Wednesday, December 16, 2009

New Year Eve Gala at the Fairmont Banff Springs

The New Years Eve Gala Featuring Barry Shaw,The Banff Springs Orchestra, Unique Soul and Special Guests

Enjoy a succulent four-course meal followed by the swingin' sounds of Barry Shaw, the Banff Springs Orchestra, Unique Soul and special guests. Bring in the New Year with a champagne toast and lasting memories of an unforgettable evening.

Formal attire is recommended.

For more information and to book tickets and hotel reservations please contact the Fairmont Banff Springs.

TEL 1-(403) 762-2211
FAX 1-(403) 762-5755
E-MAIL banffsprings@fairmont.com


New Years Eve Gala Featured Entertainers

Barry Shaw is a singer, producer and recording artist who has performed as a featured guest and corporate entertainer across Canada, the USA. and most recently in Dubai.


Barry's reputation as a premier male jazz/swing and contemporary vocalist and his ability to connect with an audience is well known! Check out the testimonial section of our website for audience reviews and comments.








Unique Soul's Midnight Special (Canada)


For those struck with Party Fever, this powerhouse band offers no cure. Only more flame for your fire. Unique Soul Featuring Al Ahh and Bobby Soul is a powerful and edgy Rhythm and Blues band with a "let's-get-this-party-started" attitude. Unique Soul delivers retro soul and R and B, dance-frenzy old school rock & roll, and calypso. The band will not be held liable if you have too much fun... Consider yourselves warned! :)






Debbie Forsyth (Canada)


Debbie has performed on the "Jimmy Fowler All Night Sing" in both Branson, Missouri and Nashville, Tennessee. She also made an appearance on the Southstar Creations Showcase in Nashville. Debbie's first CD is in its second printing and she has just finished her second full CD release. The CD is entitled "Hold On" and was produced by Steven Rendall and Eldon Winter. 








Fiona Malena Flamenco Artist (Spain)


A solo dance artist and choreographer, Fiona was immersed in flamenco early on in her career through living and studying in Spain. Her legendary teachers include Andres Marin, Juana Amaya and Isabel Bayon, among others.

Fiona has collaborated with David Palomar and Oscar Lagos (Aire Flamenco) as well as with other artists from Seville.

Recent performances in Spain have included regular performances as a soloist in the Alcazar (palace) of Seville.





Allistair Elliott (Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards Instrumentalist of the Year and Nominated Vocalist of the Year)
  
Allistair Elliott was born just outside Belfast, Northern Ireland. Excelling at the classical side of the trumpet, he performed in London, England and also Vienna, Austria by the age of seventeen. Elliott moved to England where he received his music degree from Leeds College of Music, the same school that produced the recent Grammy nominee, Corrine Bailey Rae.

His performing credits include The Drifters, The Temptations, R&B legend, Lou Pride, England's jazz giant, John Dankworth, and The Supremes, just to name a few.




Egor Ukoloff Band Master: The Banff Springs Orchestra (Russia)

"Egor Ukoloff is quite simply one of the very best musical directors and arrangers in Canada"


A graduate of the Banff School for the arts in Banff, AB Canada he has studied jazz with such a giants as Dave Holland, Rufus Reed, Ted Dunbar, Steve Coleman. Since that time Egor Ukoloff has always been in high demand working for Seabourn and Princess Cruise Lines as a Band Master. He has also worked in the role of Musical Director for the Platters and most recently with the Canadian Tenors on their cross Canada tour. Barry Shaw Entertainment is delighted to have Egor Ukoloff as the exclusive arranger and musical director for all performances of the Banff Springs Orchestra, Barry Shaw Orchestra and Unique Soul.

Christmas and New Years 2009 at The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel.

"The Castle in the Rockies"




Barry Shaw with 4 piece band lead by Egor Ukoloff will be performing his Swingin' Christmas Show in the Alhambra Room at the Banff Springs Hotel on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.Celebrate Christmas cheer with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine as you prepare for theculinary journey ahead. Indulge in a splendid four-course meal prepared by Executive Chef Martin Luthi. Then dance the night away to the music of Barry Shaw.


For more information and to book tickets and hotel reservations please contact the Fairmont Banff Springs.

TEL 1-(403) 762-2211
FAX 1- (403) 762-5755
E-MAIL banffsprings@fairmont.com

The smooth and funky jazz at the Metropolitan Grill December 17th

We're back to The Met on 17th with another hot funky performance on Thursday December 17th.
Come and check Allistair Elliott band in this upscale night club. There is no cover charge but the reservations might be needed as there are lots of people celebrate Christmas at the Met.

The music starts at 8:30 PM and goes until midnight.



Metropolitan Grill The

 - www.themetropolitangrill.ca
880 16 Ave SW, Calgary - (403) 802-2393