Saturday December 3rd 2022 | Daphne Roubini & Noah Walker| $10
Water Street Cafe, 300 Water ST, Gastown, Vancouver
11.30am – 2.00pm
Book your brunch reservations here: https://bit.ly/3Gck6Tt
Brunch is from 11:30-2:00 and is two one hour sets with a thirty minute break.
“Daphne Roubini’s original tunes bring to mind Django Rheinhardt with Billie Holiday as vocalist” — The Vancouver Sun
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCmWP56XcWc
http://Daphneroubini.ca
https://www.waterstreetcafe.ca/2nd-floor-gastown Thursday December 22nd 2022 | Daphne Roubini Quartet | $15
Tyrant Studios 1019 Seymour St, Vancouver, BC V6B 3M3
(upstairs at The Penthouse) 9pm – 11.30pmTo book your ticket please visit
https://seven-tyrants-theatre.square.site/Daphne Roubini (band leader and lead vocalist of Black Gardenia and Ruby & Smith) stretches out in this intimate Tyrant Studios show. Joined by Vancouver stalwarts Noah Walker on Guitar, Jeremy Holmes on Bass, and Brad Turner on trumpet for a night of reinterpreted jazz standards and jazz influenced original tunes. As well as some unexpected tasty gems from the folk, blues, and country repertoire. Join us as Daphne prepares for a songwriting sabbatical in NYC in the Spring of 2023. The perfect addition to your Christmas 2022 list!“Daphne Roubini’s original tunes bring to mind Django Rheinhardt with Billie Holiday as vocalist” — The Vancouver Sunhttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCmWP56XcWc
http://Daphneroubini.ca
Sunday February 26th 2023 | Daphne Roubini Trio| $12
Water Street Cafe, 300 Water ST, Gastown, Vancouver
7.00pm – 9.30pm
“Daphne Roubini’s original tunes bring to mind Django Rheinhardt with Billie Holiday as vocalist” — The Vancouver Sun
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCmWP56XcWc
http://Daphneroubini.ca
Buckerfield’s Prime Music series
240 Northern Street, 2nd Floor,
(one block East of Main Street, one block south of Terminal Ave.).Join us for an evening of classic and original tunes by Vancouver’s First lady and Duke of uke. “Ruby & Smith ooze charm with their stripped down approach to Jazz Folk balladeering.” Robert Collins CTV
As seating is limited, reservations must be made prior to the show. I highly recommend pre paying either cash or e-transfer. Tickets are $25. Doors 7.00 and the show starts at 8.00pm.
Contact wmurfitt@shaw.ca to reserve your spot!Saturday May 2nd 2020 | Black Gardenia |$17.50
Frankie’s Jazz Club,765 Beatty Street
Black Gardenia vintage jazz band, led by Daphne Roubini, is delighted to be back at Frankie’s Jazz Club, Vancouver’s premier listening gig. With the Black Gardenia all star line-up: Andrew Smith Guitar and Ukulele, Stephen Nikleva on Guitar, Brent Gubbels on Bass, and Chris Davis on Trumpet. With vocals and ukulele by Daphne Roubini. This will be a stellar show of vintage inspired originals and classic tunes from the vintage jazz, folk and blues repertoire of the 20’s, 30’s, 40’s.
RESERVE Friday November 29th 2019 | Ruby & Smith and RUO | $25
The Cultch Theatre,1895 Venables St, Vancouver, BC V5L 2H6
This is a special evening that celebrates peace, harmony and the ukulele.
With 2 sets of music!
First: Ruby & Smith Jazz/folk ukulele duo
Second: Ruby’s Ukulele Orchestra 45 piece orchestra made up of the students of Ruby’s Ukes Ukulele School now in its 4th year! Led by Eduardo Garcia and Patrick Metzger. Join us for a Ukulele highlight of the year! From Led Zepplin to Astor Piazolla arranged in 4 ukulele parts. Come be inspired!Sunday October 27th 2019 | NEW Album launch| Ruby & Smith $15 adv ($20 at door)
The Anza Club, 3 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1M8
This will be a show to celebrate “Sometimes Love” the latest Ruby & Smith album, a collection of original and iconic folk tunes. $30 with new CD!
BUY TICKETSSunday October 19th 2019 | East Van Opry | Ruby & Smith (variety show) $24 adv
Rio Theatre, 1660 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5N 1W1
This is an evening celebrating Vancouver’s finest talent with short sets throughout the event, Opry style. In it’s 7th year this evening how become iconic!
Ruby & Smith will be playing 3 songs as part of this fun event.
BUY TICKETSOctober 11th 2019 | ‘Deep Cove Coffee House’ | Ruby & Smith | $12
Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate, North Vancouver
Doors open at 7pm, opening act 7.30pm and Ruby & Smith will be on at 9pm
This North Van tradition is a listening gig set in a church with lovely acoustics and a delicious complimentary tea break of home bakes scones! Tx at the door or contact ejaneosborne@gmail.com or phone 604 363 5370Septmeber 28th 2019 | Black Gardenia |$17.50
Frankie’s Jazz Club,765 Beatty Street
Black Gardenia vintage jazz band, led by Daphne Roubini, is delighted to be back at Frankie’s Jazz Club, Vancouver’s premier listening gig. With the Black Gardenia all star line-up: Paul Pigat on Guitar, Andrew Smith in Guitar and Ukulele, Brent Gubbels on Bass, and Chris Davis on Trumpet. With vocals and ukulele by Daphne Roubini. This will be a stellar show of vintage inspired originals and classic tunes from the vintage jazz, folk and blues repertoire of the 20’s, 30’s, 40’s.
To reserve your spot
https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/daphne-roubini-black-gardenia/July 19th, 20th, and 21st | Vancouver Folk Festival | Ruby & Smith
Jericho Beach, Vancouver, BC (See website for prices)
This 3 days festival is an iconic highlight of Vancouver’s music culture. Ruby & Smith are delighted to be included in the amazing 2019 artist line-up as well as teaching a Ukulele workshop from stage 2 on Saturday July 20th!July 19th Main stage tweener : 9.40pm
July 20th Stage 2 : Ukulele Workshop: 1.30pm
Stage 1: Jazzy Folk Workshop: 4.20pm
July 21st Stage 1: Ruby & Smith Concert: 4.20pm
Click link below for more details, and to get your ticket!
https://thefestival.bc.ca/July 13th | The Gorge Harbour | Cortes Island | Ruby & Smith
Gorge Harbour Fireside show, Cortes Island. 7.30pm-9.30pm |
Cortes Island has become our home from home and we love going there to spend Summer days and nights and perform too! Summer 2019 will feature 1 special show at the Gorge Harbour Fireside, a beautiful outdoor spot for Islanders and visitors alike!
http://gorgeharbour.com June 26th 2019 | TD Vancouver Intl Jazz Festival | Black Gardenia |$20
Frankie’s Jazz Club,765 Beatty Street
Black Gardenia vintage jazz band, led by Daphne Roubini, is delighted to be part of the Vancouver International Jazz Festival 2019 club series at Frankie’s Jazz Club, Vancouver’s premier listening gig. With the Black Gardenia all star line-up: Paul Pigat on Guitar, Andrew Smith in Guitar and Ukulele, Brent Gubbels on Bass, Chris Davis on Trumpet and Cameron Wilson on Violin. With vocals and ukulele by Daphne Roubini. This will be a stellar show of vintage inspired originals and classic tunes from the vintage jazz, folk and blues repertoire of the 20’s, 30’s, 40’s. Get your ticket hereMarch 22nd 2019 | Vancouver Ukulele Festival 2019 | VUF visiting artists| $35
The Croatian Cultural Centre 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5N 4E4
Friday evening Ukulele Gala Concert 7pm-10pm
An enchanting evening of Ukulele virtuosity, music inspiration and a sonic exploration of the mighty uke! For VUF festival workshop attendees, you will get to experience the world recognized Ukulele tutors you will be taking workshops from in their full performance glory, completed by a mass Ukulele jam! Whether you are music lover, Uke curious, or a seasoned player, run to get a ticket… really!VUF Gala Concert features: Daniel Ho, Victoria Vox, Del Rey, Casey MacGill, Stu Fuchs, Heidi Swedberg, Daniel Ward, Eduardo Garcia, and Ruby & Smith!
Cost: $35 (advance tx $25)
Frankie’s Jazz Club,765 Beatty Street Valentine’s Show
The Wise Hall, 1882 Adanac St, Vancouver, BC V5L 4E5 (This is a 19+ event)
Ruby’s Ukes end of year Ukulele Recital featuring all our classes, and a short set from Vancouver’s ‘Frist Lady’ and ‘Duke of Uke’, Ruby & Smith, (Daphne Roubini and Andrew Smith) and joined by the other Ruby’s Ukes instructor, Eduardo Garcia. Please feel free to bring non-Ukeing, or Uke-curious, friends and family to this evening of delightful musical sharing and end of year celebration. Part Proceeds go to Ruby’s Ukes Ukulele outreach programs!
We will be enjoying an end of year potluck, you are welcome to bring something to share (although you don’t have to by any means!) and enjoy a little Uke end of year party, and school recital. Get your ticket early or just turn up at the door!
Anza Club, 3 West 8th Ave Vancouver B.C V5Y 1M8 (Tx $20 at the door/$15 in adv)
Doors open at 6.00pm | Show starts at 7.00pm
After our sold out shows in the Spring we are delighted to continue the celebration of our new album “Lucky Star” in collaboration with The Anza Club. This new renovated venue is fast becoming The place to listen to great quality music, with a cosy atmosphere, reasonable priced drinks list and a lovely listening gig presentation. This show will feature some of Vancouver’s finest musicians. Band: Daphne Roubini, Stephen Nikleva, Andrew Smith, Brent Gubbels, with special guest Cameron Wilson!!
And Marc L’esperance on the sound desk adding to the sonic listening delight.
Click the link below to purchase your advance ticket only, or with the new CD!
Ruby’s (50 piece) Ukulele Orchestra! $25
2 Shows! Matinee 3pm (Doors open 2.30pm) Evening 7pm (Doors open 6.30pm)
Join us for a wonderful evening of Ukulele, Remembrance and Harmony. A Ukulele double bill with Ruby & Smith (joined by special guests Vancouver’s music scene stalwarts Tim Tweedale and Patrick Metzger). And then a set by Ruby’s (50 Piece) Ukulele Orchestra!
Click link below to buy your tickets:
https://thecultch.com/events/a-ukulele-night-to-remember/
Anza Club, 3 West 8th Ave Vancouver B.C V5Y 1M8 (Tx $20 at the door/ $15 in adv)
Doors open at 6.00pm | Show starts at 7.00pm
After our sold out shows in the Spring we are delighted to continue the celebration of our new album “Lucky Star” in collaboration with The Anza Club. This new renovated venue is fast becoming The place to listen to great quality music, with a cosy atmosphere, reasonable priced drinks list and a lovely listening gig presentation. This show will feature some of Vancouver’s finest musicians. Band: Daphne Roubini, Andrew Smith, Stephen Nikleva, Brent Gubbels, with special guest to be announced.
And Marc L’esperance on the sound desk adding to the sonic listening delight.
Click the link below to purchase your advance ticket only, or with the new CD!
Frankie’s Jazz Club, 765 Beatty Street SOLD OUT!
First show back in Vancouver for the Fall of 2018! This is a lovely Jazz club curated by Cory Weeds for Coastal Jazz, with delicious food and drinks, little tables and a long bar to sit at, and a listening gig atmosphere with great sound, so you can really hear the band! We will be celebrating the 1 year Anniversary of “Lucky Star” the new Black Gardenia album.
Click here to book your ticket and to reserve your table, we’d love to see you there!
Gorge Harbour Fireside show, Cortes Island. 7.30pm-9.30pm | Free
Cortes Island has become our home from home and we love going there to spend Summer days and nights and perform too! Summer 2018 will feature 3 special shows at the Gorge Harbour Fireside, a beautiful outdoor spot for Islanders and visitors alike. Ruby will be teaching a Ukulele workshop on Saturday August 4th in the afternoon please contact the gorge harbour reservations to book your spot if you would like to join us!
http://gorgeharbour.comMonday July 9th | 6pm-9pm | Ruby’s Ukulele Orchestra | Free
Stanley Park, (behind the Stanley Park Bowling club)
Join us for the Ruby’s Ukulele Orchestra performance at the Ruby’s Ukes annual picnic!
The 45 piece Orchestra will be performing the repertoire they have been honing so far this year. Bring a blanket, some picnic, and if you play the Ukulele bring your Ukulele for a Uke jam too.
Ron Basford Stage | Vancouver Int’l Jazz Festival
We are delighted to be invited back to perform as part of THE Vancouver Jazz event of the year, The international Jazz Festival 2018, we will be performing on the Ron Basford stage on Granville Island as part of the Canada Day celebrations!
Saturday June 23rd | 1pm-4pm | Black Gardenia | Free1pm-4pm Barclay Manor, West End
first set | 1.30pm-2.30pm second set | 2.50pm-3.35pm
Black Gardenia plays at the lovely community event where you can enjoy a family event with live music and fresh strawberries with vanilla ice-cream and short bread! It’s a sweet event in more ways than one!Saturday June 2nd 2018 | 7.30pm-10.00pm | Black Gardenia | $20
Jazz Waves’ at the Silk Purse Gallery
1570 Argyle Avenue,
West Vancouver, BC V7V 1A1
This is a lovely listening gig at the famous Silk Purse Gallery with seating for only 50 people. We are delighted to be included in the Jazz Waves Concert Series 2018 in West Vancouver! Phone: 604 925 7292 Website: www.silkpurse.ca Sunday May 13th 2018 |7.30pm-10.30pm | Black Gardenia | $15 (adv)
NEW RECORD | Home tour (3 special dates here in Vancouver!)
Anza Club, 3 West 8th Ave Vancouver B.C V5Y 1M8 (Tx $20 at the door)
Doors open at 6.30pm | Show starts at 7.30pm
After our last 2 sold out shows we are delighted to continue the celebration of our new album
“Lucky Star” in collaboration with The Anza Club. This new renovated venue is fast becoming The place to listen to great quality music, with a cosy atmosphere, reasonable priced drinks list and a lovely listening gig presentation. This show will feature some of Vancouver’s finest musicians. Band: Daphne Roubini, Andrew Smith, Paul Pigat, Brent Gubbels, with special guest Cameron Wilson!!
April 5th & 6th 2018 | Townsite Jazz Festival | Powell River | Black Gardenia
http://townsitejazz.com/featured/meet-the-artists/Sunday April 15th 2018 |7.30pm-10.30pm | Black Gardenia | $15 (adv)
NEW RECORD | Home tour (3 special dates here in Vancouver!)
Anza Club, 3 West 8th Ave Vancouver B.C V5Y 1M8 (Tx $20 at the door)
Doors open at 6.30pm | Show starts at 7.30pm
After our last 2 sold out shows we are delighted to continue the celebration of our new album
“Lucky Star” in collaboration with The Anza Club. This new renovated venue is fast becoming The place to listen to great quality music, with a cosy atmosphere, reasonable priced drinks list and a lovely listening gig presentation. This show will feature some of Vancouver’s finest musicians. Band: Daphne Roubini, Andrew Smith, Paul Pigat, Brent Gubbels, with special guest Cameron Wilson!!
Click the link below to purchase your ticket only, or with the new CD!
Friday evening Ukulele Gala Concert April 27th 7pm-10pm
Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th 10am-6pm $20 adv | $28 on door (if available)
Ukulele workshops, Jams, Market place,and tons of Uke fun and learning!
Confirmed Guest Instructors/Ukulele Performers so far are:
Abe Lagrimas Jnr, Casey MacGill, Sarah Maisel & Craig Chee, Kalei Gamiao,
Heidi Swedberg, Daniel Ward, Ruby & Smith,with a couple more to come!
Full line-up, festival information, pricing and early bird ticket links now available!Sunday March 18th 2018 |7.30pm-10.30pm | Black Gardenia | $15 (adv)
NEW RECORD | Home tour (3 special dates here in Vancouver!)
Anza Club, 3 West 8th Ave Vancouver B.C V5Y 1M8 (Tx $20 at the door)
Doors open at 6.30pm | Show starts at 7.30pm
After our last 2 sold out shows we are delighted to continue the celebration of our new album
“Lucky Star” in collaboration with The Anza Club. This new renovated venue is fast becoming The place to listen to great quality music, with a cosy atmosphere, reasonable priced drinks list and a lovely listening gig presentation. This show will feature some of Vancouver’s finest musicians. Band: Daphne Roubini, Chris Davis, Andrew Smith, Paul Pigat, Brent Gubbels, with special guest Cameron Wilson!!
Click the link below to purchase your ticket only, or with the new CD!Saturday February 17th 2108 | Frankies Jazz Club| Black Gardenia | $15
Frankie’s Jazz Club, 765 Beatty Street NEW RECORD celebration, first show of 2018!
This is a lovely Jazz club curated by Cory Weeds for Coastal Jazz, with delicious food and drinks, little tables and a long bar to sit at, and a listening gig atmosphere with great sound, so you can really hear the band! Click link below to make your reservation, as the last show was sold out, and we’d love to see you there! The perfect personal date or Valentine’s week night out. We will be continuing the celebration of “Lucky Star” the new Black Gardenia
album. Click below to reserve your table, we’d love to see you there!
https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/black-gardenia/Thursday December 7th 2017 | 7pm-10pm | Ruby’s Ukes Christmas Concert | $15
The Wise Hall, 1882 Adanac St, Vancouver, BC V5L 4E5 (This is a 19+ event)
Ruby’s Ukes end of year Ukulele Recital featuring all our classes, and a short set from Vancouver’s ‘Frist Lady’ and ‘Duke of Uke’, Ruby & Smith, and joined by the other Ruby’s Ukes instructors, Timothy Tweedale and Eduardo Garcia. Please feel free to bring non-Ukeing, or Uke-curious, friends and family to this evening of delightful musical sharing and end of year celebration. Proceeds go to mentoring the Ukulele program at the Callanish Cancer Retreats and other Ruby’s Ukes Ukulele outreach programs! The wise hall is a big space but was still sold out last year so get your tickets! We will be enjoying an end of year potluck, you are welcome to bring something to share (although you don’t have to by any means!) and enjoy a little Uke end of year party, and school recital!
Anza Club, 3 West 8th Ave Vancouver B.C V5Y 1M8 (Tx $20 at the door)
Doors open at 6.30pm | Show starts at 7.30pm
After a sold out Coastal Jazz show at Frankies Jazz Club, we are delighted to continue the
celebration of our new album “Lucky Star” in collaboration with The Anza Club. This new
renovated venue is fast becoming The place to listen to great quality music, with a cosy
atmosphere, reasonable priced drinks list and a lovely listening gig presentation. This show will feature some of Vancouver’s finest musicians. Band: Daphne Roubini, Chris Davis, Andrew Smith, Paul Pigat, Brent Gubbels, with special guest Cameron Wilson!!
Click the link below to purchase your ticket only, or with the new CD! Friday November 17th 2017 | York Theatre | Ruby & Smith SPECIAL EVENT! SOLD OUT!
with Ruby’s (70 piece) Ukulele Orchestra! $25 (Doors open 7pm and Show starts 7.30pm)
Join us for a wonderful evening of Ukulele, Remembrance and Harmony. A Ukulele double bill with Ruby & Smith (joined by special guests Vancouver’s music scene stalwarts Tim Tweedale and Patrick Metzger). And then a set by Ruby’s (70 Piece) Ukulele Orchestra!
(Part proceeds go to the Ruby’s Uke Ukulele Outreach Program)
Click ticket link below to get your ticket!
ticket linkFriday October 6th 2017 | 8pm-11pm | Black Gardenia | $15
Frankie’s Jazz Club, 765 Beatty Street NEW RECORD launch!
This is a lovely Jazz club curated by Cory Weeds for Coastal Jazz, with delicious food and drinks, little tables and a long bar to sit at, and a listening gig atmosphere with great sound, so you can really hear the band! Click link below to make your reservation, as the last show was sold out, and we’d love to see you there! This is a special event to launch our new record!
click below to reserve your table, we’d love to see you there!
http://www.coastaljazz.ca/black_gardenia_oct_6
www.blackgardenia.caSaturday September 16th 2017 | 10am -5pm | Ruby & Smith
TEDxEastVan | York Theatre , 639 Commercial Drive
The theme of this year’s TEDxEastVan is Human. We are delighted to be performing and representing the Ukulele as part of what it means to be human today.
click below for more info and to get your ticket!
https://tedxeastvan.com/speakers/ 12th August 2017 | Black Gardenia | Maritime Festival | Richmond | Free
We are delighted to be invited to play at this family oriented festival on Saturday August 12th 2017 at 4pm, bring the family! Click below for details and full line-up. (TBA by end of July)
www.richmondmaritimefestival.ca21st-23rd July 2017 | Ruby & Smith | Mission Folk Festival 2017 | Mission BC
The wonderful festival is celebrating it’s 30th year, with weekend camping or day passes,
Full line-up announced!
www.missionfolkmusicfestival.caSaturday July 1st 2017 | Black Gardenia | TD Vancouver Intl Jazz Festival | Free
5pm-7pm, Ron Basford Stage, Granville Island Canada Day Celebrations.
We are delighted to be invited back to play at the TD Vancouver Intl Jazz Festival, and we love the Ron Basford stage, where hundreds of folks, dance or lie on the grass listing to fine music on a Summer’s Day. Pack your picnic or get lovely food from the local food vendors!
http://www.coastaljazz.caTuesday July 4th 2017 | Ruby’s Ukes annual Ukulele BBQ & Picnic | Free
6pm-9pm, Stanley Park (behind the lawn bowling club, in front of the tennis courts)
You are invited to join us for the Ruby’s Ukes Ukulele BBQ and Picnic, potluck. Ruby’s Ukulele Orchestra will be doing a short out-door set, followed by a Ukulele sing-a-long!
please bring: a blanket to sit on, some food for yourself or to share, your Ukulele!
We will provide a BBQ, plates, cutlery and napkins and lots of Uke awesomeness!
(If you have an portable BBQ to bring, please do, as we will probably need more than one!)Saturday June 24th 2017 | Black Gardenia | Strawberry Festival | Free
1pm-4pm Barclay Manor, West End
first set | 1.30pm-2.30pm second set | 2.50pm-3.35pm
Black Gardenia plays at the lovely community event where you can enjoy a family event with live music and fresh strawberries with vanilla ice-cream and short bread! It’s a sweet event in more ways than one!Saturday June 17th 2017 | 7.30pm-9.30pm | Black Gardenia | $20
‘Jazz Waves’ at the Silk Purse Gallery
1570 Argyle Avenue,
West Vancouver, BC V7V 1A1
This is a lovely listening gig at the famous Silk Purse Gallery with seating for only 50 people. We are delighted to be included in the Jazz Waves Concert Series 2017 in West Vancouver!
Phone: 604 925 7292
Website: www.silkpurse.caSunday June 11th 2017 | 8pm-11pm | Black Gardenia | $15
Frankie’s Jazz Club, 765 Beatty Street
This is a lovely Jazz club curated by Cory Weeds for Coastal Jazz, with delicious food and drinks, little tables and a long bar to sit at, and a listening gig atmosphere with great sound, so you can really hear the band! Click link below to make your reservation, as the last show was sold out, and we’d love to see you there!
www.blackgardenia.ca Click this link to reserve your table Saturday May 20th 2017 | Ruby’s Ukulele Orchestra | Science World | Free
The Orchestra will be performing a 20minute show as part of the Tiny house exhibition, what better partner than a tiny instrument, but lots of them! 2.30pmFriday May 26th 2017| Ruby’s Lounge |Ukulele Cabaret & Open-Mic | $5 – $10
Ruby’s Lounge is Vancouver’s Ukulele Cabaret and Open-Mic!@ The Cottage Bistro 4470 Main St 7.00pm-10.00pm $5 – $10 (cash) at the door
This is the Ukulele Cabaret evening in Vancouver, a whole evening of Ukulele performance! plus a feature set with Ruby & Smith. Performers can do 1 or 2 songs get there early and put your name down on the Ukulele Cabaret Sign up sheet! This is the perfect place to share you sweet Ukulele skills! The Cottage Bistro is a wonderful intimate venue with great sound and delicious food and good Beers on tap! http://www.cottage-bistro.com/index.htm
(phone (604) 876-6138 or email cottagebistro@shaw.ca to reserve a table) or just show up!Friday March 24th 2017| Ruby’s Lounge |Ukulele Cabaret & Open-Mic | $5 – $10
Ruby’s Lounge is Vancouver’s Ukulele Cabaret and Open-Mic!@ The Cottage Bistro 4470 Main St (4th Friday of the month) 7.00pm-10pm $5 – $10 (cash) at the door
This is the Ukulele Cabaret evening in Vancouver, a whole evening of Ukulele performance! plus a feature set with (John Lyon). Performers can do 1 or 2 songs get there early and put your name down on the Ukulele Cabaret Sign up sheet! This is the perfect place to share you sweet Ukulele skills! The Cottage Bistro is a wonderful intimate venue with great sound and delicious food and good Beers on tap! http://www.cottage-bistro.com/index.htm
(phone (604) 876-6138 or email cottagebistro@shaw.ca to reserve a table) or just show up!Friday March 3rd 2017 | Vancouver Ukulele Festival 2017 Gala Concert | Ruby & Smith
7pm-10.30pm Rio Theatre, $18 in advance or $25 on the door!
Vancouver, BC.
With VUF 2017 tutors
Sarah Maisel & Craig Chee, San Diego, California
Gerald Ross, Detroit, Michigan
Aaron & Nicole Keim, ‘The Quiet American’, Portland, Oregon
Daphne Roubini & Andrew Smith, ‘Ruby & Smith’, Vancouver, BC
Timothy Tweedale, Vancouver, BC
(tickets now on sale!)
The last VUF Gala Concert was sold out, so advance ticket purchase is highly recommended!February 18th-19th 2017 | Black Gardenia | Free
Winterruption | Granville Island
This lovely Winter festival on Granville Island is filled with food, dances and great live music!
Sunday February 19th 2017
1.15pm – 1.50pm
2.15pm – 2.50pm
http://granvilleisland.com/winterruption#mini-nav
Line-up: is Daphne Roubini on Vocals and Ukulele, Andrew Smith Guitar and Ukulele, Brent Gubbles on Bass, Cameron Wilson on Violin, & Don Ogilvy on Guitar!February 1st 2017 | Black Gardenia | Pay-what-you-can
Guilt & Co
1 Alexander Street, Gastown
(underneath Chill Winston)
We will be taking care of the Jen Hodges All star evening while she is away!
Show starts at 9.30pm and goes till 11pm
Line-up is Paul Pigat on Guitar, Chris Davis on Trumpet, Brent Gubbles on Bass, Andrew Smith on Guitar and Ukulele and yours truly on vocals and mighty Uke (sometimes!)Sunday January 22nd 2017 | 8pm-11pm | Black Gardenia | $15
Frankie’s Jazz Club, 765 Beatty Street
This is a lovely Jazz club curated by Cory Weeds for Coastal Jazz, with delicious food and drinks, little tables and a long bar to sit at, and a listening gig atmosphere with great sound, so you can really hear the band! Contact Frankie’s to make your reservation, the last show was sold out, and we’d love to see you there!
www.blackgardenia.ca
http://www.coastaljazz.ca/event_listingsDecember 18th 2016 | 7pm-9pm | Black Gardenia
The Bayside Lounge @ The Sands Hotel
1755 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1W5
Vintage Jazz, Old Country and Blues.
featuring Daphne Roubini and her Ukulele
with her Vintage Jazz Band, ‘Black Gardenia’ and special guests.
Phone 604-682-1831 x 1100 to reserve a spot near the band!
Suggested Music Contribution $5-$20 (pay-what-you-can)
www.blackgardenia.ca
Click here for The Bayside Lounge/directions/Ruby’s Ukes Ukulele School | Christmas Concert & Fundraiser
Thursday December 8th 2016| 7pm-10pm | $15 (doors open 6.30pm)
(proceeds go to Callanish Cancer retreats and other Ruby’s Ukes Ukulele Outreach program)
Ruby’s Ukes Ukulele School Christmas Concert!
Come, see, hear, enjoy what the each class at Ruby’s Ukes has been up to this term with a little set from each class!
As well as a teacher performance with Ruby, Smith, Tim.
The Wise Hall, Adanac St, Vancouver
Click below to get your ticket!
November 27th 2016 | 7pm-9pm | Black Gardenia
The Bayside Lounge @ The Sands Hotel
1755 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1W5
Vintage Jazz, Old Country and Blues.
featuring Daphne Roubini and her Ukulele
with her Vintage Jazz Band, ‘Black Gardenia’ and special guests.
Phone 604-682-1831 x 1100 to reserve a spot near the band!
Suggested Music Contribution $5-$20 (pay-what-you-can)
www.blackgardenia.ca
Click here for The Bayside Lounge/directions/Friday November 25th 2016| Ruby’s Lounge |Ukulele Cabaret & Open-Mic NEW
Ruby’s Lounge is Vancouver’s Ukulele Cabaret and Open-Mic!@ The Cottage Bistro 4470 Main St (4th Friday of the month)
7pm-10pm $8 (cash) at the door
This is a NEW Ukulele Cabaret evening in Vancouver, a whole evening of Ukulele performance! plus a feature set with (artist to be announced). Performers can do 1 or 2 songs, get there early and put your name down on the Ukulele Cabaret Sign up sheet!
This is the perfect place to share you sweet Ukulele skills! The Cottage Bistro is a wonderful intimate venue with great sound and delicious food and good Beers on tap! $8 (cash)
http://www.cottage-bistro.com/index.htm
(phone (604) 876-6138 or email cottagebistro@shaw.ca to reserve a table) or just show up!November 13th 2016 | 7pm-9pm | Black Gardenia
The Bayside Lounge @ The Sands Hotel
1755 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1W5
Vintage Jazz, Old Country and Blues.
featuring Daphne Roubini and her Ukulele
with her Vintage Jazz Band, ‘Black Gardenia’ and special guests.
Phone 604-682-1831 x 1100 to reserve a spot near the band!
Suggested Music Contribution $5-$20 (pay-what-you-can)
www.blackgardenia.ca
Click here for The Bayside Lounge/directions/
Thursday November 10th 2016 | York Theatre | Ruby & Smith SPECIAL EVENT!
with Ruby’s (70 piece) Ukulele Orchestra! $25 7pm
presented at The York Theatre
Join us for a wonderful evening of Ukulele, Remembrance and Harmony! A Ukulele double bill with Ruby & Smith (joined by special guests Vancouver’s music scene stalwarts Tim Tweedale and Patrick Metger). And then a set of Ruby’s (70 Piece) Ukulele Orchestra!
Tickets for ‘A Ukulele Night to Remember’ are now live! Click below for more info. and to purchase your ticket! (Part proceeds go to the Ruby’s Uke Ukulele Outreach Program)
http://thecultch.com/events/
Ruby’s Lounge is Vancouver’s Ukulele Cabaret and Open-Mic!
@ The Cottage Bistro 4470 Main St (4th Friday of the month)
7pm-10pm $8 (cash) at the door
This is a NEW Ukulele Cabaret evening in Vancouver, a whole evening of Ukulele performance! plus a feature set (artist to be announced). Performers can do 1 or 2 songs, get there early and put your name down on the Ukulele Cabaret Sign up sheet!
This is the perfect place to share you sweet Ukulele skills! The Cottage Bistro is a wonderful intimate venue with great sound and delicious food and good Beers on tap! $8 (cash)
http://www.cottage-bistro.com/index.htm
(phone (604) 876-6138 or email cottagebistro@shaw.ca to reserve a table) or just show up!
Feature artists will be Juhli Conlin and Shannon Scott from Company B Jazz Band! Saturday 8th October 2016 | 7pm-9pm | Abe Lagrimas Jr | Uke Master Series
The Ruby’s Ukes Ukulele School
The Seymour Building
525 Seymour Street, Vancouver
As part of the Ruby’s Ukes Ukulele Master series
we are presenting an Intimate Ukulele Concert with Abe Lagrimas Jr. The author of
“Jazz Ukulele: Comping, Soloing, Chord Melodies” is released by Berklee Press and published by Hal Leonard. Hot off playing the LA Ukulele Festival (and touring internationally)
Advance Tickets are $20
Click here for more information and easy on-line registration
Ruby’s Lounge is Vancouver’s Ukulele Cabaret and Open-Mic!
@ The Cottage Bistro 4470 Main St
7pm-10pm $8 at the door
This is a NEW Ukulele Cabaret evening in Vancouver, a whole evening of Ukulele performance! plus a feature set with Ruby & Smith. Performers can do 1 or 2 songs, get there early and put your name down on the Ukulele Cabaret Sign up sheet!
This is the perfect place to share you sweet Ukulele skills! The Cottage Bistro is a wonderful intimate venue with great sound and delicious food and good Beers on tap! $8 (cash)
http://www.cottage-bistro.com/index.htm
www.rubyandsmith.comSeptember 18th 2016 | 8pm-11pm | Black Gardenia | $15
Frankie’s Jazz Club, 765 Beatty Street
This is a lovely Jazz club curated by Cory Weeds for Coastal Jazz, with delicious food and drinks, little tables and a long bar to sit at, and a listening gig atmosphere with great sound, so you can really hear the band!
www.blackgardenia.ca
http://www.coastaljazz.ca/frankies_jazz_cl September 11th 2016 | 7pm-9pm | Black Gardenia
The Bayside Lounge @ The Sands Hotel
1755 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1W5
Vintage Jazz, Old Country and Blues.
featuring Daphne Roubini and her Ukulele
with her Vintage Jazz Band, ‘Black Gardenia’ and special guests.
Phone 604-682-1831 x 1100 to reserve a spot near the band!
Suggested Music Contribution $5-$20.
www.blackgardenia.ca
Click here for The Bayside Lounge/directions/
Saturday Aug 27th 2016 | Duck Creek ,Salt Spring | 7.30pm-9.30pm| Ruby & Smith
Duck Creek Gallery
181 Broadwell Rd
Salt Spring Island, BC
Tickets $15 Phone: 250.538-1866
or Email: duckcreekgallery@gmail.com To reserve your spot! Duck Creek Gallery is a lovely Island Gallery, perfect venue for an intimate Ukulele concert!
Gorge Harbour Marina,
Hunt Road, Whaletown,
Cortes Island, BC V0P 1Z0.
A lovely outdoor Ukulele show at the Harbour, so beautiful there! FREE
(Plus July 30th 2016 Beginners Ukulele workshop 2-3pm $25
email: tallwork@gorgeharbour.com to reserve your spot for the workshop)July 7th-10th 2016 | Winnipeg Folk Festival | Ruby & Smith
We are delighted to be performing and teaching in the Folk School at Canada’s longest running, premier Folk festival this year!
Friday, July 8th, 2016
WORKSHOP – Where East Meets West 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM – Spruce Hollow
PERFORMANCE – Concert Ruby & Smith 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM - Little Stage
Saturday, July 9th, 2016
WORKSHOP – Two’s Company 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM – Spruce Hollow
Sunday, July 10th, 2016
WORKSHOP – That Old Time Feeling 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM – Bur Oak
WORKSHOP Folk School: Uke instructional Workshop 2:45 PM to 4:15 PM – Folk School TentSaturday June 25th 2016 | 1pm-4pm | Black Gardenia| Free
Strawberry Festival | WESN
1447 Barclay St, Vancouver, BC V6G 1J6
Come listen to some vintage jazz and eat fresh strawberries and ice-cream! Sunday June 19th 2016| 7pm-9pm | Black Gardenia
The Bayside Lounge @ The Sands Hotel
1755 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1W5
Vintage Jazz, Old Country and Blues.
featuring Daphne Roubini and her Ukulele
with her Vintage Jazz Band, ‘Black Gardenia’ and special guests.
Phone 604-682-1831 x 1100 to reserve a spot near the band!
Suggested Music Contribution $5-$20. This is our last Show here till September!
Click here for The Bayside Lounge/directions/
Friday June 17th 2016 | 7pm-10pm | Ruby & Smith
with Ruby’s Ukulele Orchestra! (we are so excited)
plus a sing-a-long led by Ralph Shaw do bring your Ukulele.
Rio Theatre
1660 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5N 1W1
$30 Buy your ticket here! and Enjoy an amazing night of Ukulele Celebration whilst giving!Sunday June 5th 2016| 7pm-9pm | Black Gardenia
The Bayside Lounge @ The Sands Hotel
1755 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1W5
Vintage Jazz, Old Country and Blues.
featuring Daphne Roubini and her Ukulele
with her Vintage Jazz Band, ‘Black Gardenia’ and special guests.
Phone 604-682-1831 x 1100 to reserve a spot near the band!
Suggested Music Contribution $5-$20.
Click here for The Bayside Lounge/directions/Sunday May 22nd 2016| 7pm-9pm | Black Gardenia
The Bayside Lounge @ The Sands Hotel
1755 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1W5
Vintage Jazz, Old Country and Blues.
featuring Daphne Roubini and her Ukulele
with her Vintage Jazz Band, ‘Black Gardenia’ and special guests.
Suggested Music Contribution $5-$20. Enjoy the long weekend with us!
Click here for The Bayside Lounge/directions/
Sunday May 8th 2016| 7pm-9pm | Black GardeniaThe Bayside Lounge @ The Sands Hotel
1755 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1W5
Vintage Jazz, Old Country and Blues.
featuring Daphne Roubini and her Ukulele
with her Vintage Jazz Band, ‘Black Gardenia’ and special guests.
Suggested Music Contribution $5-$20. Come celebrate mother’s day with us!
Click here for The Bayside Lounge/directions/Sunday April 24th 2016| 7pm-9pm | Black Gardenia
The Bayside Lounge @ The Sands Hotel
1755 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1W5
Vintage Jazz, Old Country and Blues.
featuring Daphne Roubini and her Ukulele
with her Vintage Jazz Band, ‘Black Gardenia’ and special guests.
Suggested Music Contribution $5-$20.
Click here for The Bayside Lounge/directions/
Saturday April 23rd | Black Gardenia
April in Paris | Rogue Folk Club | St James Hall
3214 W 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6K 2L2
We are delighted to be part of the April in Paris 10th Annual Gypsy Jazz Festival!
Double bill with Marc Atkinson Trio
and Black Gardenia will be featuring Paul Pigat on Gypsy Jazz Guitar.
8pm show Tx $28 for more information and to buy your ticket click below.
http://www.roguefolk.bc.ca/concerts/ev16042319
Sunday April 10th 2016| 7pm-9pm | Black Gardenia
The Bayside Lounge @ The Sands Hotel
1755 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1W5
Vintage Jazz, Old Country and Blues.
featuring Daphne Roubini and her Ukulele
with her Vintage Jazz Band, ‘Black Gardenia’ and special guests.
Suggested Music Contribution $5-$20.
Click here for The Bayside Lounge/directions/
Sunday March 27th 2016| 7pm-9pm | Black Gardenia
The Bayside Lounge @ The Sands Hotel
1755 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1W5
Vintage Jazz, Old Country and Blues.
featuring Daphne Roubini and her Ukulele
with her Vintage Jazz Band, ‘Black Gardenia’ and special guests.
Suggested Music Contribution $5-$20. Enjoy the long weekend with us!
Click here for The Bayside Lounge/directions/
The Bayside Lounge @ The Sands Hotel
1755 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1W5
Vintage Jazz, Old Country and Blues.
featuring Daphne Roubini and her Ukulele
with her Vintage Jazz Band, ‘Black Gardenia’ and special guests.
Suggested Music Contribution $5-$20.
Click here for The Bayside Lounge/directions/ Thursday March 10th 2016 | 8pm | Daphne Roubini
Coastal Jazz and Blues @ Frankie’s Italian Kitchen
768 Beatty Street, Vancouver
$25 click below to buy your ticket.
http://www.coastaljazz.ca/strong_women_strong_music_march_10
STRONG WOMEN STRONG MUSIC: This special concert in support of Atira Women’s Resource Society features rising stars and established jazz vocalists & instrumentalists celebrating International Women’s Day. Sweet, soulful, and swinging solo, duet & ensemble songs with Karin Plato, Kate Hammett-Vaughan, Daphne Roubini, Jillian Lebeck vocals, Geeta Das trumpet, Wendy Solloway bass. Sunday March 6th 2016| 7pm-9pm | Black Gardenia
The Bayside Lounge @ The Sands Hotel
1755 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1W5
Vintage Jazz, Old Country and Blues.
featuring Daphne Roubini and her Ukulele
with her Vintage Jazz Band, ‘Black Gardenia’ and special guests.
Suggested Music Contribution $5-$20.
There is a birthday celebration that will be happening that night, but the bar is still open to the public!
Click here for The Bayside Lounge/directions/Sunday February 28th 2016| 7pm-9pm | Black Gardenia
The Bayside Lounge @ The Sands Hotel
1755 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1W5
Vintage Jazz, Old Country and Blues.
featuring Daphne Roubini and her Ukulele
with her Vintage Jazz Band, ‘Black Gardenia’ and special guests.
Suggested Music Contribution $5-$20.
Click here for The Bayside Lounge/directions/Sunday February 14th 2016| 7pm-9pm | Black Gardenia
The Bayside Lounge @ The Sands Hotel
1755 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1W5
Vintage Jazz, Old Country and Blues.
featuring Daphne Roubini and her Ukulele
with her Vintage Jazz Band, ‘Black Gardenia’ and special guests.
Suggested Music Contribution $5-$20.
Click here for The Bayside Lounge/directions/January 23rd 2016 | 12.30pm | Ruby & Smith
NAMM | Ukulele Magazine | Live show and video streaming.
California, USASunday January 17th 2016| 7pm-9pm | Black Gardenia The Bayside Lounge @ The Sands Hotel
1755 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1W5
Vintage Jazz, Old Country and Blues.
featuring Daphne Roubini and her Ukulele
with her Vintage Jazz Band, ‘Black Gardenia’ and special guests.
Suggested Music Contribution $5-$20.
Click here for The Bayside Lounge/directions/January 4th 2016 | 7pm-9pm | Ruby & SmithThe Snowdrop Inn,
119 South Street
Lewes, East Sussex BN7 2BU
England.
Tel: 01273 471018
We are delighted to be joining Terry Seabrook, and Mark Bassey again at this wonderful little music residency in Lewes, England. Time is 7pm-9pm Thursday December 3rd 2015 | 7pm – 10pm | Ruby’s Ukes Ukulele School Recital
Sold out!1882 Adanac Street, Vancouver, BC V5L 4E5, Canada. Price: $10 (This is an all ages event)
Ruby’s Ukes end of year Ukulele Recital featuring all our classes, the inaugural performance
of our new Ukulele Orchestra, and a few songs from the ‘Frist Lady’ and ‘Duke of Uke’, Ruby &
Smith, and joined by Timothy Tweedale. Please feel free to bring non-Ukeing, or Uke-curious,
friends and family to this evening of delightful musical sharing. (there is street parking nearby as well as plenty of buses) We will be enjoying an end of year potluck, so please bring something to share.(although you don’t have to by any means) and enjoy a little Uke end of term party! Proceeds go to mentoring the Ukulele program at the Callanish Cancer Retreats and other Ruby’s Ukes Ukulele outreach programs.
(Thanks to all who came to this sold out show we raised over $1,000)Sunday December 6th 2015 | 7pm-9pm | Black Gardenia
(please note the date was changed from December 13th)
The Bayside Lounge @ The Sands Hotel
1755 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1W5
Vintage Jazz, Old Country and Blues.
featuring Daphne Roubini and her Ukulele
with her Vintage Jazz Band, ‘Black Gardenia’ and special guests.
Suggested Music Contribution $5-$20.
This will be our final show before going off to London on December 15th for a few weeks! We will be playing some vintage Christmas tunes, so come join us for our last concert in Vancouver of 2015! Click here for The Bayside Lounge/directions/
Sunday November 29th 2015 | 7pm-9pm | Black Gardenia
The Bayside Lounge @ The Sands Hotel
1755 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1W5
Vintage Jazz, Old Country and Blues.
This is a cool little joint that we have been loving for a while now, great cocktails and tasty food. So please do join us! featuring Daphne Roubini and her Ukulele
with her Vintage Jazz Band, ‘Black Gardenia’ with Paul Pigat on Guitar, Chris Davis on Trumpet, Patrick Metzger on Bass, and Andrew Smith on Guitar and Ukulele.
Suggested Music Contribution $5-$20.
Click here for The Bayside Lounge/directions/
Friday November 20th 2015 | 7pm – 9.30pm | Ruby & Smith
Intimate Ukulele Concert (and some Raffle prizes!)Ruby’s Ukes Ukulele School, The Seymour Building,
525 Seymour Street, Vancouver V6G 2P9.
Price: $15 in advance or $20 at the Door
(includes complimentary Tea, & Cookies!)
This is going to be an up close and personal show with Ruby & Smith sharing tunes from their debut CD ‘A Ukulele Album’, for an evening of uke joy and inspiration! Sold out!
Sunday November 15th 2015 | 7pm-9pm | Black Gardenia The Bayside Lounge @ The Sands Hotel
1755 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1W5
Vintage Jazz, Old Country and Blues.
featuring Daphne Roubini and her Ukulele
with her Vintage Jazz Band, ‘Black Gardenia’ and special guests.
Suggested Music Contribution $5-$20.
Click here for The Bayside Lounge/directions/
Sunday October 25th 2015 | 7pm-9pm | Black Gardenia
The Bayside Lounge @ The Sands Hotel
1755 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1W5
Vintage Jazz, Old Country and Blues.
featuring Daphne Roubini and her Ukulele
with her Vintage Jazz Band, ‘Black Gardenia’ and special guests.
Suggested Music Contribution $5-$20.
Click here for The Bayside Lounge/directions/
Sunday October 11th 2015 | 7pm-9pm | Black Gardenia
The Bayside Lounge @ The Sands Hotel
1755 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1W5
Vintage Jazz, Old Country and Blues.
featuring Daphne Roubini and her Ukulele
with her Vintage Jazz Band, ‘Black Gardenia’ and special guests.
Suggested Music Contribution $5-$20.
Click here for The Bayside Lounge/directions/
Sunday September 13th 2015 | 7pm-9pm | Black Gardenia
The Bayside Lounge @ The Sands Hotel
1755 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1W5
Vintage Jazz, Old Country and Blues.
featuring Daphne Roubini and her Ukulele
with her Vintage Jazz Band, ‘Black Gardenia’ and special guests.
Suggested Music Contribution $10.
Click here for The Bayside Lounge/directions/
Sunday September 27th 2015 | 7pm-9pm | Black Gardenia
The Bayside Lounge @ The Sands Hotel
1755 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1W5
Vintage Jazz, Old Country and Blues.
featuring Daphne Roubini and her Ukulele
with her Vintage Jazz Band, ‘Black Gardenia’ and special guests.
Suggested Music Contribution $10.
Click here for The Bayside Lounge/directions/
Saturday August 15th 2015 | 7.30pm-9.30pm| Ruby & Smith Ukulele Concert
Duck Creek Gallery
181 Broadwell Rd
Salt Spring Island, BC
Tickets $15 Phone: 250.538-1866
or Email:
Saturday July 11th & Wednesday July 15th | 7.30pm-9.30pm | Ruby & Smith
Gorge Harbour Marina,
Hunt Road, Whaletown,
Cortes Island, BC V0P 1Z0.
A lovely outdoor gig at the Harbour, so beautiful there! FREE
July 5th 2015 | 7pm-9pm | Black Gardenia
The Bayside Lounge @ The Sands Hotel
1755 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1W5
Vintage Jazz, Old Country and Blues.
featuring Daphne Roubini and her Ukulele
with her Vintage Jazz Band, ‘Black Gardenia’ and special guests.
Suggested Music Contribution $10.
Click here for The Bayside Lounge/directions/
Canada Day July 1st 2015 | 12.30pm-2.30pm | Black Gardenia
TD Vancouver Jazz Festival 2015 | Granville Island, Railspur District Stage
We are delighted to be playing the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival again.
Line-up Stephen Nikleva-Guitar, Andrew Smith-Guitar, Steve Charles-Bass, Chris Davis-Trumpet & Flugel Horn, and Daphne Roubini on vocals and mighty Uke!
www.coastaljazz.ca
Saturday June 27th 2015 | 7pm-9pm | Black Gardenia
TD Vancouver Jazz Festival 2015 | Cory Weeds presents at The Italian Cultural Centre
3075 Slocan Street, Vancouver, BC V5M 3E4
Concert only $15 or including a Superb Italian Buffet (6pm-7pm) $35
To buy your advance ticket click below or phone 604 430 3337 to make your reservation.
Click here to make your reservation
Sunday June 14th 2015 | 7pm-9pm | Black Gardenia
The Bayside Lounge @ The Sands Hotel
1755 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1W5
Vintage Jazz, Old Country and Blues.
featuring Daphne Roubini and her Ukulele
with her Vintage Jazz Band, ‘Black Gardenia’ and special guests.
Suggested Music Contribution $10. This is the last gig of the Summer,
then we will be back in September, so come along!
Click here for The Bayside Lounge/directions/
Saturday June 13th 2015 | 1pm-4pm | Black Gardenia | FREE
Strawberry Festival 2015 | at Barclay Manor in the West End
1st set 1.50pm (50mins) and 2nd Set 3.10pm (30mins)
This a lovely West End festival where the highlight (apart from the music!)
is Strawberries with shortcake and Ice-cream … just saying.
Sunday May 31st 2015 | 7pm-9pm | Black Gardenia
The Bayside Lounge @ The Sands Hotel
1755 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1W5
Vintage Jazz, Old Country and Blues.
featuring Daphne Roubini and her Ukulele
with her Vintage Jazz Band, ‘Black Gardenia’ and special guests.
Suggested Music Contribution $10.
http://www.
Saturday May 23rd 2015 | 7pm-10pm | Ruby & Smith ‘ A UKULELE ALBUM’ LAUNCH!
Daphne Roubini & Andrew Smith | Ukulele Duo
St James Hall, 3214 West 10th Ave, Vancouver BC V6K 2L2
Come celebrate with us our Debut Album Release, Ukulele Celebration and Fundraiser! click here for tickets
(proceeds go to Ruby’s Ukes Ukulele outreach program in the community)
Sunday May 17th 2015 | 7pm-9pm | Black Gardenia
The Bayside Lounge @ The Sands Hotel
1755 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1W5
Vintage Jazz, Old Country and Blues.
featuring Daphne Roubini and her Ukulele
with her Vintage Jazz Band, ‘Black Gardenia’ and special guests.
Suggested Music Contribution $10.
http://www.
Sunday April 26th 2015 | 7pm-9pm | Black Gardenia
The Bayside Lounge @ The Sands Hotel
1755 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1W5
Vintage Jazz, Old Country and Blues.
featuring Daphne Roubini and her Ukulele
with her Vintage Jazz Band, ‘Black Gardenia’ and special guests.
Suggested Music Contribution $10.
http://www.
Saturday April 18th 2015 | 2.30pm to 5pm | Ruby & Smith
‘Ruby’s Lounge’ at The Kino Cafe
3456 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W8
An afternoon of Ukuleles, featuring performances by
Ukulele Duo ‘Ruby & Smith’
and an open-mic set for students of Ruby’s Ukes Ukulele School!
Suggested Music Contribution $10.
Sunday April 12th 2015 | 7pm-9pm | Black Gardenia
The Bayside Lounge @ The Sands Hotel
1755 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1W5
Vintage Jazz, Old Country and Blues.
featuring Daphne Roubini and her Ukulele
with her Vintage Jazz Band, ‘Black Gardenia’ and special guests.
Suggested Music Contribution $10.
http://www.
Sunday March 29th 2015 | 7pm-9pm | Black Gardenia
The Bayside Lounge @ The Sands Hotel
1755 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1W5
Vintage Jazz, Old Country and Blues.
featuring Daphne Roubini and her Ukulele
with her Vintage Jazz Band ‘Black Gardenia’ and special guests.
Suggested Music Contribution $10.
http://www.
Saturday March 21st 2015 | 2.30pm to 5pm | Ruby & Smith
‘Ruby’s Lounge’ at The Kino Cafe
3456 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W8
An afternoon of Ukuleles, featuring performances by
Ukulele Duo ‘Ruby & Smith’
and an open-mic set for students of Ruby’s Ukes Ukulele School!
Suggested Music Contribution $10.
Sunday March 15th 2015 | 7pm-9pm | Black Gardenia
The Bayside Lounge @ The Sands Hotel
1755 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1W5
Vintage Jazz, Old Country and Blues.
featuring Daphne Roubini and her Ukulele
with her Vintage Jazz Band ‘Black Gardenia’ and special guests.
Suggested Music Contribution $10.
http://www.
VUF 2015 Gala Festival Concert at St James Hall | Ruby & Smith
Friday 6th March 2015
7.00pm to 10.30pm | VUF 2015 Gala Festival Concert at St James Hall
$25 on the door or $18 in advance | click here for tickets Sold out!
Sunday February 8th 2015 | 7pm-9pm | Black Gardenia
The Bayside Lounge @ The Sands Hotel
1755 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1W5
Vintage Jazz, Old Country and Blues.
featuring Daphne Roubini and her Ukulele
with her Vintage Jazz Band ‘Black Gardenia’ and special guests
(Paul Pigat on Guitar and Bonnie Northgraves on Trumpet)
Suggested Music Contribution $10.
http://www.
Sunday February 22nd 2015 | 7pm-9pm | Black Gardenia
The Bayside Lounge @ The Sands Hotel
1755 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1W5
Vintage Jazz, Old Country and Blues.
featuring Daphne Roubini and her Ukulele
with her Vintage Jazz Band ‘Black Gardenia’ and special guests.
Suggested Music Contribution $10.
http://www.
Tuesday December 2nd 2014 | 6.30pm
Ruby’s Ukes School Recital | Christmas Concert & Fund Raiser
The Wise Hall, 1882 Adanac Street, Vancouver, BC V5L 4E5, Canada
You are warmly invited to a great evening of Ukulele music, fun & seasonal cheer!
Ruby’s Ukes end of year Ukulele Recital featuring all the classes from Ruby’s Ukes, as well as performances from The Ukesters, and Ruby & Smith! Please feel free to bring non-Ukeing, or Uke-curious, friends and family to this evening of delightful musical sharing. Proceeds go to mentoring the Ukulele program at the Callanish Cancer Retreats.
Price: $10
Sunday November 23rd 2014 | 7.00pm | Please note venue change.
Black Gardenia | Vintage Jazz Band
Black Gardenia are playing at
The Bayside Lounge (at The Sands Hotel, English Bay, corner of Denman & Davie)
1755 Davie Street Vancouver,
British Columbia Canada V6G 1W5
7pm to 9.30pm (suggested cover $10)
http://www.
This is a cool little joint that we have been loving for a while now, great cocktails and tasty food. So please do join us! Daphne Roubini on Voice & Uke, Andrew Smith on Guitar & Uke, Steve Charles on Bass and special Guest Paul Pigat on Guitar.
Sunday September 28th 2014 | 7.30pm
Black Gardenia | Vintage Jazz Band | Jazz Cellar presents
1789 Bar & Restaurant, 1789 Comox Street
Perfect Sunday night in this characterful place (was Delilah’s)
Price: $10 + $20 minimum (either food or just drinks!)
Reservations: call 604 428-0705 or check out the menu http://www.1789.ca/
Saturday September 20th 2014 | Doors at 7pm show at 8pm
Ruby & Smith | Uke Duo Performance| part of the “Bite of the Underground” event.
A night of bite size performances offering a window into the diverse talent across the Vancouver cultural community. At the ‘Progress Lab’ (1422 William Street )
Price: $15/$20 in advance through Brown Paper Tickets or cash only at the door.
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/508312925938407/
Or Buy your ticket: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/821847
Monday July 21st | 6.30pm to dusk (and beyond!) | Ukulele Jam
Ruby’s Ukes Annual Ukulele picnic & BBQ will be held at second beach, Stanley Park. Bring your picnic potluck, something for the BBQ, a blanket to sit on, your uke, the Vanukes books if you have one, a candle in a jar or music stand light. We will have some song charts too. Or just turn up, and join in! It’s a lovely Uke social and fun jam.
Please feel free to bring Uke-curious friends and family, everyone is welcome!
Picnic Map LocationSunday June 22nd 2014
Black Gardenia
TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival 8.00pm-10.30pm ($15) plus $20 minimum
Daphne Roubini will be performing with her vintage jazz Quintet Black Gardenia.
playing a mix of Jazz, Old Country and Blues with Michael Dunn on Guitar,
Jens Christiansen on Clarinet, Chris Davis on trumpet, and Steve Charles on Bass.
at 1789, lovely relaxed jazz club.
Place: The Jazz Cellar series at ‘1789′, 1789 Comox Street, Vancouver V6G 1P5
reservations recommended on 604 428 0705 or http://www.1789.ca/
http://www.coastaljazz.ca/performanceSaturday June 21st 2014
Black Gardenia
The Strawberry Festival 2014 1pm-4pm (free)
Daphne Roubini will be performing with her vintage jazz Quintet Black Gardenia.
playing a mix of Jazz, Old Country and Blues with Michael Dunn on Guitar,
Chris Davis on trumpet, and Steve Charles on Bass
There will be delightful strawberry shortcake for sale!
Place: Barclay Manor, 1447 Barclay Street, Barclay Heritage Square
http://wesn.ca/strawberryfestival/Friday June 6th 2014
Ukulele Concert featuring Ruby & Smith
an intimate preview of their upcoming Ukulele Album to be released Fall 2014.
Place: The Seymour Building, 525 Seymour Street, Vancouver V6G 2P9
Time: 7.30pm ~ 10pm (Doors open at 7pm)
Price: $12 in advance or $15 at the Door
approach to jazz/folk balladeering.”
Robert Collins, Music Correspondent, CTV BC.
UK GIGS:Monday April 7th 2014 at Snowdrop Pub, Lewes, 8pm – 10pm No CoverRuby & Smith join Terry Seabrook, Alex Eberhard & Mark Bassey
We are looking forward to be playing with our good friend Trombonist Mark Bassey.
The Snowdrop Inn, 119 South St, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 2BU
http://www.thesnowdropinn.com/
Sunday April 13th 2014 at Boogaloo, London, 3pm-6pm £5
Ruby & Smith with special London guests
We are excited to be playing in our home town, London, England.
The Boogaloo, 312 Archway Road, London N5 5AT ‘Best little juke joint in the world” GQ
http://www.theboogaloo.co.uk/
Guido Heistek. Solo Ukulele Album
Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate, Deep Cove
Deep Cove Coffee House Series
Tuesday March 25th at Heritage Grill, New West Uke Event 9.30pm
Ruby & Smith join Gord Smithers
We are looking forward to playing again at this lovely Heritage Uke Event
http://theheritagegrill.com/
Ruby & Smith ~ Vancouver Ukulele Festival 2014 Concert
Go to the Vancouver Ukulele Festival page on this website
for more information and to get your ticket!Thursday December 12th 2013
Black Gardenia Quintet ~ Christmas Show
plays The Prop House, 1636 Venables St, Vancouver, BC V5L
www.prophousecafe.comBlack Gardenia Trio (with Chris Davis on trumpet) at Raw Canvas
Raw Canvas, 1046 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2R9, Canada
www.rawcanvas.ca Saturday November 23rd
Guido Heistek CD launch Concert
at Vancouver Live Sound (Ruby’s Ukes), 525 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC
a wonderful evening featuring Guido Heistek on solo Ukulele launching his New CD recorded by Andrew Smith at Vancouver Live Sound.
Tickets are $18 in advance or $20 at the door. Door open at 7pm and show at 7.30pm..Sunday November 24th 2013
Ruby’s Ukes End of Year Student Recital
at Odd Fellows Hall, 1443 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6H 1C9, Canada
Ruby’s Ukes end of year Ukulele Recital featuring all the classes from Ruby’s Ukes, as well as performances from The Ukesters, Dawn Pemberton, Guido Heistek and Ruby & Smith!
Please feel free to bring non-Ukeing, or Uke-curious, friends and family to this evening of delightful musical sharing. 5pm ~ 8.30pm (Doors will open at 4.30pm)
Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Proceeds go to the Ruby’s Ukes School improvement fund, and to mentoring the Ukulele program at the Callanish Cancer Retreats.
We will be enjoying an end of year potluck, so please bring something to share (don’t worry if you don’t there will be plenty!) and enjoy a little end of year Uke party!Sunday November 17th
Black Gardenia Quintet plays the Jazz Cellar
The Cellar Jazz Club, 3611 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6R
After a sold out show in February, we are delighted to be playing at Vancouver’s premier Jazz club again. This will be an evening of Vintage Jazz, Old Country & Blues.
Featuring Daphne Roubini on Vocals and Ukulele, with her Quintet, including Jimmy Roy on Lap Steel, Chris Davis on Trumpet/Flugel Horn, Andrew Smith on Guitar/Baritione Uke and Patrick Metzger on Upright Bass. A lovely intimate gig, have dinner, or just a drink!
Tickets are $15. Doors open at 7pm, First set is at 8pm, Second set at 9.15pm
Simply call to reserve your table: 604-738-1959 or visit www.cellarjazz.comSeptember 19th 2013
Black Gardenia ~ Quintet ~ are playing
at the Big Sister’s Gala at the Fairmont Pacific Rim. Tickets go on sale in July.
http://www.bigsisters.bc.ca/en/Home/events/Gala/default.aspx
all proceeds go to Big Sister’s charity.September 29th 2013
The Ukesters ~ Ruby’s Ukes Ukulele Ensemble with Daphne Roubini ~ are playing
at the Word on the street Festival at 1.20pm
click here for detailsOctober 6th 2013
Black Gardenia ~ duo is playing
at the East Van GOGOs Fundraiser
1pm-2pm
The East Van Gogos (grandmothers) will put on a Jazz Brunch, Sun Oct 6 from 12:30 to 2:30 featuring Daphne Roubini and Black Gardenia! The Gogos raise money and awareness to support African grandmothers who are raising orphaned children. The amazing news: 90% of all money raised actually goes to those grandmothers! RSVP at your early convenience. eastvangogos@gmail.com Click here for more details
October 11th 2013
Vintage Jazz Dance, 7.30pm
Black Gardenia ~ Quintet ~ double bill with Company B big band!
Chill, listen or dance the night away!
at St James Hall, 3214 W 10th Ave Vancouver, BC V6K 2L2
https://vintagejazzdance.eventbrite.caOctober 18th
Black Gardenia ~ Daphne Roubini & Andrew Smith ~ are the
Opening Act (20mins)
Deep Cove Coffee House
1200 Parkgate Ave, North Vancouver
Opening Act 7.30pm
Feature at 9pm to be confirmed.
Admission $10
Tea, coffee and amazing scones included in price of admission