SEEKING
Trumpet, Saxophone.ABOUT
We're the YEGByrds - a group of Edmonton-based musicians blending jazz, swing, and retro-soul with a modern touch. Whether it's Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Prima, Chicago, or something else with a fresh twist, we bring classy energy to every stage.
Featuring horns, silky vocals, and a smooth rhythm section, we're available for festivals, private events, cocktail hours and everything in between.
Vintage sound, Modern groove.
Book us for your next event - we bring the vibe and the fun.
- Screen name:
- The YEGByrds
- Member since:
- Dec 16 2023
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years together:
- 3
- Gigs played:
- 10 to 50
- Tend to practice:
- 1 time per week
- Age:
- 43 years
Influences
Jazz big band, jazz standards, modern pop. Nora Jones, the Rat Pack, Amy Winehouse, Chicago, Blues Brothers and everything in between.
Members Of Band
Female vocal, male vocal, piano/keyboard, bass, drums, electric guitar, tenor sax, alto sax, trumpet
MUSIC
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We're the YEG Byrds
We're the YEG Byrds Year: 2023 Genre: Jazz
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Lullaby of Birdland
Lullaby of Birdland Track number: 2 Year: 2023 Genre: Jazz
Cellphone recording in a rehearsal
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Desafinado
Desafinado Track number: 3 Year: 2023 Genre: Latin
Cellphone recording at a rehearsal
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April in Paris (Video)
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Chitlins con Carne - The YEG Byrds (Video)
Chitlins con Carne - The YEG Byrds (Video)IpS3576XFwc
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Jump, Jive an' Wail (Video)
Jump, Jive an' Wail (Video)do815Sum-ho
CALENDAR
Past Events
The YEGByrds returned to the Stantec staff Christmas party with more Christmas tunes and familiar pop songs. They must have liked us the first time and invited us back. It was another great party!
The YEG Byrds will be returning to play on the main stage of the Kaleido Family Arts Festival (https://www.kaleidofest.ca/thescoop) on 118th Avenue. The festival, running Sept. 5 - 7, is a family-friendly, joyous, exuberant, radically open arts festival that shares the love of the Alberta Avenue Arts District. Celebrate the arts and discover music, theatre, dance, street performances, food, artisans, art galleries, markets, and even more in alleys, rooftops, parks and on Alberta Avenue.
The YEGByrds will be performing at the annual Christ Church Summer Garden Concert Series,.
Concerts take place in our beautiful garden space and are free to attend. Donations towards our grounds and community work are always welcome.
Grab your lawn chairs and a few friends and come enjoy the sounds of summer with us.
Everyone is welcome and the event is FREE.
See you in the garden!
The YEGByrds are taking some time off. Rehearsing and adding new songs to their repertoire. We'll be back in August.
STAY TUNED
A feel good concert for residents of the Dickensfield Capital Care home. They liked us so much the first time they asked if we'd come back and play again.
This is a private event.
An evening of entertainment, food and fundraising. YEGByrds provided entertainment for cocktail hour, then wound up the evening with a one hour dance set.
The Amy's House Night of Artists Gala at Bonnie Doon Mall. In support of Amy's House.
Everyone welcome.
Fund raising event at a private museum in Edmonton.
The YEG Byrds are playing a 45-minute set on the Jazz Alley stage (https://www.kaleidofest.ca/jazz-alley) at the Kaleido Family Arts Festival at 12:15pm Saturday, September 14th. The stage is located in the alley at 93 St. south of 118 Avenue.
Kaleido Family Arts Festival is a joyous, exuberant, radically open arts festival that shares the love of the Alberta Avenue Arts District. The theme for this year is Hearts a Meltin’! Attendance is free for all!
Celebrate the arts and discover music, theatre, dance, street performances, food, artisans, art galleries, markets, and more in alleys, rooftops, parks and on Alberta Avenue.
The YEGByrds bring swinging Christmas songs to the party. Some old classic carols as well as modern songs. Intermixed with their vintage retro-modern songs.
What a great party.
PRIVATE EVENT
YEGByrds will be performing at the The Society of Western Canadian Artists show located in Bonnie Doon. Mall. Everyone is welcome.
This is a FREE event. Hope to see you there!!!
This is a private event, whereby YEGByrds donate their performance to the residents of this facility to bring a little joy into their lives.
The YEGByrds are opening for the Cosmopolitan Music Society Jazz Big Band concert, put on by Queen Mary Park Community League. Everyone is welcome.
Wine and beer will be served along with FREE snacks.
It doesn't get better.
The YEGByrds will be providing cocktail and background music for an art show at La Cité Francophone. Everyone is welcome. Come by, enjoy a glass of wine, visit with local artists. Buy a treasure even
The YEGByrds are performing at the 90th birthday party of a local woman.
We are so excited to part of this celebration.
THIS IS A PRIVATE FUNCTION.
They YEGByrds will be performing at the COSMO 60th anniversary gala. Featuring Jens Lineman, internationally famous trumpet player. Join us for a celebration including, dinner, music and stories from yesteryear.
Tickets available at COSMO.
