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REPERTOIRE

Valleri ....................................................................... The Monkees

Sail On Sailor .......................................................The Beach Boys

Be My Baby ..............................................................The Ronettes

Wichita Lineman ................................................. Glen Campbell

On Broadway ....................................................... George Benson

One Less Bell To Answer ......................... The Fifth Dimension

My Girl ............................................................... The Temptations

Darlin’ ...................................................................The Beach Boys

Can’t Take My Eyes Off You ...................................Frankie Valli

It’s My Party ...............................................................Lesley Gore

To Sir With Love.......................................................................Lulu

Dance, Dance, Dance ........................................The Beach Boys

Ooh Baby Baby ...................Smokey Robinson & The Miracles

Downtown ................................................................. Petula Clark

You Don’t Have To Say You Loved Me ........Dusty Springfield

Sherry .........................................................................Frankie Valli

Kokomo ................................................................The Beach Boys

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WHO’S WHODAVID BLAMIRES (Vocals) David Blamires was born in Yorkshire, England but grew up in London, Ontario, Canada. David got his start in music as a very busy session vocalist in Toronto, singing on thousands of jingles, album recordings, and soundtracks. As a member of the U.S.-based Pat Metheny Group from 1986-

1997, he appeared on three Grammy Award-winning albums and performed for multitudes of fans all over the world. During this time he also recorded and released his own self-titled contemporary jazz album, “The David Blamires Group”, throughout the U.S. and Canada.

In 1997, David and his family moved from Toronto to Chicago, where he began working as a staff composer for a very successful music and audio production company. David writes and records music for TV and radio commercials, for clients such as American Airlines, Coors, Proctor & Gamble, McDonald’s, Kraft, and many more.

David performs regularly around the Chicago area, both as a solo artist and as a guest vocalist with “Tributosaurus”, a phenomenally successful tribute/cover band. David is the father of an AAA hockey-playing daughter, and is consequently never home and always broke.

GAVIN HOPE (Vocals) Gavin has a diverse experience through song, stage, film, and TV throughout his career. After being the youngest member in Calgary Opera Chorus history, he’s been a member of Alberta pop group The EarthTones, sang with Michael Bolton, and eventually became a member of Canadian Pop

A Cappella institution, The Nylons. Four albums, constant touring, and a Juno Nomination later, Gavin ventured into theatre, where highlights include RENT, and having the opportunity to play the role of Simba in the original Canadian company of The Lion King. Some other selected credits include Tempest and As You Like It with Canstage, and Gavin also had the pleasure of performing with Stage West Calgary’s Smokey Joe’s Café.

Gavin recorded his debut album “Anything Like Mine” in 1998, gaining favorable chart positions on Canadian airwaves with 9 singles, including “Can I Get Close” which garnered him another Juno nomination for best R&B recording.

Gavin has had many great opportunities to travel the world and share the stage with celebrities such as Deborah Cox, Jill Scott, Shania Twain, Michelle Wright, Natalie Cole, James Brown, and Aretha Franklin. After some time gigging with multiple bands, performing jingles for Radio and Television, being a featured vocalist with Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruise Lines, Gavin is now finally looking forward to getting back in the studio to record another album very soon!

MITCH TYLER (Conductor) Mitchell Tyler, a London, Ontario resident, is an Honours Bachelor of Music (Theory and Composition) and Bachelor of Education graduate of the University of Western Ontario and has been a professional musician since 1987. As a freelance electric and upright bassist, conductor and music educator he has

done everything from theater, concert and symphony work to session, club and corporate engagements. He is a part time contract teacher of string music and classical guitar with the Thames Valley District School Board in London, Ontario.

As a long-time member of the Jeans ’n Classics Band, Mitchell has worked with many orchestras in Canada (Orchestra London Canada, Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony, Calgary Philharmonic, Edmonton Symphony, Québec Symphony etc.) as well as in the United States (Detroit Symphony, South Dakota Symphony, San Diego Symphony et al). He has shared the stage with Roger Hodgson (Supertramp), Lawrence Gowan (Styx), Rik Emmett (Triumph), Alan Frew (Glass Tiger), as well as Amy Skye, Rich Little, Joan Rivers, Mickey Rooney and Donald O’Connor. Recent recordings include Denise Pelley’s “Christmas From The Heart” (2007) and London Pro Musica / Antler River Project’s “Songs of The Land” (2008).

Mitchell has just begun his seventh season as a regular guest conductor with Orchestra London Canada’s very successful “Red Hot Weekends” series. In 2009, Orchestra London Canada contracted him to write an educational series of musical theatre shows for children that feature the music of a great composer along with Mitchell’s original music and the world famous children’s theatre troupe, Dufflebag Theatre. In February, 2009, “The Adventures of Robin Hood” was premiered featuring the 1938 film score of Erich W. Korngold. In February, 2010, “Sleeping Beauty” was premiered featuring Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet score. The 3rd show in this series, “The Three Musketeers” was produced in February 2011.

He has recently conducted the Jacksonville Symphony (2008, 2009, 2010), The Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra (2010), The Lima Symphony Orchestra (2010), The Erie Philharmonic (2009), The Colorado Symphony Orchestra (2007) and the Cleveland Pops Orchestra (2006) as well as the International Symphony Orchestra (Sarnia/Port Huron). Mitchell is very much looking forward to a return engagement with the Lima Symphony Orchestra this season in addition to premiering a new secondary school Educations Series concert this November with Orchestra London Canada.

Mitchell also operates SMarT Laser Music Publishing (www.smartlasermusic.ca) where he is kept busy working as an arranger and music copyist.

WHO’S WHOANDREA KOZIOL (Vocals) Andrea Koziol is a Toronto based singer and composer, who is active on the folk and jazz festival circuit. She has 5 solo CDs to her name, including her most recent “Half Way Sweet” which is the result of her ongoing fascination with juxtaposing the ukulele against larger ensemble pop music arrangements.

Her voice can be heard on countless Canadian albums, and her music can be heard in films such as “The R Word”, “The Baby Formula” and “Elemental”. An active co-writer, she has penned award winning songs for jazz prodigy Michael Kaeshammer, and Canadian pop sensation Tianda.

She is a devoted member of the all girl vocal ensemble Lushus, and has collaborated with the guitar great Kevin Breit, the Toronto Tabla Ensemble, and countless birds in her backyard. She continues a very rewarding relationship with Jeans and Classics, singing with wonderful symphony orchestras all over North America...and loving it!

Visit Andrea at: www.andreakoziol.com

AARON MACDONALD (Vocals & Sax) Aaron MacDonald has enjoyed many appearances with Orchestra London over the past few years. His versatility as a saxophonist and vocalist, along with his dynamic stage presence has given him opportunities within the Pops series and as a Jeans ‘n Classics guest artist.

Aaron was featured in the Brian Wilson tribute, “Endless Summer” and in “Music for Lovers and Other Strangers.” He also recently shared the stage with musical icon Roger Hodgson, formerly of Supertramp.

Aaron plays regularly with the high-energy group “The Jitterbugs” and looks forward to becoming a father in the New Year.

LEAH SALOMAA (Vocals) Born in Toronto Canada, singer Leah Salomaa has been a core artist with Jeans ‘n Classics for 7 years. Leah is trained in classical voice and violin. Her career began early as a child actor/singer/dancer for film, television and theatre. As a teen, she traveled to Scotland and started to focus on Celtic folk music.

Leah has blended her classical and Celtic music backgrounds to specialize in an ethereal sound that has often been captured in film/television soundtracks, and music that calls for haunting, ageless qualities. Her voice can be heard featured on numerous soundtracks including the popular CTV/CBC TV series “Flashpoint” (Gemini-nominated score). Other soundtracks include: “Relic Hunter” (TV-regular feature vocalist), “Jane and the Dragon” (animation), and “The Marsh” (feature film).

Leah is also a composer, and has vocalized and scored for documentary film (“Happy Birthday”), live theatre (Dora award winning production of “Patience”), short film (“Alterpiece”) and modern dance (“Under Her Heart”).

Leah’s own CDs blend her original pop compositions and Celtic/ethereal vocal leanings. She is also well known as a voice coach, children’s music teacher, performer, and women’s song circle leader. She has released three recordings for families called “I Like to Rise”, “Father Sun, Mother Moon”, and “Under a Winter Star”. Visit Leah and find her music at www.leahsalomaa.com

KATHRYN ROSE (Vocals) As a singer songwriter, “Canada’s original bombshell” Kathryn Rose is known for her artful, cerebral brand of sexy/sad/funny cinematic pop. Her latest release, Something I Can Use (2010), is a compilation of favorites from her three previous solo albums, with new, live and reworked tracks,

available at her website and on iTunes. Kathryn’s reputation also precedes her as one of the country’s top “go-to” voices, having sung on well-over 60 albums of other artists. Some of her live and studio appearances include work with Barenaked Ladies, Kevin Breit, Oliver Schroer, Patti Labelle, Sir Tom Jones, Stephan Moccio, Ron Sexsmith, Anne Murray, Martin Fry (ABC), The Spoons, Susan Aglukark, Esthero, Sarah MacLachlan and many more.

Kathryn has sung on countless soundtracks and jingles. She provided vocals for the TV shows Battle Of The Blades and the last two seasons of Canadian Idol as a backup singer in

the live band. Her own songs have been placed in film and television, and have been covered by Melanie Doane and Slean Slean, both with the acclaimed Art Of Time Ensemble.

Kathryn was also a successful actress in film, TV and stage until she left that world for music in her mid-twenties. Currently this longtime core artist with Jeans ‘n Classics is balancing her solo music career, sitting on the Board of CIRAA (Canadian Independent Recording Artists’ Association), finding time to play prestigious events in her trio side project with jazz star Emilie-Claire Barlow and Juno winner Melanie Doane, and laughing everyday at the antics of her young daughter and son. www.kathrynrose.com

PETER BRENNAN (Guitar, Jeans ‘n Classics Founder) Born in England, Peter moved to Canada as a child. Growing up he was heavily influenced by the Beatles initially, however the love affair with all things musical continued and grew to include everything from Jimi Hendrix to Gilbert and Sullivan. Peter studied music

formally for a time, but ultimately the lure of a traveling rock band won out. During the ‘70s and ‘80s he toured extensively throughout North America, establishing himself as a guitarist and Music Director with a variety of groups. He also became an in demand producer/arranger with top ten successes in the UK, producer awards and grants in Canada, and was selected as a Juno judge.

WHO’S WHO

STEVE HOGG (Electric Bass) Steve Hogg was born in Brentwood England and emigrated with his family at the age of 5. He began playing drums, bass and guitar at 14 years of age and has been a full-time musician ever since. He has performed and recorded with Ian Thomas, Ronnie Hawkins, Gowan, Amy Sky and has had his material

recorded by many artists. Steve has toured and recorded in Australia, England, Asia, Canada and the U.S.

Having lived and performed in Hong Kong for 3 1/2 years, Steve now makes his home in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.

His jazz performances include collaborations with Sam Noto, Phil Nimmons, Al Kay, Jeff Stout, George Zonce, Duncan Hopkins, Mike Murley, Kevin Turcotte, Jerry Johnson, and Guido Basso.

During his tenure as composer in residence with Orchestra London, he wrote several major compositions including Algoma, a tone poem for orchestra, and Concerto for English Horn. Jeff has worked with Amy Sky, Marc Jordan, Lorraine Segato (The Parachute Club), Alan Frew (Glass Tiger), Rik Emmett (Triumph) Brian Vollmer (Helix), Lawrence Gowan, Jim Witter, Thomas Wade and The Spoons.

Jeff’s original compositions for a wide variety of ensembles are in demand internationally. His music for the Opening Ceremonies of the Canada Games premiered on national television in the summer of 2001. Jeff has worked on various feature films and television programs with credits including High Point Casinos (Global TV), National Aboriginal Achievement Awards (CBC) and “Chatroom” (HBO, BET). His most recent commissions include Bluewater Portrait for solo oboe and orchestra, and Canadian Voyage, a five-movement suite for french horn and orchestra.

JEFF CHRISTMAS (Drums) Jeff is a Canadian-based composer, arranger, conductor, drummer, percussionist and trumpeter. He studied at York University, Toronto, the University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, and Berklee College of Music, Boston, where he majored in Film Scoring and Composition. He has

performed with several symphony orchestras across North America, as well as appearing internationally with such notable artists as Denny Doherty, The Rankin Sisters, Ashley McIsaac, J.P. Cormier, and Michael Burgess. He recently conducted a tour with Roger Hodgson (Supertramp). He was musical director/arranger for the Opening of the MTS Center in Winnipeg where he conducted the WSO and guest artists Randy Bachman, Burton Cummings, Tom Cochrane and Chantal Kreviazuk.

His musical theatre experience includes productions at the Grand Theatre London, Huron Country Playhouse, and the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, as well as a four-month position with Chandris Fantasy Cruise Lines based in the Caribbean.

Peter has always loved the sound of a rock band with an orchestra. In the early ‘90s this dream became a reality for him with the establishment of Jeans ’n Classics. What began as seven scared people assembled for a one-off concert experiment with an equally nervous orchestra, has grown into an ensemble of twenty-nine people presenting forty-five different pop/rock productions with over eighty orchestras worldwide, to some two hundred thousand people annually.

The J&C family features some of the finest vocalists and instrumentalists in Canada and the US. It also boasts a number of headliners of worldwide note, including Roger Hodgson (formerly of Supertramp) and Martin Fry of ABC.While there have been and continue to be magnificent concert and orchestral experiences with Jeans ’n Classics, certainly the April 2009 concert with ABC at The Royal Albert Hall in London, England stands out.

On the home front Peter recently received the Mayor’s Award for the Arts in London, Ontario where he resides, and was named to the University Of Western Ontario, Faculty Of Music “Wall Of Fame” in Sept. 2010.

DON PAULTON (Keyboard) Don returns for his 17th season with Jeans ‘n Classics. As a longtime member of Canadian super-group “Lighthouse” he was inducted into the Canadian Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993. He’s worked with five Juno award-winners and has performed with such acts as Chuck Berry, Aretha Franklin,

The Byrds, Peter Noone (Herman’s Hermits), Del Shannon, Ben E. King, Leslie Gore and the Platters. Don toured extensively with the hit theatre production, “A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline” (officially endorsed by Patsy Cline’s husband), mastering the piano styles of Floyd Kramer, and has appeared with symphony orchestras across North America as a much valued member of the Jeans ‘n Classics band.

ViolinsMegan Jones (Concert Master)Alexey PankratovKathryn WiebeKenin McKayKatherine MrmakBijan SepaniJonathan GarabedianNathan SmithJenna Gallagher

ViolasPaul BarnaRachel ReimerElspeth Thompson

CellosHannah JacksonRobin HoweAmahl Arulanandam

Double BassesFilip StasiakEric Beaune

FluteMargaret VoorhaarSara Traficante

OboeMarc GibbonsSarah Cardwell

ClarinetPeter StollNonna Aroutiounian

BassoonMelanie EyersSusan Durnin

HornTim LockwoodNicole Alexander

TrumpetPaul StevensonJulie Vaughan

TromboneSeth McNall

PercussionDave RobilliardBrennan Connolly

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Peter Brennan’s Jeans ‘n Classics is a winner! Since its inception, it has been a star performer in the arts and entertainment scene. Its concept of combining rock musicians and headlining stars with world-class symphony orchestras has drawn record setting capacity crowds.

Jeans ‘n Classics appeals to an age group from 25 to 65, with a heavy concentration in the Classic Rock audience. The patrons are symphony-goers, enthusiastic sponsors and business professionals who wish to entertain clients, investors and reward employees.

Jeans ‘n Classics is a group of musicians who understand orchestra culture and are committed to help in the building of younger, loyal audiences for symphony orchestras across Canada and the United States.

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