| March 6, 2010 |
| 7:30 pm | to | 9:30 pm |
Valerie Day, formerly with the Grammy nominated Pop/R&B band, NU SHOOZ, will be the featured performer in SHADOW JAZZ II, a concert to benefit The Shadow Project. Valerie will head up a stellar quartet with Mike Horsfall, piano and vibes, Dave Captein, bass, and Gary Hobbs, drums. The Shadow Project is a non-profit, fostering sucess for school children with learning challenges in Portland, Hillsboro and Yamhill County.
Tickets $25.00 at 800 838 3006
Saturday, March 6th, 7:30 p.m.
The Old Church, 1422 S.W. 11th Ave., Portland (click here for map and directions)
| February 20, 2010 |
| 6:00 pm | to | 10:00 pm |
Valerie, vibraphonist/pianist Mike Horsfall and bassist Dennis Caiazza warm up the evening in Oregon’s Wine Country’s newest luxury resort – the Allison Inn and Spa.
Here’s what the Oregonian’s David Sarahson had to say about Jory, the Inn’s restaurant: “Jory is a successful, inviting, creative restaurant, with a range new to the Oregon wine country, a scope that allows it not only to reflect but also express the region and the Northwest. With grape vines on one side and a sweeping view of Willamette Valley hills on the other, it’s a bold attempt to make an appellation a destination.”
When: Saturday, February 20th
6 PM to 10 PM
2525 Allison Lane
Newberg, Oregon 97132 (map and directions)
No Cover
| December 19, 2009 |
| 7:30 pm | to | 9:30 pm |
| 7:30 pm | to | 9:30 pm |
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra proudly presents a tuneful Christmas concert that will put the audience in the holiday spirit. The “Big Horn Brass Christmas Show” with Valerie Day will play Vancouver’s LifePoint Church on Saturday, December 19 at 7:30 pm.
The concert consists of new arrangements of old favorites accompanied by a video presentation, as well as Christmas carols and standards guaranteed to warm you up for the season. “Big Horn Brass” has been an area favorite since 1983. The sixteen-piece big band consists of brass and percussion instruments, and is conducted by David Bryan. The band boasts Vancouver Symphony Orchestra musicians Douglas Peebles on bass trombone, Mark Vehrencamp on tuba and Bruce Dunn on trumpet.
LifePoint Church (and its acoustically-perfect auditorium) is located at 305 NE 192nd Ave in Vancouver. Tickets go on sale on Monday, November 9 at www.vancouversymphony.org. Tickets are priced at $15 for adults, with children under 12 admitted free of charge.
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| October 5, 2009 |
| 7:00 pm | to | 10:00 pm |
Valerie performs with pianist Ben Darwish at a special event presented by The Bus Project – an organization that, in their own words, “has mobilized thousands of volunteers and activists around the state of Oregon. We bring voters out of the woodwork. We create forums to learn about candidates and policy issues. The BusPAC works to elect the best progressive candidates in the state. We do it all, with one constant: combining fun and politics.
The Wheelies – is their version of “a red carpet evening of live music and video, kibbitzing political figures, rousing speechifying and trophies for the bravest of politicians, civic-minded do-gooders and selfless volunteers”. And there are even musical guests!
Gerding Theater
128 NW 11th Ave Portland OR 97219
7 PM
Tickets: $15 < 26 YR OLD | $30 26 YR + UP | $130 VIP
For more info and to vote for your favorite do-gooders, go here:
http://www.thewheelies.org/
| June 6, 2009 |
| 5:00 pm | to | 7:00 pm |
Get a swinging start to your summer at the Canby Wine and Art Festival with Valerie Day on vocals, Mike Horsfall (Tall Jazz) on vibes, Gary Hobbs on drums and Dave Captein on bass.
Tickets: $5 This is an all ages event.
For directions or more information, go to the Clackamas County Events website
| May 30, 2009 |
| 7:30 pm | to | 10:30 pm |
On Saturday, May 30th, Valerie joins Mike Horsfall (vibes), Phil Baker (bass) and Todd Strait (drums) for an evening of jazz. In addition to being the vibraphonist in the NU SHOOZ Orchestra and a part of the Brain Chemistry Trio for “Brain Chemistry For Lovers“, Mike has spent many years as one of the tall guys in the jazz trio Tall Jazz. Phil Baker is well known for his work with Pink Martini, and Todd Strait for his work with Karrin Allyson. It should be a stellar evening with these “professors” of jazz.
No cover charge – but reservations are highly recommended. 503-659-1143
Arrivederci’s: 17023 SE McLoughlin Blvd, Ptld OR 97267
Vince Patton and the Oregon Art Beat crew goes behind the scenes for “the making of” Brain Chemistry For Lovers with Valerie Day, Darrell Grant, Jim Blashfield, John Smith, Dr. Larry Sherman, and the Portland Chamber Orchestra. (for those who can’t see the OPB widget and would like to see the show – click HERE)
| April 2, 2009 |
| 8:00 pm | to | 8:30 pm |
On Thursday, April 2nd at 8 PM, Oregon Public Broadcasting’s Art Beat will air a program about “the making of” Brain Chemistry For Lovers. Producer Vince Patton and crew follow Valerie Day and Darrell Grant through the different stages of the creative process with filmmaker Jim Blashfield, orchestrator/arranger John Smith, and OHSU’s neuroscientist Dr. Larry Sherman – culminating in a premier performance with the Portland Chamber Orchestra at the Newmark Theater in Portland OR.
This program will be rebroadcast on Sunday, April 6th at 6 PM.
Here’s an audio clip of the recent conversation that John and Valerie had with Andrea Murray from All Classical 89.9. In it you’ll hear about the man behind the orchestrations for Brain Chemistry for Lovers, the collaboration with the Portland Chamber Orchestra, and…..how Jimi Hendrix thwarted one medical career!
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| February 12, 2009 |
| 3:00 pm | to | 3:30 pm |
Valerie and her husband, orchestrator/arranger/composer John Smith, talk with Andrea Murray on NW Previews about the music for this weekend’s Brain Chemistry For Lovers performances with the Portland Chamber Orchestra.
In Portland you can listen on All Classical 89.9 FM, or for streaming radio, go to All Classical’s website: http://www.allclassical.org
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