Jorge & Sarah, Jazz, Blues, Latin music
Jorge and Sarah have been making music together since the Summer of 2008. Armed with their instruments and a desire to make beautiful music, you can usually find one, or both, at local jazz and Latin jams. Through their collaborative work, Jorge and Sarah hope to bring back the sounds of the blues masters, and jazz and Latin greats.
Check out their work at www.myspace.com/jorgeandsarah
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Catherine Bacque and Alan Hardiman, singers/songwriters
With roots in 60s and 70s folk, pop and rock, Catherine Bacque and Alan Hardiman's style ranges from jazzy ballads to straight out country rock. If you'd like to know more, visit www.catbacque.com
Yo Vanderkley, singer/songwriter
Yo Vanderkley is a singer/songwriter whose vocals were featured on "The Diary of Alicia Keys" DVD. Her songs have been recorded by Long John Baldry, Kelita and Boiling Point for film and TV. Yo has sung back up vocals for Patti Labelle, Roch Voisine, Liona Boyd and Rita Macneil.
Yo has a home recording studio where she writes and records. Her Cd "Strange Life" was recorded at her home and at Kensington Sound in the heart of Toronto's Kensington Market. If you'd like to know more about Yo and her music visit her at www.musicbyyo.com
Robert McAllister, singer/guitarist
Rob McAllister has played music all his life. He's played in jazz bands, concert bands, rock bands, and orchestras. For the market venue, Rob will be playing solo guitar doing some cover songs as well as some original music from his band, Emergency Exit.
Jessica Stuart, Composer, Guitarist, Vocalist
Based in Toronto, Jessica Stuart is involved in diverse projects spanning choral, rock, jazz, experimental, musical theatre, hip-hop, and R&B. In addition to numerous recording credits, Jessica Stuart has performed in Japan, England, Israel, Australia and the U.S.
Canadian performance highlights include Fireside Culture Week, Toronto (2009), Junction Arts Fest, Toronto (2008), Nuit Blanche, Toronto (2008), Sound Travels Festival Toronto Island (2008), Junction Arts Festival, Toronto (2008), Brampton Indie Arts Festival, Brampton (2007), Artists In Our Midst, Victoria, BC (2006), and FernFest, Victoria, BC (2005).
Find out more about Jessica's work by visiting www.myspace.com/jessicastuartfew
Jasper Langstroth, Accordianist
Jasper has been playing accordion for the past 2 years. One of the reasons he chose the accordion was because of the "unique" sound it produces. He's a Grade seven student whose other interests include: fiction writing, running and playing with his pals.
Dan Lawson, Violinist
Dan Lawson is 29 years, he started taking lessons at the age of 4. He has been studying with the same teacher for 25 years. He plays in an ensemble on a weekly basis. His repertoire includes; classical, vintage fiddle, jazz. He also has played in the pit orchestra for community theatre productions of Chess and Jesus Christ Superstar. Email Dan.