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“Go Vancouver” Shaw TV
Ruby’s Ukes, and Daphne’s new Ukulele project Ruby & Smith featured
on Shaw TV to celebrate the 5th Annual Vancouver Ukulele Festival
The Vancouver Courier
Ralph Shaw, the Vancouver Ukulele Circle and Ruby’s Ukes feature in The Vancouver Courier. February 21st 2014
http://www.vancourier.com/ukulele-circle-strikes-chord-with-beginners-and-pros-1.861963
‘Aloha Monday’ Co-op Radio
Listen here to the Ruby’s Ukes interview on ‘Aloha Monday’
Co-op Radio’s Hawaiian Music Radio Show ~ January 27th 2014
http://www.coopradio.org/station/archives/26766
Common Ground Ukulele Article!
Common Ground magazine featured the Langley Ukulele Ensemble, The Vancouver Ukulele Festival and Ruby’s Ukes in their December 2013 issue ‘The Ukulele is Back’ Great!
http://commonground.ca/2013/12/get-uke-in/
Vancouver Ukulele Festival 2014
I am excited to announce the Vancouver Ukulele Festival dates this year are
March 8th & 9th 2014 with an evening concert on March 8th at St James Hall.
Details of instructors and workshops to be announced by end of December.
Tickets for the 5th Annual Vancouver Ukulele festival presented by Ruby’s Ukes will go on sale January 10th 2014 at 9am! Pencil in the dates!
Up Coming Shows
September 19th 2013
Black Gardenia ~ the full 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. October 6th 2013
Black Gardenia ~ the trio (with Chris Davis on trumpet) ~ is playing
at the East Van GOGOs Fundraiser
1pm-2pm (12.30pm-2.30pm)
Dance, Dance, Dance,
Black Gardenia ~ full sextet~ in a double bill
with Company B Jazz big band!
at St James Hall,
tickets are $18 in advance or $25 at the door
(on-line sales link to be posted on Friday 20th September)
We had a great time with this fabulous band last year!! October 18th
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 November 17th
Black Gardenia plays the Jazz Cellar
The Cellar Jazz Club, 3611 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6R
we are delighted to be playing at Vancouver’s premier Jazz club again.
Tickets are $15. For reservations call 604-738-1959 or visit www.cellarjazz.com
February’s show was sold out, so we recommend booking in advance. Like to book us for your club, or event or festival?
contact Daphne Roubini on 604 408 2290 or email here
Black Gardenia ~ the full 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. October 6th 2013
Black Gardenia ~ the trio (with Chris Davis on trumpet) ~ is playing
at the East Van GOGOs Fundraiser
1pm-2pm (12.30pm-2.30pm)
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
And thoughtful as they are – they will have gluten-free items available.
http://greatervangogos.org/our-story/grandmother-groups/
October 11th 2013And thoughtful as they are – they will have gluten-free items available.
Dance, Dance, Dance,
Black Gardenia ~ full sextet~ in a double bill
with Company B Jazz big band!
at St James Hall,
tickets are $18 in advance or $25 at the door
(on-line sales link to be posted on Friday 20th September)
We had a great time with this fabulous band last year!! October 18th
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 November 17th
Black Gardenia plays the Jazz Cellar
The Cellar Jazz Club, 3611 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6R
we are delighted to be playing at Vancouver’s premier Jazz club again.
Tickets are $15. For reservations call 604-738-1959 or visit www.cellarjazz.com
February’s show was sold out, so we recommend booking in advance. Like to book us for your club, or event or festival?
contact Daphne Roubini on 604 408 2290 or email here
Ukulele Express
Our new Lunchtime class that teaches you the Ukulele basics quickly, starts September 25th 2013! There are still some spaces if you would like to register.
Fall Courses!
Fall courses are ready to get underway next week! We are delighted to welcome Dawn Pemberton to the Ruby’s Ukes team, she will be teaching Gospel harmony singing and Ruby will be teaching the Ukulele with her!