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February 11, 2025
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
He frequently performs at festivals and theatres throughout North America & Europe with his Juno Award winning group “The McDades” as well as collaborating and recording with a wide variety of artists. Winner of a 2023 Canadian Folk music award and a 2023 JUNO nominee, he can be heard on dozens of recordings and soundtracks and he has been a featured soloist on several occasions with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and the Calgary Philharmonic. With one foot planted in the rich tradition of folk music, the other is firmly planted in the
contemporary modality of jazz.
“The Dizzy Gillespie of the Irish Tin Whistle.” (Gail Wein, the Washington Post)
“Incredibly talented” (Stephen Reineke, The New York Pops Orchestra)
“Reminiscent of Rollins or Coltrane, and indeed his note choices remind you at times of both Saxists.” (The Art Music Lounge)
“The Tenor Sax rises from the ground to up in the sky and Piano and Drums follow the Saxophone, great dynamics, great solo and my highlight of the album.” (Michael’s Jazz Blog)
Our live Tuesday Jam is hosted by a musician and a band while audience members join in on the fun by jamming along on stage.
Musicians who want to participate in the Jam can purchase a “Jam Participant” ticket at a reduced cost.
All Jam Participants need to register at the door upon entry to the event.
Venue Phone: (780) 432-0428
Venue Website: https://yardbirdsuite.com
Band members
Jeremiah McDade, saxophoneAudrey Ochoa, trombone
Chris Andrew, piano
Evan Stewart, bass
Jamie Cooper, drums
Tickets will also be available at the door if not previously sold out online. Doors open at 7pm, Music starts at 8pm.
Anyone with mobility concerns wanting to reserve an accessible table please email ed@yardbirdsuitejazz.com
Patrons who wish to park in the lot surrounding the club can take advantage of a significant discount - please come into the club to scan a QR Code before paying for parking.
Yardbird Suite has cabaret seating: seats are available first-come, first-served. Please be aware that a couple seated at a table for four may be sharing the table with new friends if the performance is busy.