tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58434230156539440492024-03-13T08:28:16.938-04:00Brenda BrownJazz vocalist in Hamilton, Ontario. Hamilton Music Award nominee.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04772726933395369676noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5843423015653944049.post-72845832345876911432019-10-31T10:05:00.002-04:002019-11-15T10:59:40.124-05:00Don't Miss Brenda's Upcoming Release Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Buy now on Bandcamp
Pre-order on Apple Music and iTunes
November 22 worldwide release on other streaming and download sites
GBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14127928557858397103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5843423015653944049.post-9646279282095290102019-06-21T11:25:00.002-04:002019-06-21T11:29:58.210-04:00Upcoming Show for Oakville's West End Jazz SeriesPretty happy to be rehearsing with the band and my concert partner Carolyn Credico in preparation for our show on Saturday June 22 at Le Dome in Oakville.
Here's the link for information and tickets:
https://oakville.snapd.com/events/view/1239366
For other ticket packages including dinner call: 905-339-3486
Left to right: Brigham Philips, Glenn Anderson, Ross Wooldridge,
Lew Mele, Brenda GBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14127928557858397103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5843423015653944049.post-29988779879439507562019-01-14T10:57:00.000-05:002019-01-14T10:57:28.225-05:00Vocal Sessions Complete
Three days of work completed! I'm feeling relieved and elated.Thank-you Jeremy Darby (owner of Canterbury Music, left) and Ross Wooldridge for your inspiration and motivation to create something new, beautiful, and exciting!
Hi ,The last few days at Canterbury Music Company have been thrilling and incredibly encouraging. For almost a year I've been looking GBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14127928557858397103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5843423015653944049.post-30551693834348715622019-01-12T11:24:00.002-05:002019-01-12T11:24:24.226-05:00Recording Vocals Today
Today's a pretty special day. I'm at Canterbury Music Company recording the vocals for my new collection. These songs are giants among giants. I love every one of them!
GBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14127928557858397103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5843423015653944049.post-28994659768708613122018-05-15T07:17:00.003-04:002018-05-15T07:18:07.357-04:00Number One on the Chart. Thanks for Listening!
The local Hamilton, Ontario chart for May 15, 2018
The national Canada jazz chart for May 15, 2018
GBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14127928557858397103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5843423015653944049.post-19365371565592883562018-05-02T20:42:00.003-04:002018-05-02T20:42:48.998-04:00Four Hundred Is A Big Roomful of People!
Here's my artist page on ReverbnationGBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14127928557858397103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5843423015653944049.post-1960819203371236912018-05-02T14:38:00.001-04:002018-05-02T20:39:21.512-04:00PossibilityThe possibility of making your own music in this day and age, and reaching thousands, if not millions of people – sometimes it boggles my mind. But then I remember; it's just about the song ...
Getting ready for another night of singing at The Olde
School Restaurant in Brantford.
GBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14127928557858397103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5843423015653944049.post-12948928446054864442018-04-12T11:25:00.002-04:002018-04-12T11:28:18.957-04:00Thank-you for Listening!I've found Reverbnation.com to be an interesting place. While most of the people who use the platform are other musicians, I've been pleased to meet a number of new fans and supporters by posting my music and my press kit there. If you want to see my page and listen to my music here's the link:
https://www.reverbnation.com/brendabrown7
Today I learned that I'm #1 on the jazz chart for Hamilton,GBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14127928557858397103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5843423015653944049.post-11786100627766040412018-02-07T08:43:00.002-05:002018-03-17T20:56:37.888-04:00Rehearsals In Session For New RecordWe've begun rehearsing and preparing our songs as we prepare to begin the exciting recording process! Here I am with my producer and arranger Ross Wooldridge. Ross has got some pretty amazing arrangements lined up.
Ross Wooldridge is producing my album. He has written some
beautiful arrangements!
If you would like to receive the news updates about the record, add your email below. GBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14127928557858397103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5843423015653944049.post-36230430657262562852017-07-05T09:50:00.002-04:002018-03-17T20:57:19.535-04:00Women's Housing Co-op Enjoys Brenda Brown Quartet on Canada Day
MP for Hamilton Centre, David Christopherson, stopped
in and greeted the ladies on Canada Day. Christopherson's mom
is a resident of the Hamilton Womens' Housing Co-op.
The Brenda Brown Jazz Quartet from l to r:
Glen, Brenda, Olivia, Ian
GBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14127928557858397103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5843423015653944049.post-12907799079512643702017-04-06T09:05:00.002-04:002017-04-06T09:05:37.126-04:00Brenda's EP Is Now Available on iTunes
Click the Album Cover to see the iTunes Listing
GBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14127928557858397103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5843423015653944049.post-73341050659029007412017-03-08T22:59:00.000-05:002017-08-09T21:23:12.134-04:00Come On Out To The Olde School Restaurant In BrantfordI would love to see you if you're able to come to the Olde School House Restaurant in Brantford this Saturday. I'm performing with Ross Wooldridge, beginning at 6:30. It's a lovely family restaurant. Click here for more details.
GBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14127928557858397103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5843423015653944049.post-45699718518162475222017-02-04T18:54:00.002-05:002017-02-04T18:54:50.923-05:00Valentine's Week and the Music Is Sweet
February 10, 2017
Midland Cultural Centre, Midland, Ontario. "An Evening of Love Songs" with the Ross Wooldridge Quartet. Friday, February 10, 2017. Ticket information.
February 11, 2017
Corktown Pub, Hamilton, Ontario. Guest appearance with the Kyle Pacey Band. Saturday, February 11, 2017. $10 door.
February 14, 2017
Valentines Dinner Music with Ross Wooldridge, piano. The Olde School GBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14127928557858397103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5843423015653944049.post-18185361192835658312016-12-11T15:07:00.001-05:002016-12-11T15:07:29.234-05:00New Video Releases from Barber Shop Podcast
http://barbershoppodcast.comGBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14127928557858397103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5843423015653944049.post-44357568107026013922016-11-16T11:20:00.001-05:002017-03-01T08:10:40.906-05:00Upcoming Live-to-Stream Appearance: The Legendary Barber Shop Podcast, November 23rd!This just announced!
Brenda will be the featured performer on Episode #209 of The Barber Shop Podcast on November 23rd. The weekly webcast is the creation of Hamilton music lover Kevin Barber, and is now into its third year of continuous weekly broadcasts.
The Barber Shop Podcast is legendary. Brenda is looking forward to the opportunity to be able to share her music with a wider GBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14127928557858397103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5843423015653944049.post-45226418207434255522016-06-26T21:24:00.001-04:002016-06-26T21:24:34.049-04:00Upcoming Shows for July and August
Brenda Brown Jazz Quartet
Thursday, July 14, 7pm.
Waterfront Stage at Pier 8 (behind Williams Coffee Pub).
Bring your favourite lawnchair or blanket!
Friday, July 15, 7pm - 10pm
Concession Street "Sidewalk Sounds" at the Zoetic Theatre, under the Marquee.
Stop by and say hello as the quartet adds some great music to the streetscape.
Thursday, August 18th, 12noon - 2pm
Downtown Hamilton's Gore GBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14127928557858397103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5843423015653944049.post-80536948490442659222016-06-26T21:18:00.001-04:002016-06-26T21:18:16.663-04:00Jazz Essentials Spotlight on Mohawk College RadioI enjoyed being interviewed recently on the Jazz Essentials program on Mohawk College Radio. The host Karim Mosna was super friendly and I got to share some of my favourite, influential songs by artists such as George Gershwin, Oliver Jones, Eddie Daniels and Billie Halliday.
Enjoy!
GBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14127928557858397103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5843423015653944049.post-33496772147807803182016-01-22T17:24:00.003-05:002016-02-12T10:44:18.000-05:00Brenda Brown Jazz Quartet at the Artbar: One Hundred Years of Love Songs
100 Years of Love Songs
The Brenda Brown Jazz Quartet
performs at the
Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street, Hamilton
Friday, March 18th, 7:30 pm
GBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14127928557858397103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5843423015653944049.post-39153153491365225552015-08-28T13:14:00.001-04:002015-08-28T16:44:35.412-04:00Embraceable You - A Gershwin Favourite by Brenda Brown (cover) - Jackson Square Lunchtime Concert
Brenda performs at Jackson Square in downtown Hamilton on a beautiful sunny day in August. She is joined by John Imre on electric piano and Matt Pullicino on drums. This is part of the Music In The City series of concerts featuring local musicians from many genres.
GBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14127928557858397103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5843423015653944049.post-63434544833766038132015-07-28T10:13:00.001-04:002015-07-28T10:13:13.902-04:00Brenda Is Performing At The Dundas Cactus Festival!Saturday, August 15th
2:00 PM
This is the 40th season for the Dundas Cactus Festival. I hope you'll stop by to enjoy the music of my Jazz Quartet and take a stroll through the heart of Dundas, "The Valley Town!"
There's lots to see, do, and enjoy at the Cactus Festival.GBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14127928557858397103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5843423015653944049.post-64846391057637389862015-06-30T16:34:00.002-04:002015-06-30T16:36:02.194-04:00Thursday, July 2nd - Brenda Kicks off Music On The Waterfront at Pier 8's Waterfront Stage
The Brenda Brown Jazz Group
They keep calling us back! I'm glad to be performing with my Jazz Group at the wonderful Waterfront Stage again this year.
If you've never been down to Pier 8 this is the perfect time to experience the beautiful setting of our city's waterfront. Bring a lawn chair or your coziest blanket.
The stage is right behind the Williams Coffee Pub. Lots of free parking.
GBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14127928557858397103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5843423015653944049.post-44492412181713751342015-06-05T13:15:00.000-04:002015-06-05T13:15:04.452-04:00Announcing: Brenda Brown Jazz Quartet at Artword Artbar, June 24, 2015Wednesday June 24, 2015, at 8 pm, $10.
Brenda Brown (vocals), John Imre (piano), Olivia Brown (bass), Jon Pascoal (drums).
GBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14127928557858397103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5843423015653944049.post-26056173438604142882015-06-02T10:33:00.001-04:002015-06-02T10:44:38.184-04:00Announcing: Concert at Caledonia's Kinsmen Park Bandshell - June 21st, 2015
Hamilton Music Award Nominee
Brenda Brown
Jazz Trio
June 21st, 7pmKinsmen Park, Caledonia
I'm so excited about this upcoming show!
Tourism Caledonia is puting on another series of FREE summer concerts in the beautiful Caledonia Kinsmen Park. The Tom Spratt Gazebo hosts a variety of musical acts once per month throughout the Summer.
Music in the Park is provided as a free event GBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14127928557858397103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5843423015653944049.post-69846711073061617452015-04-26T19:25:00.003-04:002015-04-26T22:12:30.500-04:00Showcase Concert at the Gasworks, May 22, 2015
I hope you can join us on Friday May 22, 2015 at 7pm at The Gasworks, 141 Park St. North, Hamilton. I will be performing as part of a showcase for the Hamilton Music Awards. This concert will feature nominees from various categories. It will be a great night!
GBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14127928557858397103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5843423015653944049.post-16468600706958513722015-03-27T09:20:00.001-04:002017-11-07T12:41:18.201-05:00Brenda Nominated for Jazz Recording of the YearWow, this is exciting news to share with you!
I've been nominated for a Hamilton Music Award in the "Jazz Recording of the Year" category.
If you'd like to pick up a copy of my CD, it is available at Urban Hamilton Artists, 1141 Main Street East (corner of Balmoral) or digitally on Bandcamp.
Best wishes to all of the HMA nominees.
GBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14127928557858397103noreply@blogger.com