Springfield Holiday Extravaganza!

The talented Harvey Felder!

Hello friends!
I had a simply marvelous time in Springfield MA last weekend.  JnC vocalist Gavin Hope and I were special guests for a very special evening of music celebrating this time of year.  It featured the incredible Springfield Symphony under the gifted and kind baton of guest conductor Harvey Felder, as well as the Springfield Symphony Chorus, under the direction of the gorgeous Nikki Stoia.  I can safely say that we were all carried to a most joyful place!  Yay!!  I was so grateful to be there, and I'm still singing the praises of the team who hosted us.  (Dear SSO Staff...you guys rock!)

Some of the glorious SSO women: Audrey, Karen and Shari.

Oh Santa!  Oh Jules!  Oh Gavin!

The craziest part of the night for me was performing the ever so sultry (and exceptionally greedy) song Santa Baby.  Harvey introduced it as the 'unwholesome' selection for the evening, and I think that was pretty accurate.  I was joined on stage by a large golden throne and Santa himself, who had to pull on his collar a few times, but seemed pretty happy being a ham bone!  Apologies to the first few rows stage right, who I (sigh) may have flashed inadvertantly...I was just REALLY into it! 


It's always wonderful to sing and travel with Gavin Hope.  He is an astonishing musician and wonderful human.  I should also mention that all of the photos in this post were taken by him or with his camera...thanks Gavin!

Looking forward to returning to Springfield in a few months time for a romp through the repertoire of Michael Jackson.  I can't wait to see everyone again. 

Thank you Springfield.  You made us feel so welcome, and we sure hope you enjoyed the show!
Be well.  Love music!
-AK

A note from Peter Brennan to our London friends & fans!

Here's a note from our fearless leader Peter Brennan about our exciting new season in London, ON next year:

Dear London fans,

I wanted to check in with you and say a big thanks for all your support over the last 19 years and to encourage you to buy your subscriptions to see us as we launch our 20th season!

From now on you can see us exclusively at the London Convention Centre with the great Rose in My Book (for breast cancer research) as presenters. All your favourite JnC vocalists and band will be there with the Jeans 'n Classics Rock Symphony.

This is the only place you can see Jeans n Classics in London, so get your tickets and don't be disappointed. All seats are table seating and we are presenting Saturday concerts only. Tickets are being sold on a first come, first served basis.

For more information please go to www.jeansnclassics.com and click the link in the top right corner of the page. This is going to be a season like you have never seen!

I look forward to seeing you all in September at opening night of London's own Jeans 'n Classics!

Cheers,

Peter