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Monday Night at the Movies - April 4, 2011
As the 9th Annual Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival draws near, the next event we will be hosting is Monday Night at the Movies event on April 4th at Galaxy Cinemas in Orangeville.
This movie is narrated by internationally-renowned Canadian comic, Hollywood icon, and long-time friend of the band Dan Aykroyd ~ who (along with Jim Belushi) modelled the legendary Blues Brothers after the Juno Award winning band.
Festivities start at 7:00PM and will feature a LIVE performance at the theatre by Downchild Blues Band members Chuck Jackson (vocals), Michael Fonfara (keyboards) and Pat Carey (saxophone) ~ which will be followed by the film.
Tickets are $15 each and are available at BookLore in Orangeville, OR by calling the Festival's office at 519.941.9041.
There is much more Festival news to come, so stay tuned for details and be sure to visit the Festival's website ( www.objf.org) and Facebook profile to stay up to date with the latest happenings. |
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WIN a 7-Night/8-Day Caribbean Cruise!!
The Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival is very pleased to announce an opportunity to WIN a Caribbean Cruise for Two with Celebrity Cruises!!
 Prize includes ALL of the following: - return airfare between Toronto and Miami
- transportation to and from the Miami airport and the ship
- 7-nights/8-days accommodation in a balcony stateroom on the Celebrity 'Eclipse' Cruise Ship
Cruise includes stops in San Juan (Puerto Rico), St. Thomas (Virgin Islands), St. Maarten (Netherlands Antilles) and Miami, Florida.
This prize is valued at $4,000.00*
Tickets are $10.00* each, or $25.00* for three, and can be purchased at any of the following locations:
- Blighty's Tuck Store: 88 First Street, Orangeville (MAP)
- Broadway Music: 232 Broadway, Orangeville (MAP)
- Cobwebs & Caviar: 127 Main Street W., Shelburne (MAP)
- Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival Office/Kurtz Millworks: 493 Broadway, Orangeville (MAP)
- and, at ALL upcoming Festival events, while supplies last
Only 1,500 tickets have been printed. This could easily be the best $10 you have ever spent.
The winning ticket draw will take place at 3:00PM on June 5, 2011 at the Festival Main Stage.
For more details, call the Festival Office at 1.888.792.5837 TOLL FREE or 519.941.9041.
Good luck to all who enter!
* All values are in Canadian Currency |
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Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival Enters the "Top 100" Club
 The Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival has recently earned the distinction of being recognized as one of Ontario's Top 100 Festivals by Festivals & Events Ontario (FEO).
Each year, FEO recognizes and celebrates Ontario's many top-notch festivals and events via its Top 100 Ontario Festivals program ~ which is sponsored by Via Rail Canada.
The Top 100 designation carries the highest visibility of all of FEO's awards programs.
This achievement is reflective of the ongoing level of support the Festival receives from local government and businesses. It is also a testament to the tireless efforts of a growing army of (now over 150) volunteers that allow the Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival to flourish and improve each year.
It is noteworthy that being named to the Top 100 Ontario Festivals for 2011 places the Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival in the same company as many much larger events, including: the Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle Blues & Jazz Festival in Mississauga, the TD Ottawa International Jazz Festival, the Toronto International Film Festival, the Rogers Cup and Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest.
Not to shabby for an event run by a gang of small-town volunteers!!
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Festival Alum Wins 2011 Grammy Award
 The Grammy Awards were announced February 13th, with Pinetop Perkins and Willie "Big Eyes" Smith taking home the award in the Best Traditional Blues Album category for Joined at the Hip.
Buddy Guy won for Best Contemporary Blues Album (Living Proof), edging out the likes of Solomon Burke, Betty Layette, the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, and soon-to-be-Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dr. John.
Chicago Blues Legend and long time drummer for Muddy Waters - Willie "Big Eyes" Smith played Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival back in 2004.
The Blues winners are not announced during the glitziest portion of the Grammy Awards Show that is viewed by millions worldwide. Rather, they are awarded during a pre-telecast ceremony that features award presentations in nearly 100 other categories and performances from select nominees.
 This year's ceremony included performances from a number of Blues (or Blues-related) artists, including:
- Contemporary Blues Album nominees Guy and Shepherd,
- Traditional Blues Album nominee Cyndi Lauper,
- Traditional Folk Album nominee Maria Muldaur,
- Americana Album winner Mavis Staples,
- and Contemporary Jazz Album nominee Trombone Shorty.
The winners in the Jazz categories included:
- Contemporary Jazz Album: The Stanley Clarke Band, The Stanley Clarke Band
- Jazz Vocal Album: Eleanora Fagan (1915-1959): To Billie With Love From Dee Dee, Dee Dee Bridgewater
- Improvised Jazz Solo: "A Change Is Gonna Come," Herbie Hancock (The Imagine Project)
- Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or Group: Moody 4B, James Moody
- Large Jazz Ensemble Album: Live at Jazz Standard, Mingus Big Band
- Latin Jazz Album: Chucho's Steps, Chucho Valdés and the Afro-Cuban Messengers
BOTTOM PHOTO: Frank McNulty, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith and Larry Kurtz at the 2004 Festival Gala
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Follow us on Facebook
 If you are not already aware, the Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival is on Facebook, and you are invited to join us as we count down to the 9th annual Festival which will take place from June 2 - 5, 2011 inclusive. We also encourage you to visit our website ( www.objf.org) to stay up to date with events and developments related to this year's big event. In the meantime, we would like to thank you for your interest in (and support of) our Festival. Stay tuned for more... |
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The event will feature the documentary film: 