Saturday July 1st, 2006
Sing Cool, Swing Hot, Swing Rosie!
Combine the individual talents of three of Toronto's most captivating jazz sirens, add the inspired sound of the Andrews Sisters Era, and you get Swing Rosie!
Kira Callahan,
Shannon Butcher and Chantelle Wilson met in January of 2003 and
discovered an immediate musical click. Inspired by the warm, rich
harmonies of the Andrews Sisters and Boswell Sisters, Swing Rosie added
great songs from Ellington, Porter and other legends of the Swing Era
and hit the stage.
Whether performing for crowds of thousands or intimate clubs, Swing Rosie always entertains. Known for their tight harmonies and spirited delivery, Swing Rosie never fails to rope in a crowd and pack the dance floor with their classic image, stylish choreography and charming audience interaction.
Swing Rosie put on a blistering performance for almost a thousand ecstatic patrons outdoors at the huge Pure Spirits Patio. It was one of the highlights of the festival.
Larry Rossignol
Producer and Artistic Director, The Distillery Jazz Festival, Toronto
A modern take on swing music, Swing Rosie's sound recreates a past era in contemporary times. With a debut CD Sing Cool, Swing Hot that features original compositions "Swing Rosie" and "Suzie Kazoo" alongside eleven classic swing music tracks like "Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen" and "Makin' Whoopee", Swing Rosie is poised to become a phenomenal Canadian music group, destined to be known for pushing jazz standards in new, exciting and original directions.
Since its summer 2005 release Sing Cool, Swing Hot has received airplay across North America, charted in the Top Ten on several College Stations and has become a favourite on Toronto's JAZZ.FM91!
See them On Saturday July 1st, on the front steps of the Welland Civic Centre/City Hall, Main St. Welland
Show Starts 7:p.m.
FREE to the general public
Bring Your Lawn Chairs
For More Information, Video Clip and Pictures Visit: http://www.swingrosie.com/