Gergana Velinova
Up-Coming Shows

Upcoming events

  • Sunday, January 16, 2011 2:30 pm
  • Guest Artist appearance with Rogers Buska - Piano
  • Victoria Conservatory of Music Alix Goolden Concert Hall: 900 Johnson Street, Victoria (MAP)
  •  
  • $15 adults $10 students (Buy tickets)
  • Sunday, January 23, 2011 2:30 pm
  • Guest Artists with Gordon Clements Quintet
  • Victoria Conservatory of Music Alix Goolden Concert Hall: 900 Johnson Street, Victoria (MAP)
  • Gordon Clements - reeds
    George McFetridge - piano
    Rob Cheramy - guitar
    Joey Smith - bass
    Damian Graham - drums
    Gergana - vocals, guest artists 
  • $15 adults $10 students/seniors (Buy tickets)
  • Sunday, February 13, 2011 6:30 pm
  • Gergana and Kim Pacheco in Concert
  • Nanaimo African Heritage Society: 6132, Nanaimo (MAP)
  • A Concert Celebrating Black History Month
    Organized by the Nanimo African Heritage Society

    Gergana - vocals
    Kim Pacheco - vocals
    Richard White Jr. - piano

    for more information visit :  www.nanimoafricanheritagesociaty.com
  • (Buy tickets)
  • Saturday, February 19, 2011 8:00 pm
  • East Meets South Project in concert at Hermann's Jazz Club
  • Hermann's Jazz Club: 753 View Street Victoria, BC (250) 388-9166 (MAP)
  • Gergana - vocals
    Kim Pacheco - vocals
    Richard White Jr. - keys
    Gord Clements - sax
    and many guest artists 

    As our 2010 concerts were sold out,
    we highly recommend early arrival for seating. 


  • $15 general addmission $10 students Tickets at the door.
  • Sunday, February 20, 2011 2:00 pm
  • East Meets South Gospel Workshop Gala Concert
  • Vic-High Auditorium: 1260 Grant Street in Fernwood, Victoria (MAP)
  • Produced by Gergana Velinova
    Featuring Kim Pacheco-voice, Richard White Jr. - piano, Justin Carter, actor
    and the Workshop Gospel Choir
    First Half
    Justin Carter's One-Man Show "Son of Africville"
    Second Half
    East Meet South Gospel Choir
    directed by Kim Pacheco

  • $15 adults $10 students (Buy tickets)
  • Thursday, March 24, 2011 8:00 pm
  • Premier of Gergana's new CD 'Softly'
  • Wood Performance Hall Victoria Conservatory of Music: 900 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC (MAP)
  • Gergana - vocals
    Walter Martella - piano

    with guest artists



  • $15 adults $10 students (Buy tickets)
  • Monday, April 11, 2011 7:30 pm
  • Brazilera - VCM Vocal Jazz Ensemble Concert conducted by Gergana
  • Alix Goolden Hall Victoria conservatory of Music: 900 Johnson Street (MAP)
  • "BRASILERA" tribute to A. C. Jobim and Sergio Mendes

    Featuring special guest Martin Schoeps





  • (Buy tickets)
  • Saturday, April 16, 2011 8:00 pm
  • Cabaret Evening with Ron Hadley
  • Old School House Arts Centre: Qualicum Beach, BC (MAP)
  • Ron Hadley - piano
    Joey Smith - bass

  • $20 (Buy tickets)
  • Sunday, May 22, 2011 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
  • Jazz Vespers with Kristian Alexandrov Trio
  • St. Andrew's Wesley: Corner of Burrard and Nelson, Vancouver (MAP)
  •  
  • Thursday, June 16, 2011 2:00 pm
  • VCM Guitar Academy Gala Concert
  • Alix Goolden Hall Victoria conservatory of Music: 900 Johnson Street, Victoria (MAP)
  • Gergana will perform solo with the VCM Summer Guitar Academy Orchestra.


  • free
  • Monday, July 4, 2011 – Saturday, July 9, 2011 9:00 am – 10:00 pm
  • Summer Jazz and Gospel Workshop
  • Wood Performance Hall Victoria Conservatory of Music: 900, Victoria, Canada (MAP)
  •  with Kim Pacheco and Richard White Jr.

    Stay tuned for detailed information about concerts and events during the week.


  • www.bc.vcm.ca
  • Friday, July 8, 2011 8:00 pm
  • Summer Jazz Workshop All Star Evening
  • Alix Goolden Hall : 900 Johnson street, Victoria, BC (MAP)
  • FEATURING

    Don Thompson -vibes, piano
    Brad Turner - trumpet, piano
    Neil Swaison - bass
    Misha Piatigorksy - piano
    Richard Harris Jr. - piano
    Rob Cheramy - guitar
    Kim Pacheco - vocals
    Gergana Velinova - vocals
    Gord Clements - reeds

  • (Buy tickets)
  • Saturday, July 9, 2011 8:00 pm
  • All Star Big Band Concert led by Brad Turner
  • Alix Goolden Hall : 900 Johnson Street, Victoria (MAP)
  • All Star Big Band led by Brad Turner

    with guest artist Gergana premiering a new work by composer Daphney Kalfon.
  • $15
  • Monday, July 11, 2011
  • VACATION!
  •  
  • Saturday, October 1, 2011 7:30 pm
  • An Inspirational Evening of Poetry and Music
  • House Concert: 2290 Arbutus Rd., Saanich (MAP)
  •  
  • FREE
  • Tuesday, November 29, 2011 6:30 pm
  • "Heart & Soul Cafe" Duet Concert with jazz guitarist Steve MacDonald
  • Zanzibar Cafe: 1164 Stelly's Cross Rd., Victoria Saanich, BC (MAP)
  • An eveing of soulful music, poetry and spiritual discussion. 

    Gergana - poetry, original compositions
    Steve MacDonald - jazz guitar


  • FREE!
  • Thursday, December 1, 2011 7:30 pm
  • End of the Year Vocal Showcase
  • Wood Performance Hall Victoria Conservatory of Music: 900 Johnson Street, Victoria (MAP)
  • With guest accompanist:
    Robert Ahad - Piano

    A concert showcasing Gergana's voice students involved in the Comosun College Jazz Diploma Program, VCM Continuing Studies Program and her Vocal Styles and Improvisation classes.  In the program repertoire from a variety of contemporary styles such as jazz, blues, soul, musical theather and more.
  • By donation
  • Monday, December 12, 2011 7:00 pm
  • VCM Vocal Jazz Ensemble Concert
  • Alix Goolden Hall Victoria Conservatory of Music: 900 Johnson Street, Victoria (MAP)
  • Conducted and directed by Gergana Velinova.
  • By donation
  • Thursday, January 26 6:00 pm
  • An Evening with Ron Hadley
  • Old Dutch Inn: Qualicum Beach, BC (MAP)
  • Ron Hadley - piano
    Gergana - vocals
  • Sunday, January 29 1:30 pm
  • "Is Singing only for Singers?" - an interactive lecture/workshop
  • Victoria Conservatory of Music: 900 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC (MAP)
  • "Is Singing Only For Singers?"  is the theme which Gergana will explore in an interactive lecture/workshop as part of the Music Therapy Education Day by invitation of the Music Therapy Department of the Victoria Conservatory of Music. The workshop will focuss on the concept of  vocalizing, improvisation and the voice as the oldest instrument given to everyone to use freely according to their abilities, capacities and interests and a natural vehicle for an organic human connection."

  • Friday, February 10 8:00 pm
  • Tribute To Mahalia Jackson
  • Metro Theater : 1411 Quadra Street, Victoria BC (MAP)
  • This event is part of February's Black History Month Celebration hosted by the Black History Society of Victoria.
    The concert will be followed by Justin Carter's one man play "Son of Africville" featuring actor Justin Carter. 
    Tickets on SALE now ! (click below the poster)


  • $15 adults $10 students (Buy tickets)
  • Thursday, March 15 7:30 pm
  • "The Thief" and Other Things! CD Release Concert
  • Bulgarian Consulate : 121 East 62 Street, New York (MAP)
  • Gergana's New York "The Thief" and "Softly" CD Release Concert

    Featuring:
    Misha Piatigorsky -piano
    Willard Dyson -drums
    Pepi Slavov - bass


  • by donation
  • Saturday, March 24 4:30 pm
  • Jazz Vespers "Tribute to Mahalia Jackson"
  • Sylvan United Church: 2860 TRANS-CANADA HWY COWICHAN VALLEY, Milbay (MAP)

  • Featuring Pablo Cardenas on piano.


  • $10 suggested donation
  • Friday, April 6 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
  • An Evening with Ron Hadley
  • Old Dutch Inn: Qualicum Beach, BC (MAP)
  • Ron Hadley - piano
    Gergana - vocals

  • Saturday, April 7 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
  • An Evening with Ron Hadley
  • Old Dutch Inn: Qualicum Beach, BC (MAP)
  • Ron Hadley - paino
    Gergana - vocals
  • Wednesday, April 11 7:30 pm
  • VCM Vocal Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert
  • Alix Goolden Hall Victoria Conservatory of Music: 900 Johnson Street, Victoria (MAP)
  •  Gergana conducts the VCM Vocal Jazz Ensemble

  • by donation
  • Wednesday, April 18 8:00 pm
  • A Vocal Showcase
  • A concert showcasing the talents of students of Gergana's Vocal Studio.
  • by donation
  • Friday, May 4 6:30 pm
  • An Evening with Ron Hadley
  • Old Dutch Inn: Qualicum Beach, BC (MAP)
  • Ron Hadley - piano
    Gergana - vocals
  • Saturday, May 5 6:30 pm
  • An Evening with Ron Hadley
  • Old Dutch Inn: Qualicum Beach, BC (MAP)
  • Ron Hadley - piano
    Gergana - vocals
  • Monday, June 18 – Friday, June 22
  • Extreme Vocal Makeover
  • Produced by Gergana Velinova, "An Extreme Vocal Makeover" is a Summer Jazz Workshop for vocalists featuring guest artists:
    Anne Schaefer, Adonis Puentes, Jennifer Scott, Robyn Cathcart and Gergana. 

    For deatiled information on programs, auditions, registration visit the "Workshops" page on this site.


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  • Saturday, June 23 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  • An Evening with Ron Hadley
  • Old Dutch Inn : Qualicum Beach (MAP)
  • Gergana - vocals
    Ron Hadley - piano
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  • Wednesday, June 27 12:00 pm
  • Jazz Vespers for Vancouver Jazz Festival - 2012
  • St. Andrew's Wesley: Corner of Burrard and Nelson, Vancouver (MAP)
  • Gospel - Jazz Concert 

  • Free!
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  • Monday, July 9 – Sunday, July 22
  • Eagle Arts Academy
  • Cowichan Valley: BC, Canada (MAP)
  • Gergana leads the vocal program and conducts the Youth Choir for the "Eagle Arts Academy."
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  • Sunday, September 16 8:00 pm
  • Live at the Cellar Jazz Club
  • Vancouver (MAP)
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Previous events

  • Saturday, May 5 6:30 pm
  • An Evening with Ron Hadley
  • Old Dutch Inn: Qualicum Beach, BC (MAP)
  • Ron Hadley - piano
    Gergana - vocals
  • Friday, May 4 6:30 pm
  • An Evening with Ron Hadley
  • Old Dutch Inn: Qualicum Beach, BC (MAP)
  • Ron Hadley - piano
    Gergana - vocals
  • Wednesday, April 18 8:00 pm
  • A Vocal Showcase
  • A concert showcasing the talents of students of Gergana's Vocal Studio.
  • by donation
  • Wednesday, April 11 7:30 pm
  • VCM Vocal Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert
  • Alix Goolden Hall Victoria Conservatory of Music: 900 Johnson Street, Victoria (MAP)
  •  Gergana conducts the VCM Vocal Jazz Ensemble

  • by donation
  • Saturday, April 7 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
  • An Evening with Ron Hadley
  • Old Dutch Inn: Qualicum Beach, BC (MAP)
  • Ron Hadley - paino
    Gergana - vocals
  • Friday, April 6 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
  • An Evening with Ron Hadley
  • Old Dutch Inn: Qualicum Beach, BC (MAP)
  • Ron Hadley - piano
    Gergana - vocals

  • Saturday, March 24 4:30 pm
  • Jazz Vespers "Tribute to Mahalia Jackson"
  • Sylvan United Church: 2860 TRANS-CANADA HWY COWICHAN VALLEY, Milbay (MAP)

  • Featuring Pablo Cardenas on piano.


  • $10 suggested donation
  • Thursday, March 15 7:30 pm
  • "The Thief" and Other Things! CD Release Concert
  • Bulgarian Consulate : 121 East 62 Street, New York (MAP)
  • Gergana's New York "The Thief" and "Softly" CD Release Concert

    Featuring:
    Misha Piatigorsky -piano
    Willard Dyson -drums
    Pepi Slavov - bass


  • by donation
  • Friday, February 10 8:00 pm
  • Tribute To Mahalia Jackson
  • Metro Theater : 1411 Quadra Street, Victoria BC (MAP)
  • This event is part of February's Black History Month Celebration hosted by the Black History Society of Victoria.
    The concert will be followed by Justin Carter's one man play "Son of Africville" featuring actor Justin Carter. 
    Tickets on SALE now ! (click below the poster)


  • $15 adults $10 students (Buy tickets)
  • Sunday, January 29 1:30 pm
  • "Is Singing only for Singers?" - an interactive lecture/workshop
  • Victoria Conservatory of Music: 900 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC (MAP)
  • "Is Singing Only For Singers?"  is the theme which Gergana will explore in an interactive lecture/workshop as part of the Music Therapy Education Day by invitation of the Music Therapy Department of the Victoria Conservatory of Music. The workshop will focuss on the concept of  vocalizing, improvisation and the voice as the oldest instrument given to everyone to use freely according to their abilities, capacities and interests and a natural vehicle for an organic human connection."

  • Thursday, January 26 6:00 pm
  • An Evening with Ron Hadley
  • Old Dutch Inn: Qualicum Beach, BC (MAP)
  • Ron Hadley - piano
    Gergana - vocals
  • Monday, December 12, 2011 7:00 pm
  • VCM Vocal Jazz Ensemble Concert
  • Alix Goolden Hall Victoria Conservatory of Music: 900 Johnson Street, Victoria (MAP)
  • Conducted and directed by Gergana Velinova.
  • By donation
  • Thursday, December 1, 2011 7:30 pm
  • End of the Year Vocal Showcase
  • Wood Performance Hall Victoria Conservatory of Music: 900 Johnson Street, Victoria (MAP)
  • With guest accompanist:
    Robert Ahad - Piano

    A concert showcasing Gergana's voice students involved in the Comosun College Jazz Diploma Program, VCM Continuing Studies Program and her Vocal Styles and Improvisation classes.  In the program repertoire from a variety of contemporary styles such as jazz, blues, soul, musical theather and more.
  • By donation
  • Tuesday, November 29, 2011 6:30 pm
  • "Heart & Soul Cafe" Duet Concert with jazz guitarist Steve MacDonald
  • Zanzibar Cafe: 1164 Stelly's Cross Rd., Victoria Saanich, BC (MAP)
  • An eveing of soulful music, poetry and spiritual discussion. 

    Gergana - poetry, original compositions
    Steve MacDonald - jazz guitar


  • FREE!
  • Saturday, October 1, 2011 7:30 pm
  • An Inspirational Evening of Poetry and Music
  • House Concert: 2290 Arbutus Rd., Saanich (MAP)
  •  
  • FREE
  • Monday, July 11, 2011
  • VACATION!
  •  
  • Saturday, July 9, 2011 8:00 pm
  • All Star Big Band Concert led by Brad Turner
  • Alix Goolden Hall : 900 Johnson Street, Victoria (MAP)
  • All Star Big Band led by Brad Turner

    with guest artist Gergana premiering a new work by composer Daphney Kalfon.
  • $15
  • Friday, July 8, 2011 8:00 pm
  • Summer Jazz Workshop All Star Evening
  • Alix Goolden Hall : 900 Johnson street, Victoria, BC (MAP)
  • FEATURING

    Don Thompson -vibes, piano
    Brad Turner - trumpet, piano
    Neil Swaison - bass
    Misha Piatigorksy - piano
    Richard Harris Jr. - piano
    Rob Cheramy - guitar
    Kim Pacheco - vocals
    Gergana Velinova - vocals
    Gord Clements - reeds

  • (Buy tickets)
  • Monday, July 4, 2011 – Saturday, July 9, 2011 9:00 am – 10:00 pm
  • Summer Jazz and Gospel Workshop
  • Wood Performance Hall Victoria Conservatory of Music: 900, Victoria, Canada (MAP)
  •  with Kim Pacheco and Richard White Jr.

    Stay tuned for detailed information about concerts and events during the week.


  • www.bc.vcm.ca
  • Thursday, June 16, 2011 2:00 pm
  • VCM Guitar Academy Gala Concert
  • Alix Goolden Hall Victoria conservatory of Music: 900 Johnson Street, Victoria (MAP)
  • Gergana will perform solo with the VCM Summer Guitar Academy Orchestra.


  • free
  • Sunday, May 22, 2011 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
  • Jazz Vespers with Kristian Alexandrov Trio
  • St. Andrew's Wesley: Corner of Burrard and Nelson, Vancouver (MAP)
  •  
  • Saturday, April 16, 2011 8:00 pm
  • Cabaret Evening with Ron Hadley
  • Old School House Arts Centre: Qualicum Beach, BC (MAP)
  • Ron Hadley - piano
    Joey Smith - bass

  • $20 (Buy tickets)
  • Monday, April 11, 2011 7:30 pm
  • Brazilera - VCM Vocal Jazz Ensemble Concert conducted by Gergana
  • Alix Goolden Hall Victoria conservatory of Music: 900 Johnson Street (MAP)
  • "BRASILERA" tribute to A. C. Jobim and Sergio Mendes

    Featuring special guest Martin Schoeps





  • (Buy tickets)
  • Thursday, March 24, 2011 8:00 pm
  • Premier of Gergana's new CD 'Softly'
  • Wood Performance Hall Victoria Conservatory of Music: 900 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC (MAP)
  • Gergana - vocals
    Walter Martella - piano

    with guest artists



  • $15 adults $10 students (Buy tickets)
  • Sunday, February 20, 2011 2:00 pm
  • East Meets South Gospel Workshop Gala Concert
  • Vic-High Auditorium: 1260 Grant Street in Fernwood, Victoria (MAP)
  • Produced by Gergana Velinova
    Featuring Kim Pacheco-voice, Richard White Jr. - piano, Justin Carter, actor
    and the Workshop Gospel Choir
    First Half
    Justin Carter's One-Man Show "Son of Africville"
    Second Half
    East Meet South Gospel Choir
    directed by Kim Pacheco

  • $15 adults $10 students (Buy tickets)
  • Saturday, February 19, 2011 8:00 pm
  • East Meets South Project in concert at Hermann's Jazz Club
  • Hermann's Jazz Club: 753 View Street Victoria, BC (250) 388-9166 (MAP)
  • Gergana - vocals
    Kim Pacheco - vocals
    Richard White Jr. - keys
    Gord Clements - sax
    and many guest artists 

    As our 2010 concerts were sold out,
    we highly recommend early arrival for seating. 


  • $15 general addmission $10 students Tickets at the door.
  • Sunday, February 13, 2011 6:30 pm
  • Gergana and Kim Pacheco in Concert
  • Nanaimo African Heritage Society: 6132, Nanaimo (MAP)
  • A Concert Celebrating Black History Month
    Organized by the Nanimo African Heritage Society

    Gergana - vocals
    Kim Pacheco - vocals
    Richard White Jr. - piano

    for more information visit :  www.nanimoafricanheritagesociaty.com
  • (Buy tickets)
  • Sunday, January 23, 2011 2:30 pm
  • Guest Artists with Gordon Clements Quintet
  • Victoria Conservatory of Music Alix Goolden Concert Hall: 900 Johnson Street, Victoria (MAP)
  • Gordon Clements - reeds
    George McFetridge - piano
    Rob Cheramy - guitar
    Joey Smith - bass
    Damian Graham - drums
    Gergana - vocals, guest artists 
  • $15 adults $10 students/seniors (Buy tickets)
  • Sunday, January 16, 2011 2:30 pm
  • Guest Artist appearance with Rogers Buska - Piano
  • Victoria Conservatory of Music Alix Goolden Concert Hall: 900 Johnson Street, Victoria (MAP)
  •  
  • $15 adults $10 students (Buy tickets)
WorkShOps

February 2011 
The East Meets South Project Presents
Southern Gospel Sensations
vocalist Kim Pacheco
& pianist Richard White Jr. in a 
Black History Month Celebration
with a weekend-long 
Gospel Workshop 
hosted by VIC-HIGH R&B band with Eric Emde!
February 14 & 16
Gospel Workshop for High School Students
February 18 & 19
Workshop for Adults

February 20 - Gala Concert for all Workshop participants

Click here for detailed information & registration.

Past Shows

December 5 , 2010
Softly - CD Premier

Walter Martella - piano
Gergana Velinova- voice
with the Powell River Chorus

Powell River Academy of Music
Powell River, BC
$15





East Meets South Project

Concert Tour - Summer 2010"

Featuring Kim Pacheco - vocals USA
Richard White Jr, - piano USA
Walter Martella - piano, trumpet Canada


Thursday June 24, 2010
Sooke Harbour House 8 p.m. $15
1528 Whiffen Spit Road (250) 642-3421
advanced tickets at Sooke Harbour House
for reservations and information

visit:
 http://www.sookeharbourhouse.com

Sunday June 27, 2010
Wood Recital Hall 7:30 pm $15
Victoria Consevatory of Music
907 Pandora Ave. 


Wednesday, June 30, 2010
"East Meets South Workshop Concert"
given by all workshop participants
Wood Recital Hall 7:30 pm $10
Victoria Consevatory of Music
907 Pandora Ave.


Thursday, May 27, 2010
"THE THIEF" CD RELEASE CONCERT
Alix Goolden Hall
900 Johnson Street
Victoria
8 pm $15

with:
Karel Roessingh - piano
Gordon Clements - reeds
Joey Smith - bass
Damian Graham - drums

Wednesday April 14, 2010
Gergana Conducts the VCM Vocal Jazz Ensemble

Alix goodlen Hall
7:30
tickets by donation

Powell River
Saturday February 13, 2010
Courtney's House Concert Series
with Walter Martella - Piano
7655 Sunshine Coast Hgw
$10
for information call (604) 485-4607

Victoria
Tuesday February 2, 2010
Musicians for Haiti
Benefit Concert by VCM Faculty
Victoria Conservatory of Music
Alix Goolden Hall
900 Johnson Street
7:30 pm
100% of donations will go to:
www.savethechildren.org


Wednesday December 9, 2009

Victoria Conservatory of Music
Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Conducted by Gergana
with VCM Honors Jazz Big Band
conducted by Gord Clements

Alix Goolden Hall
Victoria Conservatory of Music
900 Johnson Street
7:30 pm

Series of Jazz Benefit Concerts
to support the making of "The Thief"

with Guest Artists
Andrew Slade
- piano
Gordon Clements - reeds
special guest Eric Harper - guitar

Friday December 4, 2009
Edward Milne Community School Auditorium
Sooke, BC 
7:30 pm
$15

Sunday November 8, 2009
Church of Truth
111 Superior St.
James Bay, Victoria
7:00 pm
$20 $15 students

Friday October 2, 2009

Sylvan United Church - Mill Bay
7:30 pm    $20

September 12, 2009
Alix Goolden Hall
Jazz Faculty Performance 
11:30-12:00
900 Johnson Street

July 18, 2009
Summer Jazz Workshop Faculty Presentation

Gergana - vocals
Misha Piatigorsky - piano
Neil Sawinson - bass
Willard Dyson - drums

Alix Goolden Hall
Victoria, BC
7:30 pm $15

July 18, 2009
Summer Jazz Workshop Vocal Soloists Presentation

Gergana - vocal coach
Walter Martella - Piano

Wood Recital Hall
Victoria, BC
3 pm FREE

July 14, 2009
Gord Clements and Friends

Don Thompson - vibraphone
Gord Clements - reeds
Misha Piatigorsky - piano
Neil Swainson - bass
Willard Dyson - drims
Gergana Velinova - vocals

Metro Theater
Victoria, BC
7:30 pm $15