Photo: Brook Thompson
ABOUT
Joni Miller is a writer, musician, and vocalist from Vancouver, BC. She has published songs, fiction, non-fiction and poetry. She was a two-time finalist in the BC Federation of Writers Festival of the Arts Contest (1994, 1995),
Her original music is influenced by blues, rock and latin jazz. Joni's main instrument is electric bass, and she has a long time collaboration with The Usual Suspects, featuring Rino Marrone (keys); Amrit Basi (drums).
Past collaborators with The Usual Suspects include Dave Fleming, Craig Anthony, Matteus Moon, Mal Temple, Jeeven Singh, Marty Eade.
Joni is currently also playing bass with
Mr. M and the All-Nighters, (mostly original funky rock)
Recordings:
Modern Times (5 song EP) 2016
All Just Talk (5 song EP) to be released fall of 2023
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Past History; Between 2002 and 2011, Joni lived, toured, wrote and collaborated with the late Vince Eastman as the Miller/Eastman band. Prior to that, she performed in an acoustic duo with Bob Beazer.
Other bands she has contributed to:
The Planza, Matteus Moon Trio, Mike Machado Trio,
East Side Ramblers, Wes Cowley & the Shadow Jacks, Gram Partisans, The Singles (Motown)
shows
August 2023
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5 - Brighton Pub, Vancouver,
trio 9 pm -
6 - Princeton Pub, Vancouver,
4 piece 5:30 pm -
9 - Maple Ridge bandstand, All women outdoor blues jam with the Blues Women 6:30 pm
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12 - Outdoor gig, Kamloops & Hastings, Vancouver, 4 piece 1 - 3 pm
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14 - Kamloops, (the town)
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Riverfront Park, 7 pm - 8:30
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19 - Outdoor gig, Kamloops & Hastings, Vancouver, 3 piece
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26 - Outdoor gig, Kamloops & Hastings, Vancouver, 4 piece
CD RELEASE PARTY - November 22
Princeton Pub, Vancouver
• December 23/23, Brighton Pub, 9 pm
• January 6/24- Princeton Pub, 9 pm
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Photo: Brook Thompson
video evidence
Blues + Soul + Rock n' Roll
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The band has been performing around the Lower Mainland and North Okanagan since 2011 with their unique blend of blues, rock, soul and Latin Jazz. They are experienced, soulful, and dedicated to their craft.
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Rino Marrone is a graduate of the VCC jazz program, and also teaches music at the high school level.
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Amrit Basi has toured with Jack Garton and the Demon Squadron, Blackberry Wood, Something about Reptiles.
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past participants include: Tiffany Hambrook, Guenther Schultz, Marty Eade, Craig Anthony, Mal Torrent
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