Welcome to Genre Swap!
An exciting music event and fundraiser hosted by Durham College's Music Business Administration students in which 4 amazing local artists from unique musical backgrounds are tasked to write and perform a song from a random genre.
Today’s the Day!! 😍
The time has finally come! Come down to Simcoe Blues & Jazz in Oshawa, where Genre Swap, presented by Comic Alley Toys is opening its doors tonight at 6:30 PM. A night of diverse music and entertainment awaits you!
Tickets are still available through the link below for $9.50, or at the door for $12.
SEE YOU THERE! 🥳
www.genreswap2022.eventbrite.ca
Genre Swap is an exciting music event and fundraiser presented by Comic Alley Toys and hosted by Durham College’s Music Business Administration students in which four amazing artists from unique musical backgrounds are tasked to write and perform a song from a random genre.
Catch Jhona David (RnB), Jade Naraine (Country), Dave Sereny (Jazz), and Paralysis (Metal) tomorrow at 7pm! Tickets in the link! ✨
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/genre-swap-presented-by-comic-alley-toys-tickets-304274833217
Don’t forget to wear your best black, red, or white outfit semi-formal outfit! ⚫️🔴⚪️
🚨 LAST BUT NOT LEAST… R&B! 🚨
The amazing Jhona David is competing in this year’s Genre Swap, representing the R&B genre!
Jhona David is an artist, songwriter and producer from Toronto, Canada. Born a first generation Canadian to Polish immigrants, the desire to connect with others has always been a constant motivator. His passion and drive for the music industry has led him to perform and release music with his band, travel abroad, write songs for other talent, as well as build networks within several industries. “Every morning, I wake up excited about what I don’t know. I believe in collaboration, and in the power of giving before getting anything back. I feel (and have seen in action) that when we include others and allow them to pour their strengths and love into a project - the outcome is undeniably powerful."
While living in Shanghai for two years, Jhona's sound would come full circle as he would write and produce much of the material for his debut album. Noble Blue (releasing 2022) is an audio diary, tackling themes of generational trauma, strength, and forgiveness. “I wonder if people realize the growth that's necessary to complete an album. I’m not the person I was on Track 1 - I’m more compassionate. Towards my younger self, and towards the world. We’re all surviving something."
Catch Jhona at Genre Swap THIS TUESDAY, presented by Comic Alley Toys! 😎🎶
Tickets at the link ✨✨
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/genre-swap-presented-by-comic-alley-toys-tickets-304274833217
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Oshawa Music Week
🚨 CALLING ALL COUNTRY FANS! 🚨
We’re thrilled to have Jade Naraine, an incredible local country artist, joining us for this year’s Genre Swap, presented by Comic Alley Toys! 🌞
Growing up with traditional country roots, from her grandmother, Jade started performing at weddings, banquettes and doing tons of musical theatre in the Country music genre; however, it wasn't until the end of high school when she started looking for a music producer to begin recording her own songs.
In 2015, a pop single to radio called "Cause I Can't Take Missing, which made the top 70 on media base in the USA, peaking at just 7 spots below Taylor Swift's Wildest Dreams, was released. Shortly after that, she released a self titled pop EP; titled Jade.
Jade's song; “Princess” was a track on the 2020 EP; “Back to my Dream.” The single garnered national radio and media attention for it's uplifting message and vulnerable lyrics about her journey going from a weak, broken woman to a strong woman.
Jade has continued to release strong single after strong single and says that her favourite part about being a singer is writing. “I love to tell stories through my music and use meaningful lyrics and rich instrumentation, to move listeners. My sound is both traditional to country roots, new and poppy.”
Fans are always sure to be touched by her lyrics and hooky melodies. Fans can expect to hear pop/country cross over tracks, country tracks, and pop tracks throughout her career.
Come watch Jade take on a whole new genre of music THIS TUESDAY at Simcoe Blues & Jazz! Tickets through this link! 🤩
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/genre-swap-presented-by-comic-alley-toys-tickets-304274833217
🚨 WE HAVE OUR JAZZ ARTIST! 🚨
Joining our Genre Swap lineup is the talented Dave Sereny! 🎶
Dave Sereny is a Berklee College trained composer, arranger, producer, and session guitarist currently based in Toronto, Ontario. A touring veteran of multiple jazz festivals, Dave has steadily drawn the admiration of some of his most seasoned and respected peers in the smooth jazz world. This culminated with him becoming a multiple nominee (Best Album and Best New Artist) at The Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards.
Dave’s highly anticipated new album “Talk To Me” is now available everywhere. The album contains both original material as well as covers showcasing Dave’s guitar prowess alongside with many of his superstar friends including bassist Nathan Watts and saxophonist Warren Hill.
Dave has also been heavily involved in projects with other artists collaborating across all genres from bebop to hip-hop! Some of the artists that Dave has performed with live on stage, or has worked with as either a writer/ producer/ vocal arranger/ string arranger/ horn arranger/ mix or musician include: Delilah, Jose Feliciano , Nate Watts, Pressa, Divine Brown, and many more.
Don’t miss Dave, along with the rest of our incredible Genre Swap artists, competing THIS TUESDAY at Simcoe Blues & Jazz, presented by Comic Alley Toys! 😍
The team at Genre Swap is proud to announce our Presenting Sponsor: Comic Alley Toys!
Located in Oshawa, ON, Comic Alley is your one-stop shop for your favourite comics, graphic novels, rare toys, action figures, collectors items, and so much more! 😎
Make sure to check them out at 9 Bond St W, and don’t forget to get your tickets to Genre Swap at the following link! 🎶
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/genre-swap-presented-by-comic-alley-toys-tickets-304274833217
🚨 ANNOUNCING OUR METAL ARTIST! 🚨
We are STOKED to have local metal band PARALYSIS competing in this year’s Genre Swap, presented by Comic Alley Toys! 🎸🤘🏽
Paralysis is a new Hard Rock/Heavy band that's taking the old school sound of the 80s and bringing it back to life in today’s modern-day music.
Which genre will Paralysis take on? Come on out to Genre Swap THIS Tuesday, April 5 at Simcoe Blues & Jazz in Oshawa to find out! 👀
Tickets are available at the link ! 🤩
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/oshawa-music-week-presents-genre-swap-tickets-304274833217
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This year's Genre Swap, presented by Comic Alley Toys, is in support of Unison Fund The Unison Fund!
Unison is a non-profit, registered music industry charity that provides counseling and emergency relief services to the Canadian music community. They help professional music makers in times of hardship, illness, or economic difficulties.
All ticket proceeds and contributions collected during the event will be donated to Unison. Join us on April 5 to support this incredible organization (ticket link in bio!).
Stay tuned for our first ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT later today... 👀
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✨ ANNOUNCING OUR HOST! ✨
We are THRILLED to have the incredible COURTNEY GILMOUR ( on IG) as the host of this year’s Genre Swap, presented by Comic Alley Toys!
“Courtney Gilmour is one of Toronto's most unique voices and sought after comedy talents, named by NOW Magazine as “one of the top 10 stage artists to watch”.
Courtney was one of the 42 at Toronto’s JFL42 festival two years in a row with her own run of headlining shows and in April 2019 she wrapped a hugely successful tour as part of the Just For Laughs Roadshow. She returned once again to Montreal for another round of Just For Laughs shows including a televised performance on The Howie Mandel Gala airing on The CW Network.
She has written for and made appearances on The Beaverton, CBC’s The Debaters, and CBC’S Humour Resources alongside Jon Dore and Sarah Silverman, and most recently Courtney can be seen on the 2022 season of “Canada’s Got Talent” on City TV! Courtney’s warm, accessible, and intelligent brand of stand up has made her a hit with audiences nationwide.”
Catch Courtney in action at Genre Swap in ONE WEEK, Tuesday, April 5, at Simcoe Blues & Jazz in Oshawa!
For tickets, hit that link! ✨✨
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/oshawa-music-week-presents-genre-swap-tickets-304274833217
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Oshawa Music Week The OMAs
Oshawa Music Week is fast approaching, which means GENRE SWAP 2022, presented by Comic Alley Toys, is almost here…
This year, metal, country, jazz, and R&B musicians from across Durham Region will SWAP GENRES and then write/perform songs in this one-of-a-kind fundraiser event! 🎸 🪕 🎺 🎤
April 5, 2022 • Simcoe Blues & Jazz, Oshawa, ON
For tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/oshawa-music-week-presents-genre-swap-tickets-304274833217 ⚡️
All profits will benefit the Unison Fund.
✨ GENRE SWAP TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! ✨
Genre Swap is presented by COMIC ALLEY TOYS ⚡️
Visit the link for more information and to get yours! 🤩
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/oshawa-music-week-presents-genre-swap-tickets-304274833217
Oshawa Music Week
2000 Simcoe Street North
Oshawa, ON
L1H7K4
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