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Elvis' Birthday The residents just loved him
:) He was great!
Carlingwood Retirement Community Singer, Band Leader, Entertainer Parties, Corporate Events, Fundraisers, Weddings __________________________________________________________________________ Bass: Lee-Pierre Shirey The
Dickens Carolers have been enjoyed throughout 60% English/40% French (our most popular show in Ottawa) 80% English/20% French 80% French/20% English 50% English/50% French 100% in either official language. The repertoire includes a few carols in other traditional languagesGerman, Latin, Spanish, and Italian Upon Request Medley ____________________________________________
French Canadian Tunes
Sens Unique: Un groupe de musique traditionnelle et
populaire
Sens-Unique is a group performing traditional and
popular music (Piaf), I would like to thank you for
participating By all measures, the Conference
was a success ― the high number of Indeed, the feedback indicated
how extraordinarily pleased Sens Unique
engaged the audience with continuous energy.
Cindy McNabb
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Anna Baksheeva And Lois Siegel
Percussion
Ugly Stick
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Guitarists Gabriela Iznardo and
Alejandro Vega
Latin American & Spanish Rhythms
Music Featuring Alejandro’s Cuban
Heritage
and Gabriela’s Peruvian and Argentinean Background __________________________________ Holly Cox, Albert
Kaprielian, Vivian Byrne Sarah McLachlan's "Angel"
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Steve Carle Jim Croce • Eric Clapton
• The Beatles • Billy Joel • Van Morisson • Everly Brothers
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Toussaint Ndayegamiye
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I heard the party was a great success –
Thanks for a wonderful
performance at my Halloween party. |
Stephan
Beaudoin
Master Balloon Artist & Magician
Birthday Parties, Corporate Events, Weddings,
Festivals,
Christmas and Holiday Parties, New Year's Events
Grand Openings, Baby Showers, Pool Parties
Family Reunions, Anniversaries
Warning
Ballons are Latex
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Nigel Harris
Vocals, Guitar, Ukulele
Lois Siegel
Poyk, Snare
In
Eastern Europe, percussion was often provided by a drummer
who played a
frame drum,
or
poyk,
sometimes called
baraban.
A poyk is similar to a
bass drum
and often has a cymbal or piece of metal
mounted on top, which is struck by a beater.
Klezmer, Jewish Jazz , Traditional Jazz
Tunes
Ale Brider, Hava Nagila, Tumbalalaika, If I were a Rich Man, Sunrise
Sunset
Be Mir Bish du Shein, Midnight in Moscow
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Fiddler, Step Dancer
Ottawa Valley, Celtic, French Canadian, Old-Time, Classical
Natalie was great.
Meet and Greet for Brian Hunt
Running for Mayor of Greater Madawaska
Traci Rae
National Key Account Manager
Garden of Life Canada
Natalie was great. The
residents and some of their family members
enjoyed the music and the dancing. Thanks a lot!
Luisa Romero
Director
of Recreation
The
Edinburgh Retirement Residence
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Olivia Pelling - violin, vocals
Michael Jonz - mandolin, banjo, vocals
Doug Crump - guitar, vocals
Vance Trudeau -whistle, accordion
Original Alt-Folk,
East-Coast Style Music
and Traditional Tunes of the British Isles
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Concession 23
Jonathan Ferrabee - Acoustic Bass, Vocals
Kevin Golka -Mandolin, Vocals
Sherry Philp - Banjo, Vocals
Nick Strachan - Guitar, Vocals
Bluegrass
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Kim Wallace – Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
Bernie Coville – Lead Guitar, Vocals
Shawn Wallace – Mandolin, Vocals
Dr. Heather Aiken – Banjo, Vocals
Lisa Pigeau – Standup Bass, Vocals
Traditional, Gospel and Original Bluegrass Music with Tight Harmonies
Nights and Weekends
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The Wreckers
Bob Bangs - Drums
Jody Benjamin - Guitar, Vocals
Michael Ball - Fiddle, Fiddle, Vocals
Don Evans - Bass
Fred Guignion - Lead Guitar
Mixture of Original and Cover Tunes
Leaning Towards the Earlier Country that Still Sounded Like Country:
Hank Williams, George Jones, Roger Miller, Webb Pierce.
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Clan Daestyn
Victoria Bell: Cajon, Tin Whistle, Fife, Didgeridoo
Darren Jerome: Tin Whistle, Spoons, Vocals
Johnny Walker: Lead Guitar, Vocals
Ron Barcadi: (Band Leader) Lead Vocals, Bongos, Cajon, Saw
Krista Grant: Mandolin, Fiddle, Tin Whistle, Vocals
Pat Grant: Small Pipes, Tin Whistle, Backup Vocals
Dave Johnson: Small Pipes, Harmonica, Tin Whistle, Backup Vocals
Celtic, (Scottish and Irish) Folk, East Coast, Caribbean
Retirement Homes, Pubs, Private Parties
It went great. Residents were very happy with them!
Hilary Parry -
Lifestyle & Programs Manager
Chartwell New Edinburgh Square Retirement
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Classical Piano
Sally was great.
Julie Mullins
Activity Manager
Carlingwood Retirement Community
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Pierre Foret
Flute
Classical, Latin, Bosnian, Celtic, French
Pop, Québécois Folk Music
Tango
Pierre was excellent!
It was the perfect match
for our Mad Hatter Tea Party!
Maegan Mann -
Lifestyles Manager
V!VA Barrhaven Retirement Community
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Classical, Sacred, Musical
Theatre, Jazz Standards/Big Band
Vera Lynn/ Music of the 40's, Opera Favourites,
Popular music from the Late 1800's/Early 1900's:The Lost Chord,
We'll Gather Lilacs and I'll Walk Beside You
Sings in French, Italian, German, Latin, Welsh, Gaelic
Spanish, Hungarian, Russian, and Yiddish
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Carrie
Alain
Vocals, Piano, Flute
Accompanist (Piano)
Classical, Popular, Traditional
Franglais: French and English
Sings in French, Spanish, Italian, German, Latin,
Yiddish and Russian
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Carrie and Angie Duo
Carrie Alain
Vocals, Piano, Flute
Accompanist (Piano)
Carrie Sings in French, Spanish, Italian, German
Latin, Yiddish and Russian
Angela Lafontaine
Vocals
Classical, Popular,
Traditional, Folk
Franglais: French and English
Sacred, Musicals, Jazz Standards
Vera Lynn & Music of the 40's
Turn of the century popular music such as
We'll Gather Lilacs and I'll Walk Beside You
Angela Sings in French,
Italian, German, Latin, Welsh, Gaelic
Spanish, Hungarian, Russian, and Yiddish
The Opera Night with Carrie and
Angela was wonderful.
They had a beautiful repertoire, a selection of arias, songs
and piano pieces for their performance.
Everyone attending truly enjoyed it.
Thank you so much Lois for your referral.
Luisa Romero
Director
of Recreation
The
Edinburgh Retirement Residence
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MusicAlain
Carrie - Vocals, Piano, Flute
Charissa
(13) Violin and Flute
Maylea
(11) Cello
Ariana (8) Violin
Classical, Popular, Traditional
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Anna Baksheeva
Fiddle
Hallelujah
©Photo by Lois Siegel
Classical Guitar, Vocal
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Sings Many Genres: Opera
Elvis, Beatles, Musical Theatre
Weddings
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Charlie Inglis
Scottish Country and Ceilidh Dancing Caller
Taught Scottish Dancing for Over 40 Years
and Have Lead Many Ceilidhs
Charles also address the haggis and recites Burns
poetry
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Children's Music Workshop
or Performance
Parties and Entertainment
(613) 830-2509
Lois Siegel and Friends
Children's Music Workshop
Cumberland Village Heritage Museum
Power and Country Festival
2010, 2011
Sarah Hill (fiddle)
Lois Siegel (spoons)
Sarah (Bodhran - Irish Drum)
Photo by Paul Jean
Lois Siegel
with Mop Top Jane
Ugly
Stick
Children participate and play along with the performers
using a selection of percussion instruments we provide:
Spoons, Shakers, Washboards, Dancing Marionettes
Pierrot
Jig Doll
I would
love if you could come back this year and provide another
children’s interactive workshop.
It was such a hit last year…
Kellie Sarazin
Cumberland Heritage Power and Country Festival
2011
Ottawa
Metcalfe
Fair
Kidzland
2014
Photo by Jim McCuaig
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Under
The Pines Music Festival
Celtic North
2015
Puppets Up!: International Puppet
Festival
2015
Photo by Paul Jean
Workshop
“You and the Fiddle Chicks were perfect.”
Noreen Young, Artistic Director – Puppet’s Up!
Photo by
Victor Turco
Albert Kaprielian
Jazz Piano/Vocals
Old-Time, Standards,
Jazz, Blues, Classic Rock/Pop
House Parties, Corporate Events,
Weddings, Anniversaries, Birthdays
Imagination
Take the A Train
Valentine's Day
He was fantastic! He actually had
quite a few ladies
who were enamoured with him.
Albert was extremely professional and easy going.
He has an excellent way of judging the crowd.
He made our night extra romantic and special.
Emily
Parenteau -
Health and Wellness Director
Chapel Hill Retirement
Residence
Nigel Harris
Vocals, Guitar, Ukulele
Vaudeville, Kiddies,
Blues, Gospel, Folk Indie
Celtic
Irish and Scottish Music
Rock & Roll, Old-Time, Christmas
Guitar, Banjo, Fiddle, Vocals
Tunes
Crocodile Rock, Brown Eyed Girl, Come a Little Bit Closer
Only You, Can't Help Falling in Love, Sonny's Dream
Bye, Bye Blackbird, Tennessee Waltz,
Darktown Strutters' Ball, A Shanty in Old Shanty Town
Black Velvet Band, American Pie, Whiskey in the Jar
Paddy G
6th Annual Hope Garden Party
Paddy “G” - with his Golden Oldies
and rollicking Celtic music and song.
Paddy is a wonderful performer
who is extremely generous with his talent.
We are deeply grateful for his largesse.
Ann MacDonald -
Manager of Volunteers
Shepherds of Good Hope
It went great. Thank you so much
for finding Paddy for us.
Christine Fisher -
Activities Director
Bridlewood Trails Retirement Community
Paddy was
excellent. Played for over an hour straight.
A number of people gravitated to him after the show.
Mrs. Gillissie even helped put the chairs away, real down home
people.
Mackie McLaren
Masonic Hall
McNab and District Celtic Heritage Society
Annual General Meeting
Arnprior
Patrick was GREAT on Monday afternoon – showed up in
good time, all decked out in his kilt etc.
I told him he’d be great for Robbie Burns day but that timing’s a bit
short notice now too!
Any chance he’d be available in the afternoon on March 17th
for a St. Patty’s day theme party?
Cindy McNabb -
Resident Program Manager
Extendicare Starwood
It went very well!! He sang many songs that
have never been performed
at our home before. And the residents loved the kilt!
Christine Smith -
Recreation Programmer
Carlingview Manor
They loved
it!
Genevieve Lafleur
Directrice Santé et bien-être |
Health and Wellness Director
Résidence
Chapel Hill Retirement Residence
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Gypsy Muse
Nabil Yaghi, Normand
Glaude, Justin Duhaime
William Lamoureux
Gypsy Jazz
Music Inspired by the Legacy of Django Reinhardt
The Group Plays as a Quartet - 2 Guitars, Bass & Guest
on either Violin, Clarinet or Voice
Also Available: a Trio - 2 Guitars , Bass or Duo-Guitars
Justin Also Performs in a Duo with a Singer
Justin Duhaime
Solo
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With Howard Hayes
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Paddy G & The Mennie Man
Paddy Gillissie
and Garry Mennie
Celtic
Irish and Scottish Music
Rock & Roll, Old-Time, Christmas
Guitar, Banjo, Fiddle, Vocals
Tunes
Crocodile Rock, Brown Eyed Girl, Come a Little Bit Closer
Only You, Can't Help Falling in Love, Sonny's Dream
Bye, Bye Blackbird, Tennessee Waltz,
Darktown Strutters' Ball, A Shanty in Old Shanty Town
Black Velvet Band, American Pie, Whiskey in the Jar
They were really good.
The residents really appreciated their music and humour
They would like to have them back!
Renée Poirier -
Health and Wellness Director
Beacon Heights Retirement Residence
It was fantastic!! Our
members thoroughly enjoyed them
Maegan Mann -
Lifestyles Manager
Viva Barrhaven Retirement
Community
Paddy
G and the Mennie Man were great – bit of an Irish flare to them
so we’ll keep them in mind for ‘March’ as well. I was a bit worried
that they
may have postponed due to the nasty weather that weekend,
but they showed up and were ready to go on time – very reliable fellows
Cindy McNabb -
Resident Program Manager
Extendicare Starwood
Amazing comments from our residents
Stephanie Barnes, RT, CDP - Life Enrichment Manager
Carp Commons Retirement Village
Thanks Lois. They were GREAT!
Couldn’t have asked for better!
In fact a couple people were asking about how I found them
so have passed on your information.
Louise Graves
House Party
On The Sunnyside of The
Street, Blue Moon, Cheek To Cheek, Side by Side
Tennessee Waltz, Ain't She Sweet, You Are My Sunshine. Me And My Shadow
Lily Marlene, Jamaica Farewell
Adult Audiences
Jazz, Old-Time, Folk Songs, Country, Celtic,
20's 30's,
40's, 50's,
60's
Bars, Coffee Houses,
House Parties, Festivals
Hard Times...Stephen Foster
Last Thing On My Mind....Tom Paxton
Going to the Country....Bruce Cockburn
The Circle Game....Joni Mitchell
Four Strong Winds....Ian Tyson
Star Of The County Down....Irish
Farewell To Nova Scotia
The Swimming Song.....Kate and Anna McGarrigle
For Lovin' Me..... Gordon Lightfoot
The Hockey Song....Stompin Tom Connors
Dylan, Neil Young, Hank Williams, James Taylor, The Carter Family
Billie Holiday, The Beatles
Russell was so amazing! Our
residents were blown away.
He was so talented , so nice and great choice in music.
Stephanie Barns
Life Enrichment Manager
Carp Commons Retirement Village
Photo by Lois Siegel
Marie Déziel
Photo by Paul Jean
Lois Siegel
Squeezebox Chicks perform all types of music:
traditional French-Canadian
tunes,
Celtic jigs and reels, Old-Time melodies,
and music from around the world.
Instruments:
Unique
and visually entertaining percussive instruments,
accordions, piano, washboard, fiddle, and dancing marionettes
Lively music to delight any audience.
Kitchen Parties, Holidays, Anniversaries, Birthdays
Retirement Homes, Weddings, Festivals
Blues R & B Country, Pop
60's to 90'S
Joe Valente and Mark Hall
An
acoustic-ish duo
(With a drum machine named Waldo)
Upbeat
mix of pop, classic rock, and new country
Two vocals, lots of harmonies, and tons of fun
Blue Rodeo, Elvis Costello, Keith Urban, Sublime
Bruce Springsteen, Garth Brooks
Ragtime
TV themes of the Same Era. Early 20th Century Music
Photo by Sandra Whitlock
Yves Larouche, Piano
Tom Denison, String Bass
Dale Jones, Trumpet, Tenor Sax, Flute, Clarinet
Jazz, Swing
Weddings, Special Events, Retirement Homes, Parties
It went very well. The residents loved it.
Sandra Whitlock
Coordonnatrice d'activitiés -
Activities Coordinator
Chateau Symmes
Gatineau, Quebec
Tom Denison
Dale Jones
Blues North
Dale Jones
Diana Lloyd
WOW!!! Dale brought 8 instruments. The residents thought
they were great.
Thank you so much for finding them for us. We will have them back.
Jacqui Haffner
| Life Style and Program Manager
CHARTWELL
KANATA
retirement residence
20 Shirley's Brook Drive, Kanata
Photo by
Sophie
Renaud
Jazz, Swing
Weddings, Special Events, Retirement Homes
Corporate Affairs, Parties
Renaud Trio
David Renaud, Clarinet and
Saxophone
Garry Elliott, Guitar
Adrian Cho, Bass
Jazz
David Renaud
©Brett Delmage
Tom McMahon
Jazz, Swing
Weddings, Special Events, Retirement Homes,
Parties
It went great with the Swing Guys.
Residents enjoyed the music, great memories for some of them…
Renee Poirier -
Health and Wellness Director
Beacon Heights Retirement Residence
THEY WERE AMAZING!! Just a lovely duo who
played great tunes
for our reception at the Delta Hotel. I really appreciate all your efforts
and thank you for recommending them to me.
Whenever I am in Ottawa again or at my next conference,
I will be sure to pass along your information.
Lisa
Isaacs B.A., CMP
Isaacs & Co., Barristers & Solicitors
Toronto
Stuart Rutherford - Harmony and Lead Vocals
Michael Ball - Bass & Fiddle
Paul Roberto -Guitar, Lead and Harmony Vocals
Gilles Leclerc - Mandolin, Harmony and Lead Vocals
John Steele - Banjo, Harmony and Lead Vocals
Michael Ball, Fiddle, Mandolin, Vocals
Jody Benjamin, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, Triangle
Vintage Country and Cajun Dance Music
Classic and Original Songs
Hank Williams, George Jones, Roger Miller and Webb Pierce
Warren Recoskie, Guitar & Vocals
Don Fletcher, Fiddle
Jason McDonald, Mandolin & Vocals
Ed Sexton, Guitar & Vocals
Terry McDonald, Bass & Vocals
Bluegrass
Quebecois, Irish, Down East, Ottawa Valley
Photo by Lois Siegel
Ray and Glen Adams
Ray, Mandolin & Vocals
Glen, 5-String banjo & Vocals
Bluegrass & Country Music
It went
well. The residents enjoyed them very much.
Josée
Directrice Santé et
bien-être | Health and Wellness
Director
Beacon Heights Retirement Residence
Jazz
My Funny Valentine, Almost Like Being in Love
Goodbye Porkpie Hat, Round Midnight, Lullaby of Birdland
Almost Like Being
In Love
Beatrice
Bluesette Samba
Mediterranean Sunset
Willow Weep For Me
Traditional
Métis
Dance
Teaching about History of Métis
How to Jig
Cape Breton, Celtic Ceilidh, Light Classical,
French
Lightly Latin, Popular Tunes, Quebec Folk Songs, Standards
Swing, Jazz, An Evening in Paris, Twilight in Rome,
Valentines for Lovers, Sounds of Christmas
Birthday Parties, Christmas Parties,
Conventions,
Christmas Parties, Churches, Cocktail Receptions, Corporate Functions,
Fund Raisers, House
Parties New Year's Eve Parties, Restaurants
Senior Residences, Valentine Parties, Wedding Receptions
Trio with Neil Sealy
Acoustic Bass
Penelope Goranson
Guitar
Both Vocalists
Dave Gordon, Banjo, Pedal Steel Guitar
Country and Blues
Classiques Québécois: Cent Mille Chansons, Y'a Une Étoile Pour Vous
Folk: Jolie Louise, Un Amour
Qui Ne Veut Pas Mourir
Jazz: Autumn In New York
Pop: Lullaby
Musique Classique: Ombra
Mai Fu, Se L'aura Spira, No One Is Alone
Lois, just wanted to let you know that Anne Marie
did a superb job today; it was lovely!
Thanks again for your assistance.
Marie-Andree Paulin
Tom McMahon
Baliset, Bass
Special Events, Retirement Homes
The Baliset is a 12-string instrument that has the range of a
guitar and bass and is played by tapping the strings.
YouTube
Black Orpheus
Doxy
Demo
Morgan Blackbyrne
Strolling and Comedic
Interactions with People at Parties
Photo Opportunities, Photo Booths
Photo by Lois Siegel
Marie Patenaude
Trio
Paul Soble, Double Bass
Marie Patenaude, Vocals
Shinya Sato, Piano
Jazz
Corporate Affairs, Special Events, House Parties
Weddings, Retirement Homes
Marie Patenaude
Trio Demo
Tunes
Four
Skylark
Fait Comme L'oiseau
Jeanette is a fantastic Acadian performer.
She sings, she dances,
she plays the spoons, harmonica, and piano.
She
knows how to involve her audience by encouraging them
to participate
in fun tunes. Her stories about her family
are heartwarming. Your hands
will be clapping; your toes will be tapping
to “Mi’kmaq.” Your smiles
will be a mile wide for “My Forgetter.”
Your eyes will tear to
“My Daughter, My friend/ My Mother My Friend.”
A show you will
never forget…”I’m An Acadian-Canadian, Eh!”
Lois Siegel
Siegel Entertainment
It was incredible!
They were amazing!!
The residents loved them!!
We would love to have them back some time for sure
and look forward to doing business with you for our other events.
Sandra Whitlock
Chateau Symmes
Gatineau, Quebec
Photo by Jan Amell
Violinist, Fiddler
Celtic, Classical, Old-Time, Jazz
Weddings, Special Events, Parties, Funerals
Retirement Residences
They loved him. He is perfect for a Sunday afternoon
tea.
I will book him in the future.
Denisa Zevedei -
Activities Director
Chartwell Rideau Place Retirement Residence
It went very well, thank you!
Evan is a very talented musician and great to work with.
Ottawa Hospital Conference
Westin Hotel
Cassandre Pretorius
(Boland)
Planificatrice de conférences
- Conference Planner
University of Ottawa
Evan was great!
Bradley Lamoureux
-
Activity
Director
Waterford Retirement Community
Goopee Fun Family Entertainment
Close-Up Magic, Face Painting, Balloon Sculpting
Photo by LeeAnne Watt
Irish, Scottish, and Ottawa Valley Step
Dance
15, 30, or 45 Minute Performances
A recent highlight for some members of the group
was travelling to Scotland with the Sons of Scotland Pipe Band
to perform for the Queen Elizabeth II at Balmoral Castle.
They also perform with the Lyon Street Celtic Band
on St. Patrick’s Day at Casey’s Grill Bar.
Celtic Cross Dancers and Fiddler
Eric Provencher
It was wonderful! Thank you so much for
arranging the talent.
They were both really great and loved by the Residents.
Kristy Whittle | Lifestyle
and Program Manager
Chartwell
Kanata
Retirement Residence
The ladies were fantastic as always!
Very highly recommended from us here at Maplewood.
Things went really well!
Caitlin Crockard did a wonderful job at narrating
and giving us little tidbits about the history and origin of each dance.
Very professional and beautiful to watch.
Nathalie Bartlett - Activity Director
Maplewood Retirement Community
Gypsy North
Photo by Jan Amell
Evan Runge
Violinist, Fiddler
Nebo Djukic
Guitar/Vocals
Gypsy, Spanish, Balkan, Mediterranean, Popular Music
Summerhill Strings
Duo or Trio
Heather Flinn and Linda Mathies
Celtic, Classical, Latin, Jazz, Pop Music, Christmas, Seasonal
Harp, Violin
Summerhill Trio
with Shirley Hockin (alto)
FABULOUS. Very well done :)
Michale LeMoine -
Director of Recreation,
Landmark Court Retirement Residence
The wedding is over - spectacular.
Thank you.
Michele
McCarthy
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Harp
Celtic, Folk and Classical,
Baroque
Piano
Weddings, Funerals, Church Services
Harp
Inis Oir
Jesu Joy - Bach
Piano
Bach Largo
Corelli Opus 5. Number 3, Movement
2
Susan
performed beautifully last night
and received a large ovation from
the audience!
Karen Timmons -
Lifestyles Manager
VIVA Barrhaven Retirement Community
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©Photo by Jean-Marc Carisse
Susan Sweeney Hermon and Janine Dudding
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Classical, Celtic
AMAZING. Awesome
and the residents LOVED IT.
Thank you sooo much.
Nadia Potoczny -
Director of Recreation
Villa Marconi Long-Term Care Centre
Ellen MacIsaac
Voice
Specializing
in the Repertoire of Ireland and Scotland
Vocals in Gaelic and English
Concerts, Weddings, and Private Events
Braes of Rannoch
Star of the County
Down
The Five
Angela Blackwell, Clarinet
Bob Brown, Horn
Elsa Slater, Flute
Jade Butlin-Woo, Oboe
Gordon Slater, Bassoon
Woodwind Quintet
Classical, Popular, Christmas
Churches, Libraries, Senior Centres, Private Functions
"They were amazing! The seniors
loved the music."
Stephanie Barnes, CDP, RT
| Life Enrichment Manager
Verve Senior Living
Carp Commons Retirement
Village
Photo by Lois Siegel
Vocals, Guitar,
Blues, Country, Popular, 50's, 60's, Irish
Rock & Roll
House Parties, Pubs, Festivals, Corporate Events, Retirement Homes
Christmas
Jingle Bell Rock, White Christmas
Silent Night, Feliz Navidad
2005 Inductee, Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame
Everyone seemed to be enjoying his music.
I personally quite liked his repertoire.
He interacted with the crowd, introduced songs, was not shy to chat.
He uses background prerecorded tracks
which helps – given we were outdoors, and he is a one man show…
Guitar playing was great. Overall, he did a great job – much enjoyed
Cindy McNabb
Extendicare Starwood
Simon specializes in that great
musical era of the 50/60’s and some 70s performing
British Invasion, American Rock N Roll, ballads, all suited for
dancing or listening
Ex-band member of Freddie and the Dreamers
World-Famous British Invasion 60s band
All Shook Up, Blue Suede Shoes, Twist and Shout, Let It Be
I Can't Get No Satisfaction, YMCA, Moon River, Mustang Sally
Live Piano, Guitar, Saxophone,
Ukulele, Harmonica, Vocals
Full Sound Self-Produced Backing Tracks
Festivals, Fairs, Dinner Dances Private Parties, Retirement Homes
It Doesn't
Matter Anymore
Why
Do Fools Fall In Love
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Simon Clarke and Paul Anthony
Elvis
(Paul Anthony)
Simon starts with a cabaret-style mixture of British
Invasion and comedy songs
as well as a few jokes and audience participation.
Paul then appears as Elvis (scream as much as you want!)
and then together they perform as a duo.
Dancing and having a good time is obligatory!
Graeme has
50+ years experience on the bagpipes,
playing for competition, military, police and fire service pipe bands.
He has performed with the
Chieftains and in Las Vegas with
Regis Philbin,
and has piped in the Millennium on Parliament Hill and played at Windsor
Castle
for Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
He is great. Everyone enjoyed it. He knows his stuff!
Thanks.
Miriam Dwyer -
Activities Director
Oakpark Retirement Community
2 Valour Drive
It went very well…Mr.
Ogilvie’s used to
our residence
and he’s a pro.
Renée Poirier
- Health and Wellness Director
Beacon Heights Retirement Residence
Fantastic - he was great!
Emily Benson
Directrice
Santé et bien être | Health and Wellness
Director
Résidence
Chapel Hill Retirement Residence
Graeme was awesome on Friday.
A true pleasure to have him as part
of our program for our residents benefit
Aylene McKeown -
Life Enrichment Manager
Villagia in the Glebe
Retired Military Member with Four Years Piping
Experience
Weddings, Funerals, Special Occasions
Dress can be as formal as Black Tie or Informal, such as a Ghillie
Shirt
Piper
Member of the
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Pipe Band
Bagpipes
Special Events, Weddings, Memorial Services
With over 40 years piping experience
with military, police and civilian pipe bands across Canada.
Donald is currently the Pipe Sergeant for
the RCMP Pipes and Drums of the National Capital Region.
He has played: for memorial services at Vimy Ridge, the Menin Gateand during the 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of Holland;
onstage at the NAC; at the Royal Nova Scotia
and Royal Edinburgh Tattoos
for the Governor General;
and in the presence of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
In addition to thebagpipe Donald can provide a special
touch
to your Burn’s Supper with his Address to the Haggis.
Pipe Major of The
Sons of Scotland
Bethany Bisaillion is a piper and
piping teacher based in Ottawa
with over 40 years of performance experience in all types of
ceremonies.
She can provide quartets, mini bands, full band shows and highland
dancers.
Bethany is based in downtown Ottawa.
Note: Bethany can play outdoors, outside a building.
PIPE MAJOR HUGH MACPHERSON CD, BA
Photo Courtesy: The Senate
of Canada
From April 1992 until his retirement,
Hugh Macpherson served
as pipe major of Air Command Pipes & Drums in Ottawa.
He achieved the rank of Chief Warrant Officer
in 1995 as the Canadian Forces Senior Pipe Major.
During that period he also held the appointment as
Personal Piper to successive Governors General of Canada.
All Vocals
Pat Hallett, Rhythm Guitar (white jacket)
Clockwise
Denny Welburn, Lead Guitar; Richard Wills, Drums;
Roger
Héroux, Bass Guitar; Roddy McCann, Sax
50s –60s Rock ‘n Roll
Great Balls of Fire, Wake Up Little Suzie, Rock Around the Clock
Peggy Sue, Jailhouse Rock, Surfin USA, Mustang Sally
My Girl, Satisfaction, I Saw Her Standing There
Fundraisers, Weddings, Dances, Fairs, Corporate Events, Parties
Tune Clips
Country, Country Rock, Celtic, Old-Time, Cape Breton
Classical, Cover Music
Weddings, Events, House Parties, Bars, Fairs
Ellen was punctual, friendly, engaging and professional.
Her St. Patrick's Day performance was very well received
by the residents of New Edinburgh Square.
Jessica Laffin,
Lifestyle & Program Manager
CHARTWELL
Retirement
Residences
New Edinburgh
Square
All went very well, and Ellen played beautifully!
I had never been to Restaurant Eighteen before,
and it has such ambiance.
With the restaurant's atmosphere, and Ellen's playing,
it made for a lovely evening!
Sophia Pacheco -
Conference
Planner
©Photo by Lois Siegel
Paddy Kelly and Pat Maher
Irish Duo
Marie Deziel, Lois Siegel, Dan Perkins
Irish, Scottish, Breton, Welsh
French, Old-Time, Country, Latin American
Spoons, Ugly Stick, Washboard
Dancing Marionette
La
Bastringue
Hangman's
Reel
Maggie
in the Woods & The Girl I Left Behind Me
Road
to Lisdoonvarna & Morrison's
I
was going to e-mail you and tell you
how fantastic you three were.
Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. John enjoyed it especially.
I am going to recommend your band wherever I can.
Jillian Soame
Surprise Birthday Party for Her Husband John
The seniors loved it
Résidence
de la Gappe
Gatineau
Everybody had a super evening. The band was excellent.
Fundraiser for "Habitat for Humanity of Great Ottawa."
Bruce Fanjoy
I have heard wonderful things!!
The residents had a blast!! We will be in touch soon
for other possible events!!
Jessica Dube -
Recreation Manager
Ravines
Seniors’ Suites & Retirement
Residence
Ottawa
Event of the Year
2007
©Photo by
By Charles
Frost
Lois Siegel,
Marie Deziel, Dan Perkins, Mike Blakeley
The
Grand Finale
Celtic North Performed New Year's Eve
at the
Canadian Museum of Civilization
Grand Hall, Gatineau, Quebec
for the 150th Anniversary of the City of Ottawa
Being Named the Capital by Queen Victoria
Photos
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Country North
Photo by Cynthia Sager
SNAP Ottawa Downtown
Lois Siegel, Fiddle, Spoons, Washboard
Albert Kaprielian, Piano
Dan Perkins, Guitar
Country Tunes
American & Ottawa Valley, Quebec
Home on the Range, Comin' Round the Mountain,
Faded LoveYour Cheatin' Heart, Turkey in the Straw,
16 Tons, Tennessee WaltzLa Bastringue, Country Waltz
My Darling Clemintine
You Are My Sunshine, Oh Suzanna, Country Fiddler
Can't Help Falling in Love, Westphalia Waltz
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The Diplomats
Barry Willbond, Michael Cody, Pat Willbond
Pat : vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonicas, percussions, whistle
Barry : vocals, squeeze box accordion, percussions, whistle
Michael : vocals, mandolin, acoustic
guitars, percussions,
whistle
Classic Rock,
Country, Celtic, Blues, Cajun, Reggae, French,
Folk
Comedy Skits (French, Italian, German Polish, Jewish)
Swing, Caribbean, Hawaiian, Mexican, Dance Band
Polkas, Sing-a-Long, Caroling
Santa
Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Dean Martin
Frank Sinatra
Halloween,
Christmas, New Years Eve, Robbie Burns Day
Valentines, St. Patrick Day, Birthdays, Anniversaries
Funerals, Mass, Services, Weddings
Stag & Doe: Similar
to a combined Bachelor
and Bachelorette Party, Mardi Gras, Oktoberfest
Videos
Blues
Celtic
Wild Rover
Drunken Sailor
Long Way To Tipperary
Farewell To Nova Scotia
Comedy
Ghost Rider & St. Patrick's
Day
Santa
Photos by Lois Siegel
"Bring Summer Back Beach
Party"
January
Really great. Thank you !
Martine Cantin -
Recreation Manager
Promenade
Seniors’
Suites & Retirement Residence
The "Hawaiian Luau" performance
went very well with The Diplomats.
They were very entertaining, and the residents loved them.
Also everyone got a great
kick out of all their costume changes!
Loved it! Thanks
So Much
Karen Parks -
Recreational Manager
Alavida, Seniors’ Suites and Retirement Residence
Photo by Lois Siegel
Elvis
Diplomats "Elvis Impersonator" Show
We had ball…they were fantastic…Thank you.
Renée Poirier -
Health and Wellness Director
Beacon Heights Retirement Residence
David’s very memorable 65th birthday was one
that none of us will ever forget!
Barry & Pat are a credit to their profession,
and I would hire them again.
Everyone enjoyed them, and I look forward
to seeing them wherever and whenever
they are entertaining elsewhere.
Mary Cassetta
I wanted to thank you for the lovely band you sent.
It was amazing!!
We will definitely have them again to entertain us.
Sandy El-Bitar
Directrice de Loisirs /Director of Recreation Frontenac Residence
Gatineau, Quebec
The Diplomats were very professional
and entertaining
to say the least! They are full of surprises.
Residents thought they were the best entertainment
we have had all year! We hope to have them back again soon.
Nathalie Bartlett - Activity Director
Maplewood Retirement Community
The Diplomats
were fantastic.
The residents here really enjoyed their show.
We would love to have them back.
Linda Ann Quigley -
Resident Enrichment Coordinator
Crystal View Lodge
They were amazing. Thank you!
Martine Cantin -
Health and Wellness Director
Beacon Heights Retirement Residence
Great! the residents loved them.
Jacqueline
Haffner|
Lifestyle and Program Manager
Chartwell Kanata
The duo,
Barry and Pat, was very well received
by out residents and guests and they were
a good fit for the event. Residents have even requested
to have The Diplomats back to New Edinburgh
Square
in the future.
Jessica Laffin, Lifestyle & Program Manager
Chartwell
Retirement
Residence
New Edinburgh
Square
The Diplomats were the best band
we have EVER had
and we need to have them back again, and again.
They were so amazing, the residents are still raving about them!
Thank you for this.
Sarah Splaine -
Lifestyle Consultant
Red Oak Retirement Residence
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Trumpet, Saxophone
Beatles, R &B/Soul, Classic Rock, Classical Wedding Songs
Latin Jazz, Jazz, Dixieland, Disney Movie Hits (Kids)
Contemporary, Swing, Michael Jackson, Movie Themes
Video
Dale
was amazing! Such great talent! Everybody was very impressed.
One family
member thought there was going to be a band
because there were so many instruments!
Christine Smith -
Activities Programmer
Carlingview Manor
The party went really well. The residents are still
talking about it.
They danced the evening away. Dale was great! Everyone was pleased.
Jannel Dennis -
Activity Coordinator
Blackburn Lodge Seniors Residence
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Nostalgia
Pat Willbond, (Acoustic Guitar, Harmonica)
Rick Picard (Percussion)
Sarah Willbond (Vocals)
Popular, Dance, Reggae, Classic Folk , Rock, Blues,
Rap
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Bev Dunn Duo
Bev Dunn, (Vocals)
Photo by Lois Siegel
Ed Bimm, (Keyboard/Piano)
Alternative Performer Everard De Souza
Bev and the Torpedos
Bev Dunn (Vocals),
Ed Bimm (Keyboard/Bass), Peter
Beaudoin, Drums
Easy
listening, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Disco
Restaurants, Golf Courses, Private Events, Corporate Venues
Retirement Residences
Popular Tunes
Fly Me to the Moon
Cry Me a River
Bye Bye Love
Don't Be Cruel
I Saw You Standing There
Honkey Tonk Woman
Let It Be
La Bamba
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Guitar, Vocals, Cajon
Irena Gryndahl
Flamenco Dancer
New Age Fusion of Original
Compositions
Influenced by Latin and Flamenco Rhythms
The event
was fantabulous.
It really captured the Spanish essence
and it flowed throughout the evening.
Everyone had a great time.
Thank you so much to have provided us
with such wonderful entertainment
Roxanne Lacroix -
Lifestyle
Consultant
Frontenac
Résidence
Gatineau, Quebec
Raymundo and Irena were great yesterday
very much enjoyed their performance
Emily Benson
Directrice,
Santé et bien être | Health and Wellness
Director
Résidence
Chapel Hill Retirement Residence.
The entertainment was great! I had so many
wonderful reviews
I would love to book them again and have them back.
Carolyn Mills -
Activity Director
Maplewood Retirement Community
Raymundo
was great! The members enjoyed how different it was.
Maegan Mann -
Lifestyles Manager
Viva Barrhaven Retirement
Community
Omg - yesterday was an
excellent turn out.
The residents enjoyed Raymundo and his friend who accompanied him
with a guitar
and Irena. They were wonderful. The residents loved Irena. We got up and
started to dance.
We all had such a blast, and the residents were still talking about
it last night
and this morning as to how much fun it was. I will try sending a video to
marketing
to post on our Facebook page because this was way too much fun.
Josée Michaud -
Health and Wellness Director
Beacon Heights Retirement Residence
They were very good. Very different
entertainment for our residents
but they enjoyed it.
Stephanie Barnes -
Lifestyle and Programs Manager
Chartwell Stillwater Creek Retirement Residence
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Accordion, Piano
Italian, German, French, Latin American
Jewish, Christmas, Oktoberfest
Music for All Occasions
35 Years Experience
Speaks: English, Italian, French, Spanish
Photo by Roger Lalonde
Mayor's Seniors Summit
City Hall
2011
Larry Pagliarello Demo
Tunes
Tu fais tourner la tete
La vie en Rose
Cuand Cuando
New York, New York
Larry was wonderful.
Michale LeMoine
Director of Recreation, Landmark Court Retirement Residence
Ottawa
We were extremely pleased with Larry's performance.
You were right on target with your recommendation for this event.
Larry was really professional, and we all loved his music.
He was most sensitive to the audience
(seniors in a long-term facility). His musical offerings were varied
and most suitable for the occasion.
He even played a few songs from World War II (Lili Marlene, etc.)
which were much appreciated by the seniors
as these songs mean a great deal to them.
Larry interacted well, moving around the room
and making eye contact and communicating with the guests.
Frances Wesley
Le Foyer du Bonheur
Gatineau, Quebec
The seniors loved it.
Résidence
de la Gappe
Gatineau
The
evening went very well.
Larry was congenial, flexible and entertaining;
the perfect mood/background music for the start of the evening.
40th Surprise Birthday Party
Patrick Martel
Larry
was absolutely fantastic. The residents just loved him.
Staci Kufsky, T.R.S. -
Activity Coordinator
Belcourt Manor
Italian Embassy Residence
I
just wanted to let you know
that the residence enjoyed his music so much
that we will be looking forward to booking him again.
Tiffany Bryan
Thorncliffe Place Seniors Residence
It went great, thank you so much!
Shaw Centre Reception
Sheena
Levesque
Planificatrice de conférences
- Conference Planner
UOttawa
Office of Continuing Professional Development
We had a wonderful time and created a great memory.
It was perfect! And even emotional for my husband and his father.
Father's Day Surprise Performance
Jeannette Alexander
The event with Larry went
very well. He is great.
I would like to have him sometime again.
Luisa Romero -
Director of Recreation
The Edinburgh Retirement Residence
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Country Music
Traditional Country, 50's-70's
Rock and Roll,
Popular Standards (e.g. Frank Sinatra)
Current Country and
Rock and Roll Music
Retirement Homes, Birthday Parties, Weddings,
Pubs, Special Events, House Parties
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Gertrude Letourneau and Garry Elliott
Gertrude Letourneau
Garry Elliott
Classical
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AngeLine
Marianne Lin, Harp
Natalie Harrison, Fiddle
Duo
Classical, Celtic
Private
Events, Weddings, Retirement Homes
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Thomas Brawn
Garry Elliott
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Fiona Armstrong
Cello
Classical, Traditional Music
Weddings, Receptions, Corporate Events, Cafes, Bars
Retirement Homes
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Nelson Martins
Classical, Jazz, Old-Time 20's - 80's, Latin
Christmas, Pop, Dance Music
Can't Help Falling in Love, Danny Boy,
Hello, Dolly, Jealousy, La Vie En Rose, Mona Lisa,
Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien, Summertime, Waldstein (Beethoven)
Fantaisie-Impromptu (Chopin), You Are My Sunshine.
Besame Mucho
Dizzy Fingers
Étude en Fa Majeur
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Duo Vert Orange
Nelson Martins & French-Canadian singer, Anne-Marie Gaulin
Classiques Québécois, Folk, Jazz, Pop et Musique Classique
Jolie Louise, Un Amour Qui Ne Veut Pas Mourir, Autumn In New York
Lullaby, Ombra Mai Fu, Se L'aura Spira, No One Is Alone
Cent Mille Chansons, Y'a Une Étoile Pour Vous.
Tune Sample
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Square Dance
Caller
David Currie
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Contemporary
Square Dance Caller/Teacher
Wendy VanderMeulen
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Jazz
Diane Speaks
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese
Portuguese Songs - Bossa Nova.
French Jazz - Interpretations of French Chanson
We just had Adrian and Diane
and they were wonderful.
The music they played was perfect for our Brazilian dinner!
Everyone attending enjoyed their beautiful
music.
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©Photo by Lois
Siegel
David Renaud, Rene Gely, Adrian Cho
The musicians with the Adrian Cho Trio vary,
depending on the performance.
Jazz
Fantastic! Thank you. Great group
They were very professional and accommodating.
Danielle Griffin -
Health and Wellness Director
Beacon Heights Retirement Residence
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Magicians
Elliott Smith
©Photo by Lois
Siegel
Note: Winters in Florida
Magician for over 39 years, Elliott
offers a wide range
of interactive magic from children's parties
to company events. Elliott's
comedic style of magic
brings lots of fun and excitement
and will create
many hilarious moments
your guests are sure to remember.
He was wonderful...the staff, residents and family
members
loved the show. Lots of positive feedback. Thanks again.
Stephanie Atwood -
Recreation Manager
Carlingview Manor
Elliott in Nunavut
Video
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Diego
All was excellent. As usual. Many thanks.
Stéphane Ritchot
Président/Fondateur
Équipe M.A.S.C.?
Team M.A.S.C.
Auto Show Gatineau
Gatineau, Quebec
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Luc Leduc
Magician
Bilingual
Has been entertaining audiences around the world
with his magic for 4 decades
Home, Walk Around, Stand Up, Solo, Stage
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One
person show that has a unique blend of magic and humour
Programs suitable for children, families or adults
Walk
around close-up magic for cocktail hours or sit down dinners
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Sway
Ottawa's most versatile band
Top 40, Classic Rock, Motown, 70s, 80s, 90s, Jazz, Swing, Ballads, Latino
English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Hebrew
Weddings, Corporate Events, Galas
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hEar
Candy
Sylvie Duchesneau, Clarinet and Bass Clarinet
Mike Mullin, Tenor Saxophone
Tom McMahon, Baliset, Bass
Ballroom Dance, Music from Classic Movies
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©Photo by Lois Siegel
Laura Lynn
Eggleston
Caricatures
Black & White Caricatures with a Theme:
Work, Hobby, and Sports
Clowns
Face-Painting and/or Balloon-Twisting
Bunky the clown is a female, non-scary
clown
available for children's birthdays,
company picnics, and store openings
Green Cat
Laura has a menu of face-painting, balloon-animals
and interactive story times with puppets and mini-costumes.
Mini-costumes include a dragon hat, sword and cape, princess
crown,
and fairy
crinoline
and wand, to be used in the story:
A Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munch and the song, Little Bunny Foo-Foo.
Caricatures can be included with other activities
Insured.
Uses professional, safe paints.
She has been clowning for 20 years
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Ralitsa Tcholakova
Violin, Viola
Electric Violin
Classical, Jazz, Tango, World, Contemporary
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Sergei
Chechui
Accordion
International Popular Tunes, Polkas,
Oktoberfest,
and Folk Music
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Photo by Lois Siegel
Piano, Harpsichord
Music for all Occasions
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Elmer Deagle,
Fiddle, Mandolin
Simon Marion, Guitar
Photo by Lois Siegel
Canadian Museum of Civilization
Taste of Winterlude
Grand Hall, Gatineau, Quebec
2011
Elmer is a member of the renowned
Chaisson family
of musicians in Prince Edward Island
Canadian Horticultural
Council
Westin Hotel
2011
Photo
by Lois Siegel
J. J. Chiasson, Fiddle, Piano
Elmer Deagle, Guitar, Mandolin, Fiddle
Elmer Deagle
Fiddle, Mandolin, Guitar
P. E. I. Style
Mandolin
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Barbershop Quartet
The Sweetheart Tree
Head O Hair
Visa Visa
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©Photo
by Ryan Lindsey
Chris Bancej, Mark Green, Stephen Beneteau
Ryan Lindsey, Jerome Gobuyan
A cappella Singing Group
Five-part harmony arrangements of contemporary songs
dating from the 1950's to 1980's.
Brown Eyed
Girl
Kodachrome
Still the
One
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Photo by
Brett Delmage
Jazz
Yves Laroche, piano;
Doug Martin, sax
Doug and Yves Laroche were amazing,
and we received rave reviews of their performance.
Karly Ali
Cumberland Heritage Village
Canada Day
2011
The duo was fantastic.
And we look forward to working with you in the future!
Sarah Welch
Office of Protocol
City of Ottawa
Canada Day
2011
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Fiona Noakes
Vocals
Original Compositions
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Jenna Glatt
Photo by Jeffrey Pierre-Louis
Pop,
Jazz, Musical Theatre and Classical
House Parties, Corporate Events, Weddings,
Anniversaries
Take Time
A Story of Our Own
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Photo by
Richard Desmarais
An eclectic singer songwriter with an ethnic
fusion
has incorporated beat boxing, Inuit throat singing
and slap dancers to her live performance mix.
My Summer
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©Photo
by
Dwayne Brown Studio
Pop/Rock, Singer, Songwriter
Original Tunes
Music with a message!
Guitar-driven,
his collection of original tunes is strong on anthemic melodies,
infectious hooks and emotional delivery!
Patrick Langston
The Ottawa Citizen
Inspiring words...a
tuneful 11-track collection
that is most rare of popular music lyrical offerings:
Something positive!
Allan Wigney
The Ottawa Sun
Higher
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Nubia
Cermeño
Gustavo Saavedra
©Photo by Lois Siegel
Latin American Music
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Natalia and Montuno
Natalia Leonor Cabrera - Vocals
Anthony Peter Cook -Guitar
Kurt Walther - Classical and Pedal Steel Guitars
Ken Kanwisher - Cello and Upright Bass
Alvaro de Minaya - Percussion
Latin, Jazz , Blues, Soul, Country
Elegant and Exotic
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The Jasmine Trio
Photo by Dayle Reynolds
Yves Laroche,
Doug Martin, Tom Denison
Jazz
Autumn Leaves, Georgia On
My Mind, Misty, It Had To Be You
Take the "A" Train, Blue Rondo a la Turk, Round Midnight
Ottawa Jazz Festival 2009
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Sax
Appeal
Saxophone Quartet
©
Photo by
E2M Photo
Mike Mullin
– Tenor Saxophone
Jarrod E.
Goldsmith
- Baritone Saxophone (Leader)
Christine
Davies
- Soprano Saxophone
Dave Renaud
- Alto Saxophone
Background Entertainment
Cocktails, Receptions, Weddings,
Diplomatic and Corporate Events
Conferences, Galas, Parties, Holidays, Clubs
Fundraisers, Restaurants
Classical, Jazz, Latin, Popular, Funk, Christmas
When
I’m Sixty-Four (Lennon)
New York New York (Kander)
Fly Me to the Moon (Howard)
Air on the G String (Bach)
Pavane (Faure)
Wedding March (Mendelssohn)
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (Mozart)
Pachelbel Canon (Pachelbel)
Music Sampler
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Jazz Standards, Smooth Jazz, Funk, and Latin at
an amplification
you can talk over or R&B and Pop Tunes at a volume for dancing
Conferences, Conventions, Corporate Events, Cocktail Parties
Galas, Weddings, Anniversaries, Club Dates
Days of Wine and Roses, Lullaby of Birdland, Night
& Day
Satin Doll 'Round Midnight, Girl from Ipanema,
Look of Love, Take Five, Black Orpheus, Take the 'A' Train
When Sunny Gets Blue
Morning Dance
Dindi
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Mark Fitzgerald, Lead Guitar; Adrian
Butts, Lead Vocals; Guy Brunet, Drums
John Major, Rhythm, Guitar; Al Pollack, Bass Guitar
Rolling Stones Cover Band
Route 66, Bitch, Dead Flowers, Under
My Thumb
Hang Fire, Imagination, Let it Bleed, Respectable
You Can't Always Get What You Want. Heartbreaker
Honky Tonk Woman, Brown Sugar, Jumping Jack Flash
You Can't Always Get What You Want
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Anna Baksheeva, Violin
Andrew Mah, Guitar
Classical,
Jazz, Pop, Tango, Fiddle, Country, Folk, Old-Time
World Music, Celtic, Brazilian, Movie Music
Christmas,
Mother's Day, Valentine’s, Canada Day, Halloween
Funerals, Marriage Proposals, Fundraising, Romantic Dinner
Parties, Government Offices, Churches
Violin and Guitar, Violin and Piano
Video
Aylseford Gavotte
Anna and Andrew
YouTube
Anna
Recital, 1st year of Masters Degree
University of Ottawa, Canada
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Air G String
Ave Maria
Amazing Grace
Love Me Tender
Pacoca
Sally Gardens
Volver
Anna Baksheeva and Andrew Mah
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Doug Brierley
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Orion Duo
Melanie Desmarais, Olivier Henchiri
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Aurora String Trio
Sophe Pan, Thaddeus Morden, Alla Perevalova
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Evergreen Piano Trio
Bridget Knect, Jo-Ann Holden, Greg Weeks
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Festival String Quartet
Douglas Brierley, Kelly McGuire, Donna
Legault, Mary Freeman
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Quatuor Despax
Cendrine Despax,
Violin - violon
Jean Despax,
Violin - violon
Maxime Despax,
Viola - Alto
Valérie Despax,
Cello - Violoncelle
Classical Music
Weddings, Events, Corporate
Affairs
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Ric Dagenais, Drums & Vocals
Michel Jetté, Guitar & Vocals
Marc Bisaillon as Bass & Vocals
Rob
Halloran, Keyboard & Vocals
Classic Rock Cover Band
Beatles-Centric
Not a Beatles Tribute Band
because we are playing great hits by other artists
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HOSS is a 5-piece band, including pedal
steel and fiddle,
that focuses on “Outlaw Country” of the 60’s and 70’s.
HOSS brings the big sounds of Texas and Tennessee
with heartfelt ballads and danceable favorites
drawing from such legends as
Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, and Willie Nelson.
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Daisy Train
Retro Rock and Roll Party Band
Hits of the 80s and 90s
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©Photo by Lois Siegel
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Brockville
Kingston, Cornwall, Smiths Falls & Perth
Al Benoit
Singer
Jazz, Country, Celtic, Maritime, Scottish, Irish
Veteran Tribute Shows, 50's, Rock n' Roll, Opera, Show Tunes, Sacred
Songs
I design a music show which may be just myself and my pianist
or a musical troupe to fit the occasion
Kemptville, Ontario
Kemptville Community
Concert Band
Formed in 2009, the band is composed
of 25-30 members.
Copacabana,
Theme from Get Smart,
Begin The Beguine
A Rockin’ Christmas, Holiday Snippets
We Wish You A Merry Christmas,
The 12 Days Of Christmas
Retirement Homes, Fundraisers
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Celtic Kitchen Party
Andrew
Vanhorn, Guitar
Colin Skinner, Bagpipes/Tin Whistle
Tedd
Chew, Fiddle; Martyn
Piper, Drums
Mike Kidd, Bass
Traditional
and Contemporary East Coast/Irish/Scottish Celtic Music
and Pop/Folk, With a Dash of Rock n' Country
Weddings, Receptions, Cocktails, Parties, Anniversaries
Jump and Drink
Down home feeling where all your relatives and neighbors
drop by for a traditional kitchen party
Traditional and Contemporary East Coast
Irish/Scottish Celtic Music and Pop/Folk
(with a dash of rock n' Country).
Dance and sing along to some of the best party music ever made.
Welcome to The Celtic Kitchen Party!
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Lyndhurst, Ontario
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Toronto Ontario
Barbara Jordan
Vocalist
Dixieland Jazz,
Swing, Country, 50s tunes
St. Louis Blues
Beginning to See the Light
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Fiddlers 3
Canada's 7- Piece Celtic Party Band
3-Time "Entertainer of the Year" Award
Rock Your Event
"Feisty
take on Canadian Celtic music"
Hamilton Magazine
"Celtic band of the 21st century"
Rambles Cultural Magazine
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Fit
as a Fiddle Canada
Margot and Aiden
Golden oldies,
audience dance numbers
and even a whirlwind musical trip
around the world are the features of this outstanding
sing-along duo's show.
Musical trip around the world
"You
guys have so much fun it's impossible for us
not to have a good time!"
Tom Gibson, Resident, Amica Newmarket
Toronto
2012
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Hayley Ryerson
Fiddle/Vocals
Celtic, Classic Jazz
Weddings, Pit Orchestra, Composition
Alex Purcell, guitar
Hayley Ryerson, fiddle
Anthony Savidge, percussion
Celtic, Classic Jazz
First Pick
Hayley Ryerson, Violin
Ben Lemma,
Guitar
Jazz Standards
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The Kitchen Orkestra
5-Piece Band
Celtic, Balkan, Folk Songs
mandolin, fiddle & vocals, upright bass, and cajon/percussion
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Manvir Rai
"Daysdeaf"
Vocals, Guitar
Classic Rock, Jazz,
Top40, Pop, Indie, Soul and R&B
Bars/Restaurants, Golf Courses, Retirements
Residences,
Weddings/Banquet Halls, Law Firms
Stand By Me
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Brent Miller Live
Brent Miller, Piano, Vocals
Jazz Pianist
&
Sarah Giles, Stand-Up Bass
Popular Tunes: 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, 2000's
Weddings,
Cocktail Receptions, Dinners, Private Parties
Corporate Events, Galas
Sad Eyes
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Jazz Piano/Vocals
Solo/Duo/Trio/Quartet
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
Satin Doll
Night and Day
The Way You Look Tonight
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Mark Eisenman
Jazz Pianist
Soloist and Group Ensembles: Vocalists
and Instrumentalists
as Musical Guests
Parties, Weddings,
Bar-Mitzvahs
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Tim Holland
The Puppet Trainer
Interactive Family Entertainment
Multi-talented Ventriloquist
Prop Comic & Circus Artist
Corporate Shows, Festivals
Video
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Jazz, Latin, Flamenco, Classical, Pop, Holiday Music
Peter was just terrific.
He played some fantastic tunes
both holiday, Jazz & even a little Rock-n-Roll
which was well received by everyone.
In fact, there were a few folks interested in karaoke,
which Peter was ready to indulge,
but time got away from us!
We will definitely want him back next year!!
Lisa
Isaacs B.A., CMP
Isaacs & Co., Barristers & Solicitors
Toronto
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Jerusalem Ridge
©Photo by Lois Siegel
Matt Newton
Jazz Pianist
Matt Newton, originally from Ottawa, now lives in Toronto
where he has played at the premiere jazz venues,
such as the Rex and the Montreal Bistro.
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Bob Wiseman
Founding member of Blue Rodeo
Composer, Filmmaker, Singer-Songwriter, Actor
Produced Ron Sexsmith: "Grand Opera Lane"
Bruce McCulloch: "Shame Based Man"
Demo
(Password: Wiseman)
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BluZone
Frank Artes
Bass, Vocals
Martin Soldat
Keyboards, Guitar, Vocals
Bluesy Soul-Jazz
Fats Domino to Sam Cooke
Pubs, Clubs, Wineries, Private Parties
Will Travel to Kingston and Ottawa
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Photo by Lois Siegel
Shruti
Box , India
Vocals, Guitar, Shruti
Celtic, Folk, Jazz, Gaelic
House
Concerts Festivals, Private Functions
Corporate Events, Galas
Girl on the Dunes
Caoineath Mhuire
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Montreal, Quebec
Bowser and Blue
Musical Comedy Duo
Montreal
Rick plays acoustic guitar and harmonica
George plays electric and acoustic guitars, bass and banjo.
Bowser and Blue
appear in theatres and concert halls
across Canada, and since 2007 they have been featured
in the Canadian Snowbird Extravaganza concert series
both in Canada and the United States.
They have appeared frequently at the
Just for Laughs comedy festival
and can often be seen on CBC television
and the Comedy Channel
in shows compiled from those appearances.
Their Christmas CTV special
"Two Nuts Roasting on an Open Fire"
was nominate for a Gemini award.
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The Directors Showband
Full Variety Showband
Top 40, 70's, 80's, 90's, R&B, Soul, Funk, Motown,
Dance, Jazz
Pop, Rock, Disco, Standards, Rock n’ Roll, Tangos,
Cha-Chas, Duets, and Ballads
Italian, French, Hebrew, and Spanish
DJ included
Weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs,
Corporate Events, Social Events
Fundraisers, Anniversaries, Birthdays
Large and Small Scale Events
"Barney’s Version,”
the motion picture premiered
at the Venice Film Festival and has been nominated
for a
Golden Globe Award: Best Performance
by an Actor in a Motion Picture
Musical or Comedy
Paul Giamatti
The Canadian premiere was at the
Toronto International Film Festival.
"Barney's Version" stars Paul Giamatti (left)
and Dustin
Hoffman (right) as his father.
Montreal’s most sought
after showband
The Directors, were the band cast
in the pivotal wedding scene.
The movie stars Dustin Hoffman, Paul Giamatti, Minnie Driver
Scott Speedman, and Rachel Lefevbre. The film is based on
Mordecai Richler's novel “Barney’s Version” and is directed by
Richard J Lewis and produced by Robert Lantos.
The screenplay was written by Montreal native, Michael Konyves.
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Val Teodori
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John Kerkhoven
Photo by
Lindsay Ballard
Harmonica
Blues, Folk
Paul Butterfield, Blind Willie Johnson, Sonny
Terry, James Cotton
Solo and performances with other artists.
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BluesReel Duo
John Kerkhoven: Harmonica/Vocals
Patrick Hutchinson: Guitar/Vocals
BluesReel is a harmonica-guitar duo inspired
by the folk tradition from both sides of the Atlantic.
Banish Misfortune
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Sjean MacLeod
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Andre Vincelli
Composer
A 20th Century Chocolate Cake
Directed by Lois Siegel
Main Theme (mp3)
Talk About it (mp3) (Original Song)
Two Genie Award nominations
Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television
Best Musical Score, Best Original Song, 1984
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Alison
Vardy
Harp
Celtic, Latin, Original and Easy Listening
Private, Corporate,
Community Events
Weddings, Birthdays, Dinners, Cocktails, Memorials, Workshops
Scottish Tunes
Guest Speakers
Contact Lois Siegel
(613) 830-2509
Hawaii -
Paradise on Earth
Magic of Iceland
Nepal: from Kathmandu to the Himalayas
When Earth was Mars (journey
to the American Southwest)
Unknown
California (Deserts,
Ghost Towns, Volcano Remnants
"Extraterrestrial" Filming Locations)
In the Shade of
the Sleeping Volcano
(Mt. Rainier National Park and Oregon Waterfalls)
End of the Earth (Chilean and Argentinean Patagonia)
National Parks of Utah (Includes Aerial Photos)
Secret Gems of
the Canadian Rockies
(Little
Known Spectacular Locations Accessible Only by a Helicopter)
or Back Country Hikes)
Splendid China
Hot & Wild (Adventure Expedition to an Active African Volcano)
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Storytellers
©Photo by Lois
Siegel
John P. Kelly
John is an outstanding storyteller.
Real Irish stories.
He
arrived in Canada from Ireland in 2004
and opened the theatre company SevenThirty Productions.
John was a regular tenant of The Gladstone Theatre.
He's a terrific director and raconteur.
John will have you smiling with delight when you
hear about his exploits in the theatrical world.
He
worked for RTE, the Irish equivalent of the CBC,
and as a Radio Drama producer/director,
as well as a Managing Editor of Features and Arts.
John moved to Switzerland (1994), where he worked
with the European Broadcasting Union as
Head of Specialized Programming.
Kelly is founder member of the Irish Association
of Drama Adjudicators (ADA)
and a member of the British Guild of Drama Adjudicators.
John was good. The
residents enjoyed the stories.
Luisa
Romero
Director of Recreation
The
Edinburgh Retirement Residence
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Audiences enjoy very much the Q&A part of my
talks.
They love to talk about favourite or despised movies.
Robert Fontaine grew up in the sixties
in a house
where movies were woven into the family fabric—all‑night marathons
at the drive-in and Saturday matinée double-bills were
treasured family outings, eagerly anticipated and energetically
discussed afterwards. Starting in 1993, Robert was the film reviewer
for CBC Radio One’s popular drive-home program All in a Day,
and his lively, witty, and often irreverent reviews were
a highlight of the week for many CBC listeners.
His second book, True Confessions of a Film Critic,
was published in 2013. It presents Robert’s unique take
on some of the very best—and the very worst—films
he has seen over the last few years.
Robert is an energetic and entertaining presenter.
His in-person talks cover the highs and lows of film criticism,
mixing amusing digressions and side trips with excerpts
from his most recent book. His talks feature a lively Q & A session
during which all aspects of film are fair game for a
lively back and forth with the audience. Robert has been
accompanying film lovers on his journey through the myriad worlds
of popular film for twenty years. Ever wondered what makes
a film critic tick (and occasionally explode)?
Prepare for some true film confessions...
True Confessions of a Film
Critic
by Robert Fontaine
Excellent!
All residents in attendance really enjoyed his talk
…..a lot of laughter.
Aylene McKeown
Activity and Volunteer Coordinator
Symphony at the Palisades
Ottawa
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LOIS
SIEGEL is a filmmaker, photographer
professor, musician and writer.
Siegel was named one of the Capital City's Top 50: People
who are shaping the future of the National Capital
by Ottawa Life Magazine, 2002.
She is listed in "Who's Who in Canadian Film and Television.
" OXYGEN, the women's TV network in the States,
purchased Siegel’s documentary film BASEBALL GIRLS.
The film aired on the network 2000-2002.
Oxygen is partially owned by Oprah Winfrey
Siegel taught Video Production at the University of Ottawa.
Her
film STUNT PEOPLE (featuring four generations
of the Fournier family) won a 1990 Genie Award:
Best Short Documentary from the Academy of Canadian Cinema
and Television. STUNT PEOPLE appeared on Bravo
as part of their "Drive-in Classics" series.
Photo by Attila Dory
Celine Fournier
Siegel's film, BASEBALL GIRLS (women who play softball and baseball)
a documentary feature produced by The National Film Board of Canada
won the “TARGA CITTA’ DI PALERMO” at the
International Sports Film Festival in Palermo, Italy.
BASEBALL GIRLS also won an award for
“Film Documentary” at the 1996 Athens (Ohio)
International Film and Video Festival and
a BRONZE APPLE AWARD from The National Education Media Network
California, 1998. It played at the Athlete’s Village
in Atlanta, Georgia during the 1996 Olympics
and on the Women’s Television Network
and TV New Brunswick in Canada.
BASEBALL GIRLS also appeared on PBS stations
in the States. It was selected as one of the
Best Documentaries in Canadian Cinema for 1996
by “TAKE ONE” film magazine: Toronto Film Critics’ Poll.
©Photo by Lois Siegel
Michele Granger
Pitcher
Siegel's other documentary films include
LIP GLOSS (female impersonators)
broadcast on Bravo Channel, and "STRANGERS IN TOWN"
(albinism).
A selection of her films may be seen here:
http://www.siegelproductions.ca/films.htm
Equipment required: screen or TV, dark room
capacity to show DVDs.
LOIS
SIEGEL is known as chief cook and bottle washer
filmmaker, writer, photographer, professor, and would-be fiddler.
She lives in Ottawa, Canada. Siegel was named
one of the Capital City's Top 50: People who are
shaping the future of the National Capital
by Ottawa Life Magazine, 2002.
She taught Video Production
at the University of Ottawa for 18 years.
Siegel won 1st Prize “Photography” at the
23rd Annual ArtEast Art & Photo Exhibition, Orleans, Ontario
(2004) for her portrait of “The Crowd” trumpeter Adam Bell.
In previous years she won 2nd place, (1999)
for her portrait of Irish Actor Stephen Rea,
and 3rd place (2002) for her portrait of Italian Actress Sophia
Loren.
Eighty-two
of her photographs (film producers, directors
actors) were displayed
in Complexe Desjardins during the
20th Anniversary of the Montreal World Film Festival
1996, and 120 of her photos were displayed
at the Montreal World Film Festival in 2002.
Ottawa Turkish Festival
2009
She
wrote/photographed for “Cinema Canada”
and has also written and photographed for FPS
(Frames Per Second): The Magazine of Animation
and The
Ottawa Citizen.
Catherine Deneuve
She is also a freelance
writer/photographer
for The Glebe Report, Ottawa,
and photographer for The Ottawa Business Journal
and Diplomat Magazine.
A selection of her photographs may be seen here:
http://www.siegelproductions.ca/galleries/celebrityphotos/index.htm
http://www.siegelproductions.ca/photos.htm
Equipment required: screen or TV, dark room
capacity to show DVDs.
Vancouver
John Zaritsky
Film and Investigative Journalism
John Zaritsky has won more than 40 awards
for his documentary films.
His major honors include an Academy Award®
in 1982 for his documentary “Just Another Missing Kid.”
The story of a rich and powerful Ottawa family
trying to find their teenage son
who had gone missing while on his way to summer school.
But everywhere they went, police refused
to help and finally a private detective was hired
to track down the two killers of the teenage boy.
First broadcast on the CBC’s Fifth Estate, April, 1981.
Watch Online:
http://www.cbc.ca/fifth/missingkid/
In 1995-96, he was an artist-in-residence at
the Graduate School of Journalism, University of California, Berkeley.
Zaritsky taught documentary film at the University of British Columbia
as an adjunct professor
2002- 2006.
Prior to entering the film business
Zaritsky worked as a newspaper reporter for seven years.
In 1970, he received a Ford Foundation Fellowship to study at the
Washington Journalism Center for six months.
He won a National Newspaper Award for his investigative reporting
at Canada’s national newspaper, the Globe and Mail, 1972.
Films
"Leave Them Laughing" is a real
life musical comedy
starring Carla Zilbersmith, a Berkeley California
comedienne, singer and songwriter
who is dying of ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease.
The documentary chronicles Carla’s debilitating illness
while she vows to leave audiences laughing
with her jokes and quips about death and dying.
World premiere: The Hot Docs Film Festival, May 6,2010
Nine awards at 15 festivals.
"Tears Are Not Enough" chronicles
the day
top Canadian musical stars came together
to record a song for Ethiopian famine victims.
Featuring Neil Young, Bryan Adams, Joni Mitchell
Anne Murray, and Cory Hart, the film was a behind-the-scenes
at a recording session in which even the biggest stars
left their egos at the studio door. The film was released theatrically
in Canada and Los Angeles and first broadcast
by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in December, 1985.
Kita Szpak
Articles,
bios, copywriting, corporate copy, ghostwriting, profiles
media releases, reports, resumes
“I make you look good.”
Wedding
and Special Event Photography
Ottawa
Photo by Bill Blackstone
Lois Siegel
Stephanie et Hugues
Meghan & Dominic
Rockcliffe Park, Ottawa
50th Wedding Anniversary
Andrew Haydon Park
Photo by Lois Siegel
Victor Turco Photographer
Toronto
Photo by Jerry Abramowicz
Greg
Van Riel Photographer
Advertising
Architecture
Sports
Architecture, advertisements, landscape
design
people, catalogues, and events
OTTAWA
Stuntman
Justin Schmueck
Introducing
Chef Alain
Personal Chef
Ottawa
Catering
Ottawa
Ottawa Bagelshop
and Deli
The shop is an art gallery, coffee shop,
restaurant, deli, and gourmet food emporium.
And don't forget the bagels.
©Photos
by Lois Siegel
You can find items
here
that you can't find anywhere else in town.
Ottawa West
"The Toast of the Town"
Bagelsub
Montreal Smoked Meat
Desserts
Bagelshop Platter
Cheese Platter
Fruit Platter
Veggie Dip
Choco-Locate
Vince has the largest selection of dark chocolate
in all of Ottawa.
An entire walkway, the size of a large grocery aisle
is devoted to the darkest and sinful of chocolaty delights.
©
Photo by Lois Siegel
Vince Piazza
Regional Contact
April 30, 2011
Victoria
Caricature by
Dean
Lewis
Location
Inner Harbour Causeway
Victoria, B.C.
Contact
Lois Siegel
(613) 830-2509
lois@siegelproductions.ca