South Coast Jazz

07/17/2025

The 12th annual South Coast Jazz Festival is dedicated to showcasing Canadian artists. Along with the legendary Lighthouse - Band, Aug 9th at Sanderson Centre, back by popular demand, local artist Avery Raquel.

Tickets still available - southcoastjazz.com

Avery Raquel is a Canadian Alternative Soul artist whose music fuses vintage soul, R&B, jazz, and pop into a modern, emotionally resonant sound. With a voice that defies her age and songwriting that blends vulnerability with maturity, Avery delivers a refreshing take on soul-infused storytelling.

Her 2022 self-titled album ‘Avery Raquel’ marked a bold leap into Alternative Soul, characterized by infectious grooves, lush harmonies, and honest lyrics. Debuting at #5 on the Canadian iTunes Top 200 R&B/Soul chart, the album's success was further cemented when five of its tracks were finalists in the John Lennon Songwriting Competition, with one winning grand prize.

Avery has graced stages across North America and Europe, including renowned music festivals, iconic clubs, and main-stage performing arts centres. She is redefining what it means to be a soul artist in the 21st century, carving a space that is unmistakably her own.

Ontario Creates
Ontario Arts Council - Conseil des arts de l'Ontario
Brant Community Foundation
SOCAN Foundation - Fondation SOCAN

07/15/2025

The 12th annual South Coast Jazz Festival is dedicated to showcasing Canadian artists. Along with the legendary Lighthouse - Band, Aug 9 at Sanderson Centre , come experience the sounds of Kevin Barrett as he's joined by Michael Bell for pre- and post-music in the lobby.

Tickets still available - southcoastjazz.com

Kevin Barrett is a guitarist, producer, musical director and composer. He's also a passionate soloist, a first-rate accompanist, and a versatile and creative side musician. For over three decades, Kevin has been a band leader, side-musician and musical director at festivals, clubs and concert venues across the country and internationally, while maintaining a continuous presence on the Toronto music scene.

Ontario Creates
Ontario Arts Council - Conseil des arts de l'Ontario
Brant Community Foundation
SOCAN Foundation - Fondation SOCAN

07/07/2025

The 12th annual South Coast Jazz Festival is dedicated to showcasing Canadian artists. Along with the legendary Lighthouse - Band, Aug 9 at Sanderson Center, come experience the sounds of Michael Bell as a guest at Sanderson Centre and also performing Aug 10th at Schofield's Bistro in Port Dover.

For the past 30 years, Michael has led a diverse and successful life. He is publisher of a number of magazines including "The Wire Megazine" one of Canada's oldest alternative regional tabloids. In 2003 he launched the KnowAboutNetwork, an online network of independently operated city business and event directories spanning the globe. As a journalist, he has been granted exclusive interviews with the likes of Gene Simmons to Ralph Nader. As a model, he has appeared in campaigns promoting everything from doctors to motorcycles to hot tubs. As an activist, he ran twice as a Federal Green Party Candidate (2008, 2011) in his hometown of Peterborough. As a family man, he remains married to that same special woman and celebrates the achievements of his two adult daughters.

After a decade-long hiatus, award-winning singer-songwriter Michael Bell returns to the stage performing the jazz classics that garnered him top chart positions. Inspired by the resurgence in popularity of contemporary vocal standards, join Michael Bell at Scholfield's Bistro in Port Dover.

Ontario Createss
Ontario Arts Council - Conseil des arts de l'Ontario
Brant Community Foundation
SOCAN Foundation - Fondation SOCAN

07/04/2025

Music is a universal language that unites people. Happy 4th of July to our festival friends in the United States.

07/02/2025

The 12th annual South Coast Jazz Festival is dedicated to showcasing Canadian artists. Along with the legendary Lighthouse - Band, come experience the sounds of Laura Fernandez on stage August 9th at the Sanderson Centre in Brantford.

Laura is our Emcee for the August 9th festivities, but will also perform. Get your tickets today at southcoastjazz.com

Laura Fernandez was born in Madrid, Spain, and spent her early childhood in Spain and Switzerland. At eight years old she moved with her family to Calgary, where she spent her young adult years. Currently based in Toronto, she is an award-winning visual artist, pianist, singer-songwriter and recording artist.

In 2015, Laura was named one of the 10 Most Influential Hispanic Canadians.
Since 2008, Laura Fernandez has been the producer/host of Café Latino on JAZZ.FM91, one of our media sponsors.

Ontario Creates
Ontario Arts Council - Conseil des arts de l'Ontario
Brant Community Foundation
SOCAN Foundation - Fondation SOCAN

07/01/2025

Happy Canada Day Everyone🎵

06/30/2025

Get your tickets for the 2025 South Coast Jazz Festival in Brantford & Port Dover. Read about it in July's issue of BScene

Featuring the Lighthouse - Band Sanderson Centre

southcoastjazz.com

Ontario Creates
Ontario Arts Council - Conseil des arts de l'Ontario
Brant Community Foundation
SOCAN Foundation - Fondation SOCAN
City of Brantford

06/27/2025

Shout out to Port Dover Maple Leaf and Earl Hartland for the write-up. Join us at southcoastjazz.com August 8-9-10 featuring Lighthouse - Band and a full lineup of other amazing Canadian talent. Sanderson Centre, Harmony Square Brantford, Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant, and Schofield's in Port Dover.

Sponsored by: Ontario Creates, Ontario Arts Council - Conseil des arts de l'Ontario, Brant Community Foundation, SOCAN Foundation - Fondation SOCAN
write-up

06/25/2025

Listen to the interview with the original and founding member of Lighthouse, Paul Hoffert, on our sponsor station 92.9 The Grand

Get your tickets today for the August 9th show at the Sanderson Centre - southcoastjazz.com

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Listen to Rock N Ray - Paul Hoffert Original & Founding Member Of Lighthouse Interview by 92.9 The Grand on

06/25/2025

The 2025 South Coast Jazz Festival is on August 8-9-10, 2025, in Brantford and Port Dover, including amazing artists like Lighthouse - Band, Queen Mary the Artist, Avery Raquel, Laura Fernandez, and so much more Canadian talent.

Come see a show at Harmony Square Brantford, Sanderson Centre, Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant or Schofield Bistro in Port Dover. southcoastjazz.com for tix and info

We thank our major sponsors:

Ontario Creates
Ontario Arts Council - Conseil des arts de l'Ontario
Brant Community Foundation
City of Brantford

06/22/2025

It's scorching HOT out today. You know what else is hot? Our all-Canadian lineup for this year's South Coast Jazz Festival - August 8-9-10, 2025. Artists include:

Lighthouse - Band
Queen Mary the Artist
Laura Fernandez
Avery Raquel
Jesse Murphy
David Griffin
Michael Bell
Kateryna Khon
Mya Chappell
Gail Fuller..and more

southcoastjazz.com for Tix and info.

Sponsored by: Ontario Arts Council - Conseil des arts de l'Ontario / Ontario Creates / Brant Community Foundation

06/18/2025

The 12th annual South Coast Jazz Festival is all about Canadian artists. Along with the legendary band Lighthouse, come experience the sounds of Queen Mary the Artist on stage August 8th - Harmony Square Brantford 6:00 PM. You can also catch a glimpse of her on August 9th at the Sanderson Centre

Queen Mary The Artist is a professional singer with a rich musical journey that began in her community, singing in school and church choirs. She has studied vocal jazz at Mohawk College and the University of Toronto, gaining valuable skills and forging meaningful connections in the music industry. Queen Mary has graced renowned stages in Canada, the United States, and South America, showcasing her versatility and global reach. She has released music under former monikers, including Mary McKay and Queen Pepper, and has contributed to syndicated songs for television and movies, as well as children's educational programs. Her dedication to her craft and her unwavering desire to share the transformative power of music with the world are evident in her career. Queen Mary is currently working on a solo album, and her upcoming events include singing with the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra.

Ontario Creates
Ontario Arts Council - Conseil des arts de l'Ontario
Brant Community Foundation