summer subbing ~ Nancy Wilson, Stevie Nicks and Frida from Abba!

Well it's been a summer of tributes...I worked hard this year getting ready as a sub-in  for three different  shows. This year I was Nancy Wilson in Barracuda, Frida in Arrival(Abba), and Stevie Nicks in Dreams. Fun times, I had my work cut out for me but all were a great success! 

Pictured are some of the amazing venues and stage shots!  Click the link to get a feel of  the crowds!
I love my job.

At Clearwater Casino and Resort we had a whopping 1600 people standing on their feet and singing and dancing with us...the water as our backdrop was filled with boats.... (picture from soundcheck pre-show)

                     click the link to see live video clip.....   THANK YOU AND GOODNIGHT! 

from my turn as Nancy at Edmonton Rock festival! 

the Rockingbyrds, acoustic trio~

The Rockingbyrds instinctively weave a warm musical tapestry of music which perfectly sets the mood for your most exclusive, private and corporate events.  

Featuring Jeff Neill, Rachael Chatoor and Russell Earl Marsland. 

                                          

a picture of me in my bra #confession, Rachael Chatoor

I got some mail asking me to post a picture of myself in a bra. I confess, I  did it,  I posted this one:

obviously it was a slow mail day...... 

what happens when you get a bunch of chick singers together .....

what happens when you get a bunch of chick singers together .....
 I`ve said it before and I`ll say it again, it`s a real blessing to work amongst so many inspiring women in my industry who are so talented, generous and wildly supportive of each other. Its hard to describe the feelings when we get together but this post will hopefully both visually and beautifully reflect that. 

It was about 8 months ago that my friend Layla  from L E Photography first told us at one of her and our friend Catherine`s  Chick Singer gatherings (wine tasting, appies and clothing swaps), that she envisioned all of us girls in a glamour shot together each of us representing our respectful collective as well as our own individual styles. In love with the idea we came to find out the  its incredibly difficult to organize the schedules of so many busy women  but finally we nailed down a day that most of us could make. (PS There are other women  who should be in these photos really, but due to travel or family obligations they were unable, just know that they were missed and  included in our hearts). 

So with a great deal of schedule niggles, twists, turns and adjustments it finally happened. Not only was it a super fun day, filled with laughter and music but now we have amazing photos that will last forever.  Meet my friends, take their names, click the links.... and if you wish to know more then please visit.....LE Photography!

 Vicky Sjohall, Stephanie Standerwick, Jayleen Stonehouse, Jeanette O'Keeffe, Layla Naomi Vaugeois-Montgomery, Sara Ramsay, Donna B, Mavis McCauley Vaugeois, Jaralin Detienne, Coby Palidwar,DL Car and Rachael Chatoor.

a Mighty night for music!

I had the great pleasure of working with some incredibly talented people last week and I invite you to read all about it  in this wonderful article by the North Shore News.

My most heartfelt thanks to Jeff Neill, Saffron Henderson and Sara Ramsay for joining forces with me to make this  music magic for  this great event!!  It was an honour and a privilge! 

Kudo's to Chris Trygg and all the incredibly talented musicians who gathered to share their support! It was truly an epic night but don't just take my word for it, please see links to more band videos below!!

                      Many thanks to Mick Dalla Vee for capturing, editing and playing in these videos!

BANG!, One Way Or Another

                                                                          Free Ride
                                                                   This Flight Tonight

Shakey Ground

Shook me/ All Right Now

photography @justjash

  HUGE  Thank you's  also go out to the ROXY Vancouver for providing a wonderful venue, as well as to Tom Lee Music for your wonderful backline!

Hitzone's Swing Thing hits the Hard Rock Casino Show Theatre

Last weekend the 5pc Hitzone core was joined by a horn section and the lovely Saffron Henderson for a Swing Revue that rocked the house. Alongside all of our current and favorite Hitz that keep guests dancing we sprinkled in some Roaring 20's Swing Tunes and got everyone doing the Charleston! What a night, we kept them dancing till the wee hours~! 

Hard Rock Casino Vancouver, Show Theatre! 

Hitzone is your one stop party stop, we make the music that makes your guests dance!  

Rachael Chatoor, vancouver singer, solo acoustic covers at Sheila`s Bistro!

I`m always adding tunes to the solo list! Here are a few from Sheila`s Bistro!


 




rach xo