JEFF NELSON

Ph 416.668-2470 or 613-961-8558

E: jeffnelson@sympatico.ca 

www.jeffreynelson.ca

SOCAN Registered Canadian Songwriter & Performer

Lead Vocalist

Guitarist

Drummer

Actor

MUSIC – LIVE PERFORMANCES/RECORDINGS

In 2006, began performing regularly as a solo artist with a focus on artistic abilities as a singer/songwriter. Currently performing Eastern On & Toronto Pubs/ Hotels/ Festivals  Community and corporate events, fundraisers, weddings and private functions.

2006 – 2008 SOLO PERFORMANCES:

�  Jeff Healey’s  Roadhouse Toronto

�  Village Pump (multiple performances) Belleville

�  Badger & Firkin (multiple performances) Toronto

�  Misty Moon Pub (multiple performances) Mississauga

�  The Banquet Centre Wedding Show (Trade show) Belleville

�  The Rum Runner Harbour Club (multiple performances) Belleville

�  Illusions Day Spa (corporate event) Holiday Inn Belleville

�  Winchester Arms  (New Years Eve) Belleville

�  Bohemian Penguin, St. Patrick’s Day Event; Belleville

�  Brewjays Brewery (corporate event) Belleville

�  Business Women Of The Year Gala The Greek Hall, Belleville

�  Cameron House (Opening Act for CD launch party) Toronto

�  Intelligencer Newspaper (Christmas party) Village Pump Belleville

�  Reverb Bar Toronto

�  Duffy’s Tavern, Toronto

�  Earl and Angelo’s (Christmas party) Belleville

�  Loyalist Union (corporate function) Ramada Belleville

�  The Gate, Toronto

�  Gull & Firkin, Beaches, Toronto

�  Opera House Toronto

�  Artisano’s Café Toronto

�  Mexicala Rosa’s Restaurant ( 12 consecutive weeks) Belleville

�  Yardman Hockey Arena “Belleville Bulls” reg performances Canadian Nat’l Anthem Belleville

 �  Ramada Inn (Alzheimer’s Charity Gala) Belleville� Canadian Armed Forces Base Trenton (Christmas Party) Trenton

�  Belleville Toyota (Multiple corporate functions) Belleville

�  Ranger’s Soccer Club (Benefit for Cancer) Toronto

�  Red Lion Inn (Multiple performances) Belleville

�  Shriner’s Club (Royal Canadian Armed Forces Evening Gala) Belleville

�  Smiling Buddha Bar (Opening Act), Toronto

�  Timber House Resort (Multiple private functions, weddings) Brighton

�  Celtic Club (multiple private functions) Toronto

�  Twist Restaurant (opening celebrations) Belleville

�  Huntsville Dragon boat Races Festival (Feature Entertainer) Huntsville

�  Wally Dever Arena (Festival of Trees Community Fundraiser) Belleville

�  Mel Lastman Square (World Cup Festival) Televised Toronto

�  Harbour Club open air (Waterfront Festival) Belleville

Band – “Nicolas, Nelson & Ford”                                                                                                                               

?  Rhythm guitar, Drums, Vocals, Songwriter

?  Eastern Ontario performances including: The Red Lion, Winchester Arms,

Canadian Armed Forces Base, Holiday Inn, The Waring House, Ramada Inn

Band – “Shala”                                                                                                                                                             

?  Lead vocalist, songwriter Awarded  $5000 grant for original song (Factor music grant)

Band - “Spreading Ivy”                                                                                                                                                         

?  Lead vocalist, rhythm guitar, songwriter

?  Toronto performances: Cameron House, Horseshoe Tavern, Rivoli, The 360

Album - “A New Beginning” (produced by Ray Vincent)                                                                                                    

?  Vocals, music & lyrics for song “Belfast”

Band Search 2001 (Toronto)                                                                                                                                                

?  Winner 2001 Song Writing Contest & Performance for Song “Roll Call”

Crossroads, Canadian TV                                                                                                                       2000                                                                                                                       

?  On-air solo performance: “Everything”

Album - “Dreams Come True”  

?  Produced, composed, recorded album featuring  “Drifting”

Poor Alex Theatre (Toronto)                                                                                        

?  Performed at Benefit Concert for Covenant House, Canada’s largest Youth Shelter

Album - “You Know the Cry” (released by Canadian artist, Gary Schmidt)            

?  Lead vocalist, “You Know the Cry of My Heart”                                                       

Band - “Rock Solid”                                                                                            

?  Lead vocalist & Drummer

?  Performed in  Paraguay, Grenada, Cuba

THEATRE / ACTING

Music Theatre Production Regent Theatre– Rock Musical” Jesus Christ Superstar”

?  Lead role, “Judas”

?  Five Sold out performances

 Music Theatre Production Queens way – “Scrouge”                                                  

?  Lead role, “Bob Crachet”

      ?  Lead role, “Gilbert”

Canadian MacLean Hunter Television – “Soap Opera Sunset Series”                       

?  Lead male role – 10-week soap opera 

York University Theatrical Performance – “Socrates”                                              

?  Lead role, “Socrates”

Islington Center Theatrical Performance – “Justified”                                              

?  Co Produced, wrote and directed highly successful stage production

Curtain Call Players Toronto– “Anne of Green Gables” Musical                              

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Jennifer & Alvin Tung                                                                                         

?  Private training with both Toronto Teachers (Glenn Gould Royal Conservatory)

            In Vocals and Music Theory

Ontario School of Music                                                                                      

?  Studies with Vladamer Stinikov

?  Received $5000 Ontario Factor Music Grant for original material, written and

            recorded with Band “Shala”

David Dunbar                                                                                                       2

?  Intensive vocal training with established/accomplished Toronto performer and

            musical director

Etobicoke School of the Arts                                                                                           

?  Music Theatre Major

?  Selected out of 300 students; and awarded School Of The Arts (Board of Education),

“Music Theatre Arts Award 1995”

?  Member of “Choral Ensemble, elite Theatre group of Performers, Singers, Dancers

            Performed in & won Two Competitions in New York City a First for a Toronto School

Born in Northern Ireland December 1973 moved Canada at early age, living in both Toronto& Belleville. Seasoned Singer /songwriter/ drummer/ acoustic guitarist. Seeking to collaborate & perform with other artists.

 Available to tour as opening act for band/artist, have large repertoire over 50 of my own originals and 150 covers.  Seeking  booking agent /mgmt