New Tour Date - Chicago

October 16th 2010 - Chantal to perform at the Freedom of Movement Gala in Chicago benefitting the Arthritis Foundation.

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New Tour Date - Saugatuck, MI

Saturday, September 4 – Saugatuck, MI – Saugatuck Center for the Arts
For tickets visit - www.sc4a.org
Box Office - (269) 857-2399

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New Tour Dates at Quatrefoil Restaurant - Dundas, ON

Saturday May 29 - Quatrefoil Restaurant - Dundas, ON 6:30PM
www.quatrefoilrestaurant.com

Friday June 4 - Quatrefoil Restaurant - Dundas, ON 6:30PM
www.quatrefoilrestaurant.com

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CHANTAL TO PERFORM AT 2010 FESTIVAL JAZZ ET BLUES DE SAGUENAY

April 15, 16 and 17 – Fesitval Jazz et Blues de Saguenay – Chicoutimi, QC. www.jazzetblues.com

Thursday April 15th- 6PM - www.jazzetblues.com
Scene Belle Gueule International Café

Friday April 16th - 6PM - www.jazzetblues.com
Scene Belle Gueule International Café

Saturday April 17th - 9PM - www.jazzetblues.com
Spag Resto Bistro

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CHAMBERLAND HEADS INTO STUDIO TO START LAYING DOWN TRACKS FOR THE OPEN MIND REUNION CD.

OPEN MIND, the brainchild of Cynthia Kerr (songwriter and second vocals) and Chantal Chamberland (songwriter - lead vocals) quickly became one of Southern Ontario’s hottest duos in the 90’s.
Thrown into the national spotlight in 1990 with the release of their video/single “Give Us Back The Night”, a protest song about violence against women. The duo followed with the release of their first CD, The Stones we Carry, in 1991.

Sharing stages with Canada’s most popular bands, such as Junkhouse, Crash Vegas, Spirit of the West and the Barenaked Ladies, introduced OPEN MIND to a whole new audience. The highlight of their performing career was being invited to open for and tour with Sarah McLachlan (Solace Tour).

Before long, this powerful duo produced a second CD, “Suspect Terrain”, and won coveted spots on some of Canada’s top folk festivals, including Winnipeg Folk Festival, Edmonton Folk Festival, Mariposa Folk Festival, It’s Your Festival, and toured throughout North America appearing at college campuses and coffee houses.
As the momentum was building behind this powerful and talented duo, Open Mind released their third and final CD, Live at La Luna as Kerr had made the difficult decision to move to Australia.
Chamberland, after a hiatus from the music, threw herself in a new musical direction and has earned her place as one of Canada’s top Jazz recording artists.

2010 marks the 20th anniversary of Open Mind and with Kerr still residing in Australia and Chamberland in Canada, the duo has been writing new material as well as revisiting some of their past catalogue over the internet.

The last week of October, Chamberland will heading to Grant Ave studio in Hamilton, Ontario, where Open Mind first started, to begin laying down the new material with a handful of musicians and reconnecting with the producer of her first 3 jazz recordings, Bob Doidge. Kerr will be sent the recordings in Australia and will add her vocals and guitar to the tracks.  

Loved for their mesmerizing harmonies and thought provoking original songs, Open Mind will be releasing their reunion CD in early spring of 2010, with tour proposed to follow in the summer. 

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PUTUMAYO'S JAZZ AROUND THE WORLD COMPILATION

Chantal featured on Putumayo’s Jazz Around the World compilation CD to be released October 27, 2009

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The fascinating global journey of jazz is one of music’s most remarkable stories. Putumayo’s newest release, Jazz Around the World, showcases the powerful influence of jazz on musicians across the globe. Featuring both well established and newer artists performing extraordinary covers and originals, this collection incorporates a wide range of rhythms, instruments and melodies into a constantly evolving genre. With ancestral roots in Africa, jazz flowered into a dynamic force in the United States throughout the 20th century. And, over the years, it has borrowed from, influenced and blended with musical traditions around the world.

OK, the news stories about Chantal and arthritis should be moved to appear in the next column under the Chantal donates her hands stuff. I think it is best to keep the arthritis stuff together. So all the read article hear entries.

 

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2009 CANADIAN SMOOTH JAZZ AWARDS CHANTAL CHAMBERLAND NOMINATED FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR

In addition to Chamberland's nomination, friend & composer, Sharon Washington has received a nomination for Best Original Composition - Little Wonder which is on Chamberland's latest release - The Other Woman.
Jan 1, 2009

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Chantal receives 3 HMA Nominations
•Female Artist of the Year;
•Jazz Recording of the Year;
•Female Vocalist of the Year

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 Chantal speaks with The Hamilton Spectator: Singing a Pain Free Tune
Read Article Here

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Chantal Speaks with The Toronto Star: Why a folk-rocker switched to jazz
Read Article Here

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Chantal Takes 5 with Peter HUM at the Ottawa Citizen

Read Article Here

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Chantal talks to the Edmonton Journal about living with Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Read Article Here

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Chantal on the Jamie West show -
Tune in Wednesaday June 25 at 12:10PM to hear Chantal on the Jamie West show om AM 900 CHML
www.900chml.com

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Chantal on The Gary Doyle show -
Tune in Monday June 23 at 2:30 to hear Chantal's interview on 570 News.
www.570news.com

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 Chantal Chamberland's new release The Other Woman charts in at #3 of the top 10 jazz albums in Canada in its debut week.

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Chantal Chamberland will join Dinner Jazz host Brad Barker on Tuesday, May 20th to debut songs from her latest CD The Other Woman live from the JAZZ.FM91 VISIT FLORIDA® Performance Area. Be sure to tune in on May 20 to hear one of the brightest stars in jazz today!

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Win a chance to see Chantal live at 91.1 Jazz FM May 20 2008

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Chantal to appear at The Montreal International Jazz Festival June 29 2008 check back for more details

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Chantal to appear at The TD Toronto Jazz Festival June 24 2008

Click here for more details

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 Chantal to perform at Jazz FM 91.1 Jazz Lives at Convocation Hall, Toronto May 8 2008

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 The Other Woman, the new release from Chantal Chamberland available in stores May 20

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 Chantal heads into studio to record her highly anticipated 4th release. Stay tuned for more details including video of the recording sessions.

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 Award winning producer Danny Greenspoon signs on to produce Chantal Chamberland's next CD

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 Chantal signs distribution deal with Universal Music Canada

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 Chantal Chamberland nominated for 3 HMA Awards
•Female Artist of the Year
•Jazz Recording of the Year - Dripping Indigo
•Female Vocalist of the Year

This year’s show takes place at the Dofasco Centre for the Arts on November 19, 2006. Multiple nominees include Sarah Harmer(5), Tomi Swick(5), Kathleen Edwards(4), Melissa McClelland(2), Natasha Alexandra(2), Chantal Chamberland(3), Anthony Giles(2), Blackie and the Rodeo Kings(2), Tom Wilson(3), Kazzer(2), Kae Sun(2), Junior Boys(2), Cities In Dust(2), Threat Signal(2), Porcelain Youth(2), Bob Doidge(3), Paul Reimens(3), Neeraj Prem(2) and Tim Gibbons(2).

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CHANTAL CHAMBERLAND AT HUGH’S ROOM
SEPTEMBER 13, 2006
8:30PM

Chantal Chamberland’s latest recording, Dripping Indigo was released at the beginning of February to great critical acclaim. This album is a marvelous collection of some beloved standards and is supported by wonderful production from one of the great producers, Canada’s Bob Doidge.

Although the official release of Dripping Indigo was earlier this year, Chantal was unable to do the usual round of media engagements due to undergoing foot surgery. Chantal, who appears during the Montreal International Jazz Festival on July 1 is now confirmed to make her Toronto debut at this city’s most prestigious listening room, Hugh’s Room on Wednesday, September 13. Accompanying this sultry singer/guitarist will be Dan Lockwood, drums; Steve Pelletier, upright bass; Eric Boucher, piano and Paul White, alto sax.

Chantal Chamberland is one of the brightest stars in the vocal jazz world today and with the calibre of musicians accompanying her is someone you do not want to miss.

AllAboutJazz.com says, “Chantal Chamberland has a warm, toasty voice that can light up a dark nightclub and send a glow through her audience. …(Dripping Indigo) is a fine showcase for a singer who deserves more attention.”

TheLiveMusicReport.com calls Chantal’s voice, “…low, breathy single-malt vocals. The two French songs (and her French singing) are absolutely spectacular! There appear to be two singers present on this CD, and I would pay top dollar to listen to the French one anytime, anywhere…”

Gene Stevens, Program Director, AM 740 says, “I listened to it in the car last night, driving around – beautiful voice, good song selection too. Very nice job.”

Chantal Chamberland at Hugh’s Room, 2261 Dundas Street West, Wednesday, September 13 at 8:30PM. Tickets are $15 in advance and $17 at the door. Reservations are recommended. The food is excellent and there isn’t a bad seat in the house. Call 416.531.6604.

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MONTREAL JAZZ FESTIVAL
Chantal opens Montreal Jazz Festival press conference June 6, 2006.

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FALCON BEACH
Chantal to have 2 songs included in the hit TV show Falcon Beach, airing

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SHIPPING 6000
Chantal's new release "Dripping Indigo" will be shipping 6000 units across Canada to kick off the official release on February 7 2006 under the label 7 Arts and distributed by Fusion III.

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CONFIRMED CONCERT APPEARANCE
Chantal to appear at the Heritage Jazz and Blues Festival March 28,29 & 30 2006 in Saguenay Lac St-Jean Quebec. Check the tour page for additional details

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MONTREAL JAZZ FESTIVAL 2006!
Check back for an exciting announcement regarding the Montreal Jazz Festival 2006