Archive for the ‘Shows’ Category

Vidya & the Band at Club Soda

Friday, April 2nd, 2010

Hello friends,

I’m really excited to report that the band and I will be playing at Club Soda this Saturday, April 3rd.

We’ll be opening for UK artists The Webb Sisters. A musical phenomenon all on their own, The Webb Sisters also backed up Leonard Cohen as his Singing Angels during his 2008 tour. You can check out more details about them and the show at:

http://www.clubsoda.ca/en/spec-the_webb_sisters-176.php

Show starts at 8pm and tickets are $19.50 taxes included.

Thanks again for all your continued support.

: )

Vidya

Shaika March 27 w/Rosanna Tomiuk

Thursday, March 25th, 2010

Hi friends,

I’ll be playing another free show this Saturday, March 27th at Shaika, 5526 Sherbrooke O, this time with the lovely and very talented Rosanna Tomiuk. Show starts at 9pm.

Rosie and I will be performing many of our originals along with some brand new material as well. To top off the night Rosie and I will be collaborating on a piece, something that I wrote a few years ago and decided to reintroduce into my repertoire. It’s going to sound awesome! Back when I first wrote it I always envisioned cello on the track but being that I didn’t know anyone who could play cello at the time I had to settle for a digital track. With Christina, I finally get a taste of the real deal and boy is it ever good!

Anyways, it’s exciting! Do come by and check out the show if you can and as always please spread the word :)

Thanks!

Vidya

Vernissage & Music w/Lisa Hoffman

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

A few weeks ago I got a message on my fan page from local artist Lisa Hoffman. She was hanging her art work up when she saw me at my monthly solo acoustic show at Burritoville and invited me to play at her upcoming vernissage.

The opening of Lisa’s art exhibit will take place this Thursday, March 18th on the second floor of Burritoville, 2055 Bishop. Live music will be provided by Lisa Hoffman herself, followed by me and the band and ending with The Fruiting Bodies. The fun starts at 8pm and it’s free.

Hope to see you there! And as always please spread the word :)

Vidya

Revamped Refrain Songs

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

I had an awesome rehearsal with my band mates yesterday. We’ve been fine tuning the musical arrangements for the Refrain songs and they sound amazing!

I’m feeling good about how the band is coming together – adding new leads and breaks in the songs, polishing up the rough edges and tightening the sound overall – it’s great to see how hard work plus focus can pay off.

Christina Gavino our cellist will be rockin’ her bad self on the bass for a few of the songs. I know she’s looking forward to embracing the freedom of standing up to play an instrument.

I have a sneaking suspicion that this is going to be our best show yet ;)

Get ready folks. The Refrain DVD / VOD launch party is Sat, March 6th at Burritoville, 2055 Bishop, 2nd floor (across from the Concordia Hall building, metro Guy Concordia). The fun begins at 8pm and admission if FREE!

Looking forward to seeing you all there.

Vidya

Katie Sevigny

Sunday, February 7th, 2010

Hey guys,

Saturday, Feb 13th I will be opening for singer/songwriter extraordinaire Katie Sevigny – this girl has some serious chops! You can follow her on her official blog at www.katiesevigny.ca

The show will be up close and personal at the Yellow Door, 3625 Aylmer. Show time is 8:30pm sharp. And they don’t kid around!

Vidya

This Saturday at Shaika

Friday, December 18th, 2009

Hi guys,

I know you all must be just about ready to blow a fuse with the holiday chaos in full swing and I was thinking what better way to unwind than at a free show, sipping some hot chocolate and listening to something other than elevator Christmas tunes, you know what I’m saying?

So, write this down – Saturday, Dec 19th at Shaika Cafe (5526 Sherbrooke O, corner Old Orchard). For those riding the BMW: Vendome metro, 105 bus (which will let you off right in front of the place so you don’t have to freeze your tush ;)

p.s. In the spirit of giving, I give you this concert for FREE!

Vidya

New show, more songs!

Sunday, December 6th, 2009

The band and I have been busy working on our new set for our upcoming show Sat, Dec 19th at Shaika. I’m very pleased to report that the songs are shaping up quite nicely. It definitely helps to be part of team of musicians who share a similar passion for the music while at the same time maintaining a professional work ethic. Christina, Steven and Kam – you’re awesome! Thanks to you I can make the music that I love.

Many of you who were at our first show at Shaika requested that we play more songs and as I aim to please you will be happy to know that this time around we will be performing 13 songs – making that close to double the set length we had for our first show.

Looking forward to seeing you all Sat, Dec 19th at Shaika. And remember we are a band that listens to our fans!

;)

Vidya