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Colleen McCarthy

I am here for Networking

About Me


Well. I'm a semi-professional trombone player (and occasional euphonium player and vocalist) who lives in the wilds of northern Canada. :D
Truly, Whitehorse has been very good to me in that I have playing opportunities here that I would never get in a million years in a larger centre (like, say, Winnipeg, where I'm from originally).
I'll be using this space to let folks know about any gigs that I'm playing in, mainly in the Whitehorse area. Come on out!
Groups I play with regularly:
Whitehorse Big Band - local amateur swing band.
Clavé - Latin instrumental group, with original tunes by Don Bishop
Big Soul - R&B, Blues, Funk, Shuffle, and whatever else we can think of!
Other Groups:
Longest Night Ensemble , orchestras for UrineTown and Peter And The Wolf, Multiplex, All-City Concert Band
And for those interested, I play on an Olds Recording trombone w/ F attachment, c. 1965. Almost as old as I am. :D
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My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Oh, god, lots of people. Too many to list here. :D

My Blog

Cabaret April 2-18, 2009

The Guild presents the Broadway Musical:CabaretApril 2-18, 20098pm Wed-Sat at the Guild Hall in Porter Creek, (Whitehorse, YT)Previews: 8pm Tues March 31 and Wed April 1Tickets: SOLD OUT!!!'Pay what y...
Posted by on Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:40:00 GMT

Paramedic (CD RELEASE SHOW) with Big Soul April 5, 2009

CBC True North Concert Series and Magnum Opus Productions present:Paramedic (CD RELEASE SHOW) w/ guests Big Soul Sunday, April 5, 2009 8:00 PM at Yukon Arts Centre 300 College Drive, Whiteho...
Posted by on Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:34:00 GMT

Musical Benefit for Richard Godson - February 25, 2009

Musical Benefit for Richard GodsonFebruary 28, 2008A man who has helped Yukon musicians for years -- as a key organizer ofthe Alsek Music Festival and as a music teacher at St. Elias CommunitySch...
Posted by on Fri, 27 Feb 2009 21:18:00 GMT

Big Band - 9th Annual Dessert & Dance, Feb 7, 2009

The All-City Band Society presents:9th Annual Dessert and DanceSaturday, Feb 7, 2009Porter Creek Secondary School in the cafeteriaDoors open at 7pmtickets: $10 or $35 for a family of 4 or moreavailabl...
Posted by on Tue, 03 Feb 2009 23:36:00 GMT

Big Soul, Wonderland Gala, Dec 31, 2008

From the Creators of the Northern Masquerade:WONDERLAND GALANew Years Eve 2008Yukon Convention CentreFeaturing Big Soul, eight piece band fronted by Dave HaddockSpecial performance by DJ JetpackOrigin...
Posted by on Sun, 30 Nov 2008 02:34:00 GMT

Varietease: The Remount (Nov 25-Dec 6, 2008) SOLD OUT!!!!!

The very popular Varietease Burlesque Cabaret is returning to the Guild Hall for another showing in its new incarnation dubbed Varietease: The Remount. Produced by Fiona SolonDirected by Brian FidlerM...
Posted by on Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:39:00 GMT

Big Soul - Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs Convention

Big Soul, along with several of the Yukon's finest entertainers and comedians, will be playing for Fun Night, a celebration of CAFC's 100th Anniversary  at the Yukon Arts Centre, Monday, Septembe...
Posted by on Sat, 20 Sep 2008 11:07:00 GMT

Big Band - Alsek Music Festival June 6

The Big Band will be playing at the Alsek Music Festival on Saturday, June 7, 2008 at 1pm on the mainstage. For more information check out the Festival's website:http://www.alsekfest.com/
Posted by on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:56:00 GMT

Varietease Burlesque Cabaret May 28-31, 2008

Varietease: A Burlesque Cabaret Staged by Tang ProductionsMay 28, 29, 30, 31 at the Guild Hall  Doors 8:30pm  Showtime 9pmFriday, May 30 midnight show Doors 11:30pmTickets: $20 available at ...
Posted by on Sat, 17 May 2008 23:58:00 GMT

Big Band April 26, 2008 Yukon Arts Centre

Swing Dance with The Big Band!Time: 8 pmPlace: Yukon Arts CentreAdmission: $20Seating and dance floor will be onstage (similar to Jazz on the Wing).Tickets are limited so get yours early! Available at...
Posted by on Sun, 13 Apr 2008 18:07:00 GMT