A Musician Who Does House Concerts

Ever been to a house concert, i.e. where a professional musician plays acoustically right in someone’s living room?  Recently I had the pleasure of playing for some friends at their home;  they’d put on an amazing meal, and I thought it would be fun to get out the guitar and jam.  It was just amazingly … Continued

Private Function

When: September 16, 2023 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Where: Trinity Lodge

Open House for Trinity Lodge – in memory of my old buddy Zeke, who used to live there.

Wildfire Comedy Fundraiser

When: September 9, 2023 @ 6:15 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: Canadian Brewhouse (University District), 3953 University Ave NW, Calgary, AB T3B 6K3

Jacquie is doing a musical opening for her buddies at the FunnyFest as raise money to assist in the Wildfires. Tickets are $25 at door, or $20 in advance. FEATURES:   • 4 Great Comedians  … Continued

FunnyFest Show LateNight show at 1886

When: June 9, 2023 @ 9:00 pm – 11:15 pm
Where: 1886 Buffalo Cafe (now inside Sheraton Eau Claire), 381 – 2 Ave SW

As part of FunnyFest, Jacquie Drew will provide a totally acoustic set in the intimate venue, starting around 9Pm, and the Comedy starts at 10:00pm. See 6 fantastic, top-notch comedians!

Standup and FunnyFest

This spring, I took a 7-week course in how to do Stand-up Comedy.  I learned a ton about writing comedy, and performed in comedy competition for their various students, held at the Dog & Duck on April 21. I placed third – not too bad!  The Executive Director, Stuart Hughes is a great guy doing … Continued

FunnyFest “Festival Favourites” Opening

When: May 25, 2023 @ 6:15 pm – 6:45 pm
Where: Cardel Theatre, 180 Quarry Park Blvc.

Jacquie will be opening (musically, but with a little comedy injected) the “Festival Favourites” June 8 show for FunnyFest – as she recently took the StandUp Comedy course. As Tenato is helping to promote the … Continued

Carewest Colonel Belcher (Private Function)

When: May 11, 2023 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Where: Carewest Colonel Belcher, Calgary

Jacquie will be performing tunes to celebrate Mothers’ Day at the Carewest Colonel Belcher. Look forward to a wonderful show about motherhood, along with a selection of her own mother’s favourite tunes!

Stampede Picnic (Private Function)

When: July 13, 2023 @ 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Where: Calgary

Jacquie is back to play the big company picnic for First Service Residential this year… YA HOO

Acoustic Jam

When: March 31, 2023 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Tenato Strategy, 1229A – 9 Ave SE

If you’re a musician or learning, come on down to enjoy an acoustic jam with Jacquie and friends. All acoustic, casual and just plain fun.

Healing shoulder, and Back to Learning Violin

Whew, I am soo GRATEFUL for some excellent physio and “lymph balancing” (go see Fiona at Lymph Balance in Avenida if you have a pain issue!) healing from fantastic local practitioners.  I’d been having issues with a frozen shoulder since November, not related to violin.  It didn’t stop my guitar or piano playing, but definitely … Continued