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<body bgcolor="#FFFFFF">  <p><font color="#000000" size="5"><em>BANDSTAND!</em><br> <em>Salute to Sinatra & The Kings of Swing<br> </em>THE STARDUST DINNER THEATRE <br> TORONTO COLONY HOTEL <br> Fridays and Saturdays<br> Afternoon and evening performances <br> April 07 - July 08, 2000 <br> Diamond Entertainment Inc. (705) 454 - 9222<em>BANDSTAND!</em><br> <em>Salute to Sinatra & The Kings of Swing<br> </em>THE STARDUST DINNER THEATRE <br> TORONTO COLONY HOTEL <br> Fridays and Saturdays<br> Afternoon and evening performances <br> April 07 - July 08, 2000 <br> Diamond Entertainment Inc. (705) 454 - 9222<em>BANDSTAND!</em><br> <em>Salute to Sinatra & The Kings of Swing<br> </em>THE STARDUST DINNER THEATRE <br> TORONTO COLONY HOTEL <br> Fridays and Saturdays<br> Afternoon and evening performances <br> April 07 - July 08, 2000 <br> Diamond Entertainment Inc. (705) 454 - 9222<em>BANDSTAND!</em><br> <em>Salute to Sinatra & The Kings of Swing<br> </em>THE STARDUST DINNER THEATRE <br> TORONTO COLONY HOTEL <br> Fridays and Saturdays<br> Afternoon and evening performances <br> April 07 - July 08, 2000 <br> Diamond Entertainment Inc. (705) 454 - 9222</font><font COLOR="#0000ff"></p> <p></font><font color="#000000" size="5">big band, swing, jiving, stardust dinner theatre, stardust dinner theater, stardust, frank sinatra, rick sonata, forever young news magazine, oldie goldies, benny goodman, glenn miller, mike danson, galaxy all star band, royal york hotel, ticketmaster, palais royale, boston club, toronto, canada, entertainment magazine, the ink spots, robin lea, subscribe, baby boomers, 40's music, 50's music, talent artist booking</font></p> <i><b><p ALIGN="left"></b></i><font color="#000000" size="5">Launched in January 1995, Big Band World Magazine is Canada's only entertainment magazine for the 50-plus and baby boomers who treasure the classic hits, happenings from the 40s, 50s to the 90s the kind of quality music we believe is today's hottest entertainment! The magazine is published quarterly, mailed to subscribers' homes and retailed nationally in 100 outlets including Indigo, Lichtman's, Bookmasters, International News and Chapters Super stores throughout Canada.</font></p> <p ALIGN="left"><font color="#000000" size="5">You may purchase Big Band World magazine at leading book stores for $3.50 per copy or subscribe on one year basis for only $12.00 </font></p> <table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="8"> <tr> <td width="100%" valign="bottom"><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"><p align="center"><font color="#000000" size="5"><strong>Contact: DIAMOND ENTERTAINMENT INC.<br> TEL: (705) 454 9222  or  (705) 454 1898<br> Toll Free 1-888-533-2263  </strong></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%"><p align="center"><font color="#000000" size="5">E-mail: <a href="mailto:bigband@interhop.net" target="_top">bigband@interhop.net</a></font></td> </tr> </table> <p align="center"><font color="#000000" size="5"><em><strong>This Site Powered by Echo Online </strong><br> <a href="http://www.webmaster@candunet.com" target="_parent">Revised by CanDuNet Web Design Inc. 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Articles in BBW are written by profession journalists and music experts in Canada and the U.S., many of whom are on-air radio hosts with their own programs.</font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="5">Big Band World responds to a booming 50-plus demand for quality entertainment. Music has a distinctive impact on all stages of a person's life and plays an important role in creating fond memories. Accordingly, the magazine's target market ranges from early baby-boomers re-discovering retro-Swing to seniors reliving memorable moments of their lives. People in this age group have the time, interest and financial ability to enjoy an active lifestyle. The 50-plus market is the fastest growing segment of the population and also makes-up the largest percentage of consumers in the areas of health service, financial planning, travel and hospitality.</font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="5">Big Band World<i><b> </b></i>magazines readership is estimated at 10,000 including a direct mailing to 3000 subscribers homes primarily in Southern Ontario, Greater Metropolitan Toronto and the Golden Horseshoe area but also across Canada, USA, Great Britain and even Japan.). Our mailing includes paid subscribers, television, radio and print media plus attendees (both individuals, clubs and tour groups) of recent entertainment events. We also distribute copies of BBW at entertainment venues and it is available for purchase in 100 bookstores throughout Canada. We receive a large number of favorable letters from devoted readers. Their positive response demonstrates an overwhelming loyalty, support and enjoyment for our publication. They love the magazine, Canada's only music-entertainment news magazine for the 50-plus! <br> </font></p> <table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" height="1" cellpadding="5" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <tr> <td width="96%" valign="top" height="26" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><strong><p align="center"></strong><font color="#000000" size="5"><em>BANDSTAND!</em><br> <em>Salute to Sinatra & The Kings of Swing<br> </em>THE STARDUST DINNER THEATRE <br> TORONTO COLONY HOTEL <br> Fridays and Saturdays<br> Afternoon and evening performances <br> April 07 - July 08, 2000 <br> Diamond Entertainment Inc. (705) 454 - 9222</font></td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" height="1396" cellpadding="8"> <tr> <td width="100%" valign="top" height="167"><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="6"> <tr> <td width="100%"><p align="center"><font color="#000000" size="5">Welcome To<br> The Toronto Colony Hotel<br> host hotel for the Toronto Downtown Jazz Festival since 1994, is home to <br> <strong><em>The Stardust DDdinner Theatre<br> </em></strong>the citys newest dinner-dance-theatre. Located at 89 Chestnut Street, south of Dundas just west of Bay Street in the heart of downtown Toronto, the Colony is a full-service hotel with 700-plus rooms, two restaurants, an English-style pub, extensive meeting space and recreational facilities. The Stardust Dinner Theatre, located in the Colonys spacious Grande Ballroom, accommodates 600 persons and offers comfortable table seating with unobstructed view of the performance stage and dance floor areas. <br> The Stardust Dinner Theatre offers a hot/cold buffet plus a dessert table for all performances. Ample parking is available at the hotel or nearby.</font></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="6"> <tr> <td width="100%"><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="8"> <tr> <td width="100%"><b><p ALIGN="center"></b><font size="5"><strong>Orchestra (12-member Big Band featuring solo performances by Russ Little (trombone), Johnny Liddle (trumpet), Lauri Bower (trombone), Steve Lederer (sax), Eddie Graf (clarinet and sax) and Ross Wooldridge (piano-saxophone-clarinet.)</strong></font></td> </tr> </table> <p align="center"><font size="5"><em><strong>BANDSTAND!</strong></em> <em>Salute to Sinatra & The Kings of Swing</em></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5">SHOW DESCRIPTION:<br> <em>BANDSTAND! </em>Salute to Sinatra & The Kings of Swing is a swingin music-song-dance salute to Ol Blue Eyes and the stars of the Big Band Swing Era. <br> The two-hour show features twenty of Frank Sinatras greatest hits, classic Big Band favourites made famous by the kings of swing (Benny Goodman, Harry James, Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey), show-stopping solo performances by some of Torontos top musicians, and production numbers by swing and show dancers.</font></td> </tr> </table> <h3 align="center"><font size="5"><strong><em><br> </em>STARRING<br> </strong>RICK SONATA<br> </font></h3> <h3 align="center"><font size="5">    ROBIN LEA<br> </font></h3> <table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </table> <h3 align="center"><font size="5"><strong>THE STARDUST SWING DANCERS</strong></font></h3> <div align="center"><center><table border="0" width="64%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5"> <tr> <td width="100%"><p align="left"><font size="5">MUSICAL DIRECTORS: Eddie Graf and Ross Wooldridge</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%"><p align="left"><font size="5">CHOREOGRAPHER: Troy Liddell</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%"><p align="left"><font size="5">PRODUCTION COMPANY: Diamond Entertainment Inc.<br> </font></td> </tr> </table> </center></div><p><font size="5"><i>BANDSTAND!  </i>is an original music review saluting the Big Band Swing Era and this century's most popular entertainer...Ol' Blue Eyes...<strong>Francis Albert Sinatra</strong>. <br> This swingin' showcase recreates the excitement of the Big Band 40s and traces Sinatra's career from the early 'crooning' days to the later years when, on the wings of monumental popularity, he skyrocketed to stardom. This dynamic two-hour 'musictacular' presents a hot, jumpin-jivin', swoonin' salute to the music of 'The Voice' of the Big Bands, plus Kings of Swing <strong>Benny Goodman, Harry James, Artie Shaw, Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey. </strong><i>BANDSTAND</i><em>!</em>, headlined by entertainer-singer<br> <b>Rick Sonata</b>, presents an all-star cast of vocalists and soloists with the 12-member<b> Galaxy Orchestra</b>, under the direction of <b>Eddie Graf </b>and <b>Ross Wooldridge</b>, songstress <b>Robin Lea</b> and <b>The Stardust Swing Dancers</b><i>.</i> The show features Frank Sinatras hit songs, performed in the dynamic style of 'The Chairman of the Board', plus the memorable music of the Big Band legends. Original music scores and compositions are performed which authentically captures the mood and magic of that time. <br> Sinatra's musical excellence, his lyric sensitivity and his cocky, uncompromising independence combined to create a music legend. His unique talents are reflected in the show's extensive song list: <i><b>The Lady is a Tramp, Luck Be a Lady Tonight, The Way You Look Tonight, Witchcraft, I've Got You Under My Skin, Pennies From Heaven, Fly Me To The Moon, New York New York, Come Fly With Me, Summer Wind, You Make Me Feel So Young, My Kind of Town, World On A String</b></i> and the hit which symbolizes the Chairman of the Boards singular style and fiery independence, <strong><i>My Way</i>.<br> </strong></font></p> <table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="6"> <tr> <td width="41%"><p ALIGN="JUSTIFY"><font size="5">With a salute to the Big Band legends that helped launch Sinatras career, the first half of the show spotlights the undisputed King of Swing Benny Goodman with his famous <i><b>Sing, Sing, Sing</b></i> and his theme song <i><b>Lets Dance. </b></i>Then, the spotlight shines on Harry James, the trumpet-playing band leader credited with discovering Sinatra in 1939. This top-of-the-show section includes full orchestra numbers, vocals and solos of such classic Big Band favourites as: <i><b>You Made Me Love You, Two OClock Jump, I've Heard That Song Before, Beginning to See the Light, </b></i>Artie Shaws<i><b> Carioca </b></i>and Harry James' theme song,<i><b> Ciribiribin</b></i>. In the second half of the show, the focus shifts to the music of the incomparable Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey, the legendary Sentimental Gentleman of Swing' who played a major role in developing Sinatra's singing style. Included are trombone solos and vocal renditions of such million-selling hits as <i><b>In the Mood, Sentimental Over You, Opus #1, I'll Never Smile Again, Song of India, Boogie Woogie</b></i> and the orchestra's vocal rendition of a Tommy Dorsey favourite...<i><b>Marie</b></i>. </font></td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="10" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"><i><b><p ALIGN="JUSTIFY"></b><font size="5">BANDSTAND</i><em>!</em> takes us back to the fabulous 40s and to the musical beginnings of the young vocalist from Hoboken, New Jersey who would go beyond his music and song to become the world's most respected and revered entertainer. The Swing Era (1939-1945), filled with elegance, energy and hope for the future, was marked by outstanding music clearly reflecting the mood and spirit of the period. The magic of Frank Sinatra and Big Band swing have been rediscovered by young swingers. The result is a phenomenal revival for this genre of music entertainment. The swing craze is not only taking audiences back, but leading them into a new millennium and a Swing Era II.<br> <i>BANDSTAND</i><em>!</em> takes us back to the fabulous 40s and to the musical beginnings of the young vocalist from Hoboken, New Jersey who would go beyond his music and song to become the world's most respected and revered entertainer. The Swing Era (1939-1945), filled with elegance, energy and hope for the future, was marked by outstanding music clearly reflecting the mood and spirit of the period. The magic of Frank Sinatra and Big Band swing have been rediscovered by young swingers. The result is a phenomenal revival for this genre of music entertainment. The swing craze is not only taking audiences back, but leading them into a new millennium and a Swing Era II.<br> </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5"><strong><em>BANDSTAND! Salute to Sinatra and The Kings of Swing! </em></strong><br> April 07 to July 08, 2000 Runs Friday and Saturday Afternoon and Evening Performances</font></p> <hr size="3"> <div align="center"><center><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3"> <tr> <td width="55%"><p align="left"><font size="5">TIMES: Matinee Lunch 11:30am to 1:00pm. Show 1:10 to 3:30pm.</font></td> </tr> </table> </center></div><div align="center"><center><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3"> <tr> <td width="50%"><font size="5">Evening - Dinner 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Show 8:10 to 10:30 - dancing to 11:00 p.m.</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><font size="5">Length of Show: Two hours (plus intermission). Dancing during show and until 11:00 p.m.</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><font size="5">Prices range from $29.50 for show only to $59.50 per person which includes a full buffet.</font></td> </tr> </table> </center></div></td> </tr> </table> <div align="center"><center><table border="0" width="80%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="8"> <tr> <td width="100%" bgcolor="#000000"><p align="center"><font color="#FFFFFF" size="5">The Stardust Theatre<br> <strong>Toronto Colony Hotel</strong></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%"><p align="center"><font size="5"><strong><em>BANDSTAND! Salute to Sinatra and The Kings of Swing! </em></strong><br> Singer-entertainer, <strong>RICK SONATA </strong>headlines an all-star cast and performs 20 of Sinatra's greatest hits in the style and with the pizzazz of the 'Chairman' himself. </font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%"><p align="center"><font size="5">The dynamic, talent packed, <strong>All-Star GALAXY ORCHESTRA</strong> performs Big Band classics from <em>Sing, Sing, Sing to In The Mood</em>. Romantic vocals are provided by songbird <strong>ROBIN LEA</strong>, and sizzling dance numbers by <strong>THE STARDUST DANCERS </strong>heat up Toronto Colony Hotel's spacious Stardust Dinner Theatre in the Grande Ballroom.</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%"><p align="center"><font size="5">Dine and dance to the music of the Swing Era and its greatest star...Ol' Blue Eyes!  <strong><em>BANDSTAND! Salute to Sinatra and The Kings of Swing! </em></strong>Runs Fridays and Saturdays April 07 to July 08, 2000. Prices range from $29.50 for show only to $59.50 per person which includes a full buffet.</font></td> </tr> </table> </center></div><p><font size="5">THE STARDUST DINNER THEATRE<br> TORONTO COLONY HOTEL<br> 89 CHESTNUT STREET<br> </font></p> <table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="8"> <tr> <td width="117%"><p align="left"><font size="5"><strong>RICK SONATA: </strong>You won't believe your ears and his blue eyeshe is Sinatra! <br> His voice, stage presence and appearance is remarkably similar to the great Sinatra.   <br> <strong>BANDSTAND!<em> Salute to Swing & Sinatra </em></strong>is a big band show saluting Francis Albert Sinatra this century's most popular entertainer. <br> <strong>BANDSTAND!<em> Salute to Swing & Sinatra </em></strong>is a swinging musical salute to the legends of Big Band music and the world's greatest 'pop singer, the most influential entertainer of the 20th century, Frank Sinatra. It's a star-studded show featuring music from the Swing era to Sinatra's latest hit recordings. <br> <strong>BANDSTAND! <em>Salute to Swing & Sinatra </em></strong>is headlined by entertainer / vocalist and personality... has an active show business career and rightfully deserves  his reputation as a "phenomenal entertainer." </font></td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" height="1" cellpadding="5"> <tr> <td width="201" valign="top" height="1"></td> <td width="562" valign="middle" align="center" height="1"><i><p align="left"></i><font size="5">It's not just his stage presence, his cocky swagger, the phrasing of his songs or his resemblance to  Sinatra...Rick has vocal talent, a feel for the music, and the personal magnetism necessary for a headline performer. He has appeared on the night club circuit for more than ten years, traveling throughout the U.S.A. wowing audiences in such hot spots as the Trump Tai Mahal in Atlantic City; The House of Blues in New Orleans and Chicago; Silver Legacy Hotel & Casino in Reno; Circa 21 in Rock Island, New Jersey; Toronto's Metro Convention Centre and the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts. When Sonata belts out "New York, New York" or "My Way"... you will experience the magic of this century's most popular entertainer, Frank Sinatra.</font></td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td width="58%" valign="top"><hr size="7" color="#120820"> <p align="center"><font size="5">For more information about <br> <strong><em>BANDSTAND!  Salute to Swing & Sinatra</em></strong> <br> STARRING RICK SONATA </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5">Contact: Diamond Entertainment Inc.<br> Tel: (705) 454 - 9222  or (416) 861 - 0288 Fax: (705) 454 - 9555 </font></td> </tr> </table> <table border="1" width="100%" cellpadding="2"> <tr> <td width="50%" height="1" style="border-left: thin groove rgb(0,0,0); border-right: thin groove rgb(0,0,0); border-top: medium groove rgb(0,0,0); border-bottom: medium groove rgb(0,0,0)" bordercolordark="#000000"><p align="center"><font size="5">...Also Available...</font></td> </tr> </table> <p><font size="5">Perhaps the most loved, acclaimed and influential singing groups in the history of pop music the Grammy Award-wining INK SPOTS continue to entertain audiences with a first class, hand-clapping, memory-filled two-hour show. Beginning the early 30s and continuing for more than six decades, the magic of the Ink Spots has thrilled fans with such golden hits as: <strong><em>If I Didn't Care, We Three, My Prayer, Whispering Grass, Do I Worry, Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall, The Gypsy, To Each His Own, I Dont Want To Set The World On Fire, Maybe</em></strong> and much more. Over the course of an illustrious career, the Ink Spots have recorded over 50 mega-hit songs most of which became number one hits and gold-selling recordings. <strong><em>I'm Making Believe </em>and <em>Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall</em> </strong>recorded with Ella Fitzgerald was a two-sided hit which became their first million-seller in 1946. Their signature song <strong><em>If I Didnt Care</em></strong> sold over 19 million copies alone and won the Ink Spots a coveted Grammy Award in 1989. The Ink Spots outstanding contribution to music was recognized 1998 when this incredible group was inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame. <br> </font></p> <table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="15"> <tr> <td width="100%"><font size="5"><strong>RAY RICHARDSON</strong> (baritone-narrator-leader) joined the original Ink Spots in 1961 and in 1971 became leader of this famous entertainment act. Born in Mount Holly, New Jersey, ray studied music appreciate, song writing and piano. He has performed with numerous Rhythm and Blues groups including The Embers (from 1954 to 1957) and the popular group, The Drifters. Ray has made guest appearances on The Mike Douglas Show, radio legend Alan Freeds program and has performed with Duke Ellington Orchestra under Mercer Elllington. Ray Richardsons entertaining Ink Spots show with rhythm section now consists of six professional musician-entertainers. </font><p><font size="5"><strong>LORENZO CONYERS</strong> (lead-first tenor) sang with the famous Rhythm and Blues group, The Ravens recording such hits as Green Eyes and The Bells of San Rachel. Lorenzos association with the Ink Spots goes back to 1954 when he performed with Deek Watson, one of the original Ink Spots. Together they toured throughout North America and Europe for six years performing in venues from the London Palladium to the elegant hotels of Las Vegas, open sharing billing with international stars such as Pearl Bailey. Lorenzo, who sounds remarkably like Mr. Ink Spot Bill Kenny, has been with Ray Richardsons Ink Spots since 1965.</font></p> <p><font size="5"><strong>KEITH DINDAYAL</strong> (bass-Musical Director) born in Trinidad, has performed throughout the Caribbean, and since moving to Canada in 1974, has appeared with such artists as Liberty Silver, Jimmy Ray, Dockey Roberts, Odyssey and others. For the last ten years he has been Musical Director and Arranger for another famous singing group, The Platters. </font></p> <p><font size="5"><strong>ERVIN PAYNE</strong> (second tenor-guitar) born in Winston, Salem, North Carolina, is a graduate of Winston Salem State University where he majored in music. A member of Hell & High Water has toured extensively throughout the U.S., Canada and Asia. He is the newest member of the incredible Ink Spots.</font></p> <p><font size="5"><strong>RICK DAY</strong> (second-tenor, keyboards) from Cincinnati, Ohio by way of California has been a performer-entertainer since 6 years of age when he regularly appeared as a singer on NBC's Arthur Godfrey Show. He has played trumpet with numerous big jazz bands including stints with Buddy Rich, Woody Herman, Stan Kenton and in 1963 toured Russia with the King of Swing, Benny Goodman. Ricky has performed with The Platters, The Drifters and jazz legends Nancy Wilson, Ella Fitzgerald and Peggy Lee.</font></p> <p><font size="5"><strong>For more incredible information on the Ink Spots call Diamond Entertainment Inc. 416-861-0288.</strong></font></p> <table border="1" width="100%"> <tr> <td width="100%" style="border: medium groove rgb(192,192,192)" bordercolordark="#C0C0C0"><p align="center"><font size="5">THE GALAXY ALL-STAR ORCHESTRA </font></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" width="763" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="192" valign="top"></td> <td width="192" valign="top" colspan="2"></td> <td width="191" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="763" valign="top" colspan="4"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="382" valign="top" colspan="2"><p align="right"><font size="5">Directed by Arranger Composer-Dance</font></td> <td width="381" valign="top" colspan="2"><font size="5">Along with Canadas Best Big Band</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="763" align="center" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" colspan="4"><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5"> <tr> <td width="50%"><p align="center"><font size="5"><br> <strong>EDDIE GRAF</strong></font></td> <td width="50%"><p align="center"><font size="5"> <br> <strong>ROBIN LEA</strong></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"></td> <td width="50%"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" colspan="2"><p ALIGN="CENTER"> </p> <i><b><p ALIGN="JUSTIFY"><font size="5">THE GALAXY ALL-STAR ORCHESTRA</b></i>, a 14-member showcase of Big Band music, features the combined and solo-playing talents of some of Canada's best musicians. This ensemble of outstanding musicians presents an entertaining show which salutes the music and music-makers of the Swing Era is suitable for either listening or dancing. To the delight of audiences and dancers alike they perform famous Big Band theme songs and most of the memorable classics of the 30s and 40s. Toronto's Dance Band King, <i><b>EDDIE GRAF</b></i> hosts the show and directs the orchestra. Vocals are performed by fast-rising star and singing sensation <i><b>ROBIN LEA. </b></i></font></p> <p ALIGN="JUSTIFY"><font size="5">This swingin dance-show salutes the legendary band leaders of the 40s including: Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Woody Herman, Harry James, Charlie Barnet and others. The show features their famous signature songs including such favourites as:<i> <strong>Let's</i> <i>Dance, Cherokee, Woodchopper's Ball, Song of India, In the Mood, Moonlight Serenade, Pennsylvania 6-5000</i>, <i>Little Brown Jug, One OClock Jump, Sing, Sing, Sing</i></strong> ...a long list of Big Band hits to dance to and enjoy. Vocals include ballads and standards including: <strong><i>You Made Me Love You</i>, <i>Beginning to See the Light,</i> and <i>Love Me Or Leave Me.</i> </strong>Through memorable music and song, the Galaxy All-Star Orchestra takes us back to golden era of Swing and the Big Bands.</font></p> <i><b><p align="center"><font size="5">THE GALAXY ALL-STAR ORCHESTRA</b></i> <em><strong>includes:</strong></em> </font></p> <p ALIGN="JUSTIFY"><font size="5"><i><b>EDDIE GRAF </b></i>(Music Director-clarinet-sax, arranger for Maureen Forester, Dick Haymes, Juliette, Tommy Hunter and for Frank Sinatra when he performed in Toronto). Eddie Graf is a respected musician (clarinet, alto and soprano saxophone), arranger and composer who has led The Galaxy All-Star Orchestra for over three years. A popular band leader, he has performed with such stars as Victor Borge, Jack Jones, Gordie Tapp, Dinah Shore, Dinah Christie, Sandra O'Neill, Catherine McKinnon, Jerry Vale and many others. He has arranged music Dal Richards Big Band, Sharon, Lois and Bram, Mart Kenney, Dick Haynes, Henry Questa. Graf was chief arranger on the CBC's Juliette television series and Musical Director for the Tommy Hunter series. Eddie Graf has led bands at the Palais Royale Ballroom, The Royal York Hotel, Stage West Dinner Theatre, Casa Loma, Wonderland Gardens, Toronto's Metro Convention Centre and recently performed with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.</font></p> <p ALIGN="JUSTIFY"><font size="5"><i><b>ROSS WOOLDRIDGE</b></i> (Music Director-arranger-sax-clarinet performed with Benny King and leads his own orchestra)</font></p> <p ALIGN="JUSTIFY"><font size="5"><i><b>LAURIE BOWER</b></i> (trombone-Spitfire Band founding member, director Laurie Bower Singers)</font></p> <p ALIGN="JUSTIFY"><font size="5"><i><b>RUSS LITTLE </b></i>(trombone-performed with The Woody Herman and Stan Kenton Orchestras)</font></p> <p ALIGN="JUSTIFY"><font size="5"><em><strong>PHIL GRAY</strong> </em>(trombone, performed with the Buddy Rich Orchestra) </font></p> <p ALIGN="JUSTIFY"><font size="5"><i><b>RUPERT PRICE</b> </i>(trombone)</font></p> <p ALIGN="JUSTIFY"><font size="5"><b><i>JOHN LIDDLE</i> </b>(trumpet-Conductor of the Etobicoke, North York and Encore Concert bands)</font></p> <p ALIGN="JUSTIFY"><font size="5"><i><b>STEVE CROWE</b></i> (trumpet-numerous top bands including the Boss Brass, Jim Galloway's Wee Big Band, Freeflight, Spitfire Band)</font></p> <p ALIGN="JUSTIFY"><font size="5"><b>DAVE JOHNSTON </b>(trumpet-with Canadian Tribute to Glenn Miller)</font></p> <p ALIGN="JUSTIFY"><font size="5"><i><b>GORD EVANS</b> </i>(alto sax-featured with Sam Donohue/Billy May Orchestra and the Glenn Miller Orchestra under Tex Beneke)</font></p> <p ALIGN="JUSTIFY"><font size="5"><i><b>STEVE LEDERER</b></i> (tenor sax-six years with Woody Herman, Lorne Covington, Jimmy Dorsey, Billy Mays, Buddy Morrow Orchestras )</font></p> <p ALIGN="JUSTIFY"><font size="5"><i><b>RAY GRANT </b></i>(keyboards-performs with the Johnny Hood Orchestra)</font></p> <p ALIGN="JUSTIFY"><font size="5"><b><i>GARY BINSTEAD</i> </b>(bass-original member Boss Brass) and Mr. Sing, Sing, Sing</font></p> <p ALIGN="JUSTIFY"><font size="5"><b><i>STEVE TATTERSAL</i> </b>(drums-played for Matt Munro, Geraldo Society Band, Harry Secombe etc). </font></p> <b><i><p ALIGN="JUSTIFY"><font size="5">ROBIN LEA</i></b> is without-a-doubt a rising star to note....she is one of Canada's most talented singers and certainly Canada's best Big Band vocalist. She's young, beautiful, vivacious, and sings like a songbird! Loaded with talent, Robin's singing style can set the mood with ballads, 'pop' or swingin' tunes...all with heart, soul, energy...emotion. She specializes in Big Band favourites and in the tradition of the vocalists of the 40s, such as Peggy Lee, Doris Day, Helen Forrest, Kay Starr...Robin Lea's magic on the band stand can span the dance floor to make direct contact with the dancers. She has a magnificent vocal ability and her interpretative skills make her one of the hottest young artists around. Robin has performed in numerous Jazz Festivals and performed in Big Band concerts at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto's Metro Convention Centre, Stage West Dinner Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts and others. </font></td> </tr> </table> <p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="763" align="center" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" colspan="4"><font color="#0000FF" size="5"><strong>BANDSTAND! Salute to Swing & Sinatra</strong></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="763" align="center" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" colspan="4"><font color="#0000FF" size="5"><strong>The Galaxy All-Star Orchestra</strong></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="763" align="center" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" colspan="4"><p align="center"><font color="#0000FF" size="5"><strong>The Incredible INK SPOTS</strong></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="763" align="center" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" colspan="4"><font color="#0000FF" size="5"><strong>Legends of Swing Big Band Show</strong></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="763" align="center" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" colspan="4"><font color="#0000FF" size="5"><strong>Mart Kenney - Canada 's Big Band King</strong></font></td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="50%"><font color="#000000" size="5"><strong>For more information call Big Band World: </strong></font></td> <td width="50%"><p align="right"><font color="#000000" size="5"><strong>click on magazine icon for excerpts</strong></font></td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="29%"><font color="#000000" size="5"><strong>Tel:   (705) 454-9222</strong></font></td> <td width="38%"><font color="#000000" size="5"><strong>or (705) 454-1898</strong></font></td> <td width="33%"></td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"><p align="right"><font color="#000000" size="5">Diamond Entertainment Inc.<br> Copyright � 1999, 2000 by CanDuNet Web Design Inc.<br> Webmaster: CanDuNet Web Design Inc.All rights reserved. Revised: 11 Nov 2002 21:05:39 -0500</font></td> </tr> </table> <p><font size="5"><strong>"It Aint What You Do" </strong></font></p> <p><font size="5">by Jon Holiday</font></p> <p><font size="5">"Swing - the 1940s big band genre, isn't necessarily the same as SWING the life-style (today)." So says Tom Moon in an article for the Knight Rider New Service, adding that "the suits may be zoot but the music of today's bands doesn't ring true." </font></p> <p><font size="5">Steve Perry, leader of the Cherry Poppin' Daddies, adds "My personal opinion is that some people have swing and some don't, even with a band like ours."</font></p> <p><font size="5">Chiming in is Scotty Morris, leader of the Big Bad Voodoo Daddywho reports that at a recent round table, he. Brian Setzer and 1940s bandleader Artie Shaw couldn't settle on a definition of SWING. That question was posed in the 1940s, too.</font></p> <p><font size="5">"What is swing?' And the answer is: "If you have to ask, man, youll never know!" </font></p> <p><font size="5">Morris says, "this music was invented by players who evolved from<i> </i>early jazz. We all come from different influences. When it comes to laying it down rhythmically, the new guys know what we're up against. We don't have a drummer like the legendary Jo Jones. There isn't a rhythm section in any of the bands now who can create the kind of  Ellington so aptly put it: "It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing!" <br> <b>THE ROYAL YORK HOTEL</b> is located at 100 Front Street West in the heart of Torontos entertainment district. <br> <br> The seventh annual Big Band Lovers Ball takes place in two ballrooms <br> (The Canadian and The Ontario Rooms) with two spacious dance floors. <br> <br> Renown for its fine dining and hospitality, the hotel will serve a five-course, sit down Valentines Day gourmet dinner. <br> <br> Ample parking is available at the hotel or parking lots nearby for approximately $5.00.</font></p> <p ALIGN="JUSTIFY"><font size="5"><b>BIG BAND LOVERS BALL</b> ...a swingin music-song-dinner-dance celebration for Big Band lovers and Valentines Day sweethearts. Three hours of non-stop music in two ballroom featuring <b>THE GALAXY ALL-STAR ORCHESTRA </b>under the leadership of <b>EDDIE GRAF </b>with<b> </b>vocals by <b>MATTHEW-AARON DUSK</b> and the three sisters of Swing <b>THE SKYLARKS </b>(in the Canadian Ballroom)<b> </b>plus the dynamic 50s - 70s sounds of<b> TONY AND THE NOMADS </b>(in the Ontario Ballroom)<b>. </b>This gala evening features the music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Harry James, the Andrew Sisters, Frank Sinatra, James Brown, Marvin Gaye, The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Stevie Wonder, Louis Armstrong and much more!</font></p> <table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5"> <tr> <td width="17%"><font size="5"><strong>RECEPTION:</strong></font></td> <td width="17%"><font size="5">6:00 to 7:00pm;</font></td> <td width="17%"><font size="5"><strong>DINNER:</strong></font></td> <td width="17%"><font size="5">7:00 to 8:45pm;</font></td> <td width="16%"><font size="5"><strong>DANCE/SHOW:</strong></font></td> <td width="16%"><font size="5">9 to<br> 12:30 am.</font></td> </tr> </table> <hr> <p><font size="5"><b>PERFORMERS:</b> </font></p> <table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5"> <tr> <td width="100%"><font size="5"><strong>THE GALAXY ALL-STAR ORCHESTRA (12-member Big Band featuring solo performances by Russ Little (trombone), Johnny Liddle (trumpet), Lauri Bower (trombone), Eddie Graf (clarinet and sax) and Ross Wooldridge (piano-saxophone-clarinet.)</strong></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%"><font size="5"><strong>MATTHEW-AARON DUSK (vocalist)</strong></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%"><font size="5"><strong>THE SKYLARKS (vocals)</strong></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%"><font size="5"><strong>TONY PAGLIA AND THE NOMADS (a five-piece swingin band with vocals)</strong></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%"><font size="5"><strong>MUSICAL DIRECTOR: EDDIE GRAF </strong></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%"><font size="5"><strong>PRODUCTION COMPANY: DIAMOND ENTERTAINMENT INC.<br> </strong></font></td> </tr> </table> <p ALIGN="JUSTIFY"><font size="5">Valentine's, a festive time to salute friendship and reaffirm affection, is naturally linked with romantic music and dancing.<b> <i>BIG BAND LOVERS' BALL</i></b> is an opportunity to celebrate and to create new romantic memories. The five-course dinner-dance-show is $<b>75.00</b> per person plus tax and gratuity or the dance-show only at 9:00 p.m. is only $<b>42</b>.<b>00</b> plus GST. </font></p> <p ALIGN="JUSTIFY"><font size="5">To purchase tickets call (416) 861-0288 or TicketMaster 416-872-1111.<br> FURTHER INFORMATION: (705) 454-9222 or Website: www.bigbandworld.com</font></p> <table border="1" width="100%"> <tr> <td width="100%"><p align="center"> </td> </tr> </table> </body>