ES:MO – Elizabeth Shepherd & Michael Occhipinti

November 6

After years of touring together, decorated Canadian artists Michael Occhipinti and Elizabeth Shepherd have teamed up to create ES:MO – a musical duo focused on genreless creativity and exploration. With extensive musical backgrounds, international acclaim, and a lengthy list of prestigious awards and nominations, namely, their combined fifteen Juno nominations, both artists have had successful, independent careers before embarking on their new venture. Elizabeth, a multi-dimensional vocalist, has twice been long-listed for the Polaris Prize and has performed at the Hollywood Bowl. Michael, a versatile, creative guitarist, has performed with multiple legendary artists including DVSN and Bruce Cockburn and jazz legends Sam Rivers, Don Byron, and Joe Lovano. Having now teamed up to create an album of re-imagined musical works including one original song due out in November, the duo are gearing up to release their first song off of the project, “Any Other Way” on Friday, October 8th 2021.

Tickets are now available online for this event.

Seating : At this time there are no table reservations. All seating is first come, first served.

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Event Details

Doors open at 7:15PM. Show starts at 8PM.

No assigned seating available - limited capacity due to local health authority restrictions.

The Vernon Jazz Society has been working hard to develop and implement a Covid-19 safety plan, which adheres to WorkSafeBC and Interior Health Authority guidelines.   The foremost consideration is to ensure the safety and health of our volunteers, performers and patrons while striving to maintain the intimate atmosphere that our club is known for.

At this time, there will be no dancing in the club.

If you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions below, you should not attend the event.

Between Oct 23rd & Nov 6th have you:

  1. Travelled from any countries (or been in contact with someone who has) that have high-risk regions/situations or gone on a cruise ship, regardless of location, within the last 14 days?
  2. Do you have flu-like symptoms, including fever, chills, sinus drainage, coughing or sneezing?
  3. Have you had close contact with or cared for someone diagnosed with Covid-19 or who had a possible case of Covid-19 within the last 14 days?

Date: November 06, 2021

Start time: 08:00 p.m. PDT

End time: 11:00 p.m. PDT

Venue: Vernon Jazz Club

Directions: 3000 31st Street, Vernon, BC. Above Nolan's Pharmasave in downtown.

Email: [email protected]

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