• TD International Victoria Jazz Festival

About

Equally at home in an intimate lounge setting or an outdoor festival stage, Edie Daponte has established a reputation in the music scene of Vancouver Island and Western Canada as a dynamic and engaging performer. Edie brings passion, playfulness and an evident love of performance to her live shows. Vancouver island Music Awards awarded Edie with "Jazz Recording of the Year" in 2017 for her original song "Island Rain" and nominated her as "Vocalist of the Year" in 2016. Edie's original song 'Ride the Wind' has been nominated in the Traditional category for the 2017 International Portuguese Music Awards (IPMA) . Emotive and passionate, Edie's voice lends itself perfectly to a wide range of jazz standards, seamlessly moving from jazz to Bossa Nova and back again, switching between English, Portuguese, Spanish and French numbers with ease.

A regular performer in her home town of Sidney as the house singer for the Beacon Landing, Edie has performed at festivals including the Victoria Jazz Festival and the Vancouver Latin Festival. You'll often find her accompanied by talented musicians, Joey Smith on guitar and Karel Roessingh on piano. Together they create a wonderful atmosphere, engaging audiences large and small, drawing the audiences in and rewarding them with classic numbers they love to hear.

Listen and Download

Edie released her second studio album, Young at Heart. It's a collection of Edie's own original material alongside some of her and her fans' favourite standards. Recorded in Victoria, BC by Juno-nominated Joby Baker at Baker Studios Ltd., the album features arrangements by Joey Smith with musical performances by Baker, Smith, Karel Roessingh, Richard Moody, Damian Graham, Adrian Dolan, Monik Nordine and Miguelito Valdes.

Song List

Song List

Ride the Wind
from the new album, Young at Heart

Women to watch 2015
Seaside Magazine (page 18)

Upcoming Appearances

When Edie sings, she delivers an intimate and dynamic performance honoring the great songwriters of Latin and Jazz standards. Her honest and passionate delivery draws the audience directly into her experience.

Saturday, January 7th 2017 6:00pm
The Beacon Landing, Sidney
with Joey Smith on guitar
www.beaconlanding.ca

Sunday, January 8th 2017
Modern Bride show
Crystal Garden
modernbrideshow.com

Saturday, January 14th 2017 6:00pm
The Beacon Landing, Sidney
with Joey Smith on guitar
www.beaconlanding.ca

Saturday, January 21st 2017 6:00pm
The Beacon Landing, Sidney
with Joey Smith on guitar
www.beaconlanding.ca

Wednesday, January 25th, 2017 6-8pm
O Bistro at the Oswego Hotel, Victoria
with Joey Smith/guitar
oswegohotelvictoria.com

Saturday, January 28th 2017 6:00pm
The Beacon Landing, Sidney
with Jan Stirling on piano
www.beaconlanding.ca

Thursday, February 2nd 2017
Church and State Winery
Private Event

Saturday, February 4th 2017 6:00pm
The Beacon Landing, Sidney
with Joey Smith on guitar
www.beaconlanding.ca

Friday, February 10th 2017
Government House BC
Private Show

Saturday, February 11th 2017 6:00pm
The Beacon Landing, Sidney
with Joey Smith on guitar
www.beaconlanding.ca

Sunday, February 12th 2017 7:00pm
Jazz Vespers - St John's United Church, North Saanich
with Joey Smith/guitar and Dave Flello/trumpet
www.stjohnsunited.net/

Tuesday, February 14th 2017 7:30pm
Hermann's jazz club, Victoria
Joey Smith/bass/guitar, Karel Roessingh/piano,Richard Moody/violin
Dave Flello/trumpet and Damian Graham/drums
www.hermannsjazz.com/

Thursday February 16th, 2017
Private Concert

Saturday, February 18th 2017 6:00pm
The Beacon Landing, Sidney
with Joey Smith on guitar
www.beaconlanding.ca

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2017 6-8pm
O Cafe Bistro at the Oswego Hotel, Victoria
with Joey Smith/guitar
oswegohotelvictoria.com

Saturday, February 25th 2017 6:00pm
The Beacon Landing, Sidney
with Jan Stirling on piano
www.beaconlanding.ca

Sunday, February 26th 2017 2pm
Crofton Hotel - "Cheek To Cheek" Concert with
Kristina Helene, Susannah Adams, Joey Smith, Jan Stirlingand Damian Graham
www.croftonhotel.ca/Jazz.html

Saturday, March 4th 2017 6:00pm
The Beacon Landing, Sidney
with Joey Smith on guitar
www.beaconlanding.ca

Saturday, March 11th 2017 6:00pm
The Beacon Landing, Sidney
with Joey Smith on guitar
www.beaconlanding.ca

Saturday, March 18th 2017 6:00pm
The Beacon Landing, Sidney
with Joey Smith on guitar
www.beaconlanding.ca

Wednesday, March 22nd, 2017 6-8pm
Cafe O bistro at the Oswego Hotel, Victoria
with Joey Smith/guitar
oswegohotelvictoria.com

Friday, March 24th 2017
The Old School House, Qualicum Beach
with Joey Smith /guitar
www.theoldschoolhouse.org

Saturday, March 25th 2017 6:00pm
The Beacon Landing, Sidney
with Jan Stirling on piano
www.beaconlanding.ca

Saturday, April 1st 2017 6:00pm
The Beacon Landing, Sidney
with Joey Smith on guitar
www.beaconlanding.ca

Saturday, April 8th 2017 6:00pm
The Beacon Landing, Sidney
with Karel Roessingh on piano
www.beaconlanding.ca

Wednesday, April 12th, 2017
Government House Victoria
Private Event

Wednesday, April 19th, 2017 6-8pm
O Café and Bistro at the Oswego Hotel, Victoria
with Joey Smith/guitar
oswegohotelvictoria.com

Friday, April 21st 2017
Private Event

Saturday, April 22th 2017 6:00pm
The Beacon Landing, Sidney
with Joey Smith on guitar
www.beaconlanding.ca

Tuesday, April 25th 2017
Private Event

Friday, May 5th 2017
Private Event
Deep Cove Chalet

Saturday, May 6th 2017 8-11pm
Hotel Grand Pacific Lounge
with Karel Roessingh on piano
www.hotelgrandpacific.ca

Saturday, May 13th 2017 8-11pm
Hotel Grand Pacific Lounge
with Karel Roessingh on piano
www.hotelgrandpacific.ca

Wednesday, May 17th, 2017 6-8pm
O Café and Bistro at the Oswego Hotel, Victoria
with Joey Smith/guitar
oswegohotelvictoria.com

Saturday, May 20th 2017 8-11pm
Hotel Grand Pacific Lounge
with Karel Roessingh on piano
www.hotelgrandpacific.ca

Thursday, May 25th 2017
Private Event

Saturday, May 27th 2017 8-11pm
Hotel Grand Pacific Lounge
with Karel Roessingh on piano
www.hotelgrandpacific.ca

Friday June 9th, 2017 8-11pm
Vista 18 - Chateau Victoria
with Jan Stirling/piano
www.vista18.com

Saturday June 10th, 2017 8-11pm
Vista 18 - Chateau Victoria
with Jan Stirling/piano
www.vista18.com

Wednesday, June 14th, 2017 7-9pm
O Café and Bistro at the Oswego Hotel, Victoria
with Joey Smith/guitar
oswegohotelvictoria.com

Thursday, June 29th 2017 12pm
TD Victoria International JazzFest
Centennial Square
jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest

Canada Day 150 - July 1
Canadian Citizenship Ceremony
Government House Victoria
with Jan Stirling, Joey Smith, Damian Graham

Thursday, July 6th, 2017 7:00pm
St Pauls United, Sidney
Karel Roessingh/piano Joey Smith/bass
$10 door

Saturday, July 8th 2017
Private house concert
North Saanich

Friday, August 18th, 2017 7pm
The Fickle Fig - North Saanich
with Joey Smith/bass and Karel Roessingh/piano
www.flavourtrails.com

Sunday, August 20th, 2017 5-8pm
O Café and Bistro at the Oswego Hotel, Victoria
with Karel Roessingh/piano
oswegohotelvictoria.com

Friday August 25th
Government House Victoria
Private Event

Friday September 1st, 2017 8-11pm
Vista 18 - Chateau Victoria
with Joey Smith/guitar
www.vista18.com

Saturday September 2nd, 2017 8-11pm
Vista 18 - Chateau Victoria
with Joey Smith/guitar
www.vista18.com

Wednesday, September 6th 2017
Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe
Private Event

Sunday, September 10th, 2017 5-8pm
O Café and Bistro at the Oswego Hotel, Victoria
with Karel Roessingh/piano
oswegohotelvictoria.com

Thursday, September 14th, 2017 7:30pm
Georgia Straight Jazz Society
Avalanche Pub, Courtenay
with Joey Smith/guitar and Karel Roessingh/piano
georgiastraightjazz.com/

Friday, September 29th, 2017 7:30pm
Upstairs Lounge, Victoria
Maureen Washington, Karel Roessingh, Joey Smith, Damian Graham

Wednesday, October 4th, 2017 6-8pm
O Café and Bistro at the Oswego Hotel, Victoria
with Joey Smith/guitar
oswegohotelvictoria.com

Saturday, October 14th 2017 6:00pm
The Beacon Landing, Sidney
Jan stirling/piano
www.beaconlanding.ca

Saturday, October 28th 2017 6:00pm
The Beacon Landing, Sidney
Joey Smith/guitar
www.beaconlanding.ca

Saturday, November 4th 2017 6:00pm
The Beacon Landing, Sidney
Jan stirling/piano
www.beaconlanding.ca

Saturday, November 11th 2017 6:00pm
The Beacon Landing, Sidney
Joey Smith/guitar and Karel Roessingh/piano
www.beaconlanding.ca

Sunday, November 12th 2017 2pm
Under Paris Skies concert
Osbourne Pub, Crofton Hotel www.croftonhotel.ca/Jazz.html

Wednesday, November 15th, 2017
6-8pm
O Café and Bistro at the Oswego Hotel, Victoria
with Joey Smith/guitar
oswegohotelvictoria.com

Saturday, November 18th 2017 6:00pm
The Beacon Landing, Sidney
Joey Smith/guitar
www.beaconlanding.ca

Sunday, November 19th 2017 2pm
Under Paris Skies concert
Charlie White Theatre
Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney
SOLD OUT

Saturday, November 25th 2017 6:00pm
The Beacon Landing, Sidney
Joey Smith/guitar
www.beaconlanding.ca

Friday, December 1st 2017 8-11pm
Vista 18 - Chateau Victoria
with TL Douglas/Guitar
www.vista18.com

Saturday, December 2nd 2017 6:00pm
The Beacon Landing, Sidney
Joey Smith/guitar
www.beaconlanding.ca

Wednesday, December 6th 2017
Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe
Private Christmas party

Friday, December 8th 2017
Private Christmas Party
Sidney

Saturday, December 9th 2017 6:00pm
The Beacon Landing, Sidney
Joey Smith/guitar
www.beaconlanding.ca

Sunday, December 10th, 2017 5-8pm
O Café and Bistro at the Oswego Hotel, Victoria
with Jan Stirling/piano
oswegohotelvictoria.com

Saturday, December 16th 2017 6:00pm
The Beacon Landing, Sidney
Joey Smith/guitar
www.beaconlanding.ca

Saturday, December 23th 2017 6:00pm
The Beacon Landing, Sidney
Joey Smith/guitar
www.beaconlanding.ca

New Year's Eve,
Sunday, December 31st 2017 7:30pm
The Beacon Landing in Sidney B.C.
with Joey Smith/bass and Karel Roessingh/piano
www.beaconlanding.ca

Wednesday, January 10th, 2018 6-8pm
Cafe O bistro at the Oswego Hotel, Victoria
with Joey Smith/guitar
oswegohotelvictoria.com

Saturday, January 20th 2018 6:00pm
The Beacon Landing, Sidney
Joey Smith/guitar
www.beaconlanding.ca

Sunday, January 21st, 2018 5-8pm
O Café and Bistro at the Oswego Hotel, Victoria
with Karel Roessingh/piano
oswegohotelvictoria.com

Saturday, January 27th 2018 6:00pm
The Beacon Landing, Sidney
TL Douglas/guitar
www.beaconlanding.ca

Saturday, February 3rd 2018 6:00pm
The Beacon Landing, Sidney
TL Douglas/guitar
www.beaconlanding.ca

Saturday, February 10th 2018 6:00pm
The Beacon Landing, Sidney
Joey Smith/guitar
www.beaconlanding.ca

Valentine's Day Special
Saturday, February 14th 2018 6:00pm
The Beacon Landing, Sidney
Joey Smith/guitar
www.beaconlanding.ca

Friday, February 16th, 2018 7:30-10:30pm
Under Paris Skies
The Music of Edith Piaf
Dave Dunnet Community Theatre
www.eventbrite.ca

Saturday, February 17th 2018 6:00pm
The Beacon Landing, Sidney
TL Douglas/guitar
www.beaconlanding.ca

Wednesday, February 21st, 2018 6-8pm
Cafe O bistro at the Oswego Hotel, Victoria
with Joey Smith/guitar
oswegohotelvictoria.com

Saturday, February 24th 2018 6:00pm
The Beacon Landing, Sidney
Joey Smith/guitar
www.beaconlanding.ca

Saturday, March 3rd 2018 6:00pm
The Beacon Landing, Sidney
Joey Smith/guitar
www.beaconlanding.ca

Saturday, March 10th 2018 6:00pm
The Beacon Landing, Sidney
Joey Smith/guitar
www.beaconlanding.ca

Sunday, March 11th 2018 7:00pm
Jazz Vespers - First Unitarian Church of Victorian
West Saanich Road
with Joey Smith/Karel Roessingh/Damian Graham
www.stjohnsunited.net/

Wednesday, March 14th, 2018 6-8pm
Cafe O bistro at the Oswego Hotel, Victoria
with Joey Smith/guitar
oswegohotelvictoria.com

Saturday, March 17th 2018 6:00pm
The Beacon Landing, Sidney
Joey Smith/guitar
www.beaconlanding.ca

Saturday, March 24th 2018 6:00pm
The Beacon Landing, Sidney
Joey Smith/guitar
www.beaconlanding.ca

Friday, April 13th 2018
The Old School House, Qualicum Beach
Cabaret night with Ron Hadley and Joey Smith
www.theoldschoolhouse.org

Wednesday, April 18th, 2018 6-8pm
Cafe O bistro at the Oswego Hotel, Victoria
with Joey Smith/guitar
oswegohotelvictoria.com

Saturday, April 21st 2018
Private house concert

Wednesday, May 2nd 2018
Private Event

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018 6-8pm
Cafe O bistro at the Oswego Hotel, Victoria
with Jan Stirling/piano
oswegohotelvictoria.com

Sunday, May 6th 2018 7:30pm
Jazz Vespers - St Phillip Anglican Church
928 Eastdowne Rd., Victoria

Thursday, May 10th, 2018 7:00pm
Georgia Straight Jazz Society
Avalanche Pub, Courtenay
Joey Smith/bass, Jan Stirling/Piano
georgiastraightjazz.com/

Saturday, May 19th 2018 8-11pm
Hotel Grand Pacific Lounge
with Karel Roessingh on piano
www.hotelgrandpacific.ca

Wednesday, May 23rd 2018
Private Event

Saturday, May 26th 2018 8-11pm
Hotel Grand Pacific Lounge
with Karel Roessingh on piano
www.hotelgrandpacific.ca

Sunday, May 27th, 2018 5-8pm
O Café and Bistro at the Oswego Hotel, Victoria
with Karel Roessingh/piano
oswegohotelvictoria.com

Wednesday, June 13th 2018
Private Event

Wednesday, June 20th, 2018 6-8pm
Cafe O bistro at the Oswego Hotel, Victoria
with Joey Smith/guitar
oswegohotelvictoria.com

Sunday, August 12th, 2018 1:30-3:20pm
Cameron Bandshell - Beacon Hill Park
Victoria

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018 6-8pm
Cafe O bistro at the Oswego Hotel, Victoria
with Joey Smith/guitar
oswegohotelvictoria.com

Wednesday, September 12th, 2018 6-8pm
Cafe O bistro at the Oswego Hotel, Victoria
with Joey Smith/guitar
oswegohotelvictoria.com

Saturday, September 22nd 2018
Under Paris Skies concert
Sid Williams Theater
Courtney, BC

Saturday, September 29nd 2018
Under Paris Skies concert
Kay Meek Theater
West Vancouver, BC

Wednesday, October 10th, 2018 6-8pm
Cafe O bistro at the Oswego Hotel, Victoria
with Joey Smith/guitar
oswegohotelvictoria.com

Sunday November 18th, 2018
Under Paris Skies concert
Charlie White Theater
Sidney, BC

Wednesday, November 21st, 2018 6-8pm
Cafe O bistro at the Oswego Hotel, Victoria
with Joey Smith/guitar
oswegohotelvictoria.com

Wednesday, December 19th, 2018 6-8pm
Cafe O bistro at the Oswego Hotel, Victoria
with Joey Smith/guitar
oswegohotelvictoria.com

If you wish to be notified of upcoming performances please email me at ediedaponte@gmail.com

What People say about Edie...

"Edie steals the show, channelling Piaf in this intimate theatre experience. You'll be transported and lifted by the Parisian atmosphere and leave with a smile and a tune on your lips. "
-Deborah Rogers, Seaside Magazine


"Your music is definitely resonating with many of our listeners... You're a true talent"
-Robyn Burns, CBC All Points West


"As Piaf, Edie Daponte gives everything to us on the stage. The performance is magnificent, Bravo! La Môme, Edith Piaf, would be pleased with this remarkable homage."
-Dominique Wozniack, La Société francophone de Victoria


"Your voice is amazing! You are such an original and fantastic singer!"
-Paulo Garrido, RadioBC 101FM CFUV


"Her smooth jazz ballads are a perfect summer evening soundtrack"
-Music BC


"Edie has an incredible voice, energy and repertoire and Joey is one of the best there is. So lovely! I highly recommend hiring them for your next event."
-Michele Murphy, Saanich Voice Online


"The Edie Daponte trio with Tom Vickery and Joey Smith really "wowed" the audience yesterday at the Crofton Hotel. Edie has a superb voice and the crowd gave the trio a standing ovation!"
-Pat Selman, Jazz at Crofton


"Edie's sultry Latin voice pairs perfectly with a chewy cabernet or a sassy sparkling. Our local and international hotel guests reserve tables weeks in advance, in order to secure their spot with one of Victoria's most talented jazz artists."
-Vanessa Pennington, Sales and Events Manager, The Oswego Hotel


"Edie's soulful singing makes for an enchanting, romantic evening. She is our only choice for entertainment and so well suited to our venue! Edie packs the house on Saturdays !"
- Bill and Donna Phillips, Beacon Landing Restaurant and Lounge


"The crowd was bustling with never-ending chatter this evening at the Chamber fundraiser but as soon as Edie and Joey came on, the room went silent. Listening to the pair was music to your ears!"
-Sue Hodgson, Seaside Magazine


"Thank you for adding to the ambiance at the Muse Winery. The warmth of your personality and the beautiful sound of your voice and music was enjoyed by all. We look forward to having you perform at many more events!
- Jane and Peter Ellman, Muse Winery


"Thanks so much for your excellent performance at the Gala last week. It was just perfect. Your song list was so well suited to the guests. You truly enhanced the evening!"
-Linda Doctorow, Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation


"It was great to meet you and truly enjoyed your music that evening. I will definitely have you back for future events. Thanks so much for setting the stage for the evening. Your voice and music made the night."
- Lyndell Curry, Church and State Winery

Credits

Beacon Landing Lounge (House Singer)

O Café and Bistro - Oswego Hotel

TD Victoria International Jazz Fest

Vancouver Latin Festival

Government House of British Columbia

Hotel Grand Pacific

Victoria Tango Festival

Hermann's Jazz Club

Georgia Straight Jazz Society

Charlie White Theatre, Mary Winspear Centre

Bengal Lounge, Fairmont Empress Victoria

The Old School House, Qualicum Beach

Okanagan Crush Pad Winery, Summerland

Royal Victoria Yacht Club

Crofton Hotel

Butchart Gardens Bandshell

Lure Restaurant and Bar, Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort

Vista 18 Lounge, Chateau Victoria

Centennial Square, Victoria

Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park

River Rock Casino conference

Church and State Winery

Muse Winery

Saanichton Fairgrounds

Heron Rock Bistro

Pacific Fleet Club

Private events including house concerts, weddings, gala functions and corporate events

Non Je ne Regrette Rien

Concert Reel

Live at Hermann's Jazz Club

with Joey Smith , Damian Graham, Karel Roessingh and Richard Moody

Jazz Vespers - St. John's United

with Joey Smith and Damian Graham

TD Victoria International Jazz Festival

with Karel Roessingh, Damian Graham and Joey Smith

Hermann's Jazz Club

with Joby Baker, John MacArthur, Joey Smith and Roy Styffe

TD Victoria International Jazz Festival

with Karel Roessingh, Damian Graham and Joey Smith

For bookings:

Copyright © 2017 Edie DaPonte