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Turner Music and Events is Vancouver's premier live music and entertainment international booking agency and event promotion business.
Turner Music and Events represents the finest musicians, comedians and specialty comedy acts, speakers, spoken word artists, actors, models, dancers, showgirls and contortionists/acrobats in Vancouver and around the world.
In addition to the artists seen on this site, Turner Music can also provide international, big name touring acts through our well developed contacts with agencies and management companies throughout the world. Don’t hesitate to ask if you would like to bring a headline act to your festival, theatre or corporate/private event. Check out our Headline Acts page here.
Jeff Turner of Turner Music and Events has been booking live music and entertainment for a wide variety of events for many years. TME groups have appeared at hundreds of festivals, concert series, nightclubs and theatres throughout BC, across Canada and the US and throughout Asia and Europe.
Talk to TME first about adding entertainment to your festival or theatre event, conference, convention, business opening, corporate reception, office or private party, special event, wedding or fundraiser. All styles of entertainment are available, whatever your taste.
Turner Music and Events was nominated by the BC Touring Council in 2010 as Agency of the Year and in 2004 as Agency of the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards. |
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Turner Music and Events will soon be known as The Jeff Turner Entertainment Group . Our name change is prompted by the reality that Turner Music has grown from representing strictly musical acts to booking musicians, comedians, actors, keynote speakers, spoken word artists, variety acts, models, showgirls and so much more! We are also expanding into avenues beyond live performance bookings to include pursuing film, television and commercial opportunities for our actors and comedians as well as licensing opportunities for our musical acts.
Propose to Us! An integral part of the Jeff Turner Entertainment Group is the "Group" We are seeking partners, investors, collaborators and like minded entrepeneurial spirits to join our team. We encourage prospective partners and investors interested in working with the Jeff Turner Entertainment Group to drop us a line. Let's talk! jeff@turnermusic.com |
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| Turner Music Introduces... |
TME is pleased to announce the following additions to the fold. Watch out for these talented artists at venues,
festivals and corporate/private
events throughout BC, across Canada and around the world in the days to come! |
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Twenty Years On |
West Coast Pop Punk the way it should be! |
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High Energy R&B, Funk, & Pop |
One of Canada's most requested dance bands |
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One of BC’s best known political
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Turner Music is excited to announce Maya Chang as our newest addition to the TME Tour Booking Agent Team.
Maya Chang - Music Roster - Tour Booking Agent
604 662 4144 ext 228
maya@turnermusic.com
Stay tuned to turnermusic.com for details on other Tour Booking Agents and Special Project Agents joining Turner Music & Events!
Visit the full TME Team here |
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Turner Music presents Comedy Dinner Fridays one Friday a month at the amazing Federicos. We are thrilled to work with the fine people at Federicos Supper Club.
A truly unique dining experience, Federicos brings you fine Italian cuisine, live music and dancing, yesteryear nostalgia and welcoming hospitality - Vancouver's best Italian restaurant. Whether it is a night out with a special someone, a group celebration or private event, Federico's Supper Club offers a truly unique experience that will leave you talking about it
for days!
For more on Federicos and to book Federicos for your corporate or private event, please visit their page here. |
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Dancing with
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Federico's Comedy Dinner Fridays
February 10, 2012
Federico’s Supper Club
1728 Commercial Drive
Dinner Reservations: 6:30-8 PM
Comedy Show: 9 PM
Dancing with Federico & Fire: 10:30
Price: $50 plus tax and gratuities includes three course meal and entertainment
Reservations: 604-251-3473
Headliner: Erica Sigurdson
Opener: Sam Easton
Erica Sigurdson’s charm, wit and hilarious stand-up comedy have won her fans across North America as well as the respect of her peers and interest from industry. Erica has performed at The Montreal Just for Laughs Festival, written for a Comedy Network pilot, taped her own Comedy Now special, written and performed numerous times for CBC Radio and XFM radio and most notably was one of two writer’s for the 21st Annual Gemini Awards, aired on Global Television, for which she won a Leo Award for Best Screenwriting in a Comedy. In 2007 and 2008, Erica was nominated for a Canadian Comedy Award for Best Female Stand-up in Canada.
Sam Easton has toured feverishly with his edgy, high-energy stand-up comedy while also making time to appear in shows like The L Word and Howie Do It, and big screen features like Final Destination 3.
Federico Fuoco, owner of Federico's Supper Club and crooner extraordinaire, is a soul inspired by the nostalgia and magic of bygone eras from the likes of Dean Martin and Louis Prima to Tom Jones and Neil Diamond. Performing weekends at Federico's Supper Club with his band Fire, he offers a wide-range of music in his repertoire: rat-pack standards, legendary and current pop/dance hits, Italian and Latin. Crowned the 'Knight of Clubs' by the Globe and Mail, Federico stirs 'feel good' emotions while also providing entertainment that has no age or cultural boundaries. A sure crowd pleaser for dancing and a trip down memory lane!
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Federico's Supper Club, in conjunction with Turner Music and Events, presents an amazing comedy and dining experience. Federico's is the place to be for quality professional stand-up comedy with an amazing dinner package all for one inclusive price. Diners will be able to enjoy Federico’s delicious award winning menu and some of Canada's preeminent stand-up comedians in a sophisticated and intimate atmosphere. Federico’s comedy dinner Fridays will be the perfect way to impress your sweetie, celebrate that special occasion or just enjoy a quality night on the town. Please go to www.federicossupperclub.com for more information. |
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Federico’s Celebrity Comedy Roast Dinner!
March 23, 2012
Federico’s Supper Club
1728 Commercial Drive
Price: $100 gratuities included with a three course meal and entertainment.
Partial proceeds to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society
Reservations: 604 251 3473 |
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Dinner Reservations: 6:30-8 PM
Celebrity Comedy Roast: 9 PM
Guest of Honour: Terry David Mulligan
Host: Patrick Maliha
Roasters: Red Robinson, David Pratt, Darcy Michael, Erica Sigurdson, Tanyalee Davis, Carter Hortie and more!
The Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society (GVFBS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing food and related assistance to those in need. The GVFBS collects and distributes food to over 25‚000 people weekly through 15 food depots and over 100 community agencies located in Vancouver‚ Burnaby‚ New Westminster and the North Shore. The GVFBS does not receive any government funding and relies solely on the generosity of individuals and organizations willing to donate funds‚ food and time.
Terry David Mulligan has been entertaining and informing the masses on music and pop culture for over forty years.
He programmed Canada’s first underground FM station CKLG/FM, now CFOX, hosted CBC’s Great Canadian Goldrush and the nationally syndicated show, Discumentary. For his work, Terry received Canadian Announcer of the Year and VJ of the Year awards as he branched out from radio in the 1980s to share his musical expertise on CBC's first network video show, Good Rockin' Tonight. This led naturally to his post at MuchMusic, where he created, produced and hosted MuchWest for 14 years. More recently, Terry David was a host and segment producer of MT-Movie Television (120 countries), and a Senior Segment Producer and interviewer for the Star! Canada’s Entertainment Network and StarDaily!
Terry’s new book, “Mulligan’s Stew: My Life…So Far,” shares stories of his life in, around, and behind the media spotlight.
Patrick Maliha is a professional stand-up comedian & talented impressionist, he has Headlined and MC’ed at a multitude of comedy clubs, festivals, and corporate events through out Canada and the U.S. In 2008 and 2009 he was voted Favourite Vancouver Comedian in the prestigious Georgia Straight Best Of Awards and has been featured on CBC radio, XM and Sirius satellite radio’s various comedy programs. His one-hour Comedy Now special aired in the fall of 2011 on both CTV and The Comedy Network.
Federico's Supper Club, in conjunction with Turner Music and Events, presents an amazing comedy and dining experience. Federico's is the place to be for quality professional stand-up comedy with an amazing dinner package all for one inclusive price. Diners will be able to enjoy Federico’s delicious award winning menu and some of Canada's preeminent stand-up comedians in a sophisticated and intimate atmosphere. Federico’s comedy dinner Fridays will be the perfect way to impress your sweetie, celebrate that special occasion or just enjoy a quality night on the town. Please go to www.federicossupperclub.com for more information. |
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| Come To New York with Cory Weeds Tour ... |
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NEW YORK WITH WEEDS 2011 was a huge success!
Turner Music and Cory Weeds' Cellar Jazz Club are proud to announce dates for
New York With Weeds 2012!
During the 2012 tour we will be visiting the Steinway Piano Music Hall, visiting The Kitano Jazz Club to hear The Jeb Patton Trio, heading up to Harlem to hear Seleno Clark & the Harlem Groove Band at the legion, and GB's Juke Joint to be the audience in a live audio and video recording of a group led by saxaphoist extraordinaire Ian Hendrickson--Smith and much much more!
Truly a once in a lifetime musical adventure!
This year's tour will begin on Saturday, March 24th and end on Saturday March 31st.
We are currently accepting deposits of $300 + HST to reserve spots. |
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We will hit the ground running upon arrival in New York City. On Saturday March 24th (the first night of the tour) we will head to the famed Allen Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center to hear The Music of the Tenor Masters featuring Benny Golson, Joe Lovano and Benny Maupin (tenor saxophones), Kenny Barron (piano), George Mraz (bass), and Lewis Nash (drums).
Over the next two days we will be seeing Seleno Clark’s Harlem Groove at the American Legion, take a tour of the renowned New York Steinway Piano Hall, enjoy a private show at The Cellar’s sister club, Smalls Jazz Club in Greenwich Village, and visit the famous Village Vanguard to experience the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra.
The tour continues with more visits to some of NYC’s significant musical and culinary haunts, including Smoke Jazz Club, Miss Mamie’s Spoonbread Too, Druid’s Restaurant and Bar, and amateur night at The Apollo - where a 16-year-old Ella Fitzgerald first got started.
On March 30th, the tour group will have the unique experience of being in the audience for a live video and audio recording with the Ian Hendrickson-Smith Sextet at GB’s Juke Joint.
Tour Costs:
SINGLE w/COZY PETITE $2779.00
SINGLE STANDARD $2999.99
STANDARD DOUBLE 1 BED $2349.00
STANDARD DOUBLE 2 BEDS $2399.00
*all prices are PER PERSON and DO NOT include HST
*prices include hotels, transit pass, cover
charges/admissions and food for all tour activities
*$300 non refundable deposit required at time of reservation. If tour is cancelled due to lack of attendance your deposit will be refunded in full.
*remainder of payment due no later than 60 days before departure
For more information please call 778-822-3441 or 604-662-4144.
Here are what this year's participants are saying:
"Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the New York trip, it was one of the best jazz trips I've been on, and I've been on a few. The people were a great mix of personalities, of diverse jazz tastes, who just seem to come together for the benefit of the music. I thought you did a great job including us, as your extended family"
"Huge thanks for a truly fantastic trip. I'm still coming down from it, as I told my driver when heading to the airport, "I don't want to go home, I'm not ready to!" You were a wonderful host embodying the two qualities most required, a sense of humour and an easy going attitude which set the tone for the group."
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Smalls Jazz Club,
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Kitano Hotel Jazz Lounge |
Miss Mamie’s Spoonbread
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HAVANA JAZZ FESTIVAL TOUR:
WEDNESDAY, DEC 12 – WEDNESDAY, DEC 20, 2012
28th HAVANA INT’L JAZZ FESTIVAL:
THURSDAY, DEC 13 – SUNDAY, DEC 16, 2012 |
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Meet our Havana
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Latincouver is an organization that brings together Latin Americans
and Latin enthusiastics living in Vancouver to strengthen and celebrate the
richness of our cultures. At the same time, we act as a much-needed bridge
between Vancouver's rapidly growing Latin American communities and other
groups in the multicultural landscape of our city.
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Based in Vancouver, Sambata is a percussion school and musical ensemble
that plays a powerful and unique blend of music drawing on the rich
traditions of Afro-Cuban and Brazilian popular and folkloric music. |
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Salsa Power - the largest salsa website on the internet. Cuban
casino-style salsa around the world |
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Miguelito Valdes - Described as one of Cuba's most highly regarded trumpet players of his generation. |
Puro Son - Miguelito combined his talent with that of five other Cuban musicians and together, they formed one of the most popular Cuban Bands in the city, Puro Son. |
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Authentic Cuba Travel and Turner Music & Events are pleased to present the
2012 Havana International Jazz Festival.
In 1979, a series of successful concerts by Bobby Carcassés, one of Cuba’s jazz masters, and other musicians, led to the first Havana Jazz Festival, held in 1981 at the Casa de la Cultura of the Havana municipality of Plaza.
This year, Carcassés’ legacy continues with Jazz Plaza 2012, an exciting tour that features performances from musical innovators from all over the world including the U.K., Bermudas, Argentina, Chile, the United States. Past jazz masters who have graced the multi-venue event include Dizzy Gillespie, Max Roach, Carmen McCrae, and Charlie Haden.
Joining their prestigious ranks are Cuban jazz bands and soloists, among them, Mayra Caridad Valdés, Bobby Carcassés, José Luis Cortés, Harold López-Nussa, Ernán López-NussaandLázaro Valdés. Late night jams are a nightly occurrence and have provided interesting match-ups such as Roy Hargrove sitting in with percussion legend Changuito and others.
Participants will have an all-access pass to all festival venues including the the Mella Theatre, Casa de la Cultura of Plaza, La Zorra y El Cuervo Jazz Club, Palacio de La Rumba, National Theatre of Cuba, Sevilla and Cohiba Hotels.
In addition, guests will revel in the rich culture of the region through guided tours of Cuba’s world heritage sites, historical landmarks, and renowned restaurants. |
Places you'll see
- The beautiful Havana City and Havana Province
- Cienfuegos, a city of neoclassical buildings with a European flair
- Trinidad City, a perfect relic of the early days of the Spanish colony with
beautifully
preserved streets and buildings
- The evergreen eco-community of Las Terrazas in Sierra del Rosario
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Jazz Festival Line-up and Venues
The complete 2012 Havana Jazz Festival line-up will be announced soon. Stay tuned!
Scheduled performances and spontaneous street jams will be happening throughout Havana, but amongst the venues you are sure to enjoy are:
Karl Marx Theatre - This 8,000 seat theatre has the largest audience capacity in Cuba and will host the Opening and Closing ceremonies of the Festival.
Amadeo Roldan Theatre – The refurbished cultural center regularly hosts international events, showcasing a mixture of classical and contemporary musicians.
Casa del Alba –The newly opened, intimate venue celebrates intellectual and artistic endeavours in Havana.
Please visit the 2012 Havana Jazz Festival Tour page for itinerary details and booking information |
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Turner Music has been working with Cory Weeds' Cellar Jazz Club for many
years.
Turner Thursdays are a regular feature at The Cellar.
TME is thrilled to hold Turner Thursdays in Vancouver’s finest venue-intimate, great acoustics, amazing food and beverages!
To reserve your table at an upcoming Turner Thursday hit reservations@cellarjazz.com. |
The Cellar has attracted visits from every major player in the jazz industry. Some notable big-names include, Charles MacPherson, Benny Golson, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Ed Thigpen, and Monty Alexander. In addiition, The Cellar hosts all of the incredible local Vancouver jazz talent.
The Cellar is available for private /corporate receptions. Not only is Cory Weeds' Cellar Jazz Club the top jazz venue in Vancouver, it is considered one of the top jazz clubs in the world and is often compared to the legendary New York nightspot, The Village Vanguard for its vibe and acoustics. This intimate (85 seats) fully licensed restaurant is the perfect spot for your next hip happening.
To arrange a tour/book the Cellar for your next corporate or private event, please check out this. |
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UPCOMING SHOWS
The Cellar Restaurant and Jazz Club
3611 West Broadway, Vancouver
Doors 6 PM; Show 8 PM
Tickets $15 at the door.
Reservations:
Online at reservations@cellarjazz.com or call 604-738-1959 |
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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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