About
Anyone who has seen her perform will know that Edie Daponte brings the element of surprise to every show! Her range and repertoire travel far and wide crossing musical genres and spanning multiple decades and languages. She's equally at home in an intimate lounge setting or on an outdoor festival stage, having 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" was nominated in the Traditional category for the 2017 International Portuguese Music Awards (IPMA). "Young at Heart" was nominated in 2016 for Best Album - Jazz with Vocals by the Independent Music Awards. Emotive, playful and passionate, Edie's voice lends itself perfectly to the wide range of music she loves to feature in her shows. She moves seamlessly from Jazz to Bossa Nova, Blues to Fado, switching between English, Portuguese, Spanish and French numbers with ease.
Edie has performed at festivals including the Victoria Jazz Festival and the Vancouver Latin Festival and toured theatres across Vancouver Island and BC. 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 them in, and rewarding them with classic numbers they love to hear.
Edie's 'Under Paris Skies' show featuring the music of Edith Piaf has proved to be a fan favourite with sell out shows throughout British Columbia. With support from Creative BC, Edie released two new studio albums in 2019: her globally inspired 'Alegria' and 'Under Paris Skies' the music of Edith Piaf. "Under Paris Skies" has been nominated by Independent Music Awards 2020 for Best Tribute Album


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.
New Year's Eve 2020 7:30pm-9pm
LIVESTREAM from Hermann's Jazz Club
With Joey Smith, Jan Stirling, Damian Graham, Barrie Sorensen
New Year's Eve Livestream
Wednesday, February 10th 2021
Private Zoom Livestream
Tuesday, February 14th 2021
Hermann's jazz club LIVESTREAM 7PM-8:30PM
A Valentine for You!
www.hermannsjazz.com/
Tuesday, February 16th 2021
Private Zoom Livestream
Tues April 13th 2021
Private Event
Wednesday April 14th 2021
Private Event
Sunday May 23rd 2021
Private Event
Wednesday June 30th 2021
Private Outdoor Event - Happy Canada Day!
Friday, July 2nd 2021 7-9PM
Deep Cove Winery
Reservations: (250)656-2552 or Email info@deepcovewinery.ca
www.deepcovewinery.ca
Wednesday July 14th 2021
Private Outdoor Event
Thursday, July 15th 2021
Plaza Franco (outdoor patio)
Société francophone de Victoria
2-1218 Langley St.
With Joey Smith on guitar
Wednesday July 17th 2021
Private Outdoor Event
Sunday, August 15th 2021
Sidney pop up concert
11-2PM in front of Barbara's Boutique/Sabhai Thai on Beacon Ave
Thursday, August 26th 2021
Plaza Franco (outdoor patio)
Société francophone de Victoria
2-1218 Langley St.
With Joey Smith on guitar
Friday, September 3rd 2021 7-9PM
Deep Cove Winery
Sold Out.
Sunday, October 17th 2021 2pm
Under Paris Skies: Piaf & Dietrich!
Charlie White - Mary Winpsear Center
Sidney, B.C.
Tickets $39
Click for Tickets
Wednesday October 27th 2021
Private Event
Thursday November 4th 2021
Private Event
Wednesday November 10th 2021
Private Event
Thursday, November 11th 2021 2pm Matinee, Doors Open at 1:30pm
"We'll Meet Again" Remembrance Day Concert
Knox United Church, Parksville
Classic songs of Vera Lynn, Edith Piaf and Marlene Dietrich
Tickets $30 Click for Tickets
Wednesday November 17th 2021
Private Event
Thursday November 18th 2021
Private Event
Tuesday November 30th 2021
Private Event
Wednesday December 1st 2021
Private Event
Thursday December 2nd 2021
Private Event
Wednesday December 8th 2021
Private Christmas Party Delta Ocean Point
Tuesday December 14th 2021
Private Event
Wednesday December 15th 2021
Private Event
Thursday December 16th 2021
Private Event
Private Event
Sunday December 19th 2021
Christmas Concert Fundraiser for Shelbourne Community Kitchen
Two Shows: 2pm and 7pm
Lutheran Church of the Cross
3787 Cedar Hill Road (Parking at St. Luke's Anglican
Tickets at the door by donation or at Canada Helps
Tuesday December 21th 2021
Private Event
Wednesday December 29th 2021
Private Event
Thursday December 30th 2021
Private Event
Thursday, December 30th, 2021 5-7pm
Oswego Hotel, Victoria
500 Oswego St.
With Joey Smith/guitar
Reservations recommended: 250-940-7500
Friday, December 31st 2021 7:30-9pm
A very special New Year's Eve concert
St Paul's United Church, 2410 Malaview Ave, Sidney
Tickets $25 (cash) available at Galleon Books and Antiques
2506 Beacon Ave. Sidney or
Online at Eventbrite.ca
Thursday, January 13th, 2022 5-7pm
Oswego Hotel Bar 500, Victoria
500 Oswego St.
Jazz Night with Tony Genge on piano
Reservations recommended: 250-410-2085
Friday, February 4th 2022 7-9pm
Sold Out - View Livestream
Hermann's jazz club, Victoria
New Show! "What the World Needs Now"
www.hermannsjazz.com/
Thursday, February 10th 2022 7:30pm
Sid Williams Theatre
Courtenay, BC
New Show! "What the World Needs Now" presented by Georgia Straight Jazz Society
Tickets $35 Click for Tickets
Friday, February 11th 2022
Osborne Bay Pub, Crofton Hotel
New Show! "What the World Needs Now"
Elegant 3 course dinner and Show -
Click for Tickets
osbornebaypub.com
Saturday, February 12th 2022 7pm
Knox United Church, Parksville
New Show! "What the World Needs Now" presented by Knox
Tickets available at Fireside Books and Close to You Boutique in Parksville
And Online at Eventbrite.ca
Sunday February 13th 2022
Maple Bay Yacht Club - Members Only
Monday February 14th 2022
Private Event
Wednesday February 16th 2022
Private Event
Friday February 25th 2022
Private Event - Celebration of Life
Monday , February 28th 2022 7-9pm
LIVESTREAM to support Hermann's Jazz Club
Singers, Edie Daponte, Diane Pancel and Kim Greenwood
livestreaming from their homes, and joined by a stellar rhythm
section with Kelby MacNayr, Joey Smith & Karel Roessingh for a special
night of online jazz to raise funds for Hermann's.
Join ONLINE Only
Thursday, March 3rd, 2022 5-7pm
Oswego Hotel Bar 500, Victoria
500 Oswego St.
Live Music with Edie and Joey Smith
Reservations recommended: nathan@oswegohotelvictoria.com
or 250-410-2085
Sunday, March 6th, 2022 5-7 PM
Oswego Hotel Bar 500, Victoria
500 Oswego St.
Live Music with Edie and Joey Smith
Reservations recommended: nathan@oswegohotelvictoria.com
or 250-410-2085
Thursday March 10th 2022
Private Event
Wednesday March 23rd 2022
Private Event
Saturday March 26th 2022
Private Event
Thursday, March 31st, 2022 6-8 PM
Riva, Sidney
With Joey Smith on guitar
Reservations recommended: 250-656-6690
www.rivasidney.ca
Sunday, April 3rd, 2022 5-7 PM
Oswego Hotel Bar 500, Victoria
500 Oswego St.
Live Music with Edie and Joey Smith
Reservations recommended: nathan@oswegohotelvictoria.com
or 250-410-2085
Thursday, April 21st, 2022 5-7 PM
Oswego Hotel Bar 500, Victoria
500 Oswego St.
Live Music with Edie and Tony Genge
Reservations recommended: nathan@oswegohotelvictoria.com
or 250-410-2085
Thursday, April 28th, 2022 6-8:30 PM
Riva, Sidney
With Joey Smith on guitar
Reservations recommended: 250-656-6690
www.rivasidney.ca
Sunday, May 1st, 2022 5-7 PM
Oswego Hotel Bar 500, Victoria
500 Oswego St.
Live Music with Edie and Joey Smith
Reservations recommended: nathan@oswegohotelvictoria.com
or 250-410-2085
Saturday May 7th 2022
Private Event
Saturday May 7th 2022
Government House BC
Private Event
Sunday, May 15th, 2022 7PM
What the World Needs Now
Jazz Vespers
St. Philip Church
2928 Eastdown Road, Oak Bay
Wednesday May 18th 2022
Private Event
Weston Bear Mountain
Thursday, May 26th, 2022 6-8 PM
Riva, Sidney
With Joey Smith on guitar
Reservations recommended: 250-656-6690
www.rivasidney.ca
Sunday June 5th, 2022 12PM
Oak Bay Tea Party
with Don Leppard Big Band
Willows Beach, Victoria, BC
Sunday, June 5th, 2022 5-7 PM
Oswego Hotel Bar 500, Victoria
500 Oswego St.
Live Music with Edie and Joey Smith
Reservations recommended: 250-410-2085
Wednesday June 15th 2022
Government House BC
Private Event
Thursday June 16th 2022
Government House BC
Private Event
Thursday, June 23rd, 2022 6-8 PM
Riva, Sidney
With Joey Smith on guitar
Reservations recommended: 250-656-6690
www.rivasidney.ca
Thursday, June 30th, 2022 5-7 PM
Oswego Hotel Bar 500, Victoria
500 Oswego St.
With Ashley Wey on piano
Reservations recommended: 250-410-2085
Saturday, July 2nd 2022 12 PM
TD Victoria International JazzFest
Bullen Park Stage
TD Victoria International JazzFest
Sunday, July 3rd, 2022 5-7 PM
Oswego Hotel Bar 500, Victoria
500 Oswego St.
With Joey Smith on Guitar
Reservations recommended: 250-410-2085
Wednesday July 6th 2022
Government House BC
Private Event
Thursday July 7th 2022
Private Event
Sunday July 10th 2022
Private Event
Wednesday August 10th 2022
Private Event
Thursday, August 11th 2022 7PM
Plaza Franco (outdoor patio)
Société francophone de Victoria
2-1218 Langley St.
With Joey Smith on guitar
Friday August 12th 2022
Private Event
Sunday, August 14th 2022 1pm
Sidney Street Sounds
in front of Barbara's Boutique/Sabhai Thai
10AM - 12:45PM
Sunday August 14th 2022
Private Dinner Party
Thursday, August 18th, 2022 6-8 PM
Riva, Sidney
With Joey Smith on guitar
Reservations recommended: 250-656-6690
www.rivasidney.ca
Friday August 19th 2022
Private Event
Tuesday August 23rd 2022
Private Event
Friday, August 26th, 2022 1:30PM - 3:20 PM
Beacon Hill Park Bandshell
Sunday August 28th, 2022 2-4 PM
Sidney Summer Sounds
Outdoor concert at Sidney Beacon Park Bandshell
Sunday, September 4th, 2022 5-7 PM
Oswego Hotel Bar 500, Victoria
500 Oswego St.
Live Music with Edie and Joey Smith
Reservations recommended: 250-410-2085
Saturday September 10th 2022
Private Reunion Party - Union Club
Thursday, September 15th, 2022 6-8 PM
Riva, Sidney
With Joey Smith on guitar
Reservations recommended: 250-656-6690
www.rivasidney.ca
Sunday, September 18th, 2022 5-7 PM
Oswego Hotel Bar 500, Victoria
500 Oswego St.
With Joey Smith on guitar
Reservations recommended: 250-410-2085
Sunday, October 2nd, 2022 5-7 PM
Oswego Hotel Bar 500, Victoria
500 Oswego St.
With Joey Smith on guitar
Reservations recommended: 250-410-2085
Thursday October 13th 2022
Private Event
Thursday, October 13th, 2022 6-8 PM
Riva, Sidney
With Joey Smith on guitar
Reservations recommended: 250-656-6690
www.rivasidney.ca
Wednesday October 19th 2022
Private event
Wednesday October 26th 2022
Private Birthday Party
Thursday, October 27th, 2022 5-7 PM
Oswego Hotel Bar 500, Victoria
500 Oswego St.
With Joey Smith on guitar
Reservations recommended: 250-410-2085
Saturday, November 5th, 2022
Church and State Winery
Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation Gala
www.sphf.ca
Sold Out
Sunday, November 6th, 2022 5-7 PM
Oswego Hotel Bar 500, Victoria
500 Oswego St.
With Joey Smith on guitar
Reservations recommended: 250-410-2085
Thursday, November 10th, 2022 6-8 PM
Riva, Sidney
Special Remembrance Day show
With Joey Smith on guitar
Reservations recommended: 250-656-6690
www.rivasidney.ca
Friday, November 11th 2022 2pm Matinee, Doors Open at 1:30pm
"We'll Meet Again" Remembrance Day Concert
Knox United Church, Parksville
Classic songs of Vera Lynn, Edith Piaf and Marlene Dietrich
Tickets $30 Click for Tickets
Thursday November 17th 2022
Private Event
Sunday, November 20th, 2022 5-7 PM
Oswego Hotel Bar 500, Victoria
500 Oswego St.
With Joey Smith on guitar
Reservations recommended: 250-410-2085
Sunday, November 27th, 2022
with Don Leppard Big Band
Hermann's Jazz Club
Friday December 2nd 2022
Private Event
Sunday, December 4th, 2022 5-7 PM
Oswego Hotel Bar 500, Victoria
500 Oswego St.
With Joey Smith on guitar
Reservations recommended: 250-410-2085
Wednesday, December 7th 2022
Destination Victoria Christmas Luncheon
Crystal Gardens
Private Event
Thursday, December 8th, 2022 6-8 PM
Riva, Sidney
With Joey Smith on guitar
Reservations recommended: 250-656-6690
www.rivasidney.ca
Friday, December 9th 2022
Qualicum Beach Probus Luncheon
Tigna Mara, Parksville
Sunday December 11th 2022 4PM
Shelbourne Community Kitchen Fundraiser
Christmas Concert
Tuesday December 13th 2022
Private Birthday Party
Wednesday December 14th 2022
Private Event
Delta Ocean Pointe
Thursday December 15th 2022
Private Event
Sunday, December 18th, 2022 5-7 PM
Oswego Hotel Bar 500, Victoria
500 Oswego St.
With Joey Smith on guitar
Reservations recommended: 250-410-2085
Wednesday December 21th 2022
Private Event
Thursday December 22nd 2022
Private Event
Saturday December 31st, 2022 7PM-10PM
Riva, Sidney
New Year's Eve with Karel Roessingh and Joey Smith
Reservations recommended: 250-656-6690
www.rivasidney.ca
Sunday, January 8th, 2023 5-7pm
Oswego Hotel Bar 500, Victoria
500 Oswego St.
Live Music with Edie and Joey Smith
Reservations recommended: 250-410-2085
Wednesday, January 11th 2023
Private Event
Thursday, January 12th 2023
Private Event - Celebration of Life
Tuesday, January 17th 2023
Private Event - Marriott Hotel
Wednesday, January 18th 2023
Private Event
Sunday, January 22nd, 2023 5-7pm
Oswego Hotel Bar 500, Victoria
500 Oswego St.
Live Music with Edie and Joey Smith
Reservations recommended: 250-410-2085
Thursday, January 26th 2023
Private Event
Sunday, February 5th, 2023 5-7pm
Oswego Hotel Bar 500, Victoria
500 Oswego St.
Live Music with Edie and Joey Smith
Reservations recommended: 250-410-2085
Thursday, February 9th 2023
Private Event
Friday, February 10th 2023
Osborne Bay Pub, Crofton Hotel
Dinner Show
osbornebaypub.com
Tickets: Eventbrite
Saturday, February 11th 2023
Hermann's Jazz Club, Victoria
Tickets: www.hermannsjazz.com/
Sunday, February 12th 2023
Knox United Church, Parksville
2:00PM Matinee Performance
www.kucparksville.ca
Tickets: Eventbrite
Or at local retailers Close To You Boutique and Fireside Books in Parksville
Monday, February 13th 2023
Private Event - Maple Bay Yacht Club
Tuesday, February 14th, 2022 6-8:30 PM
Riva, Sidney
with Joey Smith and Attila Fias
6PM - 8:30PM
Reservations recommended: 250-656-6690
www.rivasidney.ca
Wednesday, February 15th 2023
Private Event
Thursday, February 16th 2023
Private Event
Sunday, February 19th, 2023 5-7pm
Oswego Hotel Bar 500, Victoria
500 Oswego St.
Live Music with Edie and Joey Smith
Reservations recommended: 250-410-2085
Friday, March 3rd 2023
Private Event
Sunday, March 5th, 2023 5-7pm
Oswego Hotel Bar 500, Victoria
500 Oswego St.
Live Music with Edie and Joey Smith
Reservations recommended: 250-410-2085
Saturday, March 18th, 2023 6-8:30 PM
Riva, Sidney
With Joey Smith on guitar
Reservations recommended: 250-656-6690
www.rivasidney.ca
Sunday, March 19th, 2023 5-7pm
Oswego Hotel Bar 500, Victoria
500 Oswego St.
Live Music with Edie and Joey Smith
Reservations recommended: 250-410-2085
Sunday, April 2nd, 2023 5-7pm
Oswego Hotel Bar 500, Victoria
500 Oswego St.
Live Music with Edie and Joey Smith
Reservations recommended: 250-410-2085
Sunday, April 16th, 2023 5-7pm
Oswego Hotel Bar 500, Victoria
500 Oswego St.
Live Music with Edie and Joey Smith
Reservations recommended: 250-410-2085
Sunday, April 30th, 2023 5-7pm
Oswego Hotel Bar 500, Victoria
500 Oswego St.
Live Music with Edie and Joey Smith
Reservations recommended: 250-410-2085
For bookings or to subscribe to monthly performance announcements: ediedaponte@gmail.com
Listen and Download
Sliver of Time
Edie's song featuring Bill Johnson on guitar
Island Rain
Awarded Jazz Song of the Year by Vancouver Island Music Awards
Ride the Wind
Edie's I.P.M.A nominated song from Young at Heart
What People say about Edie...
-Nick Murray, Peninsula News Review Read More...
"Edie is an amazing singer. (she makes me weep) the three of you made beautiful music."
Bill Henderson, Chilliwack
"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 Read More...
"Wonderfully playful... Edie Daponte's Piaf is stunningly accurate, vibrato and all... backed by a veritable who's who of Victoria jazz musicians."
-Don Descoteau, Monday Magazine
"No one puts on a performance like Edie. I still can't comprehend fully all that went on last night. It's one thing to sing a song - Edie "becomes" part of the song that she is singing and takes the audience on the journey with her. First class talent and quite possibly the kindest most generous person I have ever met. It was embarrassment of riches last night - from Edie's impeccable voice to the golden tones coming from Joey's '55 Gibson to Damian's skillful handling of the drums - every single part of the drums! What a lucky audience to have witnessed that show last night..."
-Doug Pickard- Ground Zero Lounge
"Sidney vocalist Edie Daponte shines when she's singing with a small combo. But in front of an energetic 17 piece jazz band like the Don Leppard Big Band, she really sparkles. The incomparable Edie Daponte and the fabulous Don Leppard Big Band played to an enthusiastic packed house at the Osborne Bay Pub in Crofton Sunday afternoon. The band dazzled and Daponte enchanting as always in a spectacular performance "
-Don Bodger, Chemainus Valley Courier
"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
Sidney Summer Sounds
Live at Sidney Bandshell
Live at Hermann's Jazz Club
Live at Sid Williams Theatre
Live at Sid Williams Theatre
Live at Sid Williams Theatre
With Don Leppard Big Band
Live at Mary Winspear Centre
Live at Victoria International Jazz Festival
Concert Reel
Live at Hermann's Jazz Club
with Joey Smith , Damian Graham, Karel Roessingh and Richard Moody
Live at Mary Winspear Centre
with Joey Smith, Aaron Watson, Jon Eng and Jeff Poynter