http://www.markrosebigband.net News, shows and site updates from the Mark Rose Big Band Music en-ca http://www.markrosebigband.net Testing, one two three. http://markrosebigband.net/events.html Just wanted to let everybody know that February is shaping up to be a busy month for the Mark Rose Big Band! We'll be playing at the Vernon Community Music School's fundraiser gala on February 4th. It's shaping up to be a great event: cocktails at 5:00pm with dinner, performances from VCMS students and staff, and the Mark Rose Big Band to follow. We're also going to be playing at the opening and closing ceremonies of the B.C. Winter Games on February 23rd and 26th. I'll be posting more details about all of these events as they arrive, and you can already view the full description of the VCMS event by clicking through to our website. http://markrosebigband.net A number of quickies: 1. Thanks so much to everyone who came out to the June 18th dance--your participation raised nearly $4000 for the Lights of Broadway, and it goes without saying that the band had a great time. 2. Sorry to everyone who was looking forward to the July 13th show at Salmon Arm's Wednesday on the Wharf--we got rained out at the last minute. We're disappointed too--but maybe we'll be able to try again next year. 3. The band will be playing at the Kalamalka Country Club on September 24th. Keep an eye out for details. http://markrosebigband.net/events.html Well, our last fundraiser dance was a huge success and a lot of fun, so we've decided to do it again! The Mark Rose Big Band will be playing at the St. James Parish Centre. This event is hosted by the Lights of Broadway Vernon Community Theatre, and funds will help support community theatre Programs in Vernon. There will be Great Music, Silent Auction Items, Complementary Appetizers, Door Prizes and Much More! Doors Open at 7:00pm. Tickets Available at: Vernon Community Music Center, Bean Scene Coffee House and St.James School Office. $15.00 each Just a brief note of thanks to everybody who came out and participated on May 6th. Not only did we have a blast, but we raised $3800 for Kim and her family! Thanks so much for participating. http://www.markrosebigband.net/events.html Spring Swing Fling: Well, we had so much fun the last time that we just had to do it again--so join us for a spring fling at Paddlewheel Hall on Friday, May 6. Doors open at 7:30 and the band will begin playing at 8:00. We/'ll have a cash bar (no minors) and a huge dance floor, so come on out and strut your stuff! We'll be donating part of the proceeds to Kim and her family to support her during her battle with cancer. A silent auction will also be available. Tickets are $15 and are available in advance from Bean to Cup coffee house, Art Schmidt Optical, or from members of the Vernon Chick Kickers Soccer team and the Mark Rose Big Band; they will also be available at the door.' We will also be playing in Salmon Arm on Wednesday July 13 as part of Salmon Arm's "Wednesday on the Wharf" concert series. The event starts at 6:45pm and we'll be playing until 8:30pm. http://www.markrosebigband.net/events.html As winter comes to an end, it’s time for a fun evening out on the town. Get your friends together, dust off those dancing shoes, and come out to see a live Big Band with a 15 piece horn section, piano, guitar, acoustic bass, drums, and two vocalists. Saturday March 19th, the Mark Rose Big Band will be performing at the Schubert Center. Come and hear timeless music including traditional big band, latin jazz and funk. The band will be presenting a number of new pieces including arrangements by the band’s pianist, Jim Johnson. These high energy, modern interpretations showcase the lush sound of the Big Band and stellar soloists including Vernon’s own Craig Carmody on tenor sax. Samples of some of the music the band will be performing can be found on the band’s website at www.markrosebigband.net. The Mark Rose Big Band delivers live music in a BIG way, with a variety of great music and that classic Big Band sound! Saturday March 19th, bring your dancing shoes or just come to listen. Doors open at 7:30 with the downbeat at 8:00PM. A cash bar is available (minors are welcome). Admission is just $10, with advance tickets available at Bean to Cup Coffee Shop and Art Schmidt Optical. Tickets also available at the door subject to availability. http://www.markrosebigband.net/photos2010.html There are some new photos available on the band's website! The current crop is a group of photos from the JCI Hospital Gala (Mau 29th, 2010) and we hope to be adding a few more from another recent gig in the near future. In the meantime, though, do swing by and see what we've got! Site Updates http://www.markrosebigband.net/contact.html The band also has a new email list available on the Contact page of our website (linked above). It's now much easier to sign up for the mailing list, which will include updates about upcoming shows and the occasional announcement about major updates to the website. (By the way, we're not going to include every minor site tweak in either the RSS feed or the email group. This is mostly a test update.) Site Updates http://www.markrosebigband.net The Mark Rose Big Band is now online, and the latest addition to the site is the RSS feed itself. The RSS feed will be updated to announce changes to the website. We'll also use it to keep you posted on shows and any other band-related news. Site Updates