The Legendary Horsehoe Tavern is showcasing Shasta Jade on July 20, 2004 at midnight.

Shasta Jade is a Toronto based 5 piece rock/R&B all-star musical group fronted by the very talented duo of Donna Grantis (guitar) and Francine Scala (vocals). Shasta Jade will be showcased at The 'Shoe on Tuesday July 20, 2004 at midnight as part of Dave Bookman's Nu Music Night.

(PRWEB) July 17, 2004 -- The creative fusion of Francine Scala (vocals) and Donna Grantis (guitar) has borne Shasta Jade – a wickedly unique band that blends full on rock and roll with harmonic sophistication and groove based urban RnB. Live, Shasta Jade offers a fearlessly intense and visceral performance, reviewed in ChartAttack magazine as an amazing show which mixes raw talent with undeniable sexuality."

The instinctive onstage synergy between Francine and Donna suggests that of Robert Plant and Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin), Steven Tyler and Joe Perry (Aerosmith) or Axl and Slash (Gunsn Roses), but adds to this dynamic a youthful and refined femininity. This juxtaposition of talent, ability, empowered femininity and sexuality with an adult maturity, sophistication and artistic integrity gives the band an especially unique and powerful image and holds obvious mainstream and crossover marketability.

The musical depth of the band is grounded by Stu Harrison (keys) Ross Macintyre (bass) and Kieran Adams (drums). This solid foundation has allowed Shasta Jade to function independently, writing, performing, recording and producing original material in both studio and live settings. As an emerging act, Shasta Jade has already garnered local and national attention.

The band won the inaugural Q107 Ultimate Jam Contest in September of 2003 and has performed live-to-air on Q107 Radio and on CityTV Television. As well, the bands original music has earned them government endowment through The Ontario Arts Council and FACTOR. Most importantly though, they have begun fostering a loyal fan base through performances at established Toronto music venues, among them, Revival, The Phoenix Concert Theatre, The Horseshoe Tavern, Lees Palace, Healeys, Cameron House and Club 279.

In addition to finalizing sessions for its debut self titled EP, the band is planning an extensive live performance schedule for the coming summer which will allow its music and talent to be shared with a wider and more diverse audience.

The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern's Nu Music Night is hosted by Dave Bookman of Toronto's CFNY 102.1 The Edge.

No cover charge.

Interested? Check out www.shastajade.com or email Donna and Francine directly at info@shastajade.com

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