GIA AND THE UNPREDICATBLE UPDATE

Showtime 8:30 sharp

Hugh's Room
2261 Dundas St. West
416.531.6604

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The genuine camaraderie and exceptional talent of Toronto jazz ensemble, Gia & The Unpredictable Update has landed them a performance at the prestigious Shanghai Spring International Music Festival – marking the first time a Canadian artist/group has been invited. In May 2013, they will travel to Shanghai to participate, and Canada will indeed be well-represented.

Join us on Monday, May 6 at Hugh’s Room for a special send-off “Going To Shanghai Party” and for the release of a new live recording of their performance at The Rex (December, 2012). Gia’s large ensemble includes many of Canada’s best known studio musicians including Johnny Johnson, Reg Schwager and Bruce Cassidy! Tickets available at the door ($20) or in advance directly from Hugh’s Room.

MAY 10-31: Lulaworld 2013
Various artists and times

Lula Lounge
1585 Dundas West
416.588.0307

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From May 10 to 31, Lula presents a three week festival of stellar local and international world music. This year's festival has a strong emphasis on Latin music but also includes classical, soul and reggae. Featured artists include locals Eliana Cueves, Luanda Jones, Kervin Barretto, Telmary, Yani Borrell, Hilario Duran and national and international stars such as Adonis Puentes, Fantahun Shewankaschew, Jimmy Bosch, Bobby Carcassés and Benjamim Taubkin. Check out the event calendar for individual Lulaworld listings.

MONDAY MAY 13

Crescendo: Regent Park School of Music

Daniels Spectrum Building
Ada Slaight Hall
585 Dundas St. East

6:30pm
Tickets: $125
416.364.8900

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The Regent Park School of Music provides high quality, affordable music education to youth-in-need in lower income areas in Toronto. Their annual fundraiser “CRESCENDO!” is hosted by Jaymz Bee from JAZZ.FM91 and the event will feature performances by the students of the school, the Heavyweights Brass Band, and many others!

Please support the great work that the Regent Park School of Music doing for music education in our community. If you cannot attend this event, you can donate online at their website.

SATURDAY MAY 25

Michael Kaeshammer

Massey Hall
178 Victoria St.

8:00pm
Tickets: $19.50-$59.50
416.872.4255

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Michael Kaeshammer has been drawing crowds since moving to Canada from his native Germany as a teenager. A dynamite pianist, he has gone from jazz clubs to soft seat theatres and has headlined at jazz festivals across Canada and around the world. Silky-smooth singer Kellylee Evans, whose work ranges from Nina Simone tributes (2010’s acclaimed Nina) to 1960s revivalist soul, appears as Kaeshammer’s special guest.

TUESDAY MAY 28

Jane Harbury’s DISCOVERIES

Hugh's Room
2261 Dundas St. West
416.531.6604

Tickets: $15 advance / $17 door

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Now in its ninth year, the “Discoveries” series owes a great deal to Toronto-based publicist Jane Harbury and Hugh’s Room who continue to work together show-casing an eclectic group of artists, most of whom are just beginning their creative journeys. On this particular evening Jane will feature: Melanie Brulee (think Edith Piaf meets Eartha Kitt on the way to visit Stevie Nicks); Augusta Campoli who was is as talented as she is stubborn (she was told to try acting at a singing competition and the next year returned and took first prize!) and now at the ripe old age of thirteen is starting her professional career; Brad Fillatre is a singer-songwriter who has relocated from the East Coast to Toronto and released his debut solo recording “For Your Weakness” in 2011. Finally a singer that comes from pop royalty, Zoe Sky Jordan (a young girl whose influences include Rickie Lee Jones and Joni Mitchell) will also hit the Hugh’s Room stage. Prepare to be impressed!