BAND MEMBERS:
Ian Boyes – drums
Abbey Sholzberg – bass
Tony Quarrington – guitar
Micky Loran – clarinet/sax
Peter Turner – trombone
Brian (Dinny) Dinsdale – trumpet
BAND BIO:
Dinny and the Allstars is an “Allstar” dixieland ensemble, playing the music described by Louis Armstrong as “jazz music”, from New Orleans, to Memphis, to Chicago, to New York. Rags, stomps, marches, swing, blues, standards, – the music you listen to, through your feet!
HISTORY:
Dinny and the Allstars has been performing since 2012. By design, not always the same lineup of players, but always a talented ensemble playing jazz music with joy and enthusiasm, engaging the audience in a happy time. The Allstars are booked regularly for the KW Dixieland Jazzclub, and the Simcoe County Jazz Society, and have performed for the London Jazz Society. Festivals include the Grand Internation Ragtime – Jasstime Foundation at Alexandria Bay, NY; the Elmira, NY Twin Tiers Jazz Festival; Wasaga Beach Blues Festival; Port Credit Southside Shuffle.
AWARDS:
Tony Quarrington, received a Juno Award, and was nominated for National Jazz Award
Abbey Sholzberg, won the Canadian Collectors Congress Award with Club Django, and was nominated for National Jazz Award
QUOTES:
“They all love to play and Dinny is one of the biggest draws. That’s why we kick off with them. They’re seasoned, respected musicians from Toronto. This is one of their favourite spots to play.”, said Ted Fry, who is the entertainment chairman for the Simcoe County Jazz Society, September 19, 2014.
WEBLINK: www.dinnyandtheallstars.com
Performances
DATE: Sunday July 26th, 2015
STAGE: White Oaks Resort & Spa
ADDRESS: 253 Taylor Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
TIME: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
TICKET PRICE: $59 + HST