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Jeans ‘n Classics
Wednesday, November 19 @ 8PM
Thursday, November 20 @ 8PM
Centre In The Square, Kitchener
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REPERTOIRE
Valleri........................................................................ The Monkees
Sail On Sailor........................................................The Beach Boys
Be My Baby............................................................... The Ronettes
Wichita Lineman.................................................. Glen Campbell
On Broadway........................................................ George Benson
One Less Bell To Answer.......................... The Fifth Dimension
My Girl................................................................ The Temptations
Darlin’....................................................................The Beach Boys
INTERMISSION
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.................................... Frankie Valli
It’s My Party................................................................Lesley Gore
To Sir With Love.......................................................................Lulu
Dance, Dance, Dance.........................................The Beach Boys
Ooh Baby Baby....................Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
Downtown.................................................................. Petula Clark
You Don’t Have To Say You Loved Me.........Dusty Springfield
Sherry.......................................................................... Frankie Valli
Kokomo.................................................................The Beach Boys
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WHO’S WHO
MITCH TYLER (Conductor) Mitchell
Tyler, a London, Ontario resident, is an
Honours Bachelor of Music (Theory
and Composition) and Bachelor of
Education graduate of the University
of Western Ontario and has been a
professional musician since 1987. As a
freelance electric and upright bassist,
conductor and music educator he has
done everything from theater, concert and symphony work
to session, club and corporate engagements. He is a part
time contract teacher of string music and classical guitar
with the Thames Valley District School Board in London,
Ontario.
DAVID BLAMIRES (Vocals) David
Blamires was born in Yorkshire,
England but grew up in London,
Ontario, Canada. David got his start in
music as a very busy session vocalist
in Toronto, singing on thousands
of jingles, album recordings, and
soundtracks. As a member of the U.S.based Pat Metheny Group from 19861997, he appeared on three Grammy Award-winning
albums and performed for multitudes of fans all over the
world. During this time he also recorded and released
his own self-titled contemporary jazz album, “The David
Blamires Group”, throughout the U.S. and Canada.
As a long-time member of the Jeans ’n Classics Band,
Mitchell has worked with many orchestras in Canada
(Orchestra
London
Canada,
Kitchener-Waterloo
Symphony, Calgary Philharmonic, Edmonton Symphony,
Québec Symphony etc.) as well as in the United States
(Detroit Symphony, South Dakota Symphony, San Diego
Symphony et al). He has shared the stage with Roger
Hodgson (Supertramp), Lawrence Gowan (Styx), Rik
Emmett (Triumph), Alan Frew (Glass Tiger), as well as
Amy Skye, Rich Little, Joan Rivers, Mickey Rooney and
Donald O’Connor. Recent recordings include Denise
Pelley’s “Christmas From The Heart” (2007) and London
Pro Musica / Antler River Project’s “Songs of The Land”
(2008).
In 1997, David and his family moved from Toronto to
Chicago, where he began working as a staff composer for a
very successful music and audio production company. David
writes and records music for TV and radio commercials, for
clients such as American Airlines, Coors, Proctor & Gamble,
McDonald’s, Kraft, and many more.
Mitchell has just begun his seventh season as a regular
guest conductor with Orchestra London Canada’s very
successful “Red Hot Weekends” series. In 2009, Orchestra
London Canada contracted him to write an educational
series of musical theatre shows for children that feature the
music of a great composer along with Mitchell’s original
music and the world famous children’s theatre troupe,
Dufflebag Theatre. In February, 2009, “The Adventures of
Robin Hood” was premiered featuring the 1938 film score
of Erich W. Korngold. In February, 2010, “Sleeping Beauty”
was premiered featuring Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet score.
The 3rd show in this series, “The Three Musketeers” was
produced in February 2011.
He has recently conducted the Jacksonville Symphony
(2008, 2009, 2010), The Duluth Superior Symphony
Orchestra (2010), The Lima Symphony Orchestra (2010),
The Erie Philharmonic (2009), The Colorado Symphony
Orchestra (2007) and the Cleveland Pops Orchestra
(2006) as well as the International Symphony Orchestra
(Sarnia/Port Huron). Mitchell is very much looking forward
to a return engagement with the Lima Symphony Orchestra
this season in addition to premiering a new secondary
school Educations Series concert this November with
Orchestra London Canada.
Mitchell also operates SMarT Laser Music Publishing
(www.smartlasermusic.ca) where he is kept busy working
as an arranger and music copyist.
David performs regularly around the Chicago area, both as
a solo artist and as a guest vocalist with “Tributosaurus”,
a phenomenally successful tribute/cover band. David is
the father of an AAA hockey-playing daughter, and is
consequently never home and always broke.
GAVIN HOPE (Vocals) Gavin has
a diverse experience through song,
stage, film, and TV throughout his
career. After being the youngest
member in Calgary Opera Chorus
history, he’s been a member of Alberta
pop group The EarthTones, sang
with Michael Bolton, and eventually
became a member of Canadian Pop
A Cappella institution, The Nylons. Four albums,
constant touring, and a Juno Nomination later, Gavin
ventured into theatre, where highlights include RENT,
and having the opportunity to play the role of Simba in
the original Canadian company of The Lion King. Some
other selected credits include Tempest and As You Like
It with Canstage, and Gavin also had the pleasure of
performing with Stage West Calgary’s Smokey Joe’s Café.
Gavin recorded his debut album “Anything Like Mine” in
1998, gaining favorable chart positions on Canadian airwaves
with 9 singles, including “Can I Get Close” which garnered
him another Juno nomination for best R&B recording.
Gavin has had many great opportunities to travel the world
and share the stage with celebrities such as Deborah Cox, Jill
Scott, Shania Twain, Michelle Wright, Natalie Cole, James
Brown, and Aretha Franklin. After some time gigging with
multiple bands, performing jingles for Radio and Television,
being a featured vocalist with Royal Caribbean and Celebrity
Cruise Lines, Gavin is now finally looking forward to getting
back in the studio to record another album very soon!
WHO’S WHO
ANDREA KOZIOL (Vocals) Andrea
Koziol is a Toronto based singer and
composer, who is active on the folk
and jazz festival circuit. She has 5 solo
CDs to her name, including her most
recent “Half Way Sweet” which is the
result of her ongoing fascination with
juxtaposing the ukulele against larger
ensemble pop music arrangements.
Her voice can be heard on countless Canadian albums, and
her music can be heard in films such as “The R Word”, “The
Baby Formula” and “Elemental”. An active co-writer, she
has penned award winning songs for jazz prodigy Michael
Kaeshammer, and Canadian pop sensation Tianda.
She is a devoted member of the all girl vocal ensemble
Lushus, and has collaborated with the guitar great Kevin
Breit, the Toronto Tabla Ensemble, and countless birds in
her backyard. She continues a very rewarding relationship
with Jeans and Classics, singing with wonderful symphony
orchestras all over North America...and loving it!
Visit Andrea at: www.andreakoziol.com
AARON MACDONALD (Vocals &
Sax) Aaron MacDonald has enjoyed
many appearances with Orchestra
London over the past few years.
His versatility as a saxophonist and
vocalist, along with his dynamic
stage presence has given him
opportunities within the Pops series
and as a Jeans ‘n Classics guest artist.
Aaron was featured in the Brian Wilson tribute, “Endless
Summer” and in “Music for Lovers and Other Strangers.”
He also recently shared the stage with musical icon Roger
Hodgson, formerly of Supertramp.
Aaron plays regularly with the high-energy group “The
Jitterbugs” and looks forward to becoming a father in the
New Year.
KATHRYN ROSE (Vocals) As a
singer songwriter, “Canada’s original
bombshell” Kathryn Rose is known
for her artful, cerebral brand of
sexy/sad/funny cinematic pop. Her
latest release, Something I Can Use
(2010), is a compilation of favorites
from her three previous solo albums,
with new, live and reworked tracks,
available at her website and on iTunes. Kathryn’s reputation
also precedes her as one of the country’s top “go-to”
voices, having sung on well-over 60 albums of other artists.
Some of her live and studio appearances include work
with Barenaked Ladies, Kevin Breit, Oliver Schroer, Patti
Labelle, Sir Tom Jones, Stephan Moccio, Ron Sexsmith,
Anne Murray, Martin Fry (ABC), The Spoons, Susan
Aglukark, Esthero, Sarah MacLachlan and many more.
Kathryn has sung on countless soundtracks and jingles. She
provided vocals for the TV shows Battle Of The Blades and
the last two seasons of Canadian Idol as a backup singer in
the live band. Her own songs have been placed in film and
television, and have been covered by Melanie Doane and
Slean Slean, both with the acclaimed Art Of Time Ensemble.
Kathryn was also a successful actress in film, TV and stage
until she left that world for music in her mid-twenties.
Currently this longtime core artist with Jeans ‘n Classics
is balancing her solo music career, sitting on the Board
of CIRAA (Canadian Independent Recording Artists’
Association), finding time to play prestigious events in her
trio side project with jazz star Emilie-Claire Barlow and Juno
winner Melanie Doane, and laughing everyday at the antics
of her young daughter and son. www.kathrynrose.com
LEAH SALOMAA (Vocals) Born in
Toronto Canada, singer Leah Salomaa
has been a core artist with Jeans ‘n
Classics for 7 years. Leah is trained in
classical voice and violin. Her career
began early as a child actor/singer/
dancer for film, television and theatre.
As a teen, she traveled to Scotland and
started to focus on Celtic folk music.
Leah has blended her classical and Celtic music
backgrounds to specialize in an ethereal sound that
has often been captured in film/television soundtracks,
and music that calls for haunting, ageless qualities. Her
voice can be heard featured on numerous soundtracks
including the popular CTV/CBC TV series “Flashpoint”
(Gemini-nominated score). Other soundtracks include:
“Relic Hunter” (TV-regular feature vocalist), “Jane and
the Dragon” (animation), and “The Marsh” (feature film).
Leah is also a composer, and has vocalized and scored
for documentary film (“Happy Birthday”), live theatre
(Dora award winning production of “Patience”), short film
(“Alterpiece”) and modern dance (“Under Her Heart”).
Leah’s own CDs blend her original pop compositions and
Celtic/ethereal vocal leanings. She is also well known
as a voice coach, children’s music teacher, performer,
and women’s song circle leader. She has released three
recordings for families called “I Like to Rise”, “Father
Sun, Mother Moon”, and “Under a Winter Star”. Visit
Leah and find her music at www.leahsalomaa.com
PETER BRENNAN (Guitar, Jeans ‘n
Classics Founder) Born in England,
Peter moved to Canada as a child.
Growing up he was heavily influenced
by the Beatles initially, however the
love affair with all things musical
continued and grew to include
everything from Jimi Hendrix to Gilbert
and Sullivan. Peter studied music
formally for a time, but ultimately the lure of a traveling
rock band won out. During the ‘70s and ‘80s he toured
extensively throughout North America, establishing
himself as a guitarist and Music Director with a variety of
groups. He also became an in demand producer/arranger
with top ten successes in the UK, producer awards and
grants in Canada, and was selected as a Juno judge.
WHO’S WHO
Peter has always loved the sound of a rock band with an
orchestra. In the early ‘90s this dream became a reality for
him with the establishment of Jeans ’n Classics. What began
as seven scared people assembled for a one-off concert
experiment with an equally nervous orchestra, has grown
into an ensemble of twenty-nine people presenting forty-five
different pop/rock productions with over eighty orchestras
worldwide, to some two hundred thousand people annually.
His
jazz
performances
include
collaborations
with Sam Noto, Phil Nimmons, Al Kay, Jeff Stout,
George Zonce, Duncan Hopkins, Mike Murley,
Kevin Turcotte, Jerry Johnson, and Guido Basso.
During his tenure as composer in residence with Orchestra
London, he wrote several major compositions including
Algoma, a tone poem for orchestra, and Concerto for English
Horn. Jeff has worked with Amy Sky, Marc Jordan, Lorraine
The J&C family features some of the finest vocalists and Segato (The Parachute Club), Alan Frew (Glass Tiger), Rik
instrumentalists in Canada and the US. It also boasts a Emmett (Triumph) Brian Vollmer (Helix), Lawrence Gowan,
number of headliners of worldwide note, including Roger Jim Witter, Thomas Wade and The Spoons.
Hodgson (formerly of Supertramp) and Martin Fry of ABC.
While there have been and continue to be magnificent Jeff’s original compositions for a wide variety of ensembles
concert and orchestral experiences with Jeans ’n are in demand internationally. His music for the Opening
Classics, certainly the April 2009 concert with ABC at Ceremonies of the Canada Games premiered on national
The Royal Albert Hall in London, England stands out. television in the summer of 2001. Jeff has worked on various
feature films and television programs with credits including
On the home front Peter recently received the Mayor’s High Point Casinos (Global TV), National Aboriginal
Award for the Arts in London, Ontario where he Achievement Awards (CBC) and “Chatroom” (HBO,
resides, and was named to the University Of Western BET). His most recent commissions include Bluewater
Ontario, Faculty Of Music “Wall Of Fame” in Sept. 2010. Portrait for solo oboe and orchestra, and Canadian Voyage,
a five-movement suite for french horn and orchestra.
DON PAULTON (Keyboard) Don
returns for his 17th season with Jeans
STEVE HOGG (Electric Bass) Steve
‘n Classics. As a longtime member of
Hogg was born in Brentwood England
Canadian super-group “Lighthouse”
and emigrated with his family at the
he was inducted into the Canadian
age of 5. He began playing drums, bass
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.
and guitar at 14 years of age and has
He’s worked with five Juno awardbeen a full-time musician ever since.
winners and has performed with such
He has performed and recorded with
acts as Chuck Berry, Aretha Franklin,
Ian Thomas, Ronnie Hawkins, Gowan,
The Byrds, Peter Noone (Herman’s Hermits), Del Shannon,
Amy Sky and has had his material
Ben E. King, Leslie Gore and the Platters. Don toured recorded by many artists. Steve has toured and recorded in
extensively with the hit theatre production, “A Closer Walk Australia, England, Asia, Canada and the U.S.
With Patsy Cline” (officially endorsed by Patsy Cline’s
husband), mastering the piano styles of Floyd Kramer, and has Having lived and performed in Hong Kong for 3 1/2 years,
appeared with symphony orchestras across North America Steve now makes his home in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.
as a much valued member of the Jeans ‘n Classics band.
JEFF CHRISTMAS (Drums) Jeff is a
Canadian-based composer, arranger,
conductor, drummer, percussionist
and trumpeter. He studied at York
University, Toronto, the University of
Western Ontario, London, Ontario,
and Berklee College of Music,
Boston, where he majored in Film
Scoring and Composition. He has
performed with several symphony orchestras across North
America, as well as appearing internationally with such
notable artists as Denny Doherty, The Rankin Sisters,
Ashley McIsaac, J.P. Cormier, and Michael Burgess.
He recently conducted a tour with Roger Hodgson
(Supertramp). He was musical director/arranger for
the Opening of the MTS Center in Winnipeg where he
conducted the WSO and guest artists Randy Bachman,
Burton Cummings, Tom Cochrane and Chantal Kreviazuk.
His musical theatre experience includes productions
at the Grand Theatre London, Huron Country
Playhouse, and the National Arts Centre in Ottawa,
as well as a four-month position with Chandris
Fantasy Cruise Lines based in the Caribbean.
WHO’S WHO
Oboe
Marc Gibbons
Sarah Cardwell
Clarinet
Peter Stoll
Nonna Aroutiounian
Bassoon
Melanie Eyers
Susan Durnin
Horn
Tim Lockwood
Nicole Alexander
Trumpet
Paul Stevenson
Julie Vaughan
Trombone
Seth McNall
Percussion
Dave Robilliard
Brennan Connolly
Violins
Megan Jones (Concert Master)
Alexey Pankratov
Kathryn Wiebe
Kenin McKay
Katherine Mrmak
Bijan Sepani
Jonathan Garabedian
Nathan Smith
Jenna Gallagher
Violas
Paul Barna
Rachel Reimer
Elspeth Thompson
Cellos
Hannah Jackson
Robin Howe
Amahl Arulanandam
Double Basses
Filip Stasiak
Eric Beaune
Flute
Margaret Voorhaar
Sara Traficante
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ABOUT JEANS ‘N CLASSICS
Peter Brennan’s Jeans ‘n Classics is a winner! Since
its inception, it has been a star performer in the arts
and entertainment scene. Its concept of combining
rock musicians and headlining stars with worldclass symphony orchestras has drawn record setting
capacity crowds.
Jeans ‘n Classics appeals to an age group from 25
to 65, with a heavy concentration in the Classic
Rock audience. The patrons are symphony-goers,
enthusiastic sponsors and business professionals
who wish to entertain clients, investors and reward
employees.
Jeans ‘n Classics is a group of musicians who
understand orchestra culture and are committed to
help in the building of younger, loyal audiences for
symphony orchestras across Canada and the United
States.
Website: www.jeansnclassics.com
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