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Coming gigs in late Fall 2019
Thanks for checking out the website for upcoming gigs! On Saturday Nov. 2nd, come enjoy the elegant Pacific Lounge at the Hotel Grand Pacific, on Belleville Street, just west of the Parliament Buildings. Pianist Dr. Tony Genge will join me for an intimate duo stage...
Lorraine Nygaard in Concert with Michael Creber, Ken Lister and Kelby MacNayr
New event! Happening at Hermann's Jazz Club in Victoria on Thursday September 19, 2019, I am ecstatic to collaborate with these incredible musicians and stunning human beings. There'll be a diverse offering of jazz standards, some contemporary pieces that came out of...
“Getting to Know Nina Simone” show is happening!
The first "Getting to Know Nina Simone" show will happen this Thursday, April 18th, 2019, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View Street, in Victoria, B.C. (ignore that their website says 10:30 p.m.) Those that can't make Thursday night will have another...
Happy New Year starts in February!
Are you someone that made a New Year's resolution? How did it go? The turn of the year sees us with a sense of a fresh start, and anticipation of the clean slate that will make this the great year. New faces at the gym, with a renewed sense of purpose show up in the...
Coming event: Dec. 1st at the Hotel Grand Pacific
What a wonderful way to say hello to December! Come in from a brisk Victoria evening to the comfort of the Pacific Lounge. Set within the elegant Hotel Grand Pacific, just one block west of the Parliament Buildings, you'll find it a great way to relax after a day of...
A contest with a Prize!
Win this! Simply offer your email address during the month of October, and you'll be in the draw to win this fabulous planter! Searching for the new garment material for the show at Crofton Hotel on October 21st, I popped into Gala Fabrics today. I had no idea that...
With Autumn comes Thanksgiving
It's Canadian Thanksgiving Day as I write, and the perfect time to say "Thank you" to all of you. I think of friends, family and fans that have been supportive all the way. I think of those that are new to my music and have made an effort to come to a show, or check...
Upcoming Events
Hello friends! House concerts will make you happy, so we’ll keep doing those. I also look forward to your ideas and feedback… Meanwhile, it ’s great to get to the variety of venues in Victoria and surrounding area. Knowing how busy we all are on...
Studio 401
Hello friends! It’s been a whopping 4 months since we launched the website and finally another message! Hurray for life and living! Preparing the studio space saw a flurry of sanding blocks and paint brushing in mid-March, and completed just in time for the arrival...
Welcome!
Good Monday morning! Here it is! The long-awaited new website! Thank you with a basket full of roses to Jazmyn Rusnack, website builder and friend, for this beautiful launching pad. I will be using this blog space to reach out to you, and share what I...