for your upcoming special event? How about an intimate, cool space for your next concert or festival series? Whether corporate or private, TME has access to all of the finest joints in town! In addition of course, to setting you up with Vancouver's finest and most professional musicians.
Let TME put together a venue and live music package customized for your particular needs! Reception Venues for Your Next Corporate/Private Reception, Concert or Festival Production:
 The Cellar Restaurant & Jazz Club.
This is undoubtedly Vancouver's premier live jazz music venue. They host Vancouver's finest talent as well as artists from around the world. Check out their website here.
 The Ironworks, 235 Alexander Street, Vancouver
This unique space is fast becoming one of Vancouver's favorite funky spots. This heritage building in Vancouver's Gastown area includes a number of studios of various sizes, a gallery with ongoing exhibits and a main stage for performances of all kinds.
Check it out here.
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Turner Music & Events
Suite 1104 - 207 West Hastings Street - Vancouver, BC V6B 1H7
Phone: (604) 662-4144 • Fax (604) 662-4116
Email: jeff@turnermusic.com
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