The Stone Frigate Big Band is delighted to be sharing the stage at The Bassment June 18 with the Saskatoon Community Jazz Band under the direction of Doug Gilmour. The Saskatoon Community Jazz Band will open the evening, and we’ll follow with two sets. And we’ve changed it up again. Some different classic swing charts, some…
Something a Little Crazy for the Stone Frigate Big Band
We’ve just finished working up a really nice take on the Michael Buble version of Queen’s Crazy Little Thing Called Love, featuring Robyn Knight on vocals and a fabulous guitar solo by Sean Cocks. We’ve also worked up Bette Midler’s version of a fun little chart from the Rosemary Clooney songbook called Mambo Italiano. We’ll…
Stone Frigate Big Band Returns to Danceland May 7
The Stone Frigate Big Band is delighted to be returning to Danceland at Manitou Beach on May 7 from 8:00 pm to midnight. Join us at one of the last remaining dance halls of the swing era as we turn back the clock with classics from Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman and other swing era greats. Tickets available…
Stone Frigate Big Band to Play The Great Catsby, an SPCA Fundraiser, Apr 29
The Stone Frigate Big Band is delighted to be performing at Cats and Critters: The Great Catsby, a gala fundraising evening presented by the Saskatoon SPCA on April 29 at TCU Place. Organizers note, “The evening will provide supporters with an elegant three course meal, live music by Stone Frigate Big Band, a designer showcase and…
New Demo Tracks and New Additions to the Stone Frigate Big Band Playlist
We’ve added some new tracks to the music demos page following our performance at Saskatoon’s Heritage Festival on February 7. We’ve also been busy working up new material, and will be introducing Ella Fitzgerald’s version of the jazz standard How High the Moon and the Gershwin classic ‘S Wonderful to our audience at The Bassment on…