Vickie van Dyke (vocals) was singing before she was talking (according to her mother). These days some people like her talking better than her singing. Then again, some people like her cooking better than her talking and her singing. There are those who like her ... oh, nevermind.She has written and recorded many of her own compositions, which received airplay across Canada back when dinosaurs still roamed the earth, but her number one love is performing live. Vickie says "I sing whatever I want as long as I can put a jazzy spin on it. Except for when I’m in the mood for metal." She also maintains that making music has to be fun. "It’s more important to me that my players are fun people who are cool to hang out with. The fact they they are all incredibly talented is a bonus. Of course, once they become big stars they leave me, but I’m okay with that. Really. No, honest. It’s fine."Since turning to a career in radio, Vickie has also hosted her own television show and found time to write for television, radio and newspaper. Currently the midday host at Smooth Jazz WAVE 94.7 (Hamilton), Vickie was named the first ever Broadcaster Of The Year at the 2005 Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards. Her nutty off-the-cuff wit, confident stage presence, versatile voice and eclectic repertoire combine to create an unforgettably entertaining evening. If not, she’ll give you a free CD."Vickie van Dyke ... Live (and then some)"
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