PERFORMANCES
UPCOMING 2018 PERFORMANCES:
No August Shows. Performances will resume in the fall. (TBA)
Enjoy your summer, and stay cool!
Join Joel's emailing list for the latest news, and notices of future performances. (See 'Contact' page)
No August Shows. Performances will resume in the fall. (TBA)
Enjoy your summer, and stay cool!
Join Joel's emailing list for the latest news, and notices of future performances. (See 'Contact' page)
SELECT PREVIOUS PERFORMANCES:
All performances in Toronto, unless otherwise noted. (Private events not open to the public are not listed.)
3rd Season Performance: Saturday, July 7: 'A Little Night Music... In The Garden' with guitarist Andrew Marzotto and special guest vocalist Mary-Catherine Pazzano – The 18th annual Plein Air Garden Concert Series. (For more information on The Artist's Garden, and Plein Air Garden Concerts, and the complete concert schedule, listing all of the exceptional musical artists appearing at Plein Air Garden Concerts Series, visit http://artistsgarden.blogspot.com/.)
SOLD OUT: Wednesday, May 23: 'The Spellbound CD Launch' Joel's debut CD, Spellbound, was officially released at Jazz Bistro, Toronto's premier live jazz destination. With Adrean Farrugia (piano), Jordan O'Connor (bass), Reg Schwager (guitar), and Mark Micklethwaite (drums) – Jazz Bistro.
Wednesday, April 25: Duo Debut: Joel Sheridan and guitarist Eric St-Laurent – Mezzetta.
Sunday, February 18, 2018: 'Beating The Winter Blues!' with pianist Ron Davis – The Local Gest.
SOLD OUT: Monday, December 18th, 2017: 'A Very Swinging Christmas!': The Holiday Show. With pianist Adrean Farrugia and musical guests Julia Pal and Mimi Snider – The Pear Tree.
Wednesday, November 8, 2017: Accompanied by Reg Schwager for a double-tribute concert: 'C-ELLA-brating Ella at 100', and 'The Songs of Antonio Carlos Jobim' – Mezzetta.
Wednesday, October 18, 2017 (Venue Debut): Joel Sheridan Jazz Quintet with Ewen Farncombe (piano), Mark Godfrey (bass), Rob Christian (sax/flute), and Chris Wallace (drums) – Music In The Atrium (Princess Margaret Hospital).
Saturday, September 16, 2017: The Voice + Bass Duo Concert with bassist Ross MacIntyre – Free Times Cafe.
Friday, August 4, 2017: Accompanied by pianist Ian Sinclair – Coco Espresso Bar (Yorkville).
Wednesday, July 12, 2017: Accompanied by Juno-nominee Adrean Farrugia – Plein Air Concert Series.
SOLD OUT: Saturday, June 17, 2017: The closing act for A Musical Tribute to Leonard Cohen (Various Artists) Accompanied by pianist David Story – Marigold Studio.
Tuesday, June 6, 2017: Closing musical act for 'As Canadian As...', Art Show, Silent Auction and Concert Fundraiser for Gilda's Club of Greater Toronto. Accompanied by pianist Robert Rowe – The Faculty Club (University of Toronto).
Sunday, May 21, 2017: Accompanied by pianist Adrean Farrugia with musical guest: Leigh Graham (vocalist) – The Local Gest.
Sunday, May 7, 2017: Vocalist for The Robert Rowe Trio, featuring Robert Rowe (piano), Harold Bratten (guitar), Artie Roth (bass), and Kelly Arrey (drums). The Jazz Vespers – Northlea United Church.
Sunday, March 12, 2017: 'The Song Is You! - A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra', featuring Ewen Farncombe (keys), and Jordan O'Connor (bass) – The Local Gest.
Wednesday, March 8, 2017: 'The Songs of Antonio Carlos Jobim'. Accompanist: Nathan Hiltz (guitar) – Mezzetta.
Saturday, January 28, 2017: With Ewen Farncombe (keyboard) and Ross MacIntyre (bass) – The Free Times Cafe.
Wednesday, November 30, 2016: With pianist Danny McErlain – Mezzetta.
Thursday, September 15, 2016: With pianist Adrean Farrugia and bassist Dan Fortin – The 120 Diner.
Wednesday, July 27, 2016: Debut: With pianist Peter Hill – Plein Air Garden Concert Series.
Sunday, May 22, 2016: Debut: With pianist Richard Whiteman – The 120 Diner.
Saturday, April 16, 2016: In a standing-room-only performance, Joel sang with the 18-piece Mississauga Big Band and Jazz Ensemble at the world-famous Rex Hotel and Jazz & Blues Bar.
Saturday, April 2, 2016: Selected as one of the top Big Band vocalists performing with the band in the past 5 years, Joel hosted and sang with the 18-piece Mississauga Big Band Jazz Ensemble at 'The Best of Open Mic' – The Mississauga Living Arts Centre (Mississauga, Ontario).
November 15, 2015: A Centenary Double-Tribute Concert: Joel Sheridan Sings Lady Day and Ol' Blue Eyes featuring Mark Kieswetter (piano), and Jordan O'Connor (bass) – Musideum.
6 consecutive years performing at the TD TORONTO JAZZ FESTIVAL (2009 - 2014) Joel Sheridan's bands have included Mark Kieswetter, Danny McErlain, Tony Quarrington, Dave Field, Mike Downes, and Kevin Dempsey.
Over half a decade of regular engagements at Gate 403 (October, 2008 - June, 2014): Joel Sheridan accompanied in duo, trio, quartet and quintet settings. Musicians included: Mark Kieswetter, Danny McErlain, Adrean Farrugia, Norman Amadio, Ewan Farncombe, and Kevin Barrett.
April, 2015: Debut performance as Guest Vocalist with the Mississauga Big Band Jazz Ensemble.
August 16, 2014: MARKHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL: Guest Artist for Solveig Barber and Danny McErlain – The Old Country Inn.
July 25, 2014: Hearts for Heather - Fundraising Concert. With pianist Danny McErlain – The Paintbox Bistro.
June 27, 2014: TD TORONTO JAZZ FESTIVAL: Joel Sheridan performed for his 6th consecutive year at Toronto's prestigious and longest-running jazz festival. Featuring Mark Kieswetter (piano) and Jordan O'Connor (bass).
February 14, 2014: ‘My Swinging Valentine!’ The Joel Sheridan Trio with Graham Howes (piano) and George Kozub (bass) – The Paintbox Bistro.
September 5, 2013: With Mike Daley (guitar), and 5-time Juno winner, and recipient of the Order of Canada, multi-instrumentalist and jazz giant Don Thompson (bass) – Jazz at EDO.
August 16, 2013: The Joel Sheridan Trio, featuring Bernie Senensky (keyboard), Jordan O’Connor (bass) – Playful Grounds.
June 23, 2013: TD TORONTO JAZZ FESTIVAL: 'The Song Is You: Sheridan Sings Sinatra', The Joel Sheridan Quintet, featuring Robert Rowe (piano), Jeffrey Hewer (guitar), Ed Sweetman (bass) and Dennis Song (drums).
May 23, 2013: All-Star Fundraising Concert for St. Stephen’s Community House, featuring host Garvia Bailey, comedian Ron James, and musicians: Jane Bunnett, Robi Botos, Kevin Laliberte, Ahmed Mitchel, and Kieran Overs, with vocalists Amanda Martinez and Joel Sheridan – City of Toronto Archives.
April 19, 2013: ‘I’ve Got My Standards! - A Jazz Cabaret Concert'. The Joel Sheridan Trio, featuring Lee Wallace (guitar) and Steve Wallace (bass) – The Flying Beaver Pubaret.
February 19, 2013: 'My Tardy, Jazzy, Sometimes Funny Valentine'. The Joel Sheridan Quintet, featuring Robert Rowe (piano), Jeffrey Hewer (guitar), Ed Sweetman (bass), and Dennis Song (drums) – The Reservoir Lounge.
November 28, 2012: Joel Sheridan and Graham Howes (piano) – The Old Mill Inn.
July 1, 2012: TD TORONTO JAZZ FESTIVAL: 'The Happy Holiday: Joel Sheridan Swings Lady Day', featuring the Joel Sheridan Quartet, with Mark Kieswetter (piano), Brendan Davis (bass), and Jordan Glick (drums).
June 29, 2012: Guest Artist for June Garber’s farewell concert, 'June and the Night and the Music', featuring June Garber (voice) and the George Lake Big Band, with additional musical guests Vincent Wolfe and Adrian Luces, and host, Jazz FM Radio Personality Jaymz Bee – Hugh’s Room.
May 4, 2012: 'Return to Romance: Joel Sheridan Sings Nat King Cole'. The Joel Sheridan Trio, featuring Mark Kieswetter (piano) and Ross MacIntyre (bass) – The Old Mill Inn’s Home Smith Bar.
April 1, 2012: The Joel Sheridan Quartet, featuring Mark Eisenman (piano), Reg Schwager (guitar), and Duncan Hopkins (bass) – Chalkers Pub.
March 3, 2012: 'Different Stages, Different Songs: A Cabaret Jazz Concert'. With Mark Kieswetter (piano) – The Green Door Cabaret (Lower Ossington Theatre).
June 30, 2011: TD TORONTO JAZZ FESTIVAL: The Joel Sheridan Quartet, featuring Joel Sheridan (billed as Joel Diamond), with Anthony Panacci (piano), Mike Downes (bass), and Kevin Dempsey (drums).
April 29, 2011: The Joel Sheridan Trio, featuring Danny McErlain (piano), and Dave Young (bass) – 'Fridays To Sing About!' – The Old Mill Inn’s Home Smith Bar.
October 8, 2010: 'Unforgettable! A Musical Celebration of Nat King Cole'. The Joel Sheridan Jazz Quartet featuring Joel Sheridan (billed as Jay Sinclair) with Danny McErlain (keyboard), Dave Field (bass), and Kevin Dempsey (drums) 2010 – Jazz at Oscars (Concert Series at Hart House, University of Toronto).
June 25, 2010: TD TORONTO JAZZ FESTIVAL: 'Sheridan Sings Sinatra: The Song Is You! (The Capitol Years)'. The Joel Sheridan Trio, featuring Joel Sheridan (billed as Jay Sinclair) with Danny McErlain (piano) and Dave Field (bass).
February 26, 2010: Guest Artist for The Peggy Mahon Trio, featuring Peggy Mahon (voice), Danny McErlain (piano) and Dave Field (bass) – 'Fridays to Sing About!' Jazz Vocalists’ Series – The Old Mill Inn’s Home Smith Bar.
October 28, 2009: 'Unforgettable!: Joel Sheridan Sings Nat King Cole' with Tony Quarrington (guitar) – The Trane Studio.
July 4, 2009: TD/CANADA TRUST TORONTO JAZZ FESTIVAL: 'Unforgettable!: A Musical Celebration of Nat King Cole'; The Joel Sheridan Trio, featuring Joel Sheridan (billed as Joel Diamond), with Tony Quarrington (guitar), and Dave Field (bass).
February 19, 2009: The Joel Sheridan Trio, with Alan Kingstone (guitar), and Rachel Melas (bass) – The Gladstone Hotel’s Melody Bar.
November 6, 2008: The Joel Sheridan Trio, with Mark Kieswetter (keyboard), and Rachel Melas (bass) – The Gladstone Hotel’s Melody Bar.
October 13, 2008: (Debut at Gate 403) Joel Sheridan Trio, with Mark Kieswetter (piano), and Rachel Melas (bass) – Gate 403.
October 10, 2008: Jazz Cabaret Series: 'Joel Sheridan Sings The Harry Warren & Ira Gershwin Songbooks' with Whitney Smith (guitar), and Jon Meyer (bass) – The Anabella Lounge.
August 3, 2008: (Debut Appearance at the Rex) Guest Artist for the Miriam Snider Quartet – The Rex Hotel & Jazz Bar.
March 7, 2008: Guest Artist for the Peggy Mahon Quintet, featuring Peggy Mahon (voice), Danny McErlain (keyboard), Dave Field (bass) Dave Caldwell (saxophone, flute), and Don Vickery (drums) – Dominion On Queen.
Autumn, 2007: Numerous engagements - Eton House.
Autumn, 2006: Headlining debut and repeat engagements - Dave's Pizza (currently known as 'Dave's...').
All performances in Toronto, unless otherwise noted. (Private events not open to the public are not listed.)
3rd Season Performance: Saturday, July 7: 'A Little Night Music... In The Garden' with guitarist Andrew Marzotto and special guest vocalist Mary-Catherine Pazzano – The 18th annual Plein Air Garden Concert Series. (For more information on The Artist's Garden, and Plein Air Garden Concerts, and the complete concert schedule, listing all of the exceptional musical artists appearing at Plein Air Garden Concerts Series, visit http://artistsgarden.blogspot.com/.)
SOLD OUT: Wednesday, May 23: 'The Spellbound CD Launch' Joel's debut CD, Spellbound, was officially released at Jazz Bistro, Toronto's premier live jazz destination. With Adrean Farrugia (piano), Jordan O'Connor (bass), Reg Schwager (guitar), and Mark Micklethwaite (drums) – Jazz Bistro.
Wednesday, April 25: Duo Debut: Joel Sheridan and guitarist Eric St-Laurent – Mezzetta.
Sunday, February 18, 2018: 'Beating The Winter Blues!' with pianist Ron Davis – The Local Gest.
SOLD OUT: Monday, December 18th, 2017: 'A Very Swinging Christmas!': The Holiday Show. With pianist Adrean Farrugia and musical guests Julia Pal and Mimi Snider – The Pear Tree.
Wednesday, November 8, 2017: Accompanied by Reg Schwager for a double-tribute concert: 'C-ELLA-brating Ella at 100', and 'The Songs of Antonio Carlos Jobim' – Mezzetta.
Wednesday, October 18, 2017 (Venue Debut): Joel Sheridan Jazz Quintet with Ewen Farncombe (piano), Mark Godfrey (bass), Rob Christian (sax/flute), and Chris Wallace (drums) – Music In The Atrium (Princess Margaret Hospital).
Saturday, September 16, 2017: The Voice + Bass Duo Concert with bassist Ross MacIntyre – Free Times Cafe.
Friday, August 4, 2017: Accompanied by pianist Ian Sinclair – Coco Espresso Bar (Yorkville).
Wednesday, July 12, 2017: Accompanied by Juno-nominee Adrean Farrugia – Plein Air Concert Series.
SOLD OUT: Saturday, June 17, 2017: The closing act for A Musical Tribute to Leonard Cohen (Various Artists) Accompanied by pianist David Story – Marigold Studio.
Tuesday, June 6, 2017: Closing musical act for 'As Canadian As...', Art Show, Silent Auction and Concert Fundraiser for Gilda's Club of Greater Toronto. Accompanied by pianist Robert Rowe – The Faculty Club (University of Toronto).
Sunday, May 21, 2017: Accompanied by pianist Adrean Farrugia with musical guest: Leigh Graham (vocalist) – The Local Gest.
Sunday, May 7, 2017: Vocalist for The Robert Rowe Trio, featuring Robert Rowe (piano), Harold Bratten (guitar), Artie Roth (bass), and Kelly Arrey (drums). The Jazz Vespers – Northlea United Church.
Sunday, March 12, 2017: 'The Song Is You! - A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra', featuring Ewen Farncombe (keys), and Jordan O'Connor (bass) – The Local Gest.
Wednesday, March 8, 2017: 'The Songs of Antonio Carlos Jobim'. Accompanist: Nathan Hiltz (guitar) – Mezzetta.
Saturday, January 28, 2017: With Ewen Farncombe (keyboard) and Ross MacIntyre (bass) – The Free Times Cafe.
Wednesday, November 30, 2016: With pianist Danny McErlain – Mezzetta.
Thursday, September 15, 2016: With pianist Adrean Farrugia and bassist Dan Fortin – The 120 Diner.
Wednesday, July 27, 2016: Debut: With pianist Peter Hill – Plein Air Garden Concert Series.
Sunday, May 22, 2016: Debut: With pianist Richard Whiteman – The 120 Diner.
Saturday, April 16, 2016: In a standing-room-only performance, Joel sang with the 18-piece Mississauga Big Band and Jazz Ensemble at the world-famous Rex Hotel and Jazz & Blues Bar.
Saturday, April 2, 2016: Selected as one of the top Big Band vocalists performing with the band in the past 5 years, Joel hosted and sang with the 18-piece Mississauga Big Band Jazz Ensemble at 'The Best of Open Mic' – The Mississauga Living Arts Centre (Mississauga, Ontario).
November 15, 2015: A Centenary Double-Tribute Concert: Joel Sheridan Sings Lady Day and Ol' Blue Eyes featuring Mark Kieswetter (piano), and Jordan O'Connor (bass) – Musideum.
6 consecutive years performing at the TD TORONTO JAZZ FESTIVAL (2009 - 2014) Joel Sheridan's bands have included Mark Kieswetter, Danny McErlain, Tony Quarrington, Dave Field, Mike Downes, and Kevin Dempsey.
Over half a decade of regular engagements at Gate 403 (October, 2008 - June, 2014): Joel Sheridan accompanied in duo, trio, quartet and quintet settings. Musicians included: Mark Kieswetter, Danny McErlain, Adrean Farrugia, Norman Amadio, Ewan Farncombe, and Kevin Barrett.
April, 2015: Debut performance as Guest Vocalist with the Mississauga Big Band Jazz Ensemble.
August 16, 2014: MARKHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL: Guest Artist for Solveig Barber and Danny McErlain – The Old Country Inn.
July 25, 2014: Hearts for Heather - Fundraising Concert. With pianist Danny McErlain – The Paintbox Bistro.
June 27, 2014: TD TORONTO JAZZ FESTIVAL: Joel Sheridan performed for his 6th consecutive year at Toronto's prestigious and longest-running jazz festival. Featuring Mark Kieswetter (piano) and Jordan O'Connor (bass).
February 14, 2014: ‘My Swinging Valentine!’ The Joel Sheridan Trio with Graham Howes (piano) and George Kozub (bass) – The Paintbox Bistro.
September 5, 2013: With Mike Daley (guitar), and 5-time Juno winner, and recipient of the Order of Canada, multi-instrumentalist and jazz giant Don Thompson (bass) – Jazz at EDO.
August 16, 2013: The Joel Sheridan Trio, featuring Bernie Senensky (keyboard), Jordan O’Connor (bass) – Playful Grounds.
June 23, 2013: TD TORONTO JAZZ FESTIVAL: 'The Song Is You: Sheridan Sings Sinatra', The Joel Sheridan Quintet, featuring Robert Rowe (piano), Jeffrey Hewer (guitar), Ed Sweetman (bass) and Dennis Song (drums).
May 23, 2013: All-Star Fundraising Concert for St. Stephen’s Community House, featuring host Garvia Bailey, comedian Ron James, and musicians: Jane Bunnett, Robi Botos, Kevin Laliberte, Ahmed Mitchel, and Kieran Overs, with vocalists Amanda Martinez and Joel Sheridan – City of Toronto Archives.
April 19, 2013: ‘I’ve Got My Standards! - A Jazz Cabaret Concert'. The Joel Sheridan Trio, featuring Lee Wallace (guitar) and Steve Wallace (bass) – The Flying Beaver Pubaret.
February 19, 2013: 'My Tardy, Jazzy, Sometimes Funny Valentine'. The Joel Sheridan Quintet, featuring Robert Rowe (piano), Jeffrey Hewer (guitar), Ed Sweetman (bass), and Dennis Song (drums) – The Reservoir Lounge.
November 28, 2012: Joel Sheridan and Graham Howes (piano) – The Old Mill Inn.
July 1, 2012: TD TORONTO JAZZ FESTIVAL: 'The Happy Holiday: Joel Sheridan Swings Lady Day', featuring the Joel Sheridan Quartet, with Mark Kieswetter (piano), Brendan Davis (bass), and Jordan Glick (drums).
June 29, 2012: Guest Artist for June Garber’s farewell concert, 'June and the Night and the Music', featuring June Garber (voice) and the George Lake Big Band, with additional musical guests Vincent Wolfe and Adrian Luces, and host, Jazz FM Radio Personality Jaymz Bee – Hugh’s Room.
May 4, 2012: 'Return to Romance: Joel Sheridan Sings Nat King Cole'. The Joel Sheridan Trio, featuring Mark Kieswetter (piano) and Ross MacIntyre (bass) – The Old Mill Inn’s Home Smith Bar.
April 1, 2012: The Joel Sheridan Quartet, featuring Mark Eisenman (piano), Reg Schwager (guitar), and Duncan Hopkins (bass) – Chalkers Pub.
March 3, 2012: 'Different Stages, Different Songs: A Cabaret Jazz Concert'. With Mark Kieswetter (piano) – The Green Door Cabaret (Lower Ossington Theatre).
June 30, 2011: TD TORONTO JAZZ FESTIVAL: The Joel Sheridan Quartet, featuring Joel Sheridan (billed as Joel Diamond), with Anthony Panacci (piano), Mike Downes (bass), and Kevin Dempsey (drums).
April 29, 2011: The Joel Sheridan Trio, featuring Danny McErlain (piano), and Dave Young (bass) – 'Fridays To Sing About!' – The Old Mill Inn’s Home Smith Bar.
October 8, 2010: 'Unforgettable! A Musical Celebration of Nat King Cole'. The Joel Sheridan Jazz Quartet featuring Joel Sheridan (billed as Jay Sinclair) with Danny McErlain (keyboard), Dave Field (bass), and Kevin Dempsey (drums) 2010 – Jazz at Oscars (Concert Series at Hart House, University of Toronto).
June 25, 2010: TD TORONTO JAZZ FESTIVAL: 'Sheridan Sings Sinatra: The Song Is You! (The Capitol Years)'. The Joel Sheridan Trio, featuring Joel Sheridan (billed as Jay Sinclair) with Danny McErlain (piano) and Dave Field (bass).
February 26, 2010: Guest Artist for The Peggy Mahon Trio, featuring Peggy Mahon (voice), Danny McErlain (piano) and Dave Field (bass) – 'Fridays to Sing About!' Jazz Vocalists’ Series – The Old Mill Inn’s Home Smith Bar.
October 28, 2009: 'Unforgettable!: Joel Sheridan Sings Nat King Cole' with Tony Quarrington (guitar) – The Trane Studio.
July 4, 2009: TD/CANADA TRUST TORONTO JAZZ FESTIVAL: 'Unforgettable!: A Musical Celebration of Nat King Cole'; The Joel Sheridan Trio, featuring Joel Sheridan (billed as Joel Diamond), with Tony Quarrington (guitar), and Dave Field (bass).
February 19, 2009: The Joel Sheridan Trio, with Alan Kingstone (guitar), and Rachel Melas (bass) – The Gladstone Hotel’s Melody Bar.
November 6, 2008: The Joel Sheridan Trio, with Mark Kieswetter (keyboard), and Rachel Melas (bass) – The Gladstone Hotel’s Melody Bar.
October 13, 2008: (Debut at Gate 403) Joel Sheridan Trio, with Mark Kieswetter (piano), and Rachel Melas (bass) – Gate 403.
October 10, 2008: Jazz Cabaret Series: 'Joel Sheridan Sings The Harry Warren & Ira Gershwin Songbooks' with Whitney Smith (guitar), and Jon Meyer (bass) – The Anabella Lounge.
August 3, 2008: (Debut Appearance at the Rex) Guest Artist for the Miriam Snider Quartet – The Rex Hotel & Jazz Bar.
March 7, 2008: Guest Artist for the Peggy Mahon Quintet, featuring Peggy Mahon (voice), Danny McErlain (keyboard), Dave Field (bass) Dave Caldwell (saxophone, flute), and Don Vickery (drums) – Dominion On Queen.
Autumn, 2007: Numerous engagements - Eton House.
Autumn, 2006: Headlining debut and repeat engagements - Dave's Pizza (currently known as 'Dave's...').