CHRIS WHITELEY
For over 30 years, multi-talented artist Chris Whiteley has been successfully performing, writing and recording music. He has played on over 150 recordings, by such diverse artists as Leon Redbone, blues greats John Hammond , Blind John Davis, and Kenny”Blues Boss” Wayne. Whiteley's own recordings have led to many awards and accolades, including Jazz Report Blues Album of the Year, six Juno Award Nominations, and Maple Blues Awards as Horn Player of the Year and SOCAN Songwriter of the Year. Chris composed the music for the documentary “The Bunny Years” (about the Playboy Clubs), which has aired internationally on the A&E, BBC and CTV networks with great success.
Chris has performed throughout North America on television and radio, and at festivals, clubs and concerts – including Saturday Night Live with Leon Redbone, Nashvilles famed Bluebird Café, and the Chicago Blues Festival. Chris often performs as part of the award winning CBC radio show The Vinyl Café with Stuart McLean, touring large theatres across Canada. The latest recording collaboration is with internationally acclaimed blues singer-songwriter Diana Braithwaite. The CD Morning Sun features classic blues songs from the 30's. Website: www.chriswhiteley.com
DIANA LEE BRAITHWAITE
Dubbed as “Canada's National Treasure” by Blues FM 91.1Radio Show Host Danny Marks, Diana Braithwaite is a dynamic blues singer who in 1999 was chosen by Sarah Mclachlan as one from 400 singer/songwriters to open Lilith Fair at the Molson Amphitheatre where she kicked off the show with a powerful opening concert for the 18,000 in attendance. Diana's career as a solo singer-songwriter emerged as a teenager, but it was her opening show for John Lee Hooker at the Brunswick House in Toronto that acclaimed her talent as a blues singer. Later on that same year, Albert Collins invited Braithwaite on the road to open the show for his band. Described as the real thing, Diana Braithwaite's performances are memorable. A gifted performer, she captivates and ‘floors the audience' singing well known lively Delta blues standards and deep, spiritual blues with equal finesse. Diana Braithwaite's shows have led her into the company of some of the finest electric and acoustic blues guitarists including Mel Brown, Son Seals, Magic Slim, T-Model Ford, Robert Cray and Jeff Healey. Braithwaite has recently released a CD single in the United Kingdom and Europe. Rollin and Tumblin features Chaka Khan's former band member Roger Inniss on bass. The latest North American collaboration is with blues icon Chris Whiteley.The CD Morning Sun is an acoustic celebration of classic blues songs from the 30's. www.dianabraithwaite.com
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Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley's Friend Space (Top 7)
Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley has 265 friends.
It was so nice having both of you in Saskatoon for the Blues in the Schools and Festival. You are both wonderful talented people and I hope our paths cross again sometime.
Hi there Diana & Chris - thank you for accepting our request - it's a privilege and a pleasure to be friends in cyberspace!
It was such fun meeting you at the Hop-Pole last Thursday - what a gig - you have such quality, presence and feel for your music. Your heart & soul are Bluebirds - your songs sing like hummingbirds!
All the very best wishes and hope to meet up again soon!
Cheers,
Mark / Sweet Townshend
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P.S. what did you get in the auction for your geeeetar Chris?
Hi Chris and Diana, It was a joy to have you at the club on your UK tour. You were all a total pleasure. Your new album is an ace. I have been playing it today whilst working and I can't wipe the smile off my face! Absolutely love it. Hugs, Garry @ Bluefunk
Hey Chris, remember Trillium TV taped our jazz workshop at Eaglewood 94? - It was aired on German cable, complete with your trumpet through the curtain on 'Blue In Green' :-) Thanks for good memories, and love and respect always for your music. - Best from Nick
Goose bumps music is what you're doing! Read last week in bluesnews magazine about you and found you here. Why not earlier? I love your sound so much, thanks a lot for being friends!
Wow. So nice to hear you both tonight. I am completely enchanted and inspired. Thank you for being true and real. Need to hear more of that..actually tomorrow night! haha
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..Thank you for adding me as your freind. Your performances bring to life the depth to Blues music. Be wondeful to have you perform again at Mojo Willie's matine concert series and look forward to meeting you. May you continue to bring love and light through the power of your music to many...
..Have a wonderful day!..
..Stiletto Rose x0x....
Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley
How is my new Friend this Saturday? Just wanted to send good energy your way!!!! Have an awesome weekend!!!!!!
Peace,
Angela Siracusa
