Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley in Cumberland

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Tuesday, April 10th, 2012

Braithwaite and Whiteley serve up authentic, vintage blues and are on a continual journey to expand their horizons internationally and delight audiences young and old. They are a steady force, quickly gaining popularity and growing demand on today�s blues scene.

"This is music that makes everybody feel good. Catch some."
- Eric Thom, Exclaim! Magazine

Awarded 3 Maple Blues Awards in January 2010, including Songwriters of The Year, in all Braithwaite & Whiteley have been awarded 8 Maple Blues Awards and 6 Juno Nominations

With southern Florida roots, Diana Braithwaite was dubbed a �national treasure� by Bluz FM radio host Danny Marks. Toronto born and raised, her ancestors traveled to Canada from Virginia, via the Underground Railroad.

A gifted and captivating performer, Diana was chosen by Sarah Mclachlan to open Lilith Fair at the Molson Amphitheatre, before 18,000 people. Her talent, and authentic blues shows have led her into the company of such stalwarts as Mel Brown, Albert Collins, John Lee Hooker and Jeff Healey.

"Diana Braithwaite takes over and creates an earthquake Of excitement With her riveting stage presence."
- Vancouver Sun

Kansas born Whiteley moved to Toronto as a youth where he met the great blues legend Lonnie Johnson who taught and encouraged him. During the late 70�s, Whiteley toured and recorded with Leon Redbone, appearing with him on Saturday Night Live. He also worked with a great mentor, the legendary Chicago piano player Blind John Davis , who had been the house piano player at Bluebird Records.

Whiteley toured and recorded with Davis, as well as building a solid reputation as a multi-instrumental session player, appearing on over 200 recordings. As a solo artist, Whiteley won numerous Maple Blues Awards as both songwriter and horn player of the year, and a Jazz Report Magazine Blues Album of the Year Award.

"The musical talents and abilities of Chris Whiteley are seemingly endless."
- Jeff Healey

In 2010 Whiteley was awarded the prestigious BLUES WITH A FEELING AWARD, for lifetime achievement in the blues.

Tickets available at The Cumberland Hotel.
Call 250-336-8844 For more Information.