tag:jdwhitewaymusic.com,2005:/blogs/latest-news?p=2Latest News2019-04-26T04:05:48-04:00Janet Whitewayfalsetag:jdwhitewaymusic.com,2005:Post/56273262019-02-04T17:14:23-05:002019-10-29T23:23:19-04:00February is heating up...Thank goodness!<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">Hi Lovely Folks,</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">I hope you're enjoying the winter despite the cold, what else can we do really!<br>We've got a ton of stuff on the go, so get your calendars ready.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">We'll be making our debut at the wonderful <strong>918 Bathurst St.</strong> Gallery space on<br>Sunday Feb. 17th. It's an afternoon tea party, 4 to 6pm, and I'll be joined by the very<br>talented Carrie Chesnutt on Sax/Flute/Vocals and by the equally talented Jean Deeth on Bass.<br>We'll play some of our favourite covers and originals and, yes, there will be tea, coffee and<br>snacks. Tickets are $15 and are available at the door or from my website<br><a contents="https://www.jdwhitewaymusic.com/shows" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.jdwhitewaymusic.com/shows">https://www.jdwhitewaymusic.com/shows</a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">In other great news, we will be doing a little residency at the <strong>Jazz Bistro</strong>, the last Wednesday<br>of the month between Feb. and June. Our first installment is <strong>Feb. 27th</strong>, and we'll play from<br>8 to 10:30pm. Please call for reservations:(416) 363-5299.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">Do you love <strong>David Bowie</strong>? Of course you do! Our tribute band <strong>"I Will Be King" </strong>will take the<br>stage at <strong>Drums N Flats in Ajax</strong> on Friday <strong>Feb. 22</strong> and then we'll be back for our 8th show<br>at the <strong>Linsmore Tavern</strong> on Saturday <strong>Feb. 23rd</strong>.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">Thank you for supporting live and local, remember, it takes a village to raise a musician!</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">Peace and Love to you all <strong><span style="color:#c0392b;">xo</span></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular"><strong><span style="color:#8e44ad;">Janet</span></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">P.S. If you have watched by new music video, here's the link, and PLEASE, share often and subscribe to my youtube channel! With many thanks.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><a contents="https://youtu.be/aeeoKgz_oLM" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/aeeoKgz_oLM">https://youtu.be/aeeoKgz_oLM</a></span></p>
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<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/128169/f39b59dacb59a1df7fc09522ae881418dcfa01c9/original/grace-nye-2018.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></span><span class="font_large">Please join us to get your funk on and dance right into the New Year! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Tickets at the Duke, 1225 Queen St. E., or from any band member ($25) or on the "SHOWS" tab my website</span><a contents="jdw@jdwhitewaymusic.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://jdw@jdwhitewaymusic.com"><span class="font_large"> jdw@jdwhitewaymusic.com</span></a><span class="font_large"> $25 (plus $1 service fee).</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Champagne and party favours included.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Tickets are going fast, get yours now!</span></p>Janet Whitewaytag:jdwhitewaymusic.com,2005:Post/54972942018-11-16T15:20:00-05:002018-11-20T16:45:55-05:00"Love Walked In" Video Release @ The Old Nick!<h2> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/128169/85ae6dfdd9af2c3c75a91403ede227b0d1f0788f/original/love-walked-in-poster-2.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />
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<p><strong><span style="color:#f1c40f;"><span class="font_large">Please join us, we're excited to present the video for my song "</span></span><span style="color:#8e44ad;"><span class="font_large">Love Walked In</span></span><span style="color:#f1c40f;"><span class="font_large">" from my CD "</span></span><span style="color:#8e44ad;"><span class="font_large">Love Is Hope</span></span><span style="color:#f1c40f;"><span class="font_large">" at the </span></span><span style="color:#d35400;"><span class="font_large">Old Nick</span></span><span style="color:#f1c40f;"><span class="font_large">.</span></span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color:#f1c40f;"><span class="font_large">Filmed, directed and edited by videographer </span></span><span style="color:#8e44ad;"><span class="font_large">Suzanne Nuttall</span></span><span style="color:#f1c40f;"><span class="font_large">, you are going to love this light-hearted and fun video!</span></span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color:#d35400;"><span class="font_large">Dec. 9, between 2 and 5pm</span></span><span style="color:#f1c40f;"><span class="font_large">. We'll show the video a couple of times and play some music with special guest </span></span><span style="color:#d35400;"><span class="font_large">Carrie Chesnutt</span></span><span style="color:#f1c40f;"><span class="font_large">! Come by early enjoy the awesome brunch at the Nick! </span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><strong><span class="font_large">The Old Nick</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><strong><span class="font_large">123 Danforth Ave. E.</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><strong><span class="font_large">Brunch 11am to 3pm</span></strong></span></p>Janet Whitewaytag:jdwhitewaymusic.com,2005:Post/54971592018-11-02T14:35:25-04:002019-12-30T13:23:10-05:00Let's Make It Christmas Every Day!<h2>Musicians For Change Toronto</h2>
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<p><span class="font_large">The Holiday season is just ahead, please share this song as a message of love and hope for all people, every day.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Written by Elana Harte and Kim Jarrett. <a contents="https://open.spotify.com/album/3ib6DSGgAEL0a5RH2EompW " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/3ib6DSGgAEL0a5RH2EompW">https://open.spotify.com/album/3ib6DSGgAEL0a5RH2EompW </a></span></p>
<p> </p>Janet Whitewaytag:jdwhitewaymusic.com,2005:Post/54450342018-09-26T20:12:29-04:002022-05-09T07:13:56-04:00Janet Whiteway Band at Toronto Jazz Bistro!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/128169/8a6d7606ddff3a7505f97922e05e783ecca5b7a4/original/bistro-poster-1.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Janet Whitewaytag:jdwhitewaymusic.com,2005:Post/53596452018-07-24T10:21:56-04:002023-01-11T17:00:34-05:00Hot Fun in the Summer!<h2><strong><span style="color:#9b59b6;">Get It While It's Hot!</span></strong></h2>
<p><span style="color:#c0392b;"><strong><span class="font_regular">Wow, what a great summer for music, everyone is soaking up the sun and there are plenty of amazing gigs to go around for all to enjoy.</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#c0392b;"><strong>Grace</strong></span><span style="color:#d35400;"> has had a blast playing our blues fests in Collingwood, Barrie and Stratford and now we're headed for the </span><span style="color:#c0392b;"><strong>Toronto Jazz Street Festiva</strong>l</span><span style="color:#d35400;">,we'll play 3 sets a night between 7 and 11pm, July 26th, 27th and 28th. Come out to the east end and hear some of Toronto's finest musicians, great for the whole family. We'll be on the south side of Queen St. E., just east of Lee Ave. in front of the Beauty Supply store.</span></p>
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<p><span style="color:#d35400;">I've recently started playing keys with one of Toronto's most popular Motown bands, </span><span style="color:#c0392b;"><strong>BackTrack</strong></span><span style="color:#d35400;">. What a fun group of musicians, playing all that R&B and soul that folks love. We'll be at the<strong> </strong></span><span style="color:#c0392b;"><strong>Scarborough Ribfest </strong></span><span style="color:#d35400;">on Aug. 6, we'll be back at the never-really-going-to-leave-parkdale </span><span style="color:#c0392b;"><strong>Cadillac Lounge</strong></span><span style="color:#d35400;"> on Sept. 15th and at the Bier Market Square One on Sept. 29th.</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#c0392b;"><strong>I Will Be King</strong></span><span style="color:#d35400;"><strong>, </strong>our David Bowie Tribute band, will be back at the </span><span style="color:#c0392b;"><strong>Linsmore Tavern</strong></span><span style="color:#d35400;"> on Aug. 11th, this is my favourite project, you can't go wrong with Bowie, his music inspires and challenges like no other.</span></p>
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<p><span style="color:#c0392b;"><strong>Ricochet</strong></span><span style="color:#d35400;"><strong> </strong>will take you back to the 80's, yes all that hairspray and shoulder pads, we'll have our inaugural gig at the </span><span style="color:#c0392b;"><strong>Carrigan Arms </strong></span><span style="color:#d35400;">in Burlington on Aug. 25th and we'll hit<strong> </strong></span><span style="color:#c0392b;"><strong>The Duke</strong></span><span style="color:#d35400;"> again on Sept. 28th. </span></p>
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<p><span style="color:#d35400;">I'll be bringing my own trio to </span><span style="color:#c0392b;"><strong>Relish</strong></span><span style="color:#d35400;"> on Aug. 23rd and to the </span><span style="color:#c0392b;"><strong>Kensington Jazz Fest at the Handleba</strong></span><span style="color:#d35400;"><strong>r</strong> on Sept. 16th. We'll play tunes from both CD's Pure Sunshine and Love Is Hope, and some of our favourite covers, More to come on those gigs!</span></p>
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<p><span style="color:#d35400;">Hope you're having a great summer, I know we've faced some tough times, most recently the senseless and brutal attack on innocent people on the Danforth, my heart goes out to all those who are suffering and grieving and who feel unsafe and afraid. </span></p>
<p><span style="color:#c0392b;"><strong>I wish you all peace, Love IS Hope!</strong></span></p>Janet Whitewaytag:jdwhitewaymusic.com,2005:Post/51782782018-04-12T14:38:06-04:002022-05-10T07:53:28-04:00Elton Jan, great show at the 120 Church St. Diner, Toronto<p><span class="font_xl">Elton Jan is back in the saddle...with pink chaps!</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#d35400;"><span class="font_large"><strong>After a hiatus of nearly 10 years, hard to believe it's been that long, Elton Jan is back in the saddle! With a full band and 2 sets under our collective belts, we're going to take it to the next level and add more tunes and play some larger venues. </strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#d35400;"><span class="font_large"><strong>We'll be focusing on the the early Elton songbook, hopefully incorporating the entire "Tumbleweed Connection" album. We'll also look at adding some deep cuts like "Pinky", "Ticking" and "Meal Ticket". Fun, fun, fun. I'll be posting some practice video when we get our schedule worked out.</strong></span></span></p>
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<p><span class="font_xl"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/128169/7a6b41d5b60709913dcd2bcda0b3ac7434ac729a/original/elton-jan-chaps.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />How about a pink feather boa...<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/128169/980a22836b05b2a136d09ecaf2a3ba9246ab6a0d/original/elton-jan-boa.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>Janet Whitewaytag:jdwhitewaymusic.com,2005:Post/51157982018-03-07T11:06:26-05:002019-04-26T04:05:48-04:00Patreon, what is it?<p>What do I have in common with Mozart? I need a patron, and here's how you can help. I'll be launching my Patreon page on March 20th. What is Patreon, well it provides an amazing opportunity for artists to get some financial help from people who want to support the arts at a grass-roots level. You can become a patron of an artist, like me, and make a monthly gift of as little as $1. I will, in return, have more free time to create my music and work on the projects that need a concentrated effort. You will receive access to Patron only content like free downloads, behind the scenes videos, guaranteed show tickets and, most of all, you will know that you are helping a local artist to maintain some semblance of artistic integrity by lightening our financial load.</p>
<p>Take a look at Patreon, here's the link:: https://youtu.be/rwvUjAv6pxg.</p>
<p>As always, thank you for your unending support, it means everything! xo</p>Janet Whitewaytag:jdwhitewaymusic.com,2005:Post/50655812018-02-06T18:47:29-05:002020-01-21T05:32:28-05:00Ready to Rock! What's Up in 2018?<p><span class="font_large">A brand new year and still lots of love and hope to go around! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Thanks to everyone who came out to the CD release gig at the Cadillac Lounge, you packed the house and the band really felt the love. My heart felt thanks to Jean Deeth, Aimee O'Connor, Ilios Steryannis, Carrie Chesnutt and Kim Jarrett for being an awesome band and a great bunch of people. Thanks also for buying/downloading the new recording, if you don't have it yet, you can get it right here on my site, just click the "Music" tab.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">What's up next? <strong>Bless Your Purple Heart</strong>! We'll be playing the Linsmore Tavern for the first time on Saturday Feb.17th, hope you can get out and support our intimate and powerful tribute to the one and only <strong>Prince</strong>. Click here for the facebook event: <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/events/2096514300572047/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2096514300572047/" style="" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/2096514300572047/</a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Ricochet</strong> and <strong>Grace</strong> both have gigs coming up at The Duke. Ricochet will pump it up with all the 80's you can handle on Friday March 16 and Grace will be turning green on St. Paddy's Day Saturday March 17. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Keep this date in your back pocket, Saturday April 28th, I'll be playing tunes from the new album and some cool covers at Carrigan Arms in Burlington with Aimee O'Connor and Jean Deeth.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">There are lots of gigs in the works, click the "Shows" tab for more details.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Thanks for supporting local musicians and for your love of music, it makes it all worth while!</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Love IS Hope!</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Janet xo</span></p>
<p> </p>Janet Whitewaytag:jdwhitewaymusic.com,2005:Post/49072472017-10-26T10:36:23-04:002020-02-27T15:43:58-05:00Love Is Hope CD Release!!<p><span class="font_regular"><strong><span style="color:#8e44ad;">Love Is Hope</span> <span style="color:#2980b9;">CD Release 1 Week Away!!</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Yes, we'll be at the <span style="color:#2980b9;"><strong>Cadillac Lounge on Dec. 9th</strong></span> for an early show, <strong>7pm</strong> sharp. Doors open at 6, so come by and enjoy some great food and a visit with the band. <span style="color:#2980b9;"><strong>Reservations are a must</strong></span>, I believe that there are some seats left at the bar and then standing room, please email Sam to reserve: <a contents="sam@cadillaclounge.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://sam@cadillaclounge.com" style="">sam@cadillaclounge.com.</a> </span></p>
<p><span style="color:#2980b9;"><span class="font_regular"><strong>$15 ($20 will include a CD) at door</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">We're really excited to share this new music with you, the amazing players will be:</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><span style="color:#8e44ad;"><strong>Janet Whiteway: Vocals/Keys</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><span style="color:#8e44ad;"><strong>Jean Deeth: Bass</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><span style="color:#8e44ad;"><strong>Aimee O'Connor: Guitars</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><span style="color:#8e44ad;"><strong>Carrie Chesnutt: Sax/Flute/Vocals</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><span style="color:#8e44ad;"><strong>Kim Jarrett: Vocals/Percussion</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><span style="color:#8e44ad;"><strong>Ilios Steryannis: Drums</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#2980b9;"><span class="font_regular"><strong>Looking forward to seeing you there! xoxo</strong></span></span></p>
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<p><span class="font_regular">I want to again personally thank everyone who contributed to the<span style="color:#2980b9;"> </span><strong><span style="color:#2980b9;">gofundme</span> </strong>campaign, we raised $2400, which was the lifeline for this project along with the great party we did last year at <span style="color:#2980b9;"><strong>Mt. Zion Community Centre</strong> </span>and the house party we did at Jean's. <span style="color:#2980b9;"><strong>It takes a community to raise a CD!</strong></span> We appreciate your support so very much.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Next up, this Saturday I'm at <span style="color:#2980b9;">the Duke</span> with <span style="color:#2980b9;"><strong>GRACE</strong></span>, a funckaliciouscrismas! Door at 9, start 9:30, $10.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Please check out the "Shows" tab to see all my gig dates and please continue to support live and local music and musicians, we can't do it without you!</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Love IS Hope!</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">xoxo</span></p>
<p> </p>Janet Whitewaytag:jdwhitewaymusic.com,2005:Post/48649352017-09-25T20:36:45-04:002017-09-25T20:36:45-04:00CD release "Love is Hope" December!<p><span class="font_large">We're finally heading towards the finish line with "<strong>Love is Hope</strong>", my new recording project. We will have 10 new tunes and hope to have the release party on December 1st. We'll keep you informed about time and location. We're really excited about what we have been able to accomplish and please check out my <strong>gofundme</strong> page to donate if you're able. (The link is above). </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Ricochet</strong> is up next, on Friday Sept. 29th at the Duke, then we've put together a great Halloween show with <strong>Joyride</strong>, again at the Duke on Oct. 28th. <strong>I Will Be King </strong>will rock Drums N Flats on Sat. November 4th and again at the Linsmore on Nov. 11th. On Sat, November 18th <strong>Bless Your Purple Heart</strong> will roll into Maynooth and play at the Arlington, then <strong>Grace</strong> will cap the year off at the Duke for a funalicious night on Dec. 2nd.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Check out my "Shows" tab for more details.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">It's been a great summer of gigs for <strong>Grace</strong>, we played a few festivals, including Barrie, Stratford, Collingwood, Wasaga Beach and Toronto's Beaches Street Fest. We also had record breaking attendance at our Collingwood Station Blues Society gig, with about 650 fans enjoying our funky and soulful sounds.Thank you Collingwood!</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Keep the faith my friends, these trying times will pass and we can only hope to be stronger!</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">janet xo</span></p>
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<p> </p>Janet Whitewaytag:jdwhitewaymusic.com,2005:Post/44611182016-11-10T17:04:48-05:002017-01-22T18:24:52-05:00Love Is Hope<strong>Love is Hope</strong>...that's the name of the new recording project I'm working on. And boy, if there was ever a time for love and hope, it's right now!<br>We're aiming for a launch of some material in June of 2017, but we'll be previewing the songs at house concerts and gigs as we get the arrangements down.<br>If you're interested in hosting a fundraising house concert, and you have room for at least 20 people, let me know. It's a great way to entertain your friends and support a local artist at the same time!<br><br>I've had the pleasure and great opportunity to work on 2 tribute projects this year, Prince and Bowie. It's been so rewarding learning this great material and really picking it apart. Mike Garson is one of my favourite piano players ( along with Steve Nieve, Rick Wakeman, Keith Emerson and Elton John) and getting to play those lines is exciting and challenging. Arranging the Prince tunes has been humbling, and takes a lot of effort and concentration, but the rewards are great, especially getting to work with singers like AshÉ and Suzanne Nuttall. Here is some news about those projects:<p><strong>Bless Your Purple Heart</strong> (A Tribute to Prince) was a real success at the Rivoli and we're talking about perhaps bringing it to Montreal and maybe other cities in the new year. Stay tuned for more info.</p><br><strong>I Will Be King </strong>(A Tribute to David Bowie) is gearing up for 3 shows, one this month at Drums n Flats (Nov. 25th) and 2 shows in the new year at The Linsmore. Check out the show listings on my site for more information.<br><br>Thanks everyone for your unending and beautiful support, we'll look forward to seeing some of you at the shows I have planned in the next couple of months, and we're excited to be in pre-production with the new tunes.<br><br>I know we are facing frightening and uncertain times, so now, more than ever, we have to find the strength to stand up against hatred and prejudice and refuse to let fear diminish our lives. Live with dignity and respect, and speak out against bigotry, ignorance and brutality...<br><br>Love IS Hope!<br><br>Peace to you all<br>janet<br><br><br><br><br> Janet Whitewaytag:jdwhitewaymusic.com,2005:Post/43447452016-08-27T10:15:13-04:002017-01-12T10:16:49-05:00NEW Shows And NEW Material, Summer's Not Over YET! Hey folks, <br><br>How have you all been? I've been enjoying a summer filled with friends, FUN and a plethora of great gigs from the Beaches Jazz Fest with GRACE to performing in Coe Hill at the fabulous Hideaway with Coe Hill Girls. There's still so much more to come, AND I've been feverishly working on NEW MATERIAL that I can't wait to share with you. Basically, the pic you see below has been my office for the last while and I've never felt more inspired to write...<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/128169/2b5dc6535af1a0a0b7c28ad027deea1bf5e1460c/original/screen-shot-2016-08-27-at-10-03-57-am.png?1472307146" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>COMING UP!!!<ul> <li>I'll be joining Toronto's force of nature, <strong>Stiletto Flats</strong> @ Linsmore Tavern in Toronto <strong>September 3rd</strong> for 'I Will Be King: Paying Tribute To The Genius of David Bowie'. For more info., please click <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/528540397330820/">HERE</a>. </li> <li>
<strong>GRACE</strong> funks things up yet again at Eton House <strong>Sept. 17th.</strong>
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<strong>Coe Hill Girls </strong>will provide an evening of great music (we'll be showcasing a ton of original stuff as well) at Relish Bar & Grill <strong>Sept. 22nd.</strong>
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</ul>Hopefully you can make it out to one or ALL of the shows, can't wait to see you.<br><br>Peace,<br>JanetJanet Whitewaytag:jdwhitewaymusic.com,2005:Post/42636302016-07-05T09:04:43-04:002017-01-12T10:16:49-05:00Summer is FULL ON! More Shows To Talk About...Hello friends! <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/128169/6a8fb744750bf68aebd82f8e95ce110cff2e9e6d/medium/screen-shot-2016-07-05-at-8-50-32-am.png?1467723830" class="size_m justify_left border_" />June was a blast, July will be even BETTER! The 'Bless Your Purple Heart' crew (with Suzanne Nuttall & Ashley Bea) blew the minds of those who attended the show @ 120 Diner June 19th. It was magical, beautiful and emotional all wrapped in one. We'll definitely have more shows down the road...more on that to come. <br><br>July is shaping up to be ONE BIG HOT ONE! Here's a list of where I'll be performing and always know that you can check out the shows page to see a complete list of upcoming gigs. <ul> <li>- <a contents="GRACE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://gracemusicto.com">GRACE</a> July 6th | Headlining the Collingwood Jazz & Blues Festival @ The Station | 6-8pm</li> <li>- Janet Whiteway @ Amico's Pizza in Toronto | 9:30-11pm</li> <li>- <a contents="GRACE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://gracemusicto.com">GRACE</a> July 21-23 | International Jazz Beaches Festival in Toronto </li> <li>- ***NEWLY ADDED July 30th, The Hideaway in Coe Hill with the Coe Hill girls. </li> <li>- ***NEWLY ADDED August 12th, The Hideaway in Coe Hill with the Coe Hill girls. </li>
</ul>Happy SUMMER! <br><br>Peace, <br>Janet<br> Janet Whitewaytag:jdwhitewaymusic.com,2005:Post/42033812016-05-30T12:58:20-04:002018-09-13T13:21:32-04:00Summer FUN And A Bunch Of Exciting Shows To Talk About For June!Hey Everyone! <br><br>June's going to be a month of FUN with incredible shows that I need to talk about! First off, THANKS to all of you for your ongoing support. The month of May was beautiful and I'm really looking forward to what's ahead for June.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/128169/0447552e7ca4bfe18489b3b472daaf29a4b516e8/small/screen-shot-2016-05-30-at-12-48-27-pm.png?1464627070" class="size_s justify_left border_" />Kicking things off will be soulicious female funk band GRACE, at the Eton Hour Saturday, June 11th. The HEAT will be turned UP on this one so be sure to get those dancing shoes buffed and ready to go! For more info., please click <a contents="HERE." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/725849427556798/"><strong>HERE</strong>.</a><br><br>I'm so honoured, proud and most of all HAPPY to be part of Ponyta's BLESS YOUR PURPLE HEART: A Tribute to Prince The Songwriter happening Sunday, June 19th @ 120 Diner, 120 Church St. (at Richmond) in Toronto. Doors: 8pm - Show 9pm. Tickets are going fast so be sure to contact me for yours. <br><br>June 25th, GRACE will playing for a PRIDE PARTY KICKOFF @ The Duke. This one will be extra HOT so be sure to keep the date open and spread the word! Click <strong><a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1571347196529329/">HERE</a></strong> for month info.<br><br>June 27th, I'll be at the Old Nick in Toronto for M Factor. <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/128169/ccb8b5d7bad03bdf311b672c37270222cffc595e/medium/screen-shot-2016-05-30-at-12-48-43-pm.png?1464627067" class="size_m justify_right border_" /><br>And finally, June 30th, I'll be @ 120 Diner for some more PRIDE FUN. Joining me will be Aimee O'Connor and Jean Deeth with guests Carrie Chesnutt (on sax) and Cathy Marchese (on drums). The show'll start at 10pm and it's going to be PACKED! Definitely not one to miss. <br><br>I'll be filling you in with updates as they come, and be sure to check out my tunes on Spotify. <br><br>Peace & Love, <br>Janet<p> </p>Janet Whitewaytag:jdwhitewaymusic.com,2005:Post/41660152016-05-04T17:40:14-04:002017-01-12T10:16:49-05:00April Showers Bring May SHOWS! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/128169/927097494139b89f9872b194b21cdd4d70920ba6/original/13139295-1352870921395295-2438692850900517092-n.jpg?1462397801" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>Hello hello! <br><br>I'd like to start off by sending a big thank you for your ongoing support and LOVE. April was a month I will never forget with appearances at The Old Nick, 120 Diner, Eton House (with funkin' Grace) and Drums N Flats (with fabulous Stiletto Flats). There was a ton of music to be had, laughter to be shared and audiences I'll never forget. <br><br>Now that we're into May, I wanted to share what's upcoming and hoping to keep the beautiful momentum glowing and flowing. <ul> <li>May 9th - solo set @ The Old Nick Pub for M Factor. Please click <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1541819569461335/">HERE</a> for info. </li> <li>May 10th - Relish Bar & Grill where I'll be joined by Jean Deeth (bass), Aimee O'Connor (guitar), Carrie Chesnutt (sax) and JJ Sheppard (trumpet). Please click <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.relishbarandgrill.com/event/coe-hill-girls-2/">HERE</a> for more info.</li>
</ul>Always remember that you can check the shows page for a list of ALL upcoming performances. I'm looking forward to summer and there'll be more to come. Stay tuned!<br><br>Peace.<br>Janet Janet Whitewaytag:jdwhitewaymusic.com,2005:Post/41250862016-04-07T12:42:41-04:002017-01-12T10:16:49-05:00UP NEXT!!! April 21st, 29th & 30th! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/128169/21f85c748820998c4ead21ff5bb3b5f5088e0426/medium/screen-shot-2016-04-07-at-12-42-04-pm.png?0" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><br>Hey friends!<br><br>I'll be back at the wonderful <a contents="120 Diner " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://120diner.com">120 Diner </a>April 21st! Showtime is 6-8pm, looking forward to another night with friends, great food, music and FUN! <br><br>April 29th, I'll be joining Toronto's one and only Stiletto Flats at Drums N Flats for a night of David Bowie. This is will be a show to remember! <br>Click <strong><a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1728908617396246/">HERE</a></strong> for info.<br><br>April 30th, GRACE will be funking things up at Toronto's Eton House! It's going to be one funking amazing night so be sure to blow the dust off of those dancing shoes and get over there! <br><br>Peace! <br>Janet<br><br>(photo: Marni Grossman Photography)Janet Whitewaytag:jdwhitewaymusic.com,2005:Post/40869632016-03-14T12:44:06-04:002017-01-12T10:16:49-05:00Spring & Summer Are Coming Up And So Is Great Music! <p><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/128169/af08e476ff4b2cfe2f3ec84db77666e67df8f837/medium/pollockheather-janetwhiteway-2168.jpg?0" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br>Hey hey hey!!! </p>
<p>Spring's around the corner and gigs are ramping up! I'm hoping you're penning dates into your calendars. NEXT UP! I'll be performing at the AMAZING <a contents="120 Diner" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://120diner.com">120 Diner</a> in Toronto (located @ 120 Church St.) Thursday March 17th 6-8pm. </p>
<p>This'll be a packed house so if you're planning on grabbing a bite with friends at the venue, please be sure to call 416-792-7725 to make your rezzos!!! </p>
<p>For a list of ALL my shows, please click <a contents="HERE&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://jdwhitewaymusic.com/shows">HERE </a> </p>
<p>Stay tuned for even more news, and be sure to add your name to my mailing list (on the upper right of this page) to receive updates and other exciting JDW tidbits!</p>
<p>Peace and love, see you soon! </p>
<p> </p>Janet Whitewaytag:jdwhitewaymusic.com,2005:Post/40453962016-02-16T21:53:47-05:002017-01-12T10:16:49-05:00Things are movin' on UP!!!!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/128169/caba40edecca20c7e21cd03aad683c09b9df78f5/medium/screen-shot-2016-02-16-at-9-48-13-pm.png?0" class="size_m justify_right border_" />I'd like to start off by saying that I'm so pleased and honoured to have connected with the folks @ 120 Diner in Toronto. What an AMAZING venue! Stellar staff and the kitchen prepares some of the city's BEST EATS. The best part? I've been offered a monthly residency! I'll be performing there with Aimee O'Connor and Jean Deeth. In June, guests Carrie Chesnutt and Cathy Marchese will be joining us. <br><br>It's so amazing being a part of Toronto's thriving music scene and with spring/summer down the road, F-U-N is simply a guarantee. Thanks to all of you once again for your ongoing support, commitment and LOVE. Seeing you at my gigs gives me the warmest feeling and I'm forever thankful. <br><br>Here's a quick 'at a glance' list of my upcoming performances (you can always go to the shows page to see the list as well to see where I'll be):<ul> <li>March 17th @ 120 Diner 6-8pm</li> <li>April 21st @ 120 Diner 6-8pm</li> <li>April 30 @ Eton House w/GRACE</li> <li>May 10th @ Relish</li> <li>May 19th @ 120 Diner</li> <li>June 30th @ 120 Diner 11pm-2am </li>
</ul>I'm currently in songwriting mode and can't wait to share my new material with you.<br><br>Peace to all of you and please check in often. If you haven't already, subscribe to my mailing list to get news & updates delivered right to your inbox! <br><br>Janet x <br> Janet Whitewaytag:jdwhitewaymusic.com,2005:Post/40172262016-01-31T10:27:53-05:002017-01-12T10:16:49-05:00NEW FEBRUARY TORONTO SHOWS COMING UP! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/128169/66f073f72af559534bd5b19fcecb47a7ea69e8d8/medium/12662566-1282964428385945-1864594395899001938-n.jpg?1454254031" class="size_m justify_right border_" />Hello! <br><br>So far, the year is ROCKIN'! Funkin' bombastic Toronto band GRACE introduced 2016 in fine form at the Eton House and from there, things are rolling along nicely! <br><br><strong>Here's where you can catch me performing in Toronto the next few weeks:</strong>
<ul> <li><strong>Saturday February 6th @ Eton House with GRACE</strong></li> <li><strong>Monday February 8th @ Old Nick Pub </strong></li> <li><strong>Thursday February 11th @ 120 Diner</strong></li>
</ul>The city is thriving with so much talent and AMAZING music, I feel so fortunate to be part of such an amazing, supportive scene! <br>Thank you for continuing to come out to my shows, seeing your faces is such a big part of what inspires me to create and share my tunes with you. <br><br>Until next time, have an amazing February! <br>Peace, <br>Janet<br><br>Stay connected with me on <a contents="FACEBOOK" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://facebook.com/janetwhitewaymusic">FACEBOOK</a> & <a contents="TWITTER!&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://twitter.com/janetwhiteway">TWITTER! </a>Janet Whitewaytag:jdwhitewaymusic.com,2005:Post/39692802016-01-02T11:31:03-05:002017-01-12T10:16:49-05:00Happy New Year And Hello 2016!!!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/128169/0157fbfbca1bbbe02706caadbf1638181bf3cb3d/medium/screen-shot-2016-01-02-at-11-14-32-am.png?1451752199" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Out with 2015 and IN with 2016! Happy New Year everyone, I'm really looking forward to 2016!<br>2015 was chock full of shows and F-U-N, this year I'm looking at amping all of that up! <br><br>Here's a quick list of where I'll be performing in January and February:<ul> <li>January 28th @ Relish Bar</li> <li>February 6th @ the Eton House with <strong>GRACE </strong>
</li> <li>Monday February 8th @ the Old Nick! </li>
</ul>I'm really looking forward to the next couple of months and I hope to see you OUT at one of my shows! <br><br><strong>Peace & Love, <br>Janet. </strong><br><br> Janet Whitewaytag:jdwhitewaymusic.com,2005:Post/39649722015-12-16T09:34:49-05:002015-12-16T09:34:49-05:00Happy Holidays! NEXT UP in December 2015! December is whipping by! NEXT UP on my plate is I'll be performing at M Factor @ the Old Nick Pub (on Danforth Ave., Toronto) Monday December 21st and THEN GRACE will be blowing the roof off of the Eton House New Year's Eve! <br><br>We can't wait to get things funked up so please get your tickets for the NYE show soon as they are selling fast.<br><br>Peace and love. Janet Whitewaytag:jdwhitewaymusic.com,2005:Post/39453712015-12-02T11:54:21-05:002015-12-02T11:54:21-05:00Ringing in the New Year with GRACE! The Holiday spirit is getting into high gear! Along with that comes a couple of shows worth mentioning. I'll be FUNKING THINGS UP @ the Cadillac Lounge in Toronto, Queen W. area December 12th with GRACE. We'll be playing 3 sets of music that'll keep everyone on the dance floor, guaranteed! <br><br>GRACE will then be @ the Eton House ringing in 2016 on New Year's Eve. and this one is going to be one to remember!<br><br>For a listing of ALL of my upcoming shows, please check out the 'shows' page AND be sure to 'like' me on Facebook too for up to date news! <br>facebook.com/janetwhitewaymusic<br><br>Peace! <br> Janet Whitewaytag:jdwhitewaymusic.com,2005:Post/39149692015-11-05T11:27:42-05:002015-11-05T11:27:42-05:00Upcoming SHOWS! I'm excited to announce a few shows coming up! <br>I'll be @ Amico's Pizza Ristorante with Coe Hill Girls November 27th. Join us in an intimate setting, with an opportunity to sing along! <br><br>Bring your ears AND your appetite! <br>Admission is FREE. <br><br>AND GRACE will be playing a special holiday show @ The Cadillac Lounge in Toronto! <br><br>Visit gracemusicto.com for ticket info. <br><br>Peace! <br><br> Janet Whitewaytag:jdwhitewaymusic.com,2005:Post/39039382015-10-22T13:57:03-04:002015-10-22T13:57:03-04:00SHOWS & More! ***For anyone who was going to see GRACE in Collingwood Oct. 23rd, please note that the show has been CANCELED. <br><br>NEXT UP! GRACE hits the state at Eton House on Halloween NIGHT! It's going to be spookingly awesome so make sure to get there early so have a spot on the dancefloor to shake your thing! <br><br>More updates to come, check back often! <br><br>Peace. Janet Whitewaytag:jdwhitewaymusic.com,2005:Post/38777482015-10-01T10:37:29-04:002015-10-01T10:37:29-04:00FALL's here and things are gonna be so COOL! I had a fabulous summer and there's an even more exciting season ahead! First off, I have to mention how incredibly FUN the <strong>Coe Hill Girls </strong>gig was at BMB Lounge in Toronto Sept. 19th. Tons of people, great food and a really time all around. We're looking forward to playing there again soon! <br><br>NEXT UP on the plate, I'll be playing with <strong>GRACE</strong> Oct. 23rd in Collingwood AND Oct. 31st in Toronto for HALLOWEEN! Please visit gracemusicto.com for all the details on both those gigs. The Halloween show will be at the Eton House in Toronto and it will be packed! <br><br><strong>Coe Hill Girls</strong> will be playing At Amico's Pizza - 1648 Queen St. W. in Toronto. This place has AMAZING italian food! We're so pleased to be playing there Nov. 27th where we'll be performing two sets of music starting at 9:30pm.<br><br>Ok, that's it for now - check in soon for more news.<br>Peace. Janet Whitewaytag:jdwhitewaymusic.com,2005:Post/38476262015-09-09T10:12:38-04:002015-09-09T10:14:23-04:00Janet Whiteway & Coe Hill Girls @ BMB LOUNGE in Toronto!I'm so happy to announce that I'll be performing with the Coe Hill Girls Sept. 19th @ BMB Lounge in Toronto. It's been a while since we've played in Toronto, we're EXCITED! <br><br>Join me with Aimee O'Connor and Jean Deeth for 3 great sets of all your favourite tunes.<br><br>NO COVER so come early, have a bite to eat and say HELLO! <br><br>Showtime is 9pm, mark those calendars and see you then. If you're on Facebook, here's the invite (click <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1012924892081085/">HERE</a>) for you to JOIN and SHARE with friends! <br><br>PEACE! Janet Whitewaytag:jdwhitewaymusic.com,2005:Post/38265952015-08-20T13:38:10-04:002015-08-20T13:38:10-04:00BANDS are in full swing with so much on the go! GREAT FUN w/Coe Hill Girls at the Hideaway and now we're in full rehearsal mode with GRACE, BOSS LADY and ELTON JAN! <br><br>So much happening the next while with details coming SOON! Do keep your calendar marked for October 31st, Halloween where GRACE will be haunting the dance the floor with the most funkable tunes out there! <br><br>Stay tuned! Janet Whitewaytag:jdwhitewaymusic.com,2005:Post/38060872015-08-06T10:03:33-04:002015-08-06T10:03:33-04:00NEXT UP - More Summertime Fun with The Coe Hill Girls! The Coe Hill Girls are rockin' out the month of August @ the Hideaway Primitive Grill in Coe Hill! <br>Tons of great tunes which means tons of great fun, not to mention, the venue has really GREAT FOOD! <br><br>Click <strong><a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.coehillhideaway.com/">HERE</a></strong> to get to their website. <br><br>More show announcements to come - check my site often. <br><br>HAPPY SUMMER! Janet Whitewaytag:jdwhitewaymusic.com,2005:Post/37814712015-07-17T12:10:45-04:002015-07-17T12:12:21-04:00Summer Is Sizzling HOT With Music Shows And More!<span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: 'Open Sans', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 24px;">Things are SIZZLING HOT this summer! There are so many beautiful places to visit in Toronto with some really great shows taking place in and around the city.</span><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: 'Open Sans', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 24px;"><a href="http://gracemusicto.com/" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; outline: none; color: rgb(159, 159, 159);">GRACE</a> </strong><span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: 'Open Sans', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 24px;">played Collingwood recently and I have to say, it was dynamite! Excellent audience (we loved you!) and the town itself is blissful.</span>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 1.714285714rem; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 24px; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: 'Open Sans', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><br>Make your summer even more spectacular! Come out and see one of the shows listed below!<br><br><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">GRACE – July</strong> 23rd, 24th & 25th, 2015 <strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">7-11pm</strong> | <a href="http://beachesjazz.com/street-fest/" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; outline: none; color: rgb(159, 159, 159);"><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">27th International Beaches Jazz Fest</strong></a>, Streetfest location: Beauty Supply Outlet 2193 Queen St East</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 1.714285714rem; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 24px; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: 'Open Sans', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Coe Hill Girls</strong> – <strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">August</strong> 7th 2015 <strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">5-9pm</strong> | <strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.coehillhideaway.com/" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; outline: none; color: rgb(159, 159, 159);">Hideaway Primitive Grill</a> </strong>2173 HWY 620, Coe Hill.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 1.714285714rem; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 24px; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: 'Open Sans', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Did you know</strong> that the <strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Coe Hill Girls</strong> are also available to perform at private parties? Whatever the occasion, contact me at <a href="mailto:jdw@jdwhitewaymusic.com" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; outline: none; color: rgb(159, 159, 159);" target="_blank">jdw@jdwhitewaymusic.com</a> and we’ll make arrangements!</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 1.714285714rem; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 24px; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: 'Open Sans', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Make your party even more fun, and memorable and hey, why not support local musicians too!</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 1.714285714rem; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 24px; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: 'Open Sans', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Have an amazing summer!</p>Janet Whiteway