Hi fans and friends.

I would just like to bring you up to date on the events that have come our way.  Dinny And The Allstars have had a very busy and successful season and continue to do so.  We have played festivals such as Alexandra Bay—Niagara Jazz Festival for the first time and was very successful—Elmira NY Twin Tiers Jazz Festival for the 5^th time---South Side Shuffle for the 13^th year.  We have done many dances for the legion in Brechin On.—which, by the way, puts on great food and a good attendance.  We are back again on Nov. 7^th for the 6^th time with Barb Jordan.

We have also done many gigs for retirement homes and BQ’s—also Simcoe Jazz Society—many gigs at 744 with Barb Jordan and it goes on and on.

We are very fortunate that all of these gigs come our way and have kept us very busy every weekend.  Brian has also played with other bands.

So we would like to THANK EVERYONE who comes out to support our gigs and listen to the great bands that Dinny has put together.  The musicians have been exceptional and have performed super for us.  Our city of Toronto has the best musicians and many times they are not recognized enough.

Our gigs along with many other bands had to be cancelled at Waterloo Legion due to the delay in the renovation of the new building that the legion has moved to.  This has been a great loss to many bands and musicians that play with more than one band.  Not to mention the stress that Wayne and Nancy have gone through trying to get this resolved.  If all goes well there should be music there in late Nov. or early Dec.  Our first gig will be Sat. Dec. 19^th from 2 to 5 pm if all goes well.

Thanks again for your support

Regards and Keep On Jazzin

Dinny & Do

We're feeling better

We both got hit hard with illness and are glad to say we're on the mend. Thanks for your support and kind wishes.

We are sorry we have missed so many of your through the holidays and not been out to hear all of the great jazz that has been played.

We will catch up with you. Take care everyone.

Dinny & Do

Thanks - Andre's Restaurant - Monte Carlo Hotel, Derry Road

Last Sunday February 14th Brian, Dorine Nancy and Wayne Pauli attend a Valentines Dance at Andre's restaurant in the Monte Carlo Hotel on Derry Rd. It was a lovely brunch and afternoon dance, with the music supplied by The Hot Five Jazz Makers. It was a charming afternoon and the buffet lunch was delicious. Andres and the band put a lot into it and it was well worth attending.

Thank you Andre

Thank you Brian Towers and The Hot Five

Dinny & Do Dinsdale

Jakes Boathouse ReUnion - 30 years - Thanks everyone

Just recently on Sunday January 24th Dinny arranged to have a reunion at Jake's Boathouse in Brampton, owned by Mike Cuttle for 30 years.

Mike was celebrating his 30th year in business and was bringing in some of the old entertainment he had had in the past. Dinny happened to see the advertising and went to see Mike about bringing back the band that started the Trad Jazz there. Mike gave him the opportunity and he was able to round up 5 of the originals plus 7 other musicians. They were nothing but the best who still play around town with different bands. The musicians were very helpful in getting this reunion together with Dinny. It was a pleasure to play with them. The attendance was fantastic. We had a turnout of 114 fans. This pleased all of us very much and the music was a complete blast. It will long be remembered. We were fortunate to have Ross Wooldridge as a guest.

Thank you musicians and fans for your total support and Mike Cuttle for giving us the chance to bring the old music back to Jake's.

Florida Suncoast Jazz Festival, Clearwater

☀ Suncoast Jazz Festival in Clearwater.

Well this was a blast. It was the first time for Brian & I and it was fantastic. We had been told time and again of how good this festival is. The bands were exceptional and the venue marvelous. We have heard great music in our span of traveling around, but this took the cake. There was so many excellent bands, it was hard to pin them down as to who was the best. The arrangement of the hotel, food and staff made it very enjoyable. It is great just to go for a week and have some time to yourself and them off to the festival for 3 days. It was very surprising as to how many of our jazz fans from The Lanc and Toronto go to this festival. It was like old home week.

So keep this in mind for next November, we sure are. Our plans are in the works for 2 weeks this time. It would be hard to hold us back.

Big Thanks

Brian had a very busy summer playing at The Lakefield Jazz Festival, Collingwood Jazz Festival and a special gig in Orillia. It was a great June, July and August. He also played with Bob Misener in Ottawa in the summer and that is always a great gig.

So thank you to the bands that hired Brian, he is truly greatful for the fun experiences.

Thanks to the Southside Shuffle 2009 staff and volunteers.

September brought The Southside Shuffle and as usual it was spectacular. Dinny's band did the opening greeting of the main ball. He followed through with the Street Shuffle and then to The Brogue. All of this is held every year in Port Credit. Many thanks to Chuck Jackson and all of the hard working volunteers and BIA staff, restaurants and pubs who supplied great entertainment.