For Immediate Release:
May 14, 2014
Niagara Jazz Festival FUNDRAISER
On Thursday May 29, 2014 the Twilight Jazz Series and Corks are hosting a fundraiser in support of the Niagara Jazz Festival at the Corks Restaurant and Bar, 19 Queen Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake. The event will welcome the new festival to the Niagara region and hopes raise enough funds to help the not-for-profit with operational costs. Tickets are now on sale but are limited so get yours now!
The evening will start with a cocktail reception (generously sponsored by Konzelman Winery) at 7 p.m. and continue with live jazz performances featuring MGM Trio. (Local jazz artists Doug Mundy, Jim Gaye and Penner McKay). Bring your dance partner and enjoy a full evening among friends. There will also be door prizes and a silent auction, so expect surprises and great fun!
Tickets are $20 in advance and can be purchased online by visiting www.twilightjazz.ca or in person at the Corks Restaurant. Tickets are also available at the door for $30 and there will be a cash bar. Limited Quantity as this is a private function.
The Twilight Jazz Series is presented by JADE (Juliet Amanda Dunn Entertainment) and the Shea D Duo (Peter Shea + Juliet Dunn) and was founded in 2011. They are now in their 3rd season at Mahtay Café and Lounge and have brought over 70 jazz ensembles and over 100 jazz musicians to the Twilight Stage. Some past performers include: Kevin Turcotte, Mark Lalama, Mike Murley, Kevin Breit, Jim Casson, Barbra Lica, Reg Schwager, Alistair Robertson, the Heavyweights Brass Band, Rodger Niznik, Bill McBirnie, Ashley St. Pierre and many more.
The Niagara Jazz Festival aims to expand and inspire the entire Niagara Region as it grows in the years to come with its vision of live music and life. It hopes to educate and cultivate a committed jazz audience by fusing the live jazz experience with the Niagara experience: weekend getaways, fine dining, vineyards, craft breweries, theatre, nature trails, boutiques, galleries and more. With a multi-venue series of live jazz events, the festival offers preeminent Canadian and internationally acclaimed jazz musicians via concerts, educational initiatives, activities and free events.
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For Immediate Release:
May 7, 2014
Festival Sneak Preview
The Twilight Jazz Series (TJS) presents a sneak preview of the Niagara Jazz Festival on Thursday, May 22 at the Mahtay Café & Lounge in St. Catharines. This is a chance to get a taste of the music at the exciting new festival taking place between August 22-24 – see schedule here:
In addition to the Twilight Jazz House Trio, the evening will feature special performances by artists who will be headlining this summer’s festival. “We are thrilled to be bring the Niagara Jazz Festival this year, and this event will give jazz fans a taste of what’s to come. Every musician featured at this event is headlining in our inaugural festival. Live Love Jazz!” says co-founder of the TJS, Juliet Dunn.
Beginning at 7:30 p.m. the evening will include performances by: Warren Stirtzinger, Alistair Robertson, Randy Stirtzinger, Graham Lear,MGM Trio, Jay Reed and 2 members of the Loose Change Quintet.
Tickets are $5 for students, $8 for musicians and $10 in advance and can be purchased online by visiting www.twilightjazz.ca or in person at Mahtay Café & Lounge. Tickets are also available at the door for $15.
The Twilight Jazz Series is presented by JADE (Juliet Amanda Dunn Entertainment) and the Shea D Duo (Peter Shea + Juliet Dunn) and was founded in 2011. They are now in their 3rd season at Mahtay Café and Lounge and have brought over 70 jazz ensembles and over 100 jaz musicians to the Twilight Stage. Some past performers include: Kevin Turcotte, Mark Lalama, Mike Murley, Kevin Breit, Jim Casson, Barbra Lica, Reg Schwager, Alistair Robertson, the Heavyweights Brass Band, Rodger Niznik, Bill McBirnie, Ashley St. Pierre and many more.
GET YOUR FESTIVAL passes HERE:
We are presently confirming interviews and please add this to your listings – thank you!
For Media information, please contact:
Armstrong Strategy – Vicki Fagan
T: 905.321.3577 E: vickie@armstrongstrategy.com
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For Immediate Release:
April 30, 2014
International Jazz Day
TWILIGHT JAZZ PRESENTS THE NIAGARA JAZZ FESTIVAL
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Live • Love • Jazz!