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WelcomeBula vinaka and a very warm welcome to the Fiji 2011 International Jazz and Blues Festival at Port Denarau.

This festival has been made possible by the generous support of Air Pacifi c, Westpac Fiji and Tourism Fiji in conjunction with The Sheraton, Westin and Fiji Beach Resort and Spa managed by Hilton and all of the supporters listed in our programme.

All of the artists have been hand selected because of their world class musical talent and their commitment to give Fiji and her guests the very best performances they can. Over the next 4 days, you will see over 100 musicians play their hearts out for you to take you on a musical journey with the magical and beautiful backdrop that is Denarau and Fiji.

Some of the musicians you will see have come from as far as the UK, USA, Australia and New Zealand and these musicians, along with some of Fiji’s fi nest jazz musicians, will get your toes tapping, your feet moving and your heart jumping. One of my personal favourites to look out for will be the wonderful Mr Jazz of Fiji, Tom Mawi, who is a fantastic guitarist and person - and of course my mentor, Kevin Borich from Australia who will blow you away!

Over the next few days, at any time, please ask any of the festival team or Denarau guides for any information you may need and remember to keep your wrist bands on and tickets handy - especially for the fi nale draw, on Sunday, for a trip for two to our next Jazz and Blues festival.

In closing, I pray that you will have a wonderful, safe and entertaining time while at the festival here in Fiji, where our tag, ‘Music for the Soul in the Heart of Paradise’ is not just a phrase but a promise of a great experience.

God bless and vinaka vakalevu.

Billy Te Kahika aka Billy TK JnrFESTIVAL DIRECTOR

New Zealand and these musicians, along with some of Fiji’s fi nest jazz musicians, will get your toes tapping, your feet moving and your heart jumping. One of my personal favourites to look out for will be the wonderful Mr Jazz of Fiji, Tom Mawi, who is a favourites to look out for will be the wonderful Mr Jazz of Fiji, Tom Mawi, who is a fantastic guitarist and person - and of course my mentor, Kevin Borich from Australia who

Over the next few days, at any time, please ask any of the festival team or Denarau guides for any information you may need and remember to keep your wrist bands on and tickets handy - especially for the fi nale draw, on Sunday, for

In closing, I pray that you will have a wonderful, safe and entertaining time while at the festival here in Fiji, where our tag, ‘Music for the Soul in the Heart of Paradise’ is not just a phrase but a promise of a great

Tom Mawi, Fiji

Billy TK Jnr, New Zealand

Shari Puorto, Los Angeles, USA

Kevin Borich, Australia Erica Sunshine Lee, Georgia, USA

Tony Painting, UK

The elder statesman of this tour of legends is Kevin Borich – a name that resounds in music legend and folklore since his early days as a member of the La De Das and the Kevin Borich Express. The Borich machine features the who’s who of bassists and drummers across Australia and all lineups leave the same impression on fans, they leave knowing they have just witnessed world class performance

International Kiwi guitar sensation, Billy TK Jnr was a feature of the 09 ‘A Day on The Green’ concert series where he played support for Jimmy Barnes leading to an invitation to play lead guitar with Jimmy as special guest on two songs. Billy’s new album, ‘Presenting Billy TK Jnr’ is in it’s 3rd re pressing after selling out and has two bonus tracks on it to celebrate the next repressing.

Billy is sure to rock your socks off so make sure you catch him – he’s hot!!!

With the success of her fi rst album, ‘Struggle Street’, it’s no wonder Erica Sunshine Lee and her contagious smile is fi nding fans worldwide. Having performed with the likes of ZZ Top, from Vegas to Hawaii to Nashville, Erica has won the hearts of musicians and fans. “Sunshine” isn’t just another pretty girl with a voice, she is a talented musician who also plays harmonica, washboard and tambourine.

Currently residing in Los Angeles, California, Shari Puorto is “a soulful singer with a sexy and raspy sound. Her live performance immediately brings Janis Joplin to mind. Like Joplin, Puorto is a passionate performer with an energy that can rattle the foam in a pint of Pilsner.” Kevin, Pubclub.com

Tony Painting was born in Birmingham, England and started playing in local pubs & clubs in the early seventies.In the late 80s, he formed ‘The Band of Gypsys’ playing Boogie Blues guitar Rock, recorded The Band of Gypsys CD, which got national air play and secured many festivals, (Bulldog Bash Biker gig, 80,000 people) pubs, clubs & support gigs, playing with & supporting Ozzy Osbourne, Jools Holland Big Band, The Groundhogs , Robert Plant, Steve Gibbons, Budgie and Ruby Turner, to name a few.

Fiji’s Tom Mawi is a legend of South Pacifi c jazz and music and has been labeled the ‘George Benson of the Pacifi c’.

Tom’s career spans over 3 decades and he was once even noted as one of the world’s top jazz guitarists in the world in 1971!! Don’t miss out on seeing this inspiring legendary Fijian and Pacifi c guitar player.

Karen Edwards, New Zealand

Warwick Murray, New Zealand

Edwina Thorne, New Zealand

Deja Vu, Fiji

Déjà Vu is an 11 piece group with accom-plished musicians and vocalists spanning some 30 years. The line up features a mix of guitars blended with keyboards, horns and a strong emphasis on lead vocals.

Lead singer Eni is backed by fi ercely talented musicians with vast experience specialising in jazz, funk, R&B and latin. If you’re the kind of person that likes easy listening, laid back, cool Jazz, then Bula Vinaka to you all and welcome to wonderful Fiji, our tropical paradise.

Edwina Thorne, B.A Music (Berklee College of Music, Boston) M.B.A (New York) has travelled the world with her music. Edwina’s band performs a variety of Jazz, Blues, Latin & original songs in Miles Davis / Diana Krall style.

The velvet voice of Karen Edwards will leave you mesmerised, as she delivers smooth renditions of soul and jazz. Her trademark is her unique sultry tone and passionate execution, creating mood and ambience.

Warwick Murray is one of the most entertaining and energetic bluesmen around. An accomplished singer and guitarist, it is on the harmonica that he truly excels. He has played with fi rst division blues artists including Steve Gibbons and supported dozens of top level acts including Steve Earle and UB40.

Artist Profiles

37PSI, New Zealand

Robbie McGregor, USA

A fantastic and brilliant musical trio, featuring a large variety of well known songs from the world’s most loved and greatest artists.

Robbie MacGregor is one of San Francisco’s legendary musicians and guitar players. The Berkeley Music University graduate is a much sought after performer in the Bay area and supports some of Calfornia’s music legends such as Edna Love and Ed Ivey! Touted for his incredible knowledge on guitar and his authentic approach to playing Jazz and Blues.

Julie Mason, New Zealand

Jazz chanteuse Julie Mason delivers her songs with style, gracefulness, a touch of class and romance. Julie has considerable technique, talent and impressive vocal range – oh and can this diva scat – wow!

Chicane Duo, New Zealand

Chicane is comprised of Max Purdie and Petra Rijnbeek. Petra, who’s been singing since her late teens, has been likened to Sarah Vaughan with a twist of Norah Jones. She also loves to bring the modern performers to the repertoire.

Riverhead Slide, New Zealand

Laisa Vulakoro, Fiji

Mahia Blackmore, New Zealand

Briar Ross, New Zealand

Rick Stringer, New Zealand

The Desotos, New Zealand

Briar Ross Trio includes John Wilcox on keys and Russell McNaughton on bass guitar. Briar sings smooth jazz vocals in the style of Billy Holiday and Diana Krall, a selection of well known standards and some more unusual tunes.

Laisa, known in Fiji and throughout the Pacifi c as the VudeQueen, or ‘Pop Queen’ has been singing professionally for 15 years. Her style is primarily contemporary Fijian but she also performs a wide variety of styles from Jazz and Blues to Rock and Country. She has recorded 14 Albums and toured widely throughout the Pacifi c, Australia, New Zealand and America.

Laisa was rewarded in 2003, by the Government of France, for her long service to the development of music and the arts in Fiji and for her outstanding contributions to charity and community development projects.

Rick Stringer was born in Auckland and raised on a strict diet of New Orleans Jazz until being infected with The Blues on a pilgrimage to Chicago. Living close to Memphis in the early 90s further fuelled his love for Blues and Soul. A talented vocalist and blues harp player, Ramblin’ Rick has a husky sound once described as “Eric Clapton meets Joe Cocker” and his blues harp is moulded on the styles of Kim Wilson and Lee Oscar.

Songwriter/vocalists Steve Wigz and Gael Ludlow front Riverhead Slide with their own brand of sexy originals and blues standards. Riverhead Slide are possibly New Zealand’s most original blues band, favourites at Jazz and Blues festivals around the country.

The sound of the Auckland-based DeSotos has been described as “a powerful blend of rock-infused country blues”.

The four piece line up features a mix of rootsy guitars blended with Hammond organ and a strong emphasis on vocal harmonies.

Mama Blue Mahia Blackmore has a wealth of experience performing in festivals, concerts, caberet, clubs and entertainment venues in New Zealand and overseas. In the late 70s she worked with BillyTK’s Powerhouse and has been the backbone of many bands including ‘Meg and the Fones’, ‘Tony Littlejohn Band’, ‘Head Offi ce Blues Band’, ‘Wahine Collective’ and the ‘Rhythm Mamas’.

Flaming Mudcats, New Zealand

The Flaming Mudcats are a new Auckland-based rootsy blues band. This four piece band swings, playing those great grooves along with burning harp and smoking guitar lines.

Programme

START TIME FIJI WATER STAGE COKE FAMILY STAGE JAZZ STAGE

THURSDAY 12TH MAY6.00 PM Riverhead Slide, NZ Flaming Mudcats, NZ 37PSI & Karen Edwards, NZ

7.00 PM Mahia Blackmore, NZ Tony Painting, UK Edwina Thorne, NZ

8.00 PM Billy TK Jnr Band, NZ Julie Mason & Phil Broadhurst, NZ Chicane Duo, NZ

9.00 PM Sharia Puorto, USA The Desotos, NZ Briar Ross, NZ

10.00 PM Robbie MacGregor, USA Laisa Valukoro, Fiji Deja Vu Band, Fiji

11.00 PM Erica Sunshine Lee, USA Riverhead Slide, NZ The Desotos, NZ

FRIDAY 13TH MAY6.00 PM Riverhead Slide, NZ Robbie MacGregor, USA The Desotos, NZ

7.00 PM Deja Vu, Fiji Briar Ross, NZ Julie Mason & Phil Broadhurst, NZ

8.00 PM Edwina Thorne, NZ The Hooters, Fiji Mahia Blackmore, NZ

9.00 PM Flaming Mudcats, NZ Erica Sunshine Lee, USA Laisa Valukoro, Fiji

10.00 PM Tony Painting, UK Shari Puorto, USA Edwina Thorne, NZ

11.00 PM Mahia Blackmore, NZ 37PSI & Karen Edwards, NZ Chicane Duo, NZ

SATURDAY 14TH MAY2.00 PM Robbie MacGregor, USA Tom Mawi, Fiji Edwina Thorne, NZ

3.00 PM The Desotos, NZ Flaming Mudcats, NZ 37PSI & Karen Edwards, NZ

4.00 PM Laisa Valukoro, Fiji Mahia Blackmore, NZ The Hooters, Fiji

5.00 PM Tony Painting, UK Deja Vu, Fiji Chicane Duo, NZ

6.00PM Flaming Mudcats, NZ Riverhead Slide, NZ Julie Mason & Phil Broadhurst, NZ

7.00 PM The Hooters, Fiji Edwina Thorne, NZ Erica Sunshine Lee, USA

8.00 PMBilly TK Jnr Band, NZ with special guests: Ramblin’ Rick Stringer & Warwick Murray, NZ

Tom Mawi, Fiji Mahia Blackmore, NZ

9:00 PM Kevin Borich, Australia The Desotos, NZ Briar Ross, NZ

10.00 PM Shari Puorto, USA Julie Mason & Phil Broadhurst, NZ

11.00 PM Riverhead Slide, NZ Laisa Valukoro, Fiji

PrizesEvery purchaser of a full festival or Sunday fi nale ticket has free entry in the draw to win prizes at the end of the Sunday Finale. You must be present at the prize draw to be eligible. One day tickets are not eligible for prize draw.

INTIMATE STAGE EXPERIENCES: THURSDAY - SATURDAY

START TIME WESTIN FBRS HILTON SHERATON

THURSDAY 12TH MAY5.00 PM - - Julie Mason & Phil Broadhurst, NZ6.00 PM Laisa Valukoro, Fiji Briar Ross, NZ Mahia Blackmore, NZ7.00 PM Flaming Mudcats, NZ 37PSI & Karen Edwards, NZ Deja Vu Band, Fiji8.00 PM Close Close Close

FRIDAY 13TH MAY5.00 PM - - Laisa Valukoro, Fiji6.00 PM The Flaming Mudcats, NZ Tony Painting, UK 37PSI & Karen Edwards, NZ7.00 PM Laisa Valukoro Robbie MacGregor, USA The Hooters, Fiji8.00 PM Close Close Close

SATURDAY 14TH MAY4.00 PM - - Ramblin’ Rick Stringer & Warwick Murray, NZ5.00 PM - - Edwina Thorne, NZ6.00 PM 37PSI & Karen Edwards, NZ Tom Mawi, Fiji Briar Ross, NZ7.00 PM Deja Vu Band, Fiji The Desotos, NZ Chicane Duo, NZ8.00 PM Close Close Close

WESTPAC FIJI PREMIUM STAGE - DENARAU GOLF SHOP LAWN FINALESUNDAY 15TH MAY

2.00 PM Deja Vu, Fiji 6.00 PM Erica Sunshine Lee, USA

2.30 PM Mahia Blackmore, NZ 7.00 PM Billy TK Jnr Band, NZ

3.00 PM Riverhead Slide, NZ 8.OO PM Kevin Borich, Australia

3.30 PM Laisa Valukoro, Fiji 9.00 PM Shari Puorto, USA

4.00 PM Edwina Thorne, NZ 10.00 PM Robbie MacGregor, USA

4.30 PM Tony Painting, UK 11:00 PM Blues Finale Jam

5.00 PM Flaming Mudcats, NZ Announcements5.30PM Julie Mason & Phil Broadhurst, NZ Prize draw

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Supportersgold partners

silver partners

bronze partners

Billy TK Jnr - Auckland, New ZealandKevin Borich - Sydney, AustraliaShari Puorto - Los Angeles, USA

Tom Mawi - FijiTony Painting - United Kingdom

Robbie MacGregor - San Francisco, USARamblin’ Rick Stringer - New Zealand

Laisa Vulakoro - FijiBriar Ross - Waiheke, New ZealandErica Sunshine Lee - Georgia, USA

Deja Vu - FijiChicane - Auckland, New Zealand

Flaming Mudcats - Auckland, New ZealandRiverhead Slide - Auckland, New Zealand

37PSI - Auckland, New ZealandJulie Mason - Auckland, New Zealand

Phil Broadhurst - Auckland, New ZealandThe Desotos - Auckland, New Zealand

Karen Edwards - Auckland, New ZealandEdwina Thorne Band - Auckland, New Zealand

Chicane Duo - Auckland, New ZealandMama Blue Mahia Blackmore - New Zealand

The Hooters - Fiji

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