joyce is not here artists' bar & cafe

jan gigs at joyce

Friday Jan 6th at 9:30 pm, Michelle Carrillo and Skip Moy

Saturday Jan 7th at 9:30 pm, Aileen Alonzo and Darren Hayward

Friday Jan 13th at 9:30 pm, Eugene Pao and Ted Lo Acoustic duo.

Saturday Jan 14th at 9:30pm, Kevin Guffy and Jezreal Lucero Duo. Seattle guitarist/singer/songwriter Kevin Guffy brings his special brand of Jazz,blues,R&B and pop to Joyce is not here, backed by the phenomenal Jezreal Lucero on bass.

Friday Jan 20th at 9:30 pm,  Karissa Muse and Nobel

Saturday Jan 21st at 9:30 pm, Joyce 's Birthday Party

dec gigs at joyce

Friday Dec 2nd, Diana Batista and Elaine  Leung.  Pop, Rock, and R&B

Saturday Dec 3rd, Shandy Gan and Orlando Bonzi, Jazz, Latin and  Pop

 

Friday Dec 9th, at 9:30 pm Rickard Malmsten and Jim Schneider. Original contemporary jazz.

Saturday Dec 10th, Dan LaVelle and Orlando Bonzi. Latin Jazz

 

Friday Dec 16th, at 9:30pm, The Bollards. The Bollands are Christian and Joyce Bolland, an acoustic duo (guitar & keyboard) from New Zealand, who love to play thier originals and favorites

Saturday Dec 17th,at 9:30pm ,Elecoustic, the duo of Karissa Muse and Nobel Queano

Friday Dec 23rd, Michelle Carrillo and Skip Moy. Vocal Jazz Standards and Pop.

Friday Dec 30th,at 9:30pm, Pete Kelly and Guy Le Claire. Jazz Standards

Friday Dec 2nd, Diana Batista and Elaine  Leung.  Pop, Rock, and R&B

we are on the way to the best music

There is a story behind all of these graphic...

EC my friend, the real professional person, a photographer orignally designed the theme of this event, which includes color of background, font style, layout. 

He has almost done 10 graphic already, so we didn't really want to bother him for these 19 images design. 

My multi-designer <yes, she graduted from Australia studied Product Design, then she came to our company doing the Interior Design, Now, she is doing the Graphic Design which EC comments -- Well Done, OLI!!!> Oli Chan did a first image for Mark Peter's gig according to EC's concept. 

But, then EC wrote me an email at 2am in the morning and give me a big shit. Because the thing Oli did, was good, but was NOT perfect !

EC told me, no matter how much you paid me, as long as you call me " art direcrtor " then you must consult me for all art work, in terms of color, font, layout, everything. 

Then he emailed us all the background color that will be suitable for this event...then he taught Oli the layout, everyhing...

Time is flying...that was last Friday...which we only finished 3 rough images < spent 3 days > according to EC's new instruction, but EC had not confirmed yet.... I was sooo worry about time, because today, Thursday, I must post all 19 images out...

This week...Oli stayed in the office every night until late...she did a lot...and called EC like crazy...Yesterday, EC was busy with our <Time Out> magazine design, so Oli went to EC's studio to get the final information to make sure everything ok...

Until last night 10pm, yes, Oli had done all of them, but EC still didn't allow me to post it...He must take a look first...I was waiting for EC until 4am, then back to sleep...this early morning, I got EC's approval : "Well Done Oli!! "

I was sooo happy to read this email...and sms Oli to give her a big prize!!! 

But still one AD EC didn't feel right, about Blaine's 27th gig...But I still posted here, and EC will fix it with OlI, then you guys will know the diffenerce in between...

It is a nice story...even we were worried...EC gave me shit...Oli was so tired...but, it is a story about being a professional! 

Yes, there are 1000 lines in front of us, but which one is the most straight one?

There are 1000 flowers blooming here, but which one is the lasting forever one? 

We must to do the best! 

Be good , or be gone!

EC & Oli, I love you !

20 performances posters with ADs...

 <Hong Kong Time Out> magazine

  < Naxos> Guide

nov gigs at joyce

Friday Nov 4th, at 9:30, Rickard Malmsten and Bob Mocarsky Duo. Original contemporary jazz .

Saturday Nov 5th at 9:30pm, Michelle Carrillo and Jim Schneider, Jazz, Pop and R&B with Voclaist Michelle Carrillo and Pianist Jim Schneider

Friday Nov 11th 9:30pm Ela Lo and Jim Schneider. Local Jazz Singer Ela Lo returns to Joyce is not here , for a great night of all your favorites with Jim Schneider on keys, and sax.

Saturday Nov 12th 9:30pm, Diana Batista and Elaine Leung Duo

Friday Nov 18th at 9:30pm, Rod Chiu Trio, with Rod Chiu on Keys, Ming on bass and Hei on trumpet, playing your favorite jazz standards.

Saturday Nov 19th at 9:30 pm   Richard Abellano and Marcia Seebaran Duo 
Richard Abellano on keys and Marcia Seebaran vocals and guitar. Original and Contempory Jazz.

 

 

Peel Jazz Festival 2011

Date: Nov.23 - 28, 2011. 

Location: Peel Street, SOHO, HK

It's the 4th Annual Jazz Fest on Peel St.

Total 8 bars, resturant, shops have confirmed to participate this event:

The first Advertisment will be out on Nov.9th, <Time Out Magazine-HK>.

All sponsors' logos will be posted soon. 

 

Time table:

Nov.23^th  -- Wednesday 

7pm – 9pm  Event Opening Ceremony & Cocktail Party

Speeches :

---HK Tourism Board

---Central District Councilors

---Event Planner representative

---Jazz Musicians representative

---Sponsor representative

---live demo lesson: showing different characteristics in jazz

Peel Fresco Music Lounge:

9pm – 1am  Opening performance at Peel Fresco Music Lounge

Angelita Li & the Eugene Pao Quartet

Brazilian Jazz rhythms with Angelita Li vocals, Eugene Pao guitar, João Mascarenhas keys, Scott Dodd bass and Robbin Harris drums. 

Nov.24^th  -- Thursday

Peel Fresco Music Lounge:

10 pm – 1:30 am    Bob Mocarsky’s - Organix Trio with guest Gigi Marentette

Bob Mocarsky-organ, Dan LaVelle vocal/guitar and Robbin Harris -drums 

joyce is not here artists’ bar & café

9:30pm—12:30am   Eugene Pao and Scott Dodd Acoustic Duo 

Le Tambour

10pm – 12am   Mark Peter and Sebastian Meyer Duo 

Nov.25^th : -- Friday

Peel Fresco Music Lounge:

7pm – 10 pm      Canton Jazz Trio – Wilson Lam

Wilson Lam -guitar, Chan Kam Ming-bass and Anna Fan -drums 

10 pm – 1:30 am:  Natasha Patamapongs Quartet

Natasha Patamapongs vocals, Skip Moy on Guitar, Jezreal Lucero –keys, Ah Hong- bass, and DC on drums, with Guest Eugene Pao on guitar. 

joyce is not here: 

9:30pm – 1am     Ginger Kwan and Orlando Bonzi Duo 

Makumba: 

9:30pm –12:00 am   Makumba’s house band: EZO,  FROM TOGO, WEST AFRICA.

Nov.26^th : -- Saturday

Peel Fresco Music Lounge:

3pm – 6 pm      Rickard Malmsten Vocal Project

Marcia Seebaran vocal/guitar, Orlando Bonzi vocal/guitar, Rickard Malmsten bass, Jack Greminger drums 

6pm – 8:30 pm      Ted Lo Trio

Eugene Pao-guitar, Scott Dodd –bass, Ted Lo drums 

9:30 pm – 1:30 am   Allen Youngblood and Jazzbalaya

Allen Youngblood-piano, Paul Candelaria –bass, DC drums and Blaine Whittaker alto sax. 

Music jamming after 

joyce is not here:

8pm – 10:30pm     Yanice Tsang and Orlando Bonzi Duo 

11pm – 1am        Natasha Patamapongs and Dan LaVelle Duo 

Makumba:

9:00pm –11am:  Eugene Pao Trio

Eugene Pao-guitar, Scott Dodd –bass, Ted Lo drums 

11:00pm – 12:00am Makumba house band :EZO,  FROM TOGO, WEST AFRICA

Le Tambour

9:30pm – 12am   Kevin Guffy Solo- guitar/vocals 

Nov.27^th : -- SUNDAY

Consider the “ very early morning gigs at 6:30 am”

Peel Fresco Music Lounge:

1pm – 4 pm     The YOUNG Cats - LokSum Rod Chui – keys, Wong Tak Chung – bass, Vincent Lau on guitar and Almond Yeung on drums.

5pm – 8 pm      Michelle Carrillo and Ginger Kwan 

9pm – 12 pm    Band: Blaine Whittaker Quintet with special Guests Eugene Pao and Guy Le Claire on guitar, Scott Dodd on bass and Robbin Harris on Drums. 

-  Music jamming after

joyce is not here:

8pm – 11pm     Karissa Muse & Nobel Queano Duo 

Nov.28^th : -- MONDAY 

4pm:            Buses pick up all musicians, Sponsors & Staffs at Peel St. 

5pm – 10pm:    Deep Water Bay “closing dinner party” at Beach Thai Restaurant

* Musicians pls bring your music instruments, let's eat & drink on the beach, with music, watching the sun set. 

10pm – late :      Peel Fresco Music Lounge closing jamming, see all of you next Year!

*** Thank you to all the Volunteers, Sponsors, & Friends , who helped make this possible! 

Volunteer List:

Chai Lam, Ellen , for your Chinese writing 

Skip Moy, for music arrangement coordination 

Evangelo Costadimas, for your graphic design 

Ted Lo, for your professional suggestion 

Matt Brent, for your English editing 

Edward Neiges, for your English editing 

Cara Li, for all connection work 

Sai Ma, for all your connection 

Robin Lynam, Winnie Siu, Mark Tjhung, etc...all reporters will help us for promotion of this event!

Thank you! 

“Peel Jazz Festival” Music Festival Preparatory Committee”

working cards!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

first T-Shirt, HK$120.00 for supporting HK Live Music!

The 2nd addition with all logos on, will be out on Nov.18, 20100. 

oct gigs at joyce

 

Saturday Oct 1st at 9:30pm, Mark Peter and Sebastian Meyer. Canadian pianist/vocalist Mark Peter hooks up with Germany Double bass player Sebastian Meyer for a great evening of Jazz and R&B.

Friday Oct 7th at 9:30pm, Rickard Malmsten and Jim Schneider. Original Contemporary Jazz, from Swedish bass player Rickard Malmsten and pianist/sax player Jim Schneider.

Saturday Oct 8th at 9:30pm, Michelle Carrillo and Skip Moy. Jazz vocalist Michelle Carrillo returns to joyce with the Godfather of Hong Kong jazz guitarist Skip Moy.

Friday Oct 14th at 9:30pm, "For Yor Ears Only". Vocalist Ginger Kwan and Jim Schneider - keys, bring you an night of your favorite music for your ears only.

Saturday Oct 15th at 9:30pm,TBA

 

Friday Oct 21st at 9: "2 Guitars" with  Jason Ho and Dylan Lye. mix of jazz, latin and acoustic music.

 

Saturday Oct 22nd at 9:30pm,Yanice Tsang and Orlando Bonzi. Latin, Jazz, Classical and Pop mix of all your favorite music woth Yanice Tsang on vocals and Violin and Orlando Bonzi on vocals and Guitar.

Friday Oct 28th at 9:30pm, The Bollards. The Bollands are Christian and Joyce Bolland, an acoustic duo (guitar & keyboard) from New Zealand, who love to play thier originals and favorites,

 

Saturday Oct 29th at 9:30pm, Pete Kelly and Guy Le Claire. A jazzy combination of flute and guitar with Pete Kelly on vocals/flute and the Auzzie guitar master Guy Le Claiire.

 

Movie List from Oct.9th, 2011 to Jan.29, 2012

every Sunday at 8pm, at Joyce is not here

sept gigs at joyce

Friday Sept 2nd at 9:30 pm Yanice Tsang and Orlando Benzi. A mix of jazz and latin and pop music with many of Orlando's original compositions, with Yanice Tsang violin/vocals, and Orlano Benzi guitar/vocals.

Saturday Sept 3rd, at 9:30pm, Guy Le Claire Solo Guitar!

Saturday Sept 10th, Agitha Kong and Jerry Sun. Pop and Jazz singer Agatha Kong/keys and vocalist/guitarist/keys Jerry Sun, join forces and make their joyce is not here return..Bring you all your favorite, pop and jazz tunes...

Friday Sept 16th, 9:30pm, Diana Batista and Elanie Leung other wise know as Las Dos II, Mexican vocalist Diana Batista and Elaine Leung guitartist/vocals once again present a wonderful night of all your favorite tunes

Saturday Sept 24th at 9:30 pm, The Swedees Invade Joyce..Maria Kvist - Piano/Vocal ,Linus Kåse - Sax and Rickard Malmsten - Bass for some fantastic original contemporary jazz.

Friday Sept 23rd, 9:30pm, Pete Kelly and Guy Le Claire

Saturday Sept 24th at 9:30 pm, The Swedees Invade Joyce..Maria Kvist - Piano/Vocal ,Linus Kåse - Sax and Rickard Malmsten - Bass for some fantastic original contemporary jazz.

 

Friday Sept 30th at 9:30 pm, The Bollards. The Bollands are Christian and Joyce Bolland, an acoustic duo (guitar & keyboard) from New Zealand, who love to play thier originals and favorites,The music they play is hard to define but has been described as foot stomping folk-rock. . They strive to write real songs about people, life and experience. They have played in all sorts of places throughout New Zealand and Asia, and in front of all sorts of crowds. From pizza shop rooftops in Taiwan to outdoor music festivals in New Zealand.

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Sept Sunday Movies' Night

aug gigs at joyce

Friday August 5th- Tony Lee

Saturday August 6th, Ginger Kwan & Skip Moy

ONCE UPON A TIME AT JOYCE IS NOT HERE, The REEL EAST HONG KONG MOVIE GROUP,presents,ONCE UPON A TIME AT JOYCE IS NOT HERE,A celebration of The Tsui Hark kung fu classic ‘Once Upon a Time in China’, starring Jet Li, SCREENED! Clips from this 1991 masterpiece, DISCUSSED!The background, style and impact of the film,REVEALED!Information about its development and production,

 

Friday August 12th, Michelle Carrillo & Skip Moy

Saturday August 13th, Clare and Ashley

Friday August 19th, classical piano solo

 


 
 

Saturday Aug 20th, Orland Bonzi & ah hong 

 

 Friday Aug 26th Michelle Carrillo & Skip Moy

 We are happy to announce that one of the latest works from João de Goes has been selected and will participate on the Aroca Film Festival in Portugal..
As most of you already know, we will be at ‘’Joyce is not here’’ tomorrow afternoon from 8pm for the screening of one short film and one documentary.
We would appreciate if you could confirm your assistance at your earlier convenience… See you all there!‘’
DELIGHTED TO SEE YOU (14min)
A lonely harvest lost at sea.
Where words wonder around a world of dreams or around every day’s frailty.
Three women share tastes and temperaments. Every single one of them
has her own peculiar and distinct way of dealing with the partner.
EuphoniA (16min)
Voice is a magical instrument and Opera doesn’t live without it.
Voice, in Opera, is taken to it’s maximum exponent, like in no other
music genre. Where does so much voice come from?

july gigs at joyce

Friday July 1st, Joyce Anniversary and Canada Day 

 
Saturday July 2nd, at 9:30pm,Tony Lee. Local classic rock/ blues guitarist/vocalist Tony Lee returns to joyce is not here for an accoustic night of originals and your favorite classic rock tones.

 

 

 

Friday July 8th, at 9:30pm, Jason Ho. Singaporian guitarist Jason Ho drops in with some friends for a great night of latin jazz fusion music.

 

 
Saturday July 9th, at 9:30pm,  TBA

Friday July 15th,at 9:30pm, Bob Mocarsky and Micheal Carrillo. New York Pianist Bob Mocarsky tickles the ivories behind the vocal magic of jazz vocalist Michelle Carrillo for a night of wonderful Contemporary Jazz Favorites.

 

 
Saturday July 16th, at 9:30pm, Guy Le Claire. Australian guitarist Guy Le Claire has recently acquired two new axes he can't wait top grind for us. Guy will be doing a solo performance of his acoustic original and jazz standards.

 

 
Friday July 22nd,at 9:30pm, Agitha Kong and Jerry Sun. Pop and Jazz singer Agatha Kong and Pianist/vocalist Jerry Sun, join forces and make their joyce is not here premier appearance..Bring you all your favorite, pop and jazz tunes...

 

 
Saturday July 23rd,at 9:30pm ,Yanice Tsang and Orlando Bonzi. This new violin, guitar, and vocal duo are sure to be a crowd pleaser. Yanice is a familar and popular face at Joyce, but this will be Orlando's debut,who sings and plays jazz, brazilian and his own originals (spanish/brazilian pop and jazz). This amazing combination will be a great treat.

 

 
Friday July 29th,at 9:30pm, Pete Kelly and Guy Le Claire. Australian Jazz vocalist/ flutist Pete Kelly makes is Hong Kong premier at Joyce Is Not Here, backed by guitarist Guy Le Claire. Don't miss the velvet voice, sweet flute, and acoustic guitar sound combination of this amazing duo.
 

Saturday July 30th,at 9:30pm, Stephanos Marinides. Classical Pianist Stephonos Marinides returns to joyce is not here to play Joyce's favorite music in a Classical Piano solo performance you are bond to delight in.

 

六年-6 YEARS

其實寫下"六年"這兩個字的時候, 我的心是有些發酸. 

這似一個開始, 也似一個結尾.

但我知道, 所謂的開始, 是從此以後, 我便會孤身上路. 

六年前, 我再次回到了香港. 六年前, 我們因緣籍遇嘗試開了這間小酒吧 --- 那時, 她還是一間概念咖啡店, 有防火輕磚的牆洞, 有用模特腿做的吧台; 有多用途背可折疊的自家設計的椅子…有我從全世界各地搜羅回來的書, 文具, 畫, 電影碟…那架咖啡機蠻貴的, 我們特意用汽車油噴成紅色的, 還記得叫PUAL的英國咖啡教師告訴我沖一杯好咖啡的真締: 

“正確的時間, 新鮮的豆, 及一顆火熱的心.”   

那時候的卑利街, 還是一個靜靜的街道, 沒有什麼酒吧, 沒有這麼多外來的客人, 當然, 也沒有音樂. 

六年來, 卑利街變得熱鬧了. 

其實我還真的不知道這倒底是不是好事, 但的確現在你走在這條街上, 由各個酒吧都飄散出來動聽的音樂, 你會由每一個視窗窺到美麗的藝術品, 迎接你的, 都是一些平和而愉快的笑臉, 認識的及不認識的… 

於是在六年後的今天, 在7月1日, 讓我們慶祝吧! 

我不知道我會見到誰, 或是見不到誰. 但有些人, 是永遠見不到了…在這個小酒館, 實在有太多的經歷. 有的人來了, 相愛了, 有的人走了, 有的孩子出生了, 有的身影越來越瘦弱了, 有的淚痕還淌在臉上, 有的歲月已埋在心中…. 

我們在這裡愛過, 恨過, 哭過, 笑過, 我們跳舞歌唱, 我們由卑利街的上面跑下來, 我們在雨中大聲叫, 但是, 我們的手,一直是拉著的…. 

是的, 我們的手, 一直是拉著的! 

在過去的六年, 在落雨的今天, 在之後的每一個明天…也請你來, 在這個禮拜五七月一日的晚上, 來到卑利街我這間小酒館, 同我們拉起手來慶祝, 不僅僅是慶祝我們的六周年, 還慶祝我們存在的今天:

趁活著, 讓我們起舞! 

最後, 感謝所有你們的關心與支持! 僅以兩首歌來結束我的心情. 第一首是我非常喜歡的中文歌, 樸樹的<那些花兒>, 第二首感謝我的朋友MARK COTTRELL為這間酒吧做的<Joyce Is Not Here>, 我們沒有那麼出名MARK, 但感謝你的友情! 

樸樹的<那些花兒>

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUaImUpMt8Q&feature=related 

那片笑聲讓我想起我的那些花兒
在我生命每個角落靜靜為我開著
我曾以為我會永遠守在她身旁
今天我們已經離去在人海茫茫

她們都老了吧　她們在哪裡呀
幸運的是我　曾陪她們開放

她們已經被風吹走　散落在天涯

有些故事還沒講完那就算了吧
那些心情在歲月中已經難辨真假
如今這裡荒草叢生沒有了鮮花
好在曾經擁有你們的春秋和冬夏

她們都老了吧　她們在哪裡呀

我們就這樣　各自奔天涯

Mark Cottrell < Joyce Is Not Here >

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFx7YuZtOmk&list=PL39318352D3B878B0

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It's been 6 years since I came back to Hong Kong ; 6 years since we accidently found this little shop at No.38 Peel St. 

At that moment, Peel St., was a quiet street with not many strangers…and yes, there was no music… 

“Joyce Is Not Here - artists' bar & cafe” started as a “concept café of art, design, film, good living style, etc”…we had a light fire-rated concrete wall selving unit and originally designed mannequin leg tables…and multi-task designed chairs… 

The coffee machine costed us a lot and I remember the UK coffee teacher telling me how to make a good coffee: 

“Right time, Fresh beans, with a Good Heart…” 

The first month we made HK$6000 business, Rob spent most of the time sitting outside in his Scottish Kilt uniform drinking coffee and waiting for the people come in… 

6 years. 

“you had me at hello” 

--- yes, until we met you, after that all of you made this little street become a little trade mark of the HK underground music scene; helped this little street to be introduced on Lonely Planet, Time out, all kinds of travel magazines, and medias… 

Now we have "Macumba", we have "Peel Fresco Music Lounge", "Le Moment", "Chocoholic"….from every door of every bar or restaurant, or gallery, you can hear music, you can see nice artwork, you can meet your friends, and you can receive a smile…. 

Now, "Joyce is not here artists bar & café" is going to celebrate her 6^th Anniverary on July 1^st. 

We invite all of you to join us. 

All of you, I really wish that all of you who I have met here, could really come. 

But, the truth is, some of you have already gone to other countries…some of you have even gone to another world… 

We experienced many things in this petite place…

People met each other, fall in love, have their nice engagement party here; People deliver their babies and then bring the babies here to listen to the poetry reading;

People came to HK because of a good job but lost it and then needed to fight to continue their lives here;

People have had serious disease and we looked at their weak body sitting outside of our place, and remembered how strong they once were…

People broke up but after many years they met once again in the same place, they hold hands and become friends…

People introduce their mom, son, all their relatives and tell them to come here when they visit HK…etc… 

It's like a little window to the world, here we meet, we love, and we exist with each other… 

Well, I am gonna sign another few years lease with my landlord, even though the rent will be raised a lot. I know that for me, for all of you, it is not only a place to buy a beer, it is our living room. And from this place, we have grown, it has been a place to learn, to develop, a place to go when we feel happy or sad, when we feel love or we hatred…but no matter what, we feel real & relaxed  here.    

Let’s enjoy what we have, while we are still here, on Peel St., or in this world…. 

One last thing, I'd like to use two songs to finish my writing. One is a Chinese song sang by Pu Shu < those flowers...>, another was written by my friend Mark Cottrell , thank you Mark, we are not that famous but we very much appreciate your friendship. <those flowers...>  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUaImUpMt8Q&feature=related  Your smile makes me remember those flowers They were quietly ever bloomed in my life  I thought that I would be with you forever But today we have disappeared from this place

Are they getting old? Are they lost? The wind blows them away, and they are everywhere…   Some stories have no ending Some feeling fade on rainy days… There may only be grass and no more flowers I am glad that I spent this summer time with you     Are they getting old? Are they lost? We are just like them and We are everywhere… ...... Mark Cottrell < Joyce Is Not Here > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFx7YuZtOmk&list=PL39318352D3B878B0

Thank you so much for your years’ of support to "Joyce is not here artist bar & café."

Joyce Peng

& my partner: Rob Baker

 

the little song I just wrote & sang...

writing lyris & melody is much easier than sing it while at the same time, do the hands movement with I-Phone video shooting!!! that was sth fun at 2am in the morning at home.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxMou45x4-U

gigs at Joyce is not here, In June

 
Friday June 3rd, at 9:30 pm, Mark Peter and Jim Schneider. Canadian pianist/vocalist Mark Peter and New York pianist/saxophonist Jim Schneider come together to share their talents with you, in a night of standards and original jazz, with a little pop and R&B thrown in.


Saturday June 4th,at 9:30pm, Agitha and Jerry Sun. Pop and Jazz singer Agatha Kong and Pianist/vocalist Jerry Sun, join forces and make their joyce is not here premier appearance..Bring you all your favorite, pop and jazz tunes...


Friday June 10th, at 9:30pm, Tony Lee. Local guitarist/vocalist Tony Lee come to Joyce to share his original composition and your favorite classic rock tunes, in a night of solo acoustic guitar and vocals.

"Tony Lee is a man of many faces.  You may have seen him playing guitar in bands doing a variety of music including blues, country, pop and classic rock.  He's also a familiar face at jam sessions.  Recently, he's been singing and playing up a storm with Diving for Air at Fresco on Peel.   

But he has another side.  On June 10th, he will appear at Joyce is Not Here in a more intimate acoustic setting.  With a wide background of musical influences, his material resonates easily with audiences.  This evening's performance promises down-to-earth songs with equal emphasis on melody, lyrics, vocals, and guitar-playing and will also be a chance to hear some of his original compositions."

Saturday June 11th at 9:30pm, Diana Batista and Elaine Leung.

Friday June 17th at 9:30pm, Classical Piano Solo: 

Stephanos Marinides was born in London in 1983 and began playing the piano at the age of five. In 1990 he was accepted into Junior Trinity College of Music with a scholarship and has been playing in concerts ever since. While studying there, he was leader of the orchestra on the violin, performed major works as a member of the choir, including the Faure and Mozart Requiems, and played his own piano compositions in concerts.

As a child, Stephanos won many prizes such as the Hellenic College music prize for five consecutive years, a musicianship prize at Trinity College in 1996 and a performance prize in 2000. He continued to excel at university level, attending Senior Trinity College and studying with the legendary pianists John Bingham and Yonty Solomon. He received the Anthony Lindsay Performance Prize in his first year there and also took part in the most challenging concerto competition in the conservatoire reaching the semi-finals and receiving praise from the adjudicator Andrew Ball (head of keyboard studies at the Royal College of Music).

Stephanos has performed some of the most demanding music in the piano repertoire including Mussurgsky's “Pictures at an Exhibition”, Ravel's “Gaspard De la Nuit” and Rachminoff's Concerto “Variations on a Theme by Paganini”. He has also performed in some of the best concert halls in London including Wigmore Hall, St John Smith's Square and Queen Elizabeth Hall.

After travelling through Asia last summer, Stephanos is now living in Hong Kong where he is working as a performer/teacher/composer.


Saturday June 18th at 9:30pm, Ela Algeria and Bob Mocarsky. One of Hong Kong's favorite jazz singers Ela Algeria makes her Joyce is not here debut accompanied by New York pianist/organist Bob Mocarsky for a night of swinging jazz!

Friday June 24th at 9:30pm, Yanice Tsang and Nobel. Violinist/vocalist Yanice Tsang returns to Joyce for a duo with guitarist Nobel, for a mix of classical, jazz, bossa nova and pop music favorites.

 
 
Saturday June 25th at 9:30pm, Michelle Carrillo and Skip Moy

Joyce Is Not Here Movie List

 

 

 

May gigs at Joyce is not here

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A nice song wrote by my friend Mark E Cottrell

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFx7YuZtOmk

 

Visual Report of March 24th 2011:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16Y8C7x6obI

 

 

 
 

April gigs at Joyce is not here

 
 
 

2011 movie list at Joyce is not here, every Sunday at 8pm, Jan-May

 

March gigs at Joyce is not here

   

Friday March 4th at 9:30 pm. Chris Gordon. A Latin American nylon string solo guitar evening with Chris Gordon at Joyce is not here.

 

Saturday March 5th , Private party

 

Friday March11th 9:30 pm. Jennifer Palor and Dan LaVelle, Smooth original and contemporary jazz standards performed by one of Hong Kong's top jazz vocalist's Jennifer Palor, accompanied by guitarist/vocalist/ composer Dan LaVelle. Always a pleasure to experience and enjoy.

 

Saturday March 12th at 9:30 pm, Chinese Traditional Music Jam. Performed by Cass Lam(sanxian), B(Erhu) and Yin Ng (Sheng), with many guests joining inon the fun.

 

Friday March 18 at 9:30 pm, Rickard Malmsten and Wilson Lam Duo, Original contemporary jazz mixed with famous Film Music Themes. With Rickard Malmsten on bass and Wilson Lam on guitar. 

 

Saturday March 19th at 9:30 pm ,Kate Bowen. Canadian R&B and Pop Singer Kate Bowen, makes her first appearance a Joyce is not here, with Dan LaVelle on guitar and back up vocals.

  

Friday March 25th at 9:30 pm, Pao Yen and Friends. Singaporean Cellist/flutist Pao Yen will present a mix of classical, Latin and pop music.

 

Saturday March 26th at 9:30 pm, Ginger Kwan and Bob Mocarsky Duo. For the first time at Joyce, popular singer Ginger Kwan joins forces with New York pianist/organist Bob Mocarsky for a suprise tribute theme night for great artists from the past. A special night not to be misssed!

2011 Feb. Gigs

 
Friday Feb 11th 9:30 pm. Rickard Malmsten and Dan LaVelle Duo, Original comtemporary jazz with Dan LaVelle on guitar and Rickard Malmsten on Bass. Dan LaVelle will add some vvocal accompanyment to Rickard's Original Compositions.

 

Saturday Feb 12th at 9:30 pm, Guy Le Claire SOLO - Standards and Originals by Australia's Premier Guitarist"www.guyleclaire.com . A special relaxed night to remember with Guy Le Claire.

 

Friday Feb 18 at 9:30 pm, Ginger Kwan and Dan LaVelle. Jazz Vocalist Ginger Kwan teams up with the Guitarist/Vocalist Dan LeValle for a very special night of jazz and soul..

 

Saturday Feb 19th at 9:30 pm ,Yanice Tsang and Nobel. A real classic combination of strings,violin and classical guitar, blending together into beautiful melodies, along with some pretty vocals by Yanice.

  

Friday Feb 25th at 9:30 pm, Jason Ho . Jason is in from Singapore to delight us with his special brand of Jazz and Latin guitar sounds.

 

Saturday Feb 26th at 9:30 pm, Jennifer Palor and Dan LaVelle, Smooth original and contemporary jazz standards performed by one of Hong Kong's top jazz vocalist's Jennifer Palor, accompanied by guitarist/vocalist/ composer Dan LaVelle. Always a pleasure to experience and enjoy.

Gigs in Jan...

  Jan.21th & 28th, TBA; Jan.22th, Joyce's Party!!!

"Joyce is not here" Regular X'mas Party on Dec.24th, 2010

 

all kinds of music in Joyce is not here :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_X-Edps7pE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKJwBOCabSE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzgpLXvZicA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31eh8zHKupw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bSXJRycln0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13FegZoBTaY

dec, 2010 gigs

 

Saturday December 4th, at 9:30 pm, special Farewell Party for our friend Keith McMullen.

 

Friday December 10th, at 9:30 pm,  East of West. .Adrienne Glads farwell performance in Hong Kong, as she will be moving on to London England in mid December. A mix of Blues, Jazz and Country tunes with Chris Gordon on guitar.

 

Saturday December 11th, at 9:30 pm, Mark Peter and Jim Schneider, Canadian Pianist/vocalist Mark Peter joins forces with New York Saxophonist/ pianist Jim Schneider for a special night of your favorite tunes at Joyce is not here.

 

Friday December 17th, at 9:30 pm, Rickard Malmsten and Jim Schneider, Swedist bassist/composer Rickard Malmsten duos up with Pianist/ saxophonist Joim Schneider for a night of smooth original contemporary jazz.

  

Saturday December 18th, at 9:30 pm, Shandy Gan. Young new vocalist Shandy Gan gathers her band up to squeeze into Joyce and delight us with her fresh collection of your favorite tunes.

 

Friday December 24th, Christmas Eve Party

 

Saturday December 25th, Event Night. "Black Christmas -- no plan is a good plan"

 

Friday December 31st, New years Eve Party

 

Saturday January 1st. Event Night.

our 3rd Jazz Festival!!! 2010, Nov.15-21th, HK, SOHO!