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The Eighth Annual Season of Lights Free Holiday Concert is next Saturday December 5, 2015 7:00 PM at the First Congregational Church! (1126 SW Park Ave Portland, OR 97205)
The Season of Lights tradition celebrates the cultural and faith traditions of the Portland community. Excellent performers from varied musical traditions will join together this year to present music from Americas, Israel, Europe, Africa, Russia, and Japan. This program is a holiday gift to the families of the Portland community.
Season of Lights is a community celebration which benefit two charitable organizations that exemplify the spirit of service in our community. This year SOL will benefit Jewish Family and Children Services, and the Portland Boyschoir. Generous donations to these worthwhile organizations are greatly appreciated.
Artists on the program include:
- Cantor Ida Rae Cahana, cantor and music director at Beth Israel Synagogue, and featured soloist with Pink Martini. Andrew Ehrlich (violin), Courtney Von Drehle (accordion from 3 Leg Torso), and Ed Kraus (clarinet).
- Shirley Nanette, one of Portland's finest jazz vocalists, and inductee of the Oregon Music Hall of Fame. Ms. Nanette has guest soloed with the Oregon Symphony as well as many symphonic orchestras across the country. Accompanying Ms. Nanette is pianist Vince Frates.
- Tatiana Kolchanova, violinist and founder/musical director of Music and Arts Academy, Camas, WA and orchestra member of the Portland Opera, will team up with Andrew Ehrlich on a work by Prokofiev.
- Will Dudley, an accomplished performer the Kora (African harp), will perform music from on the West African. This is a beautiful instrument.
- Portland Boychoir is a tremendous a non-profit organization that provides music education and performance opportunities for boys aged 5 to 18. The boys choir, under the masterful direction of David York, will perform vocal works and instrumental pieces for bell choir.
- Thousand Waves, an "electric and exciting blend of musical styles from different continents"- (Art Beat, 2011).Yukiko Vossen Japanese koto, LeeAnn McKenna (flute), and Peter Zisa (8 and 6 string classical guitar).
Hope to see you there!
Happy holidays!
Artists on the program include:
- Cantor Ida Rae Cahana, cantor and music director at Beth Israel Synagogue, and featured soloist with Pink Martini. Andrew Ehrlich (violin), Courtney Von Drehle (accordion from 3 Leg Torso), and Ed Kraus (clarinet).
- Shirley Nanette, one of Portland's finest jazz vocalists, and inductee of the Oregon Music Hall of Fame. Ms. Nanette has guest soloed with the Oregon Symphony as well as many symphonic orchestras across the country. Accompanying Ms. Nanette is pianist Vince Frates.
- Tatiana Kolchanova, violinist and founder/musical director of Music and Arts Academy, Camas, WA and orchestra member of the Portland Opera, will team up with Andrew Ehrlich on a work by Prokofiev.
- Will Dudley, an accomplished performer the Kora (African harp), will perform music from on the West African. This is a beautiful instrument.
- Portland Boychoir is a tremendous a non-profit organization that provides music education and performance opportunities for boys aged 5 to 18. The boys choir, under the masterful direction of David York, will perform vocal works and instrumental pieces for bell choir.
- Thousand Waves, an "electric and exciting blend of musical styles from different continents"- (Art Beat, 2011).Yukiko Vossen Japanese koto, LeeAnn McKenna (flute), and Peter Zisa (8 and 6 string classical guitar).
Hope to see you there!
Happy holidays!
Sunday, November 22, 2015
Upcoming Events November and December
Hello My Dear Fans ~ 
Happiest Of Holidays To All Of You !
I have been a little busy & a little under the weather...
but am feeling better now, also my computer has been
out of whack for awhile & is better now too.
I do hope all of you have been doing well & are in good health. I can't believe Christmas is upon us all
so soon, but here we are... like I always say when my Birthday comes, Christmas is just around the corner
& here we are ! Well here are the up coming dates I have thus far... so here we go.
November 22, 2015
Billy Webb Elks Lodge
6 N. Tillamook St. & Williams Ave.
6pm-9pm
w/ Vince Frates - on Piano
Bill Athens - on Bass
Tim Rap - on Drums
December 5, 2015
Well my Dear Fans that's all for now, but as always
Happiest Of Holidays To All Of You !
I have been a little busy & a little under the weather...
but am feeling better now, also my computer has been
out of whack for awhile & is better now too.
I do hope all of you have been doing well & are in good health. I can't believe Christmas is upon us all
so soon, but here we are... like I always say when my Birthday comes, Christmas is just around the corner
& here we are ! Well here are the up coming dates I have thus far... so here we go.
November 22, 2015
Billy Webb Elks Lodge
6 N. Tillamook St. & Williams Ave.
6pm-9pm
w/ Vince Frates - on Piano
Bill Athens - on Bass
Tim Rap - on Drums
December 5, 2015
First Congregational Church
w/ Vince Frates - on Piano
Portland, OR
Milwaukie High School Auditorium
w/ Big Horn Brass Band
Milwaukie, OR
Royal Durst Theatre
Vancouver School Of Arts & Academics
w/ Big Horn Brass Band
Vancouver, WA
St. Matthews Lutheran Church
w/ Big Horn Brass Band
Beaverton, OR
Well my Dear Fans that's all for now, but as always
should there be any new venues I will be sure to let you know...
Thank You All For Your Continued Support Of Me...
May God Continue To Bless You & Your Family.
Happy Thanksgiving & A Very Merry Christmas or whatever
You Celebrate This Season That Is Loving & Kind.
warmest regards
Shirley Nanette
Shirley Nanette
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Monday, August 24, 2015
Tracey Harris and Shirley Nanette at Billy Webb Elks Lodge 08 23 2015with Dan Gaynor, Ed Bennett, Timothy Rap
Tracey Harris and Shirley Nanette at Billy Webb Elks Lodge 08 23 2015 with Dan Gaynor, Ed Bennett, Timothy Rap
Tracey Harris and Shirley Nanette at Billy Webb Elks Lodge 08 23 2015 with Dan Gaynor, Ed Bennett, Timothy Rap
Saturday, June 27, 2015
Summer Schedule
Hi Dear Fans ~ 
Well it's here Summer Hooray !
You all know it's my favorite time of the year...
I hope you are all are in Great Health & doing well.
My computer has been out of wack, but is fine now...
as for me I am feeling pretty good & my check-ups have
been Great... Thank God... So I have some gigs for you
and hope to see you there... sorry I'm late.
Well here goes:
June 27, 2015
The Benson Hotel
309 S.W. Broadway St. & Oak St.
8:30pm- 12am
w/ Vince Frates - on Piano
June 28, 2015
Billy Webb Elks Lodge
6 N. Tillamook St. & Williams Ave.
6pm-9pm
w/ Vince Frates - on Piano
Dennis Caiazza - on Bass
Tim Rap - on Drums
July 12, 2015
Billy Webb Elks Lodge
6 N. Tillamook St. & Williams Ave.
6pm-9pm
w/ Vince Frates - on Piano
Ed Bennett - on Bass
Tim Rap - on Drums
July 19, 26, 2015
Billy Webb Elks Lodge ( Jazz Jam )
6 N. Tillamook St. & Williams Ave.
w/ Vinces Frates - on Piano
Ed Bennett - on Bass
Tim Rap - on Drums
July 25, 2015
The Benson Hotel
309 S.W. Broadway St. & Oak St.
8:30pm-12am
w/ Vince Frates - on Piano
August 9, 2015
Billy Webb Elks Lodge
6 N. Tillamook St. & Williams Ave.
6pm-9pm
w/ Vince Frates - on Piano
Ed Bennett - on Bass
Tim Rap - on Drums
August 15, 2015
The Benson Hotel
309 S.W. Broadway St. & Oak St.
8:30pm-12am
w/ Vince Frates - on Piano
August 16,23, 2015 ( Jazz Jam ) / Note: Shirley's B-day Aug. 22...
Billy Webb Elks Lodge
6 N. Tillamook St. & Williams Ave.
6pm-9pm
w/ Vince Frates - on Piano (Aug. 16, 2015)
Dan Gaynor - on Piano ( Aug. 23,2015)
Ed Bennett - on Bass
Tim Rap - on Drums
Well My Fans that's it for now, but as more gigs arise
I will be sure to inform you.
Thanks again for all of your Support through out the years...
I Sincerely Appreciate You very much. Have a Great & Safe
Summer.
God Bless.
warmest regards
Shirley Nanette
Well it's here Summer Hooray !
You all know it's my favorite time of the year...
I hope you are all are in Great Health & doing well.
My computer has been out of wack, but is fine now...
as for me I am feeling pretty good & my check-ups have
been Great... Thank God... So I have some gigs for you
and hope to see you there... sorry I'm late.
Well here goes:
June 27, 2015
The Benson Hotel
309 S.W. Broadway St. & Oak St.
8:30pm- 12am
w/ Vince Frates - on Piano
June 28, 2015
Billy Webb Elks Lodge
6 N. Tillamook St. & Williams Ave.
6pm-9pm
w/ Vince Frates - on Piano
Dennis Caiazza - on Bass
Tim Rap - on Drums
July 12, 2015
Billy Webb Elks Lodge
6 N. Tillamook St. & Williams Ave.
6pm-9pm
w/ Vince Frates - on Piano
Ed Bennett - on Bass
Tim Rap - on Drums
July 19, 26, 2015
Billy Webb Elks Lodge ( Jazz Jam )
6 N. Tillamook St. & Williams Ave.
w/ Vinces Frates - on Piano
Ed Bennett - on Bass
Tim Rap - on Drums
July 25, 2015
The Benson Hotel
309 S.W. Broadway St. & Oak St.
8:30pm-12am
w/ Vince Frates - on Piano
August 9, 2015
Billy Webb Elks Lodge
6 N. Tillamook St. & Williams Ave.
6pm-9pm
w/ Vince Frates - on Piano
Ed Bennett - on Bass
Tim Rap - on Drums
August 15, 2015
The Benson Hotel
309 S.W. Broadway St. & Oak St.
8:30pm-12am
w/ Vince Frates - on Piano
August 16,23, 2015 ( Jazz Jam ) / Note: Shirley's B-day Aug. 22...
Billy Webb Elks Lodge
6 N. Tillamook St. & Williams Ave.
6pm-9pm
w/ Vince Frates - on Piano (Aug. 16, 2015)
Dan Gaynor - on Piano ( Aug. 23,2015)
Ed Bennett - on Bass
Tim Rap - on Drums
Well My Fans that's it for now, but as more gigs arise
I will be sure to inform you.
Thanks again for all of your Support through out the years...
I Sincerely Appreciate You very much. Have a Great & Safe
Summer.
God Bless.
warmest regards
Shirley Nanette
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Monday, June 22, 2015
Monday, May 18, 2015
Events into August 2015
May 17 2015
Billy Webb's Elks Lodge
6 N. Tillamook St. / corner of N. Williams Ave.
6pm-9pm
w/ Vince Frates - on Piano
Bill Athens - on Bass
Tim Rap - on Drums
May 30 2015
Heathman Hotel
1001 S.W. Broadway & Salmon St.
7pm-11pm
w/ Vince Frates - on Piano
Bill Athens - on Bass
Tim Rap - on Drums
May 31 2015
Augustana Lutheran Church
N.E. 14th Ave. & Knott St.
6pm-7pm
w/ George Mitchell - on Piano
Kevin Deitz - on Bass
Ron Steen - on Drums
June 7, 21 2015
Augustana Lutheran Church
N.E. 14th Ave. & Knott St.
Billy Webb's Elks Lodge
6 N. Tillamook St. / corner of N. Williams Ave.
6pm-9pm
w/ Vince Frates - on Piano
Bill Athens - on Bass
Tim Rap - on Drums
May 30 2015
Heathman Hotel
1001 S.W. Broadway & Salmon St.
7pm-11pm
w/ Vince Frates - on Piano
Bill Athens - on Bass
Tim Rap - on Drums
May 31 2015
Augustana Lutheran Church
N.E. 14th Ave. & Knott St.
6pm-7pm
w/ George Mitchell - on Piano
Kevin Deitz - on Bass
Ron Steen - on Drums
June 7, 21 2015
Augustana Lutheran Church
N.E. 14th Ave. & Knott St.
6pm-7pm
w/George Mitchell - on Piano
Kevin Deitz - on Bass
Ron Steen - on Drums
June 27 2015
Benson Hotel
w/George Mitchell - on Piano
Kevin Deitz - on Bass
Ron Steen - on Drums
June 27 2015
Benson Hotel
w/Vince Frates - on Piano
Benson Hotel
w/ Vince Frates - on Piano
Benson Hotel
w/ Vince Frates - on Piano
warmest regards
Shirley Nanette
Saturday, February 14, 2015
Empower The Dream
Empower The Dream
February 15, 2015 2pm
Vancouver Avenue Baptist Church
3138 N. Vancouver Ave.
Featuring Dr. Bernice King
(Dr. Martin Luther King's Daughter)
w/ musicial selections from local choirs & selected Guest.
Tickets: Adults $20.00 / Teens & Children $6.00
Friday, February 6, 2015
Upcoming performances February to May (so far)
February 7, 2015
Halibuts
2626 N.E. Alberta St.
8pm-11pm
w/ Weber Iago - on Piano
February 15, 2015
Vancouver Avenue Baptist Church
2pm
3138 N. Vancouver Ave.
Empower The Dream
Featuring Dr. Bernice King ( Dr. Martin Luther King's Daughter )
w/ musicial selections from local choirs and selected guest.
Tickets: Adults $20.00 / Teens & Children $6.00
Mar. 7, 2015
Benson Hotel
309 S.W Broadway & Oak St.
8:30pm-12am
w/ Vince Frates - on Piano
April 22, 29, 2015
Heathman Hotel
1001 S.W. Broadway & Salmon St.
7pm-11pm
w/ Vince Frates - on Piano
April 25, 2015
Benson Hotel
309 S.W. Broadway & Oak St.
8:30pm-12am
w/ Vince Frates - on Piano
May 30, 2015
Heathman Hotel
1001 S.W. Broadway & Salmon St.
7pm-11pm
w/ Dan Gaynor - on Piano, Bill Athens - on Bass
Warmest regards,
Shirley Nanette
Halibuts
2626 N.E. Alberta St.
8pm-11pm
w/ Weber Iago - on Piano
February 15, 2015
Vancouver Avenue Baptist Church
2pm
3138 N. Vancouver Ave.
Empower The Dream
Featuring Dr. Bernice King ( Dr. Martin Luther King's Daughter )
w/ musicial selections from local choirs and selected guest.
Tickets: Adults $20.00 / Teens & Children $6.00
Mar. 7, 2015
Benson Hotel
309 S.W Broadway & Oak St.
8:30pm-12am
w/ Vince Frates - on Piano
April 22, 29, 2015
Heathman Hotel
1001 S.W. Broadway & Salmon St.
7pm-11pm
w/ Vince Frates - on Piano
April 25, 2015
Benson Hotel
309 S.W. Broadway & Oak St.
8:30pm-12am
w/ Vince Frates - on Piano
May 30, 2015
Heathman Hotel
1001 S.W. Broadway & Salmon St.
7pm-11pm
w/ Dan Gaynor - on Piano, Bill Athens - on Bass
Warmest regards,
Shirley Nanette
Monday, September 15, 2014
October November December Performance Dates
Hi ~
Here are the dates I have for October, November & December...
Here are the dates I have for October, November & December...
Oct. 17, 2014
The Bijou Café
132 S.W 3rd & Pine Ave.
503. 222-3187
7pm-10pm
w/ Steve Christofferson - on Piano
Ed Bennett - on Bass
Oct. 31, 2014
The Benson Hotel
309 S.W. Broadway & Oak St.
8:30pm-12am
w/ Vince Frates - on Piano
Nov. 8, 2014
Meridian United Church Of Christ ( Frog Pond Church )
6750 S.W Boeckman Rd.
Wilsonville, OR
8pm-9:30pm
w/ Ron Steen - on Drums
Phil Goldberg - on Piano
Dennis Caiazza - on Bass
Nov. 29, 2014
The Heathman Hotel
1001 S.W. Broadway & Salmon St.
7pm-11pm
w/ Guest Pianist
Bill Athens - on Bass
Dec. 6, 2014
Big Horn Brass
Milwaukie High School Auditorium
11300 S.E. 23rd Ave.
7pm
Dec. 13, 2014
Big Horn Brass
Location TBA soon
Vancover, Wash.
7pm
Dec. 14, 2014
Big Horn Brass
St. Matthew Lutheran Church
10390 S.W. Canyon RD
Beaverton, OR
6:30pm
Dec. 31, 2014
Jimmy Mak's
221 S. W. 10th Ave. ( between Davis & Everett St. )
503. 225- 6542
7:30pm- 9pm... break... then ? - 12am
w/ Mel Brown - on Drums
Louis Pain - on Organ
Dan Balmer - on Guitar
Renato Caranto - on Tenor Sax
Curtis Craft - on Percussion
Pianist TBA
again I will get to you asap also the location of the gig w/ BHB in Vancover...
Thanks Shawn for all you have done for me, it's truly
appreciated.
God Bless
warmest regards
Shirley Nanette
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