UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
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PAST PERFORMANCES
| Date | Artist | City | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 15th '24 | TAKE TWO -Karin Plato and Laura Crema | Vancouver, BC | Frankie’s Jazz Club |
| Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 765 Beatty St.. Venue phone: 778-727-0337. “TAKE TWO” features vocal duets performed by two of Vancouver’s premiere jazz vocalists: Karin Plato and Laura Crema. This is a rare duo appearance by the two friends and their return to Frankie’s Jazz Club will be a harmonious affair. Swinging jazz standards, seasonal favorites, arrangements of pop songs and a few musical surprises are to be expected. Karin and Laura will share the stage with Miles Black – piano, Bill Coon – guitar and Conrad Good – bass. A lovely way to celebrate the holiday season! | |||
| Oct. 12th '24 | Lache Cercel and the Roma Jazz Ensemble – guest artist Laura Crema | Burnaby, BC | Shadbolt Centre for the Arts |
| Time: 1:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 6450 Deer Lake Ave. 2024 BC Multicultural Performing Arts Festival Host : Korean Evergreen Society of Canada | |||
| Oct. 6th '24 | Lache Cercel Roma Ensemble – guest artist Laura Crema | Vancouver, BC | Guilt & Company |
| Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. Address: 1 Alexander Steet Underground. Lache Cercel & the Roma Jazz Ensemble Sunday Oct 6 9pm-12am @guiltandco Featuring Lache Cercel -violin, @Don Ogilvie -guitar, Stephen Nikleva-guitar, Sam Shoichet -bass, Ehab Guitarrista- guitar, Ben Meti -accordion, Jason Overy-drums & Laura Crema -voice. Hope to see you there! | |||
| Oct. 5th '24 | The Rouge Folk Club Presents : STAY GOLDEN! Chris Mann’s 70’s Birthday & Songroots Fundraiser | Vancouver, BC | The Rouge Folk Club : Mel Lehan club at St James |
| Time: 7:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Address: 3214 West 10th Ave. Vancouver. Chris Mann is thrilled to co-host “STAY GOLDEN”, with a banquet of a concert including diverse performances and even some fun group singing. She is celebrating her 70th birthday with gratitude, zest and a twinkle in her eye. Shine on! Sing on! Bring out your Razzle Dazzle! Let your light glow! Stay kind, stay golden. Performers: Flying in from Minnesota, special guest Sarina Partridge will light up St. James Hall with engaging songs for all! Joining her on the stage in various configurations are local illustrious & sensational musicians Jennifer Scott, Karla Mundy, Tanglewood Trio, Laura Crema, Bill Coon, Patti Powell and friends. Fundraiser: SongRoots Singing Camp is a week-long tango of fun on glorious Gambier Island. This uplifting community inspires endless joyful singing! A bursary fundraiser helps those needing a little financial support. Affirming, welcoming, Queer and BIPOC-friendly, singers of all ages and stages love getting on this carousel of merriment each summer! Saturday October 5, 2024 at 8:00pm (doors at 7:00pm) Mel Lehan Hall at St James Community Square 3214 W 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6K 2L2 $35 in advance and $40 at the door Online tickets available at https://www.roguefolk.bc.ca/concerts/ev24100520 Email concerts@roguefolk.bc.ca if you need any assistance with purchasing tickets online or if you have any questions about their ticketing site. | |||
| Sep. 28th '24 | Laura Crema and Sharon Minemoto | Burnaby, BC | MUSIC AT THE SHOP |
| Time: 8:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Address: 4743 Hastings Street. We’re back with our new phenomenal artists and honoured to present to you Laura crema & Sharon minemoto for an unforgettable night, 🚨 September 28 8:30 pm MARK THE DATE 🚨 Location : 4743 Hastings st Burnaby Tickets at the Door : 40$ with one drink included, 30$ for seniors and students About the Artists : Laura crema : Distinguished Canadian jazz vocalist, Laura Crema has a purity of tone that can only be achieved by one gifted with a rare natural instrument. With her expressive voice, interpretive prowess, and heartfelt performances, Laura Crema, has garnered acclaim for her ability to captivate audiences and evoke deep emotions through her music. She has performed, recorded, and collaborated with some of the finest musicians in Canadian jazz, country, Latin, Roma, New and Improvised music. Laura has recorded six critically acclaimed albums under her name, the most recent is collection of original songs co-created with guitarist/ composer, Bill Coon. She has toured and performed across Canada and Europe and has had the great honor to play many of Canada’s most prestigious Jazz festivals and venues, including The National Art Centre in Ottawa. Sharon minemoto : “Imaginative and lyrical as a composer, with pianistic technique in spades.” ~Raul daGama, theWholeNote “Minemoto is a swinging, sensitive pianist with a highly melodic style and a composer of some very hip original music.” ~ Coastal Jazz & Blues Since the age of sixteen, Vancouver based pianist and composer, Sharon Minemoto has been performing to audiences around the world | |||
| Sep. 14th '24 | Christy Grace and Chris Gestrin with special guests Laura Crema and Ashley McCallister | Bowen Island, BC | Jazz Soiree by The Sea |
| Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Address: 735 Channelview Drive. Venue phone: 778-888-1478. Delighted to join the wonderful Christie Grace, Chris Gestrin and Ashley McAllister for JAZZ SOIREE BY THE SEA. | |||
| Aug. 18th '24 | Laura Crema Quartet featuring Sharon Minemoto, Conrad Good & Bernie Arai | Vancouver, BC | Hero’s Welcome |
| Time: 2:00pm. Admission: $10. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Address: 3917 Main Street. Venue phone: 604) 879-1020. The Infidels Jazz presents Sundays at Hero’s Welcome! Join us every Sunday afternoon live music featuring some of the best jazz in the city. Doors at 1PM | Music 2-4PM | Food & Drink Specials all day! All ages (minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian) | |||
| Jul. 31st '24 | Laura Crema Trio featuring TIlden Webb & Steve Holy | Vancouver, BC | La Fabrique St. George Winery |
| Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Address: 7 East 7th Ave. See you at La Fabrique St. George Winery Wed July 31, 6-9pm. no cover charge | |||
| Jul. 20th '24 | Laura Crema Quintet | West Vancouver, BC | Jazz Waves – the Silk Purse Arts Centre |
| Time: 7:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Address: West Vancouver Community Arts Council Located at The Silk Purse Arts Centre 1570 Argyle Avenue West Vancouver, BC V7V 1A1 Phone: 604-925-7292. Venue phone: 604-925-7292. Celebrated for her lush & unique voice, vocalist Laura Crema & her quintet play a diverse mix of pop infused jazz, originals, Bossa Novas & jazz classics. | |||
| Jul. 4th '24 | Lache Cercel Roma Ensemble – guest artist Laura Crema | Vancouver | Hot Jazz Summer Series at Bill Curtis Square in Yaletown |
| Time: 5:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Address: Bill Curtis Square, Yaletown. Vancity Hot Jazz Society presents: Live Hot Jazz in Yaletown! C’mon down & join the PARTY Y’all!! Swinging into summer with Hot Jazz! Experience the magic of 18 talented local bands as they fill the sun-dappled outdoor square with exhilarating live performances. From toe-tapping rhythms to swinging melodies, immerse yourself in the vibrant sounds of New Orleans Hot Jazz, Hot Club Django Jazz, and Swing Era Hot Jazz. Grab your dancing shoes and join us for nine days of outdoor FREE hot jazz concerts and dances. | |||
| Jun. 24th '24 | Laura Crema | New Westminister, BC | Anvil Theatre |
| Time: 1:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Address: 777 Columbia Street. Canadian College of Naturolpathic Medicine – Boucher Campus Graduation – private ceremony | |||
| Jun. 14th '24 | TAKE TWO – Karin Plato and Laura Crema | Vancouver, BC | Tyrant Studios |
| Time: 9:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Address: 1019 Seymour Street. Venue phone: 604-417-0756. “TAKE TWO” features vocal duets performed by two of Vancouver’s premiere jazz vocalists: Karin Plato and Laura Crema. This is a rare duo appearance by the two friends at the legendary Tyrant Studios. Familiar swing jazz standards and arrangements of pop songs and a few other musical surprises are to be expected. Karin and Laura will share the stage with pianist Miles Black, guitarist Bill Coon and bassist David Caballero. We hope to see you there!! | |||
| Jun. 6th '24 | Laura Crema Quartet | Vancouver, BC | Frankie’s Jazz Club |
| Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Address: 765 Beatty St.. Venue phone: 778-727-0337. Laura Crema has a rare interpretive gift that allows her to inhabit a song and dive deeply into the lyrics of an old standard to suggest new meanings, shades and inferences that have lain dormant until they were lit up by the resonance, depth and warmth of her voice. Opportunities to experience such deep and pure musical expression don’t come around everyday, so if you ever have the chance to take in Laura Crema and her incredible live band, don’t even dream of passing it up! With Sharon Minemoto – piano, Conrad Good – bass and Bernie Arai – drums | |||
| May. 31st '24 | Laura Crema and Tilden Webb | Whistler, BC | Four Seasons Hotel |
| Time: 5:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. | |||
| May. 11th '24 | Laura Crema Trio with Alvin Brendan & Dave Guiney | Vancouver, BC | 2nd Floor Gastown @Water Street Cafe |
| Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Address: 300 Water Street. | |||
| May. 1st '24 | Tilden Webb Trio with Laura Crema | West Vancouver, BC | Isetta Cafe Bistro |
| Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Address: 4360 Marine Drive. Venue phone: (778) 279-8299. | |||
| Apr. 27th '24 | Lache Cercel Roma Ensemble – guest artist Laura Crema | Vancouver, BC | Frankie’s Jazz Club |
| Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Address: 765 Beatty St.. Venue phone: 778-727-0337. Join Lache Cercel and the Roma Jazz Ensemble for an evening of Roma jazz, Balkan rhythms, Django-esque swing, where eastern influences merge with western musicology. World renowned violinist and composer, Lache Cercel, is the creator of a new genre of music called Roma Jazz. His musical ideas have been presented in concerts performed on three continents. His music has been internationally recognized by other established, well-known artists as well as by official art institutions and diplomatic cultural attaches. The goal of his music and performances are to create a dialogue between various musical cultures and to provide a place where healing, peace, joy and harmony can be experienced.Featuring Lache Cercel – violin, Don Ogilvie – guitar, Stephen Nikleva – guitar, Sam Shoichet – bass, Paul Townsend -drums and guest artist Laura Crema – vocals. | |||
| Apr. 16th '24 | Laura Crema Trio -featuring Bill Coon and Dave Say | Vancouver, BC | 2nd Floor Gastown @Water Street Cafe |
| Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Address: 300 Water Street. 2 Shows -6:30pm and 8:30pm Vocalist Laura Crema is a great interpreter of songbook standards as well as Brazilian music, originals and obscure pieces from her own repertoire. She has a purity of tone that can only be achieved by one gifted with a rare natural instrument. Laura Crema has performed and recorded with some of the finest musicians in Canadian jazz, roots and new music. She has toured and performed across Canada and Europe. Laura will be joined by two of Canada’s musical treasures: Juno nominated guitarist Bill Coon and virtuosic saxophonist, Dave Say. https://www.exploretock.com/waterstcafe/experience/260392/2nd-floor-gastown-live-music-reservation?date=2024-04-16&size=2&time=10%3A00 | |||
| Apr. 1st '24 | Lache Cercel Roma Ensemble – guest artist Laura Crema | Vancouver, BC | Guilt & Company |
| Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Address: 1 Alexander Steet Underground. | |||
| Mar. 22nd '24 | LAURA CREMA AND SHARON MINEMOTO PLAY THE MUSIC OF BILLY STRAYHORN AND DUKE ELLINGTON | Vancouver, BC | Frankie’s Jazz Club |
| Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Address: 765 Beatty St.. Venue phone: 778-727-0337. ABOUT THE ARTIST(S) Pianist/composer Sharon Minemoto and Vancouver vocalist, Laura Crema play the majestic music of Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington. Billy Strayhorn, the genius American composer, pianist and arranger, best known for his successful collaboration with the great Duke Ellington lasting nearly three decades. His compositions include “Take the A Train”, “Chelsea Bridge”, “Satin Doll” and “Lush Life”. The evening will focus on Billy Strayhorn compositions with some Ellington gems included. With Laura Crema – voice, Sharon Minemoto – piano, Jon Bentley – sax, Conrad Good – bass and Nino DiPasquale – drums. | |||
| Jan. 3rd '24 | Lache Cercel Roma Ensemble – guest artist Laura Crema | Burnaby, BC | Shadbolt Centre for the Arts |
| Time: 7:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Address: 6450 Deer Lake Ave. | |||
| Dec. 29th '23 | Lache Cercel Roma Ensemble – guest artist Laura Crema | Vancouver, BC | Tyrant Studios |
| Time: 9:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Address: 1019 Seymour Street. Venue phone: 604-417-0756. Join Lache Cercel and the Roma Jazz Ensemble at Tyrant Studios, the cozy upstairs bar located in the Historic Penthouse in downtown Vancouver. | |||
| Dec. 22nd '23 | Cory and Bill Weeds Quintet featuring guest vocalist Laura Crema | Burnaby, BC | Brentwood Presbyterian Church |
| Time: 7:30pm. Admission: 17.31 – 27.96. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Address: 1600 Delta Avenue. Come join us for some fabulous music and cheer on Dec 22nd at the Burnaby Presbyterian Church. It’s going to be a wonderful night! | |||
| Dec. 16th '23 | Laura Crema Quartet | Vancouver, BC | Coal Harbour LIVEN UP Festival |
| Time: 8:30pm. Admission: free. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Address: Harbour Green Stage and Bar. Come down to the Liven UP COAL HARBOUR festival on Dec 16, 2023 at the Harbour Green Stage and Bar 8:30-9:30pm It is going to be a fabulous evening of music and festivities. Hope to see you there! | |||
| Nov. 30th '23 | Lache Cercel Roma Ensemble – guest artist Laura Crema | Vancouver, BC | The Royal Vancouver Yacht Club |
| Time: 12:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Address: 3811 Point Grey Rd. Celebrating Romania National Day | |||
| Nov. 16th '23 | Laura Crema and Sharon Minemoto present Stardust – The Songs of Hoagy Carmichael at Frankie’s Jazz Club | Vancouver, BC | Frankie’s Jazz Club |
| Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Address: 765 Beatty St.. Venue phone: 778-727-0337. Join acclaimed Vancouver musicians, vocalist LAURA CREMA and pianist/composer SHARON MINEMOTO as they present STARDUST- The songs of Hoagy Carmichael. Musician, Songwriter and Actor, Hoagy Carmichael is regarded as one of the finest popular music composers of the 20th Century, most noted for writing classic tunes, “Stardust”, “Georgia”, “Skylark”, “Heart and Soul”, “The Nearness of You” and “In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening” which won him an Academy Award for best song in 1951. WIth Darren Radke – bass, Dave Robbins – drums and Bill Coon – guitar | |||
| Nov. 7th '23 | Laura Crema, Bill Coon, Dave Say | Vancouver, BC | 2nd Floor Gastown @Water Street Cafe |
| Time: 6:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Address: 300 Water Street. Looking forward to playing with these wonderful musicians, Bill Coon on guitar and Dave Say on sax! 2 sets 6:30pm-7:45pm and 8:30pm-9:45pm, Hope to see you there! | |||
| Oct. 25th '23 | Scott Smith & Friends -Adventures in Pedal Steel 1950’s edition | Vancouver, BC | The Painted Ship |
| Time: 8:00pm. Admission: 10.00. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Address: 2884 West Broadway. Venue phone: 6047340505. Scott Smith’s Adventure’s in Pedal Steel returns to the Painted Ship on Oct 25 for a celebration of the music of the 1950;s. Expect some Hank, Lefty and Patsy classics as well as some daredevil Speedy West instrumentations. Featuring Paul Pigat on guitar, Scott Smith on pedal steel, Jeremy Holmes on bass, Liam McDonald on drums plus some incredible guest singers including Laura Crema, Sinead Sanders and Michael Brennan | |||
| Oct. 9th '23 | Lache Cercel Roma Ensemble – guest artist Laura Crema | Vancouver, BC | Guilt & Company |
| Time: 10:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Address: 1 Alexander Steet Underground. | |||
| Sep. 10th '23 | Laura Crema and guitarist Michael Toth | Vancouver, BC | Trinity Street Party |
| Time: 4:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Address: Trinity Street. | |||
| Sep. 2nd '23 | Laura Crema, Chris Sigerson, Cory Weeds, Kristian Braathen, David Caballero | Vancouver, BC | Fairmount Waterfront |
| Time: 6:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Address: 900 Canada Place. | |||
| Aug. 15th '23 | Lache Cercel Roma Ensemble – guest artist Laura Crema | Burnaby, BC | City of Burnaby -Sounds like Summer Live Music Series |
| Time: 12:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Address: Confederation Park Stage. | |||
| Aug. 4th '23 | Lache Cercel Roma Ensemble – guest artist Laura Crema | Burnaby, BC | City of Burnaby -Sounds like Summer Live Music Series |
| Time: 12:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Address: Confederation Park Stage. | |||
| Jul. 23rd '23 | Laura Crema with Doug Louie and Cameron Hood | Surrey, BC | Guildford Station Pub |
| Time: 5:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Address: 10176 154 Street. | |||
| Jul. 15th '23 | Laura Crema Quintet | West Vancouver, BC | Jazz Waves – the Silk Purse Arts Centre |
| Time: 7:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Address: West Vancouver Community Arts Council Located at The Silk Purse Arts Centre 1570 Argyle Avenue West Vancouver, BC V7V 1A1 Phone: 604-925-7292. Venue phone: 604-925-7292. Featuring Bill Coon, Sharon Minemoto, Conrad Good | |||
| Jul. 1st '23 | StringSongs – Laura Crema and Bill Coon | Vancouver, BC | Vancouver International Jazz Festival – Ocean Art Works |
| Time: 4:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Address: Granville Island. featuring PEGGY LEE cello, JON BENTLEY sax, DAVID SIKULA guitar | |||
| Apr. 28th '23 | Laura Crema Trio | Vancouver, BC | 2nd Floor Gastown @Water Street Cafe |
| Time: 6:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Address: 300 Water Street. 2 sets 6:30pm-7:45pm, 8:30pm-9:45pm | |||
| Apr. 15th '23 | Laura Crema with Doug Louie & Dave Quinn | Surrey, BC | Guildford Station Pub |
| Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Address: 10176 154 Street. | |||
| Apr. 12th '23 | Laura Crema and Bill Coon | Burnaby, BC | Brentwood Presbyterian Church |
| Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Address: 1600 Delta Avenue. JAZZ EVENSONG WITH REV. BRIAN FRASER | |||
| Apr. 2nd '23 | Laura Crema, Miles Black and Darren Radtke | Fort Langley, BC | United Churches of Langley |
| Time: 4:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Address: 9025 Glover Road Fort Langley, BC. JAZZ AWE WITH REV. SOPHIA DUCEY | |||