From My Bottom Step

Carol Welsman

An internationally acclaimed singer and pianist whose expressive vocal styling and dynamic stage presence have captivated audiences around the world Carol has sold over 60,000 CDs in Canada alone, something few jazz artists in Canada have experienced. Award Winner for “Album of the Year” at the 2008 Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards, and nominee for “Best Female Vocalist of the year for 2009″, Carol’s musical career is soaring to new … Continue Reading

Ana Moura

The pride of Portugal, Ana has devoted her life to fado singing. She is considered the world’s greatest talent of this particular type of song.

Tickets: $30 in Advance, $35 at the Door. Available online and at the Aeolian Box Office. 519-672-7950

The Heather Bambrick Quartet

Bambrick has studied and performed with some of the world’s greatest Jazz talents including Phil Nimmons, Kenny Wheeler, Guido Basso, Peter Appleyard, John Lamb, Jim Galloway, and Rob McConnell. Currently she teaches music at Humber College, and is a veteran host at Toronto’s Jazz 91 FM. As a group singer and as a solo artist, she has toured Canada several times, performed frequently throughout the United States and … Continue Reading

Boogie Woogie Jazz

Michael Kaeshammer

An introduction to boogie woogie at age 13 left a lasting impression on this German-born pianist. He has attained star status, performing before sold-out audiences in Europe and the United States. As well as an impressive technical dexterity, he brings a sense of humour and a warm style to the stage. With Kaeshammer, virtuosity and charisma come together to create a compelling blend of jazz-pop, funk and blues. … Continue Reading

The Aeolian Jazz Series

2/6 – The Heather Bambrick Trio
Mark Kieswetter (piano), Michael McClennan (bass), Chase Sanborn (trumpet & flugelhorn)

4/16 – John Tank (Sax) With the Don Thompson Trio
Terry Clarke (drums), Jim Vivian (bass)

5/13 – PJ Perry Quintet
Mark Eisenman (piano), Neil Swaison (bass), Kevin Dean (trumpet), Andre White (drums)

6/11 – Denzal Sinclaire

Tickets: $25 in Advance, $30 at the Door. Series Price: all 4 shows for $80! Available online and at … Continue Reading

The Aeolian Classical Series

2/7 – The Dance of Mid-Winter Fire; Clark Bryan & Marion Miller (piano duets)
3/14 – Flourishes of Spring; Kathleen Gahagan (harp) & Shawn Oakes (tenor & recorder)
4/04 – Fire and Water; The Music of Liszt & Debussy, Clark Bryan(piano)
5/09 – The Poet Speaks; Catherine Gardner (soprano), Mark Gardner (baritone), pianist Sandra Mogenson
6/13 – Travels With My Flute; Marg Trethewey (flute) & Marion Miller (piano)

Tickets: $17 … Continue Reading

Double Standard

A UWO comic.

Family Fun Festival

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What Happened?

A UWO comic.

Donkey Bong

A UWO Gazette sketch (reposted with permission).

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