EVENTS

UPCOMING  SHOWS

Feb. 2  2024-   Kicking off Black History Month with a special Cowichan Intercultural Centre Presentation – held at Vancouver Island University  North Cowichan Campus, Vancouver Island – Cowichan Intercultural Centre and Vancouver Island University Present – A Black History Month Talk At The University with Diana Braithwaite!   7-8 pm.

February 18th 2024   

QUEEN’S HOTEL 34 VICTORIA CRES. NANAIMO  

A blues dance!  It’s Black History Month and what better way to get into the blues in all its many forms! Diana and Chris with band present a rockin’ blues show at the Queen’s as part of their Black History month weekly features.  Love the blues!   Dance the afternoon away!

March 23rd 2024

BIG BLUE HOUSE CONCERT SERIES-  COURTENAY, British Columbia, in the heart of the Comox valley Presents -An Evening Blues Concert with  Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley!  – 5611 Sea Cliff Road, Courtenay BC

June  7TH, 8TH, 9TH 

PENDER HARBOUR ROOTS & BLUES FESTIVAL

June 30th 2024 – THE 39 DAYS OF JULY MUSIC FESTIVAL 8pm    Cowichan Valley, Duncan, BC  – Summertime Blues

July 5th – 2024   Hermann’s Jazz Club – Victoria, BC – Blues Night  Party! With Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley -Buy tickets here:  https://www.hermannsjazz.com/

July – 12th – 14, Minden,  ONTARIO – Val’s Soul Food BBQ & Blues weekend!  (Private Event) 

Saturday August 3RD  2024

Calgary Blues Festival ! – Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley with Band! – CD RELEASE TOUR!! 

 

Sunday August 11th    2024

Nanaimo Blues Festival- Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley with Band – CD RELEASE TOUR!!

August 17th, 2024

Edmonton Blues Festival 

Saturday August 17th –  Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley Blues Show! CD RELEASE TOUR!!

October 4th 2024 – Toronto – The elegant Old Mill Toronto Hotel!   – A glamourous night of dining and dancing with Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley with band-CD RELEASE TOUR!!

Friday November 29th 

Diana Braithwaite              Women’s Blues Revue –

Massey Hall, Toronto

Check back for more dates as they are posted!!

PAST  SHOWS:

Saturday November 25th 2023

Special Christmas Concert! Diana & Chris present a Christmas concert at this unique Fundraiser Dinner & Show Event.

Where:  23 Community Center Road, Baltimore Ontario  When:  Saturday November 25th. 6pm.

Tickets – $30  For more information contact Debbie Hillyer – 705-632-0900

Featuring Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley

Friday November 24th 2023
Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley – Special guests – Raoul and the Big Time’s  – 25th Anniversary Celebration- Jesse Whiteley on piano!
Where:  The New Hugh’s  Room Live – 296 Broadview Ave.,  Toronto
When:  November 24th 8 pm.
Tickets – $35.  www.hughsroomlive.com
Saturday October 28th, 2023
Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley with Band – A Special Gospel/Jazz/Blues Performance
Where:  3333 Finch Ave. E. (Finch & Warden Ave.)  Toronto – When:  October 28th 7 – 9 pm
Chris and Diana with band Ron Johnston on bass, Stacie Macgregor on piano, Vince Maccarone on drums,  highlight and perform many classic styles of Gospel Music, from soulful vocal renditions to jazzy, New Orleans gospel, with lots of harmonies,
Instrumental solos, moods, and tempos. Diana’s unique vocal stylings showcase the beauty and emotion of the music, while Chris adds harmony and rousing solos on guitar, harmonica, and trumpet.
Saturday October 21, 2023 
It’s A Family Affair!  Don’t miss this rare Whiteley family concert!   That’s Ken Whiteley , Chris Whiteley, Ben Whiteley , and Jesse Whiteley – Blues, swing, jazz, gospel and folk.     A little bit of everything and a whole lot of heart and soul.
Tickets $35.00 Where:   200 McIntosh St. Toronto. (Kingston Rd & Sandown)
When- Sat. Oct 21st.
For more info and tickets go to www.acousticharvest.ca or call 416-729-7564.
A fun musical night out!!

Owen Sound, Ontario –  161st Emancipation weekend Festival!     Sunday August 6th,  2023 –  12 pm  – Diana and Chris with band -Ron Johnston on bass, Stacey Macgregor – piano, Vince Maccarone – drums.

The Emancipation Festival – A soulful musical celebration and picnic!

April – Hermann’s 28th Friday night blues party.   753 View St 2 floor, Victoria, BC V8W 1J9.   250 388 9166
Chris and Diana return to Hermann’s!    With a great backing band.
Going to be a blues party in Victoria and a fun ride through lots of bluesy styles, solos, tunes, and tempos!  Duets, instrumentals, classics, and originals are performed by this versatile, award-winning duo.  Tickets – $25.00  Blues Club Presents:  Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley – Blues Concert!
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March 31st 2023
Qualicum Beach Community Hall, 644 Memorial Ave. Doors at 6 pm Show at 6.30 Tickets – $30.  To reserve call 403 608 7280 or email micksherlock58@gmail.co
March 5th 2023- Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley – In Concert!
Where:  Rainfest Festival in Duncan, British Columbia
133 Station St. Duncan, BC
Concert highlights – The ’60s were a rich musical decade—Chicago Blues was in its prime, the folk music revival was exploding in clubs, festivals, and coffee houses
and singer-songwriters were coming into their prime.  From Bob Dylan to Muddy Waters, Chris and Diana highlight some 60’s musical gems.
Tickets – $30 – For tickets call:  250 748-7246
February 12th 2023 Sunday – The Queen’s Valentine’s Bash!
Queens Hotel  34 Victoria Cres. Nanaimo.  V9R 5B8.   250. 754 -6751
Celebrate an early Valentine’s Day— the Blues covers all the many sides of love: the good,  the bad, the funny, and the sad!   It’s also Black History Month and what better way to get into the blues in all its many forms! Dance the night away!
Feb. 17th  2023-   Cowichan Intercultural Centre – held at Vancouver Island University  North Cowichan Campus – Vancouver and Vancouver Island University Present – Diana Braithwaite – A Black History Month Musical Performance!   7pm

2022


Friday, November 25th and Saturday 26th 2022:    Edmonton, Alberta – Yardbird Blues Show- Buy tickets here:

https://yardbirdsuite.com/events/page/2/\

2022 – August 1st

Collingwood, Ontario – Blue Mountain Village Presents: A concert with Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley and band

2022 – July 31st – Owen Sound Emancipation Day Festival – Special – 160th anniversary!  Special Show with band -Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley

2022 – July 2nd – On Kelso Beach!  – Owen Sound Waterfront Festival show with Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley with band .  Also emceeing show!!


2022 June 19th – Keynote Speech – Maple Blues Summit– Chelsea Hotel, Toronto Blues Society


June 5th

2022 – Orangeville Blues Festival – Mainstage – with band


2022 – May 20 – 22

World Class Blues Series- Concert

Gibson Centre – Alliston, Ontario


2022 Thursday May 5th –

Hermann’s Jazz Club, British Columbia

It’s A Thursday Night Blues Party! With Diana Braithwaite, Chris Whiteley and special guest Eugene Smith

Back again by popular demand! Join these multi-blues award winners deemed “Masters of Old School Blues” by Blues Revue Magazine for a fun filled Thursday night of blues! With an all star band: Jan Randall on Piano, Jack Lavin on bass, and Ross Hall on Drums, this show will feature more songs from their exciting collection of classic and original blues favourites. Highlighted by Diana’s authentic blues vocal sound and legendary multi-instrumentalist Chris Whiteley on slide guitar, harmonica and trumpet, this promises to be a memorable night of great music. Don’t miss this dynamic “real deal” duo before they head back east.
Special guest – the legendary vocalist Eugene Smith! A rare Victoria performance by this unique entertaining singer who has shared the stage with BB King, Gordon Lightfoot, Bo Diddley and K.D. Lang to name just a few! Throughout his lengthy career, Eugene toured with ‘Rompin’ Ronnie Hawkins to Memphis, Alabama and many southern states and also led his own successful band for many years.

Three fantastic performers – Thursday May 5th, 7pm – Good entertainment to the max!

Here’s what Mike Devlin from the Times Colonist said about Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley’s previous show March 11th 2022:

Critic’s Pick List! “The duo of singer Diana Braithwaite and multi-instrumentalist Chris Whiteley is a two-pronged threat, with both veterans bringing something special to the table. With multiple Juno Award nominations and Maple Blues Award wins as a unit, they are an extremely esteemed duo in the blues genre…band that includes Jack Lavin on bass, Ross Hall on drums, and Jan Randall on piano, expect great things to happen. This will be a party with a capital P.”

Band: Jack Lavin, Ross Hall, Jan Randall

Buy tickets here:

https://hermannsjazz.com/reservations&event_id=556857

Stay tuned for dates in Alliston, Ontario, Orangeville, Owen Sound, Minden, Edmonton!


2022 Friday April 29th

The Queen’s Nanaimo, BC

Join multi-blues award winning blues artist Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley deemed “Masters of Old School Blues” by Blues Revue Magazine for a fun filled Friday night blues party. They are backed by Jack Lavin on bass and Ross Hall on drums. The evening will feature an wonderful collection of classic and original blues favourites highlighted by Diana’s authentic blues vocals and legendary multi-instrumentalist Chris Whiteley on slide guitar, harmonica and trumpet. This promises to be a memorable night of great music and dancing! Don’t miss this dynamic duo before they head back east! Tickets are $25.00 and can be purchased on line at https://island-blues.tickit.ca/events/15062 or sold at the door at The Sunday Blues Jam at the Queens


FRIDAY MARCH 11TH 2022

HERMANN’S JAZZ CLUB – VICTORIA, BC

Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley’s Friday Night Blues Party!

Join these multi-blues award winners deemed “Masters of Old School Blues” by Blues Revue Magazine for a fun filled Friday night blues party. With an all star band: Jan Randall on Piano, Jack Lavin on bass, and Ross Hall on Drums, the evening will feature an exciting collection of classic and original blues favourites. Highlighted by Diana’s authentic blues vocal sound and legendary multi-instrumentalist Chris Whiteley on slide guitar, harmonica and trumpet, this promises to be a memorable night of great music! Don’t miss this dynamic duo  before they head back east!

Live and in person, this show won’t be livestreamed!! 

Click here to purchase tickets:

https://www.hermannsjazz.com/show/551597/view

BRITISH COLUMBIA –  MAINLAND & ISLAND TOUR 

DIANA BRAITHWAITE & CHRIS WHITELEY

GOLD CADILLAC CD RELEASE  ON TOUR – 2020

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 29TH

NANAIMO AFRICAN HERITAGE SOCIETY – Black History Month Celebration!  Bowen Park Complex

“Masters of Old School Blues!” ON TOUR Diana Braithwaite (vocals) and Chris Whiteley (guitar,trumpet,harmonica) with band; stellar musicians guitarist Jordie Edmonds, bassist Jack Lavin and drummer Matthew Pease.

Tickets $35, Members $30. Tickets available on line at: www.nanaimoafricanheritagesociety.com


FRIDAY MARCH 6TH

THE ROXY – located at  TWIN BEACHES MALL, GABRIOLA ISLAND –


SATURDAY MARCH 7TH

CHAR’S LANDING  4815 ARGYLE ST. PORT ALBERNI

DIANA BRAITHWAITE & CHRIS WHITELEY – CHAR’S LANDING – MARCH 7TH 2020 7.30 pm
Saturday March 7th, It’s a Gold Cadillac Night! With Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley and band at CHAR’S LANDING in Port Alberni, BC.
“Masters of Old School Blues!” ON TOUR! Blues Revue Magazine. Celebrating their latest blues album release Gold Cadillac with G-Three Records, the duo, accompanied by band including stellar outstanding musicians – Sandy Smith on drums, Dave Webb on piano, will be in Port Alberni, BC for one night! A night of real authentic vintage style blues that’s good for the soul! Truly a Gold Cadillac blues event!

Sat, Mar 7th, 7:30pm (doors 7),
Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley – Hot Blues & Cool Jazz
Advance $20 (Showdate $25 / Kids12- $15) now
charge by phone (778) 421-2427,
cash The Rollin Art Centre & Community Arts Council of the Alberni Valley
cash Gayle’s Fashions
online http://bpt.me/4519414
service charges may apply
FMI http://alberni.ca/events/35181 https://www.facebook.com/events/2537519763040337/
Char’s Landing 19+ (accompanied kids welcome) 4815 Argyle @5th Port Alberni V9Y 1V9 Tel: 778-421-2427 www.charslanding.com


SUNDAY MARCH 8TH

GROUND ZERO – 464 ISLAND HIGHWAY E., PARKSVILLE, BC

3 PM- 5PM  The only show on the tour with Blues & Gospel!  Sunday afternoon at Ground Zero

Additional to Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley’s blues concert, Ground Zero audiences in Parksville at the Sunday Matinee concert, will also be treated to an extra special musical set of gospel songs from the performers – Gospel from the heart and soul!  The set will feature uplifting classics and southern gospel songs from the roots of Black oral tradition.

DIANA BRAITHWAITE & CHRIS WHITELEY –GROUND ZERO – MARCH 8TH 2020
Sunday March 8th, It’s a Gold Cadillac Afternoon! With Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley and band at GROUND ZERO in Parksville, BCDIANA BRAITHWAITE & CHRIS WHITELEY
Highly acclaimed, multi-awarded recording artists and international touring act are coming to the Pacific North West in celebration of their latest record release, “Gold Cadillac”. Diana Braithwaite, a truly unique vocalist who is strikingly eloquent, sincere and passionate has been dubbed a “national treasure” while Chris Whiteley’s proficiency on multiple instruments including guitar, coronet, harmonica and vocals has garnered him not only awards too numerous to list here but also the respect of the international blues & jazz community. The real icing on the cake is the magical chemistry between them -together they are a tour de force who never fail to embrace and enthrall an audience with their music. They will be sharing their unique brand of old school inspired blues at the venerable Blue Frog Studios backed by a crack band of seasoned blues musicians including: Dave Webb -piano, hammond organ, and Sandy “Bone” Smith -drums. For those of you who love good music, this is a show for you!

Tickets $25 advance, $30 at the door.


SATURDAY  MARCH 14TH

HERMANN’S – VICTORIA

7.30 PM SHOW –

Saturday March 14th, It’s a Gold Cadillac Night! With Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley with band at Hermann’s Jazz Club in Victoria, BC.

ON TOUR! Along with soulful and classic jazz songs from their album “I was telling him about you” the duo with a stellar band including outstanding musicians – Damian Graham-drums, Karel Roessingh on piano and Louis Rudner on bass, will be performing classic blues songs from the latest blues release with G-Three Records “Gold Cadillac” Lots of fun, a night of real vintage style jazz and blues. Truly a Gold Cadillac show!

Make reservations by emailing: info@hermannsjazz.com or go to
http://hermannsjazz.com/reservations for more information on tickets and dinner reservations.
They always sell out so reserve your spot now!


SATURDAY MARCH 21ST 2020

DUNCAN SHOWROOM, DUNCAN, BC

Saturday March 21st! The Round Midnight Jazz Show 7.30 pm Multi-award winning horn player, Chris Whiteley shines on trumpet at this jumpin & jazzin evening.
Join us at the cozy Duncan Showroom with Chris Whiteley-trumpet, award winning vocalist Diana Braithwaite, and outstanding Vancouver Island musicians – Marisha Devoin – upright bass, James Macrae-drums, Nico Rhodes on keyboards.

A Fun night of Great music!  Tickets $25 at the door

For more info and to purchase tickets go to:      https://www.showroomproductions.ca/calendar


SATURDAY MARCH 28TH

BIG BLUE HOUSE – COURTENAY, BC

5611 Sea Cliff Road, Courtenay BC


FRIDAY APRIL 3RD 2020 BLUE FROG 

White Rock, BC

1328 Johnston Road, White Rock

DIANA BRAITHWAITE & CHRIS WHITELEY LIVE AT THE BLUE FROG STUDIOS
“Gold Cadillac” CD Release Tour 2020
These award winning performers have been deemed the “Masters of Old School Blues!” DIANA BRAITHWAITE & CHRIS WHITELEY
Highly acclaimed, multi-awarded recording artists and international touring act are coming to the Pacific North West in celebration of their latest record release, “Gold Cadillac”. Diana Braithwaite, a truly unique vocalist who is strikingly eloquent, sincere and passionate has been dubbed a “national treasure” while Chris Whiteley’s proficiency on multiple instruments including guitar, coronet, harmonica and vocals has garnered him not only awards too numerous to list here but also the respect of the international blues & jazz community. The real icing on the cake is the magical chemistry between them -together they are a tour de force who never fail to embrace and enthrall an audience with their music. They will be sharing their unique brand of old school inspired blues at the venerable Blue Frog Studios backed by a crack band of seasoned blues musicians including: Dave Webb -piano, hammond organ, Joseph Lubinsky -double bass and Sandy “Bone” Smith -drums. For those of you who love good music, this is a show for you!
To purchase tickets go to:
https://www.bluefrogstudios.ca/store/p248/dianabraithewaiteandchriswhitely.html


SATURDAY APRIL 4TH

HIGH BEAM DREAMS

350 Glassford Road, Gibsons, BC

DIANA BRAITHWAITE & CHRIS WHITELEY LIVE AT THE HIGH BEAM DREAMS!
“Gold Cadillac” CD Release Tour 2020
These award winning performers have been deemed the “Masters of Old School Blues!” DIANA BRAITHWAITE & CHRIS WHITELEY
Highly acclaimed, multi-awarded recording artists and international touring act are coming to the Pacific North West in celebration of their latest record release, “Gold Cadillac”. Diana Braithwaite, a truly unique vocalist who is strikingly eloquent, sincere and passionate has been dubbed a “national treasure” while Chris Whiteley’s proficiency on multiple instruments including guitar, coronet, harmonica and vocals has garnered him not only awards too numerous to list here but also the respect of the international blues & jazz community. The real icing on the cake is the magical chemistry between them -together they are a tour de force who never fail to embrace and enthrall an audience with their music. They will be sharing their unique brand of old school inspired blues at the venerable Blue Frog Studios backed by a crack band of seasoned blues musicians including: Dave Webb -piano, hammond organ, Joseph Lubinsky -double bass and Sandy “Bone” Smith -drums. For those of you who love good music, this is a show for you!


MAY 15TH, 16TH  2020- YARDBIRD CLUB, EDMONTON, ALBERTA


FEBRUARY 8TH – 1 pm    WELLINGTON COUNTY, ONTARIO    

WELLINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL ARCHIVES & MUSEUM

DIANA BRAITHWAITE & CHRIS WHITELEY’S PERFORMANCE: – SUGAR & GOLD – The Story Of The Underground Railroad in Canada

This family-friendly show tells the story of free and formerly enslaved settlers who followed the underground railway to Canada. The stories are told through songs, spoken word and images. Diana’s ancestors came to Canada through the Underground Railway and settled in the hamlet of Glen Allen, part of what was known as the” Queens Bush”. In 2008 an Ontario Heritage Trust Provincial plaque was unveiled to commemorate this settlement and the more than 1,500 black settlers that lived there for over 30 years, beginning in about 1820.

The Wellington County Museum and Archives is located on Wellington Road 18, between Fergus & Elora.


FEBRUARY 13TH – PEEL ART GALLERY MUSEUM –   SPECIAL GOLD CADILLAC VALENTINE’S BLUES CONCERT  AT THE MUSEUM!


FEBRUARY 22ND – WINTERFOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL – TORONTO  –

Winterfolk XVIII — Blues and Bluegrass

Separate Ticketed Event feat. Ken Whiteley, The Layrite Boys, Chris Whiteley & Diana Braithwaite

Friday, February 21st, 7:00 pm @ the Tranzac Club

292 Brunswick Ave, Toronto ON

$25 @ the Door

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/blues-and-bluegrass-tickets-91238383461


FEBRUARY 2020 – IN THE SCHOOLS ALL MONTH FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS! UNDERGROUND RAILROAD & BLUES HISTORY SHOWS

Jan  RELLA BRAITHWAITE BLACK HISTORY FOUNDATION – OBHS LUNCHEON

JANUARY 19TH,  2020 – MARKHAM, ONTARIO – Description

January 19:  America’s Soul: How the Blues Changed Popular Music and the Rest of Our Lives Tickets $35.00 

Presenter:  Richard Flohil with musical performance by Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley)

From the Mississippi Delta to Memphis, Chicago, London and the rest of the world, the blues has changed the sound of almost all the popular music we hear, dance to, and watch. Richard Flohil, a one-time British immigrant to Toronto, was involved in bringing pioneering blues artists — Muddy Waters, B .B. King, Bobby Bland and more — to Canada for the first time. He tells their stories, the fascinating history of the blues and the men and women who created it – and explains how the blues has spread around the world and how it’s the still beating heart of American culture.


Jan.  CITY HALL – 2020 TORONTO –  BLACK HISTORY MONTH LAUNCH

Jan. DURHAM POLICE ASSOCIATION – BLACK HISTORY MONTH LAUNCH

HALTON – CCAH – FEB. 4th  All About the Blues Concert – The Village of Tansley Woods


 2019


NOVEMBER 17TH2 PM – HUGH’S ROOM LIVE 2019

KEN WHITELEY’S CONCERT TRIBUTE  TO JACKIE WASHINGTON – WITH CHRIS WHITELEY, JOHN SHEARD, VICTOR BATEMAN, SNEEZY WATERS

November 2019 – ArtBar – Hamilton, Ontario – Farewell to the Artbar! Special farewell show as owners Ron Weihs and Judith Sandiford present final shows after a decade of producing wonderful concerts and plays. Diana and Chris will perform songs from their latest album – Gold Cadillac – Fun and unique blues songs!

September 20th latest CD Release! Party at Hugh’s Room in Toronto – 8.30 pm Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at door. Go to www.hughsroom.com for more info

SUMMER AND FALL 2019

2019 – SOUTH CAROLINA AND GEORGIA  big BLUES tour!  

PHILADELPHIA  TOUR

AUGUST 2019 – COLLINGWOOD MUSIC FESTIVAL, COLLINGWOOD, ONTARIO

AUGUST 2019  – KITCHENER BLUES FESTIVAL – 3 SHOWS!


JUNE 26TH    2019                 1.15 PM 

TD JAZZ FESTIVAL – OUTDOOR CONCERT 

Diana and Chris present their ROUND MIDNIGHT SHOW JAZZ SHOW with band –  JOHN SHEARD -piano, RON JOHNSTON- bass, VINCE MACCARONE-drums

Where:  OLG STAGE – HAZELTON AVE. TORONTO


June 4 2019

 Trenton On

Address : 940 Bonisteel Rd, Trenton, ON K8V 5P8

Phone : (613) 848-1411

A duo concert in a unique and beautiful vintage theatre.

Original and classic blues, jazz & original songs in an intimate concert setting by award winning musicians.   Entertaining evening!


June 3 2019

Lanark On 

453 Dobbie Rd, Lanark, ON K0G 1K0  (613) 259-3337

Acoustic duo concert  at the beautiful New Life Retreat Centre – Intimate venue with dinner in a country setting.


May 2nd 2019

Chemainus BC

Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Centre presents:

Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley with Band – Chicago Blues Show!

May 2 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

$15     9775 Chemainus Road, Chemainus, BC

“Diana & Chris – a four-piece band for a great evening of wonderful music! This is a very popular event in the Chemainus area”  – Ryk Ryce on Bass, Taylor Allum on drums

For more information contact:  Bob Johns
rjohns@shaw.ca


May 2019

Victoria, BC

Hermann’s Jazz Club

HERMANN’S JAZZ CLUB PRESENTS:

SAT. MAY 4TH @8.00 PM  $20.00  Victoria, BC

Jazz & Blues with Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley and Band. Soulful classic jazz songs and the best of the blues are on the menu with an entertaining show. They always sell out so act now and reserve your spot!

with Damian Graham-drums, Karel Roessingh on piano
and Peter Dowse -Bass

Make reservations by emailing: info@hermannsjazz.com or go to

http://hermannsjazz.com/reservations&event_id=485707 for more information on tickets and dinner reservations.

Artist website: http://www.hotblues.ca


May 5th-10th 2019

HORNBY ISLAND 20th BLUES ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION:

Diana & Chris are part of the performance and instructor line up for the week long series of acoustic & electric blues performances and shows on  Hornby Island – May 2019.


May 2019

Tidemark Theatre

May 11th 7.30 – 9.30

Blues at the Tidemark Theatre in Campbell River – Blues Odyssey featuring Canadian blues musicians – Blues & Roots Concert – Tickets:  $ 47.00  For more information and musician line up go to:  http://tidemarktheatre.com/event/blues-odyssey-2019/   “An incredible entertainment event…. like witnessing an entire Blues festival in one amazing show.”

May 2019

Nanaimo, BC

The Queen’s Hotel 34 Victoria Crescent Nanaimo British Columbia V9R 5B8

Bar 250.754.6751 Office 250.753.1981 Fax 250.754.6757

Blues at the Queen’s Hotel – Rockin the Blues at the popular Blues Venue -Diana & Chris host the show!


April 17th 2019

Chris joins brother Ken Whiteley and son Jesse  Whiteley for a musical evening and fun performance at the Jazz Bistro!  Swinging jazz, originals and blues!  Don’t miss this great evening of musical entertainment in Toronto.  www.jazzbistro.ca for reservations.


March 2019 – SPAIN TOUR

An action packed tour of clubs and concert halls in Spain , which included a big benefit concert to raise money for children with Rhett’s Syndrome. Met and played with some outstanding Spanish musicians!


PAMA (Peel Art Gallery Museum & Archives) presents

Live in Concert with Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley –

Feb. 1 8th  2019

2 Family Day concerts  –


Friday February 15th  2019

Hamilton – Artbar Club

15 Colbourne St, Hamilton, ON L8R 2G2.  (905) 543-8512.

Morning Sun – An Acoustic duo Concert

Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley present -Morning Sun –  A celebration in Song for Black History Month  at the Artword Artbar in Hamilton Friday February 15th .  The concert  will feature a mix of original and classic blues ,  gospel music , and some songs from their acclaimed Underground Railroad show  “ Sugar and Gold “ .  This wonderful cozy venue is the perfect spot for a night of soulful singing and playing as the award winning duo bring the warmth of the “  Morning Sun “ to Hamilton.

February 8th 2019

Valentine’s Day Warm Up!

Senator Wine Bar

249 Victoria St.  Toronto  416 364 7517

Get warmed up for Valentines Day with a great night of hot blues at this intimate cozy bar in downtown Toronto !   Diana is special guest with host piano bluesman Julian Fauth.   They will cook up a batch of soulful blues for your listening enjoyment  with Chris joining them to play a few bluesy tunes on the cornet as well!   Don’t miss out on this vintage style concert.


February 7th 2019

Queen Elizabeth Park Arts Centre, 1203 Bridge Road,

Oakville, Ontario 

CCAH Presents a evening of music including Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley’s  Round Midnight Concert featuring John Sheard on piano, Ron Johnston – Bass, Vince Maccarone  on Drums – A Tribute to the greats


Feb 1-4 Toronto Blues Society – Blues Summit& Maple Blues Awards Weekend – Chris nominated for BEST HORN PLAYER OF THE YEAR.  For the 9th time!!


January 29th, 2019

Hot Docs! Film Festival presented with Koerner Hall at the Ted Rogers Hot Docs Cinema

Diana and Chris are special musical guests at the Hot Docs screening of Let Freedom Sing! How music influenced the civil rights movement.  Join them for a Q&A and musical presentation at the screening  hosted by Mervon Mehta, Executive Director of Performing Arts at The Royal Conservatory of Music. 506 Bloor St. W. Toronto


December 31, 2018

Ring in 2019 NEW YEAR’S EVE with Diana & Chris and band at Hugh’s Room Live!  With special guest – Donovan Locke

Sunday December 9th 2018

Ken Whiteley’s Gospel Sunday afternoon concert!

Ken Whiteley presents the Whiteley Family Gospel concert with Ken Whiteley, Ben Whiteley, Chris Whiteley, Diana Braithwaite, Jenny Whiteley and  Joey Wright.

Hugh’s Room Live – Toronto, Ontario Canada 2 – 4pm

Friday November 2nd    2018

Senator Wine Bar

249 Victoria St.  Toronto  416 364 7517

This special night features Chris Whiteley guesting with host Juno Award winning blues artist Julian Fauth.  Chris and Julian will play and sing a variety of great blues songs with Julian on piano and Chris on guitar , harp and trumpet. Watch for Diana guesting with Julian in the New Year.

Thursday October 25th 2018 

 Steel City Jazz Festival 

Venue:   15 Colbourne Street  Hamilton

Phone:  905 543-8512

Diana and Chris present a live jazz and blues concert for the Hamilton Steel City Jazz Festival with their band of Canadian jazz legends, featuring classic blues and jazz standards from the 50’s & 60’s,  as well as award winning originals keeping their stamp on the new tradition.  And lots of songs from their  new album!

Thursday September 20th 2018

Motley Kitchen Dinner and Show Series

70 Young St
Sudbury, ON P3E 3G4

Special Guest Dan Whiteley on guitar and Mandolin  joins Diana and Chris for an exciting evening of classic and original blues some of which are featured on their Global Award winning new  album . ” I Was Telling Him About You ”


Sunday September 2nd, 2018

North Buxton Homecoming Festival – Labour Day Weekend – North Buxton, Ontario


August 19 2018

Etwell Concert Series 

2012 Etwell Rd. Huntsville On. P1H 2J2

A wonderful outdoor venue near Huntsville Ontario – a summer afternoon blues show with Diana Braithwaite, Chris Whiteley and an upbeat blues rockin’ band. Listen to fun blues originals and sultry electric blues standards, with slide guitar, harmonica and  trumpet.  Just to add to the  festivities and day -delicious wood fired homemade pizza !

July 7 2018 

Senator Winebar 

249 Victoria Street Toronto   M5B  1V8

416  364-7517

Diana and Chris will entertain the audience in a beautifully furnished intimate venue with great food.  A night of soft jazz, hot blues, lively classics and lovely ballads. Listen to old standards and new original blues and jazz songs as only these vintage blues and jazz lovers can bring it!   Band Trio show will also feature  some great blues and jazz and songs from the new CD- I was Telling Him About You.  Reservations recommended .


June 25 2018 
TD Toronto Jazz Festival 
Koerner Hall Toronto
273 Bloor St. W.   M5S 1V6
416 408 0208 .     8 pm

June 23 2018   

Bluz FM Interview with Host Danny Marks    91.1 . FM .  

RADIO INTERVIEW – Leading up to their live show at Koerner Hall with the TD Jazz Festival, Diana and Chris chat and catch up on air with their good friend and great  singer /guitarist  Bluz FM on JAZZ FM radio program host Danny Marks.


Mar 24, 2018

Hermann’s Jazz Club Victoria, British Columbia w/band
Address: 753 View St, Victoria, BC V8W 1J9
Phone: (250) 388-9166


Mar 17, 2018

Texada Island Art Centre, British Columbia

Mar 16, 2018

Powell River, British Columbia
Cranberry Hall w/ piano and trumpet master Walter Martella
Address: 6828 Cranberry St, Powell River, BC V8A 3Z5

Mar 10, 2018

The Roxy Gabriola Island w/band, British Columbia

Mar 9, 2018

Duncan Showroom, British Columbia
Address: 133 Station St, Duncan, BC V9L 3W4
Phone: (250) 748-7246

Feb 22, 2018

A special night to celebrate the release of their new Jazz CD ! WIth John Sheard-piano Ron Johnston-bass and Colin Kingsmore -drums Classic Jazz sounds a la Sarah Vaughan , Nancy Wilson ,Chet Baker etc.

2261 Dundas St. W. Toronto M6R 1X6


Feb 17, 2018

Stay tuned for details and more info.

Grand Theatre , 244 St. Andrew St. W. Fergus Ontario


Feb 15, 2018

Stay tuned for details of an exciting new presentation

Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts 10268 Yonge St. Richmond Hill On L4C 3B7


Feb 2, 2018

Stay tuned for information and details !

Oakville Centre for the performing Arts 130 Navy St, Oakville, ON L6J 2Z4


Januaryy 26, 2018

John Sheard presents A tribute to the Vinyl Cafe. Diana and Chris join John Sheard and Dennis Pendrith for a night of music , stories and rembrances of the beloved CBC icon Stuart McLean and the Vinyl Cafe.

22 Church ST. Aurora On L4G 1M1 905 713-1818


Dec 31, 2017

Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley along with their very special guest (to be announced), are hosting a gala New Years Eve party at Hugh’s Room Live, complete with Swinging Jazz , Rockin’ Blues and Classic Standards from the great American Songbook.

2261 Dundas St. W. Toronto M6R 1X6


Dec 15, 2017

A Christmas Blues Show at Durham’s home of jazz and blues . Get in the holiday spirit with some great blues!

926 Simcoe ST. N. Oshawa L1G 5B3


Nov 19, 2017

Diana and Chris are premiering exciting new jazz show , featuring John Sheard on piano , Ron Johnston on bass and Colin Kingsmore on drums at the CD release for the legendary band Kollage . Crack of Dawn also appearing . A great night of music !

1588 Dundas St. W. Toronto M6J 1T9 416 588-0307


PAST SHOWS INCLUDE:

Le Passage Blues & Jazz Festival, France
Massey Hall, Toronto Canada
Bernie Grant Arts Centre, London, England
Monaghan Blues & Jazz Festival, Ireland
Great British Blues & Jazz Festival, Colne, UK
Midland Performing Arts Centre- Canada
Edinburgh Festival, Scotland
Downtown Jazz Festival, Toronto, Canada
Beaches Jazz Festival – Toronto
Place des Arts, Montréal
Jubilee Auditorium, Calgary
Stage Door Festival, Netherlands
Maryport Festival, United Kingdom
Saturday Night Live – Chris Whiteley
Montreal Jazz Festival – Chris Whiteley
Hudson River Blues Festival, New York City
Amazing Things Arts Center, Framingham Mass.
Fergus Grand Theatre – Canada
Tinner Hill Blues Festival, Falls Church Virginia
Yardbird Suite – Alberta
Poconos Festival, Poconos, US
Chicago Blues Festival, Chicago, Illinois
Black National Theatre Festival, North Carolina
Theresa’s Lounge, Chicago
Hornby Island Music Festival
Nanaimo Blues Festival, BC
Maple Blues Awards Gala, Toronto
Barrie Blues Festival, Barrie, Ontario
Grand Forks Art Gallery, Grand Forks
The Roxy Theatre, Gabriola Island
Brigantine Room, Harbourfront, ON
Wasaga Beach Blues Festival, ON
Jamaica School of Drama, Jamaica, WI
Toronto Star Jazz & Blues Festival, CNE
The Drum Arts Centre, Birmingham, UK
The Peepul Art Centre, Leicester, UK
The Roxy, Los Angeles
Philadelphia Folk Festival
BlueBird Cafe, Nashville