LAILA BIALI
3 JUNO Awards Performances!
It’s been a busy time! I’ve been developing music for my next album while prepping for next weekend at The Juno Awards March 15 – 17. I have the privilege of both hosting and performing at the JUNOs Jazz Showcase at London, Ontario’s McManus Stage Friday, March 15. Saturday, March 16 I’ll be at the Gala Dinner and Awards Presentation, where we’ll find out who many of this year’s winners are. Sunday, March 17, I get to share the stage with Canadian icon David Foster as well as songwriting luminaries Dan Mangan, Tyler Shaw, Elisapie, Meghan Patrick and co-hosts Alan Doyle & Tom Power (CBC q) for the JUNOs Songwriters’ Circle. I also get to play at the JUNOs afterparty, Playlist Live! Busy busy busy, and fun fun fun. All of this is being captured and broadcast live at cbcmusic.ca/junos. Tune in if you can!!
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Joni Mitchell Cover – “A Case of You”
Here’s cover #3 from my Joni75 series! There were some technical issues with our setup, but Ben and I opted to post anyway, to keep the momentum going. (If you watch it on a handheld device with a smaller screen, that’ll help. Our tripod couldn’t quite handle hubby’s strong left paw hit on the djembe!) ??? These are, after all, meant to be casual takes of what we love to do most – make music together. It’s intimate and real.
Watch the video on Facebook here, or watch it on YouTube. If you enjoy it, please comment, like and share!!
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International Women’s Day at Hugh’s Room!
Come celebrate International Women’s Day at Hugh’s Room this Friday, March 8! I’ll share the stage with fellow femmes Eliana Cuevas, Miss Emily, Suzie Vinnick, Joni Nehrita and bassist Lauren Falls. It will be a one-time eclectic night of music featuring this unique combination of powerful women! Get your tickets here.
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Back at The Jazz Room in Waterloo!
I’m super excited to be bringing one of my favourite A-list quartets back to The Jazz Room in Waterloo on Saturday, March 23. I’ll be joined by William Sperandei, George Koller and Larnell Lewis, and we might even film the night. It’s going to be super crazy fun!! Get your tickets here.