Rock School Performance

Did you get a chance to see the video from the Rock School. They performed at various locations this past weekend for the Brampton Global Blues & Jazz Festival. Check them out performing at Poutine-Dare to be Fresh: http://youtu.be/YOIL1wBpufY

Originally published on Aug 16, 2012 at 12:57PM

CALL FOR LOCAL MUSICIANS

to participate in this year's Brampton Global Jazz and Blues Festival. Find out the details here: http://bactalk.blogspot.ca/2012/04/call-for-local-musicians-to-participate.html

Originally published at 10:53 AM on April 25, 2012
Republished at 11:40 AM on May 1, 2012, 2: 27 PM on May 8, 5:35 PM on May 16, 2012, 1:33 pm on May 30, 2012, 4:18 PM on June 11, 2012, July 04, 2012 1pm, July 12, 2012 3:18pm, July 19, 2012 at 2:41PM, July 26, 2012 at 1:27PM, July 31st 2012 at 4:05PM

Call for local talent to participate in the Brampton Global Jazz & Blues Festival

The Brampton Arts Council is proud to be on the Art of Jazz Committee, bringing The Brampton Global Jazz & Blues Festival to our City. Art of Jazz will transform downtown Brampton into a hotbed of rhythm, improvisation, harmony and sophistication. With 4 days of major concerts, themed program, workshops, jam sessions, film debuts and more, this unique community celebration will be a meeting point for international jazz greats and music lovers alike. The Festival will be presented August 11th to 14th inclusive. We want the community to become involved in the activities! Read the call below and contact jazz@artofjazz.org to find out more.

NEW! - KIDS BLUES JAM
This show features up and coming youth blues artists performing with the seasoned back-up band of Mark Bird Stafford. Potential performers should contact Mark at birdstafford@sympatico.ca to be considered to perform their songs with the band. It is open to all ages, with a focus on ages 12 to 18. No rehearsal, just “off the cuff”. This is a great performance opportunity for kids with the support of a pro back-up band on a professional stage. Audiences will be astonished by the amount of talent that is in the community. Saturday, August 13 & Sunday, August 14, 2011, 1:00 pm, FREE!

The Brampton Global Jazz & Blues Festival is looking for VOLUNTEERS

If you would like to volunteer for the 2011 Brampton Global Jazz and Blues Festival (August 11-14th) please contact Rashidah Blackwood via email at Rashidah.Blackwood@brampton.ca. Volunteers are essential to the success of Art of Jazz. Volunteers form the backbone of the Art of Jazz organization and assist them in all levels of operation throughout the year. During the Art of Jazz Celebration over 100 volunteers provide essential assistance at concerts, in the office and with educational events. Volunteers enhance the Celebration and ensure positive audience. Thank you for supporting Art of Jazz!

Call for local talent to participate in the Brampton Global Jazz & Blues Festival

The Brampton Arts Council is proud to be on the Art of Jazz Committee, bringing The Brampton Global Jazz & Blues Festival to our City. Art of Jazz will transform downtown Brampton into a hotbed of rhythm, improvisation, harmony and sophistication. With 4 days of major concerts, themed program, workshops, jam sessions, film debuts and more, this unique community celebration will be a meeting point for international jazz greats and music lovers alike. The Festival will be presented August 11th to 14th inclusive. We want the community to become involved in the activities! Read the call below and contact jazz@artofjazz.org to find out more.

Are you a VISUAL ARTIST?
Do you want to show and sell your one-of-a-kind-creations to the captive crowds that Art of Jazz will draw in? There is an opportunity for you to participate in an open air market on Saturday, August 13th and Sunday, August 14th. Application deadline is July 28th. Please contact jazz@artofjazz.org and request an application package.