THIS AFTERNOON! Putting together very special combinations of people is one of the things I love most about programming my Sunday Gospel matinee concert seriesat Hugh’s Room, Toronto. Sunday, January 31 at 2 p.m. we have two couples each with their own unique history, but both deeply steeped in the old blues, spirituals and gospel music. Rev. Robert Jones and Sister Bernicehave never met Chris Whiteley and Diana Braithwaite, but I know the combination will be fantastic. John Mays was the first person Chris andDiana mentioned when I asked who they’d like to share this stage with. Isay let’s bring them all together and let me in on this fun!
On Sunday, Feb. 28th I welcome harmonica virtuoso Mike Stevens, award winning D. C. singer/songwriter Jesse Palidofsky, outstanding African Canadian singer Colina Phillips, and world renowned string bassist George Koller.
This Little Light: Mardi Gras Gospel Sing Concertis happening on Saturday, Feb. 6th atSt. Andrew’s Church, Toronto. For your musical enjoyment, below is “Joshua Fo’t The Battle of Jericho” featuring vocalists Ciceal Levy and Alana Bridgewater, and accompanied by the Jordan Klapman All-Star Quintet: Jordan Klapman (piano), Kobi Hass (bass), Glenn Anderson (drums), Tom Skublics (reeds),Jamie Macpherson (banjo) from the 2013 concert. Many thanks to Liam Romalis and Riddle Films for the video production.
NEW CD Release: I’m celebrating the release of my newest recording “Freedom Blues”, with TheFabulous Levy Sisters, Richard Underhill and many more musical guests on Friday, April 1st at 8:30 pm at Hugh’s Room. I hope you can join us. Contact Hugh’s Room to make reservations and/or purchase tickets.
Check out my last appearance on Canada’s most listened to spiritual show, The Drew Marshall Show. Drew is no doubt one of my greatest supporters and a great friend. I highly recommend you check out his show as he welcomes a diverse array of artists and celebrities to sit down with him every Saturday. This wasmy 7th invite. Live! on TDMS – Devoted Souly to the Art of Music on Nov. 28 with Ken Whiteley