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Schedule & Tickets
Ticket Information
Tickets can be purchased through our website or in person at Long & McQuade 902 Simcoe St. N, Oshawa, On
VIP PASS
This pass will get you into the following shows:
- Some Like it Hot…Latin Jazz Night
- The Jazz Divas Showcase
- Swing Night (includes Dinner)
- Harmonica Knights Blues Showcase
Admission: $100 (passes are limited)
Please see event details below
Monday Aug 4 (4:30 p.m. Boarding, 5:00 p.m. -7:30 p.m. Cruising)
Jazz Dinner Cruise
LOCATION: Woodman Cruise Ship, Scugog Island Cruises in Port Perry Harbour
PRESENTED BY:JazzFM91, Whyte Total Personal Fitness & Whitby-Oshawa Honda
ARTIST: Lyne Tremblay and Roger Clown & Tony Quarrington
EVENT DETAILS: Jazz Dinner Cruise on the M V Woodman. Relax and enjoy a delicious dinner while taking in the scenery of beautiful Lake Scugog. Join Lynn Tremblay and Roger Clown & Tony – this timeless 1940’s jazz is perfect cruising music.
ADMISSION: $65 (space is limited)
Menu
CARVED GARLIC &HERB CRUSTED HIP OF BEEF ACCOMPANIED WITH GRAIN MUSTARD, HORSERADISH AIOLI AND DOLLAR KAISERS & MERLOT JUS*
CHICKEN CURRY
VEGETABLE CURRY
BASMATI RICE AND PEAS ACCOMPANIED WITH MANGO CHUTNEY , FRIED ONIONS AND POPPADOMS
PENNE PASTA WITH ALFREDO SAUCE
TRI COLOUR FUSSILI WITH PUNTANESCA SAUCEACCOMPANIED WITH SHAVED ASIAGO CHEESE, DICED PEPPERS, SLICED ONIONS,
BLACK OLIVES, DICED HAM, SAUSAGE, BABY SHRIMP, GARLIC
ASSORTED PASTRIES, FRESH FRUIT AND CAKES
Tuesday Aug 5 (6:30 p.m. Doors, 7 p.m. Dance Lesson, 8:00 p.m. Performance)
Some Like it Hot…Latin Jazz Night
LOCATION: The Jubilee Pavilion, 55 Lakeview Park Avenue
PRESENTED BY:Rogers
ARTIST: Luis Mario Ochoa & Cimarron
EVENT DETAILS: Learn how to salsa and dance the night away to the sizzling sounds of Havana with Luis Mario Ochoa & Cimarron. Dance lessons provided by Rhythm Dynamix.
ADMISSION: $30 in advance, $35 at the door (space is limited)
Wednesday, Aug. 6 (6:30 p.m. Doors, 7:00 p.m. Performance)
Jazz Divas Showcase
LOCATION: Jubilee Pavilion, 55 Lakeview Park Avenue, Oshawa
PRESENTED BY:JazzFM91
ARTIST: Heather Bambrick of Jazz FM 91.1
EVENT DETAILS: An evening with National Jazz Award Winner Heather Bambrick and special guest vocalists including June Garber, Amanda Martinez, pianist Nancy Walker, Bassist, Brandi Disterheft, Saxophonist, Tara Davidson, Drummer, Jasmine Jones with more to come .
ADMISSION: : $45 (includes hors d’oeuvres). To purchase a corporate table of 8 call
905-743-0770.
Thursday, Aug. 7 (5:30 p.m. Dinner, 7:30 p.m. Show only)
Swing Night Dinner & Show
LOCATION: Parkwood Estate, 270 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa
PRESENTED BY:CKDO & Jeffery Homes
ARTIST: Christopher Plock & The Swinging Outlaws.
EVENT DETAILS: Step back in time and swing under the stars in the wonderful surroundings at Parkwood Estate. Live music presentation by Christopher Plock & The Swinging Outlaws..
ADMISSION: $45 in advance show & dinner (limited)
Menu
BBQ Steak & Chicken Dinner
Fusilli Pasta Salad
5 Leaf Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Creamy Homestyle Coleslaw
Baked Potato with Sour Cream and Butter
Fresh Buns with Butter
Coffee and Tea-Creamer, Milk, Sweetener, Sugar
Ultimate Dessert Table-Assortment of La Rocca Cakes
Admission: $20 in advance for show only.
Friday, Aug. 8 (9 p.m. – 1 a.m.)
Harmonica Knights Blues Showcase
LOCATION: The Junction, 104 King Street East, Oshawa
PRESENTED BY:94.9 The Rock
ARTIST: Hosted By Mark bird Stafford with Special Guests David Rotundo and Paul Reddick
EVENT DETAILS: : Be one of the first to experience Oshawa’s hot new venue and groove with three of Canada’s best harmonica players backed by an all star band. Mark Stafford, the king of “Fat Tone” Harmonica (Blues Revue USA) will host.
ADMISSION: $10 in advance.
Saturday, Aug. 9 (11 a.m. - 11 p.m.)
The Main Event at Memorial Park presented by City of Oshawa & OLG.
LOCATION: Memorial Park, Simcoe Street South at John Street, downtown Oshawa
EVENT DETAILS: : A full day of music, fun and more. Returning to this year’s festival is the Artisans’ Alley, which features many local artists and craftspeople displaying their wares. Check out local jazz and blues performers on the Long & McQuade Music Side Stage, or play with the kids in the Rogers kids area.
ADMISSION: FREE.
Main Stage Line-Up
11:00 a.m. to 11:30a.m – Kevin Clark, New Orleans Marching Band
12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. – JAZZ.FM91 Kids Jazz Big Band featuring Stephanie Welton
1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. – The Brian Rose Little Big Band Featuring Dave Statham and Katherine Langdon
2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. – Peter Appleyard Quintet
4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.– Bill Durst
5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. – The Rolling Stones Project Featuring Tim Ries
7:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Sophia Perlman & The Vipers
8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – DK Ibomeka Featuring Jackie Richardson
10:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. – The Shuffle Demons
Long & McQuade Music Side Stage local artists and children’s performances.
11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Children’s entertainment sponsored by Rogers
12:45 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. – Children’s entertainment sponsored by Rogers
2:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. – CATL
3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. – Soul Heart
5:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. – The Blue Flamingos
6:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. – The Ilse Themen Band
8:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – Born Yesterday
9:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. - Hokum Runners
For further information, please contact:
Becky Choquette, Producer, Oshawa Jazz and Blues Festival
Springboard Music And Events.
Phone: 905.743.0770 Fax: 905.576.7653
Email: becky@springboardmusic.ca
Web: www.oshawajazzandbluesfestival.com

