New On Video:
Little Sunflower - Freddy Hubbard

Credits: Directed and Filmed by Neil Folkard and Heather.

Band Members: Brenda Carol - vocals/percussion, Stephen Gardner - keyboards, Bill McBirnie - flute, Peter Mueller - guitar, Jon Yelland - bass, Greg Pilo - drums.

Brenda Carol Quotes:

"Carol has a well-rounded set of pipes.... [her] feathery croon wraps the lyrics in a warm caress. Carol's contributions on ["Lucky Seven"] respectfully recall shades of Joni Mitchell."
- Derek Taylor, Cadence Magazine

"Brenda Carol is one of the finest jazz vocalists singing today."
- Lee Prosser, Jazz Review

"[Brenda Carol] refreshingly makes the lyrics of a tune become like seeds flowering into a new life, vision, vitality and dimension. Whether wistful or joyous, she relays the many moods of each song directly, powerfully, yet beautifully."
- Joanne Brackeen, jazz pianist/educator

Seventeen : Brenda Carol & ClaireVoyance Live at The HotHouse Restaurant And Bar as part of the Toronto Jazz Festival

January 17. 2013

Seventeen: Brenda Carol & ClaireVoyance Live at The HotHouse Restaurant And Bar as part of the Toronto Jazz Festival.
TWO NIGHTS: SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2013 and MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2013

This all ages, 2 evening event features some of Canada's finest jazz artists including Brenda Carol, Toronto pianist and educator Stephen Gardner on keyboard(s), Peter Mueller - guitars (Monday second set only), Bill McBirnie on master flute, acoustic and electric bassist John Yelland and Greg Pilo on drums.

(photo by Greg King, 2010 www.gregking.ca)

ClaireVoyance will perform at the HotHouse Restaurant & Bar, 35 Church Street (At Front) 7:00 pm START with two sets at 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm. Performance dates: Sunday, June 23 and Monday, June 24, 2013 . Reservations are strongly recommended.

ClaireVoyance has always been an 'institution' during the Toronto Jazz Festival at The HotHouse Restaurant And Bar performing compositions by Chick Corea, Freddy Hubbard, Steely Dan, King Crimson, Heart, Supertramp, YES, ELP and many more. Come and enjoy the band as they celebrate their 17th year at HotHouse Cafe featuring compositions by JoAnne Brackeen, King Crimson, Jefferson Airplane, Heart,Velvet Underground, Modern Jazz and YES... Relax at a table or hang out at the bar to enjoy fine music, food and hospitality. Admission is free at The HotHouse Restaurant And Bar, 35 Church Street (at Front Street). CALL: 416-366-7800 OR VISIT: http://www.HOTHOUSECAFE.COM/ to reserve.

related links: www.brendacarol.com
www.stephengardner.ca
www.extremeflute.com
www.canadianjazzarchive.org/en/musicians/greg-pilo.html
www.steinwaypianogallery.ca
www.yamaha.com

Set Lists:

Hothouse
From This Moment On
You're Everything
Our Team
All I Want
Giant Steps
Indian Summer/Summertime
Cherokee
Ah Le Bah
Handy Man
Madalena

No Opportunity/The Prophet
Lucky 7
The Cask of Amontillado
Bodhisattva
Dreamboat Annie/Everydays/ISee You
I Got It Bad
I'm Nobody's Baby
Hearts-Yes
Prince Rupert Awakes
Mary jane, Maiden Voyage


Yours truly,
Brenda Carol

Brenda Carol & ClaireVoyance, HotHouse Cafe 2012

Thanks to the audience, musicians and staff of HotHouse Cafe for a wonderful sixteenth year. We especially enjoyed the Steinway Grand Piano with Stephen Gardner, Bill McBirnie, Chris Burrell, Bryant Didier, Daniel (from Hair By Strands) and our awesome fans! [photo by: Mark Hehayas

Sweet Sixteen

Sweet Sixteen: Brenda Carol & ClaireVoyance Live at HotHouse Cafe.

TWO NIGHTS: SUNDAY, JUNE 24, 2012 and MONDAY, JUNE 25, 2012

This all ages, 2 evening event features some of Canada's finest jazz artists including Brenda Carol, Toronto pianist and educator Stephen Gardner on grand piano, Bill McBirnie on master flute, electric bassist and backing vocals of Bryant Didier and Chris Burrell on drums. ClaireVoyance will perform at HotHouse Cafe, 35 Church Street (At Front) 7:30 pm start with two sets at 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm. Performance dates: Sunday, June 24 and Monday, June 25, 2012 . Reservations are strongly recommended.

ClaireVoyance has always been an eclectic and progressive 'institution' during the jazz festival at HotHouse Cafe performing compositions by Chick Corea, Freddy Hubbard, Steely Dan, King Crimson, YES, ELP and many more. Come and enjoy the band as they celebrate their 16th year at HotHouse Cafe and feature compositions by JoAnne Brackeen, King Crimson, Jefferson Airplane and YES... Relax at a table or hang out at the bar to enjoy fine music, food and hospitality. Admission is free at HotHouse Cafe, 35 Church Street (at Front Street). CALL: 416-366-7800 OR VISIT: http://www.HOTHOUSECAFE.COM/ to reserve.
related links: www.brendacarol.com
www.stephengardner.ca
www.steinwaypianogallery.ca

Yours truly,
Stephen Gardner & Brenda Carol

Incredible band, Remarkable solos and Rich blending.

Thanks for all the amazing feedback from HotHouse Cafe 2011. What an incredible band with a lot of room to play. Remarkable solos and Rich blending. Cheers to the band ClaireVoyance. My favourite part was Adam Eisen getting up on Monday night to play piano and sing! Amazingly talented guy. What a voice! Here's an image and more coming soon. I'll post as they are forwarded. Thanks for that in advance. And Thank you for your incredible support!

Sincerely, brenda carol

Brenda Carol & ClaireVoyance Live At HotHouse Cafe

Brenda Carol & ClaireVoyance Live At HotHouse Cafe
Source: www.brendacarol.com

SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2011 - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2011

TORONTO, ON CANADA: ANNOUNCING BRENDA CAROL & CLAIREVOYANCE AS PART OF THE 2011 TD JAZZ FESTIVAL LIVE AT HOTHOUSE CAFE.

SUNDAY, JUNE 26, MONDAY, JUNE 27, TUESDAY, JUNE 28, & WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2011

This all ages, 4 evening event features some of Canada's finest, jazz artists including Brenda Carol, Toronto pianist and educator Stephen Gardner on electric piano, Bill McBirnie on flute, tenor saxophonist Rob Christian (Paul Mifsud on tenor saxophone Sunday night only), trumpeter Brownman Ali, electric bassist and backing vocals of Bryant Didier and drummer Wilson Laurencin (drummer Chris Burrell on Sunday night only). ClaireVoyance's performances will be at HotHouse Cafe, 35 Church Street (At Front) 8:00 pm start. Reservations are strongly recommended.

Brenda Carol & ClaireVoyance will be performing as part of the 2011 TD Jazz Festival from Sunday, June 26 through to Wednesday, June 29, 2011 inclusive. 8 pm start with two sets at 8 pm and 9:30 pm.

Come and join the band as they celebrate their 15th year at HotHouse Cafe. Relax at a table or hang out at the bar to enjoy fine music, food and hospitality. The Fabulous Wednesday night buffet is a definite must. Admission is free at HotHouse Cafe, 35 Church Street (at Front St.).
CALL: 416-366-7800 OR VISIT: HOTHOUSECAFE.COM

2011 St. Patrick's Day Celebration @ Remarks Bar & Grill: featuring Ken McCree & The B. S.

Ken McCree

Announcing the 2011 St. Patrick's Day Celebration @ Remarks Bar & Grill: featuring Ken McCree & The B. S.
News Posted: 2011-02-14

SOURCE: brendacarol.com
Brenda Carol: THURSDAY, MARCH 17th, 2011

At Remarks Bar & Grill - 1026 Coxwell Avenue, Toronto, ON.- Starting at 4:00 pm. All Ages Event.

Toronto - Celebrating the Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration at Remarks Bar & Grill announcing musicians: KEN MCCREE & The B. S. featuring: KEN MCCREE - vox/guitar, BRENDA - vox/percussion/guitar, and STEPHEN - keyboards/vox.

We will be performing original songs from our days as "The Moors", as well as, a plethora of excellent covers and Irish inspired music . Please join us for a great time. Music begins at 4:00 pm.

Music begins at 4:00 pm. All ages are welcome and this venue is family friendly.

For more information about this celebration view the venue web page at: http://remarksbarandgrill.net/

CELEBRATION CONTACT: REMARKS BAR & GRILL: 416-429-9889

FEATURED MENUE: St Patrick’s Day Menu

Soup:
Creemore Lager, Aged Ontario Cheddar & Potato Soup.

Sandwich:
Guinness Braised Beef Brisket & Whiskey Slaw on Rosemary Foccia.

Entrees:
1) Wellington Arkell Braised Lamb Shank.
2) Guinness Braised Beef Brisket.

Served with:
Colcannon, (Creamy Mashed Potatoes) Roasted Carrots & Cabbage.


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2011 BRENDA CAROL RENAISSANCE JAZZ FAIR

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2011

The 2011 Brenda Carol Renaissance Jazz Fair will be taking place Saturday, February 5, 2011. The fair will be held at Remarks Bar & Grill 1026 Coxwell Avenue, Toronto, ON. Cost: $20.00 advance ticket only. Please email: darwynrecords@yahoo.com to pre-order tickets or for more info. The event is by pre-ordered tickets only.

This is a small grass roots festival that features young up-and-coming artists. All proceeds go to local charities here in Beaches/East York and the many artists who perform in this fine festival. Our generous sponsor Jon Long of Long & McQuade, Brenda Carol Vocal Lessons and Gardner Piano & Guitar Lessons make this all possible for this our FIFTH year. Thanks also to all the media for your support.

2011 FEATURED PLAYERS:

Backing Musicians:
Stephen Gardner - keyboard
Rob Christian - tenor saxophone/flute/keyboard
Jon Meyer - bass
percussion - tba

MAIN FEATURED PERFORMERS INCLUDE:

Big Rude Jake - vocal/guitar/songwriter
Larra Skye - vocal/guitar/songwriter
Jacky Bouchard - vocal
B2 (Bill MacLean - vocal/ Brian Stevens - keyboard)
Suzanne Mallet - vocal/harp / tba - guitar)
Brenda Carol - vocal/percussion/guitar/songwriter
The Resistance - Bryant Diddier - bass, Rob Christian - sax, Mitchel - drums)

MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED.

Please listen, attend, appreciate and purchase as much independent music as you can, always!