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Mike Field

Just finished two nights with Mike Field and the rhythm section from Offramp.  Mike Field is an energetic performer and great guy to work and hang out with. Super fun group to play with on some very catchy and enjoyable…Read more
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Spring is coming

Just off of a couple of great local shows playing with Larry Crawford at Jazz Vespers and the Thursday Night Jazz Band at the Barking Parrot. I am looking forward to some great shows coming up in April. On Thursday…Read more
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Summer is here

Summer is here and the warm weather invites people into outdoor venues. I am looking forward to kicking off July with Offramp at the July 1st celebrations at the Penticton Band Shell (6-8pm). And while you're on the internet check…Read more

Groove Engine at JDRF Fundraiser

Last night Groove Engine played for an enthusiastic audience at the Capri Coast Hotel in Kelowna. The band sounded killer and check out the jackets Brian made for us...totally groovy.
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Random Act

Had a great time time with Rann Berry and the Random Act for the opening of the Kelowna Yacht Club's new building. Great crowd of dancer to the very end.

Jazz Vespers

Had a great afternoon playing with the jazz vespers gang! The new tunes proved to be good fun to play on and sounded great! Thanks to St. Saviours for putting on a great event, to Larry for inviting me to…Read more
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Jazz Vespers to feature new music

I have been going through the material that Larry Crawford has sent for the upcoming Jazz Vespers and am excited to see that there are at least two brand new compositions and three originals on the show (two of Larry's…Read more
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Pentastic Jazz Festival

Just off a great couple of days at the Pentastic Jazz Festival with some wonderful players. Craig Thomsen, Bernie Addington, Scott Gamble and Will Schlackl (all faculty from the OSA summer jazz program "Jazzcool") really put a lot into their…Read more