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About Kathy
Kathy singing different vocal styles:
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Where has Kathy Performed as a Singer?
 ABBA Tribute ShowCelebration Square, Mississauga |  Diva ShowCasino Rama, Ontario - Mainstage |
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 |  Beaches Jazz Festival |
 2014 Niagara FallsJazz for Annual Trade Show. Piano - Graham Howes, Bass - Brendan Davis, Guitar - Mike Allen |  The Rex HotelFundraiser |
 A Salute to Broadway2014 Singing with pianist Danny McErlain |  Singing with Gene DiNoviLe Parc, Markham |
 La-Z-Boy Theatre Michigan |  Private FunctionHad a blast on Dec. 31, 2019 doing a gig with amazing Sax, clarinet & flute player, Bob DeAngelis. |
 Kathy's Jazz Quartet, Ontario resort |  The Rex Hotel2011 July with George Lake Big Band |
 Christmas Jazz, Scotia Plaza2009 with the Dan Stapleton Quartet. Piano: Brigham Phillips |  Kathy's band at The Old MillRegular House Band in the Old Mill Dining Room. Piano - Brad Lovatt, Bass - Rosemary Galloway, Drums - Barry Romberg, Trumpet - Chris Howells, Sax - Don Englert Don Englert |
 Canada DayPort Credit, ON - Paint the Town Red |  2008 - Wedding, King CityPiano - Danny McErlain, Drums - John Cheesman, Bass - Rosemary Galloway, Guitar: Mike Allen |
 Greg Frewin Theatre, Niagara Falls, ON |  Aug. 2020 - Jazz jam in the park with guitarist Mike Allen. ♪♫ |
 Kathy as Bette MidlerDick Clark American Bandstand Theater, Branson Missouri, for Legends in Concert |  Midland, Ontario |
 Annabella's Jazz CabaretGuitar - Whitney Smith, Bass - Jordan O'Connor |  With Ori DagonSinging Holiday music; on a a break |
 Air Canada CentreOpening Day Entertainment - Currently called The Rogers Centre |  Singing Jazz with Brian Dickenson |
 Calvelli's, Michigan |  1081 balanced |
 Edo Jazz2013 Christmas |  Conducting Children's ChoirChristmas Recital, Scarborough Bluffs Music |
 Bette Midler Tribute Show120 Diner, Toronto |  |
 Meeting Kurt Elling2010 Sept., The Old Mill, Toronto. Just to be clear, I didn't sing with Kurt! It was just a pleasure to meet him after his show. |  Singing Canada Day AnthemMohawk Raceway |
 With legendary pianist Norm Amadio.I loved working with Norm. He never liked wearing his glasses in later years and wouldn't read charts. LOL In 2004, I did a project called "A Tribute to Canadian Jazz Composers" which was never recorded because FACTOR declined my proposal. But doing the demo, I sang the only song Norm ever wrote called "I Want Some Fun". He signed me the publishing rights on that fun song which he composed in 2001. |  National War Museum, Ottawa2007 with the Dan Stapleton Orchestra |
 scat singing with Ranee LeeJazz workshop with Ranee Lee, 1990's |  Singing with Alan Cohen2012 Jazz on Yonge St. |
 Kathy & Paul GrosneyPaul Grosney's 75th birthday at Le Parc. Celebration. I miss Paul very much and always enjoyed singing with his stage band, and doing gigs with Tommy Ambrose. |  |
 2015 CollingwoodDeerhurst Resort - Annual Trade Show Jazz. Piano - Steve Amirault, Bass - Brendan Davis, Guitar - Mike Allen |  The Alan Cohen OrchestraBandleader - Alan Cohen, Bass - Peter Telford, Guitar - Lou Bartolomucci, Drums - Barry Romberg, Sax - Harry Timmermans, Trumpet - Jim Lewis, Vocalist Dina Falbo. |
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 Singing w/ the late Harvey SiegelScarborough Civic Centre Afternoon Jazz |  The Kathy Thompson BandMy band was very busy doing private and corporate functions. Keyboard - Brad Lovatt, Bass - Ed Wise, Drums - Steve Heathcote, Sax - Rick Morrison, Trumpet - Peter Jeffrey |
 With Comedian Victor J. HansonHost MAC Awards, Mississauga, ON |  DuMaurier Jazz FestivalCollege Park, Toronto with the Paul Grosney Orchestra, 1990's |
 The Boulevard ClubValentine's Day, 2002 |  Powerplay1990's Dance Band: Bass - Will Jarvis, Keyboards - Brigham Phillips |
 Berlin, Germany |  Royal York Hotel, Imperial Room1990's with the Bob DeAngelis Orchestra |
 Palace Pier2010 Outdoor Concert with Etobicoke Community Concert Band |  with Sheila Jordan, jazz singer2011 workshop |
 The Constellation HotelAirport strip, 1990 s. Bass - Steve Lucas, Drums - Barry Romberg |  Toronto Convention Centre1986 |
 Outdoor Duo2015 Gig with Mark Kersey, Mississauga |  |
 sing sing |  National Arts Centre, OttawaConcert with the Central Band of the Royalk Canadian Air Force |
 Central BandNathan Phillips Square, 1990's. Singing with Warrant Officer and sax player Rob Habermehl. |  Alan Cohen Orchestra1988, The Old Mill Lounge. Bandleader, Piano: - Alan Cohen, Bass - Steve Lucas, Trumpet - Jim Lewis, Guitar - Roy Patterson, Drums - Stew Morgan, Woodwinds - Harry Timmermans |
 Sergeant ThompsonOfficial Photo as Vocalist of the Central Band for the RCAF |  Jerry Fuller, Terry LekiwiskiOn a gig break, Toronto Convention Centre |
 with Producer Craig Rhunke1989 - My original single made the radio charts. RIP Craig Ruhnke, 2015. |  Mulroney Election OttawaBass - Tom Denison, Keyboard - Ken Fahey, Sax - Mike Mullin |
 The Old Mill1980's, Musical Director: Matt Pines. |  Humber College1979 Concert. |
 Mark Breslin's Sing-Sing1990's, Karaoke Hostess |  UnionvillePrivate Function with the Kathy Thompson Band, Markham Suites. Piano: Brian Murphy. Bass: Ed Wise. |
 Los AmigosSinging with Los Amigos. Bass / Bandleader Roberto Acosts. Keyboards, Don Griffeth. |  Humber College. Photo: Dave Stillwell |
 Humber College concert1977, singing Laura Nyro song. |  Kathy's Dance BandDelta Chelsea Inn. Keyboards: Wayne Kelso. |
 1980Singing Back-up for vocalist Vic Franklin. Also seen: Julie Manchester. Musical Director: Tony Mergel. |  Terry Dee + ShowdownMy second road dance band, 1978, Granby Quebec. |
 1975First Talent competition, 1975. "The Way We Were", accompanied by pianist (uncle) Ray Blomme. Borough of York. |
Anthem Vocalist: Mohawk Raceway, Woodbine RacewayAlberta: Silver Springs Hotel Banff, Political AGM Scarborough
Bahamas: Nassau, Freeport, Port Canaveral Big Red Boat Cruise Lines
Connecticut: Hartford’s SRO Cabaret
Florida: Amelia Island Resort, Coral Springs Performing Arts Centre, Fontainbleu Hotel Miami
Germany: Estrel Hotel Berlin for “Stars in Concert”, Fireworks Festival Cologne, Ulm RCAF tour
Indiana: Evansville Executive Inn
Japan: Yokota, Atsugi & Yokosuka
Kentucky: Owensborough, Executive Inn
Manitoba: Brandon, Moosejaw
Mexico, Bucerias: The Luna Lounge
Mexico, Cancun: Fiesta Americana Hotel
Michigan: Dearborn Ford Centre for the Performing Arts, Fraser-Detroit Sport City, Como’s Detroit, Genitti’s Northville, Farmington
Hills Civic Theater Monroe, LA-Z-BOY Theatre, Gino’s Surf St. Clair Shores
Minnesota: Minneapolis: Mall of AmericaMinnesota: Mystic Lakes Casino
Missouri, Branson: Osmond Family TheatreMissouri, Branson: Dick Clark American Bandstand Theater
Nevada: Cactus Pete’s Casino Resort in Jackpot
Nevada: Las Vegas: Imperial Palace, Las Vegas Hilton
New Jersey: Atlantic City: Bally’s Park Place, Claridge Hotel & Casino, Trump Taj Mahal NYE 2000
New York City: Rockefeller Centre, Kleinhan’s Music Hall - Buffalo, The Wood Theater- Glen’s Falls
Ohio: Cincinatti Radisson Hotel, Dayton, Patterson Airfield
Ontario, Barrie: Fisher Auditorium C.C.Ontario, Bracebridge: Rene Caisse Theatre
Ontario, Hamilton: Liuna Station, Hamilton Sheraton, Dundurn Park, Flamboro Downs Casino
Ontario, Markham: Match Banquet Hall, Delta Hotel & Suites, Markham Jazz Festival
Ontario, Mississauga: Living Arts Centre, Stage West Dinner Theatre
Ontario, Niagara Falls: Brock Sheraton Hotel, Americana Hotel, Greg Frewin Theatre
Ontario, Other: Cedar’s Flamborough, North Bay, Kapuskasing, Orangeville, Lindsay, Brandon, Moosejaw, Banff, Midland Best
Western Hotel Ballroom
Ontario, Ottawa: Barrymore’s, National Arts Centre, Chateau Laurier Hotel, Rideau-Carleton Racetrack Slots
Ontario, Owen Sound: Royal Canadian Legion
Ontario, Picton: Crystal Palace
Ontario, Stoney Creek: Redwood Inn and Suites
Ontario, Toronto: D/X, Design Exchange, Liberty Grand, CNE, Ontario Place Forum & Waterfall Jazz, Chelsea Inn, Air Canada
Centre Opening Day, CN Tower, The Distillery District, Atlantis Oyster Jazz Bar, Cruiseline Boat Cruise, Granite Club, Carlu,
Planet Hollywood, R.O.M., North 44, Constellation Hotel, International Centre, Casa Loma, Legends Theatre, Sheraton City
Hall, DuMaurier Jazz Festival, Imperial Room, Royal York Hotel, Nathan Phillips Square, The Docks, Woody’s, Centros,
Enwave Theatre, Rex Hotel Jazz Bar, Lula Lounge, Gladaman’s on Yonge, Black Dog Pub Jazz, Jacobs & Company Jazz,
Chalker’s Pub guest jazz opener, Edo Sushi on Eglinton, Beaches International Jazz Festival, 120 Diner, Mississauga Celebration Square
Quebec: Bromont Resort, Montreal Jazz Festival, Chez Dagobert - Quebec City, Trois Rivieres, Lac Leamy Casino Gatineau,
Saskatchewan: Prince Albert Northern Lights Casino, Dakota Dunes Casino Saskatoon
South Carolina: Myrtle Beach: Legends in Concert Theatre
Featured Vocalist with the Central Band of the R.C.A.F. Ottawa: 55-piece Orchestra
TOURS: Canada, USA, EuropeBrussels, NATO HeadquartersNational Arts Centre, OttawaHamilton Place, HamiltonDieppe (France) Penticton, B.CKelowna B.C.
Germany: Ulm, Lahr ToursPatterson Airfield, OhioPetawawa, ON
Alberta: Silver Springs Hotel Banff
Bahamas: Freeport, Nassau, Florida: Big Red Boat Cruise Ship (Oceanic & Atlantis)
California: San Francisco: Marriott San Francisco
Caribbean: Big Red Boat for Disney: Port Canaveral- Freeport- Nassau - Oceanic & Atlantis ships
Connecticut: Hartford’s SRO Cabaret (Bette’s one-woman show with band)
Connecticut: Hartford - Aqua Turf Club, Bette Midler Tribute show
Florida: Amelia Island Resort
Florida: Coral Springs Performing Arts Centre
Florida: Miami: Fontainbleu Hotel
Florida: Port Canaveral: Big Red Boat Cruiseline
Germany: Estrel Hotel Berlin for “Stars in Concert”, (3 extended runs)
Germany: Cologne: Fireworks Festival
Japan: Yokota, Atsugi & Yokosuka New Year’s Eve Gala
Mexico, Cancun: Fiesta Americana Hotel
Michigan: Dearborn Ford Centre for the Performing Arts,
Michigan: Detroit: Fraser-Detroit Sport City, Como’s
Michigan: Dearborn: Ford Centre for the Performing Arts with Frankie Ford & The Drifters
Michigan: Northville: Genitti’s Hole-in-the-Wall New Year’s shows
Michigan: Farmington Hills Civic Theater
Michigan: St. Clair Shores: Gino’s Surf
Michigan: Monroe: LA-Z-BOY Theatre (one woman concert)
Minnesota: Minneapolis: Mall of America, Mystic Lakes Casino New Year’s Eve
Missouri, Branson: Osmond Family Theatre, Dick Clark American Bandstand Theater
Nevada: Jackpot: Cactus Pete’s Casino & Resort
Nevada: Las Vegas: Imperial Palace, Las Vegas Hilton
New Jersey: Atlantic City: Bally’s Park Place …. Claridge Hotel & Casino, Trump Taj Mahal NYE 2000
New York: New York City: Rockefeller Centre
New York: Glen’s Falls: The Wood Theater (Bette & Barry show)
New York: Niagara Falls: Seneca Casino Showroom (Bette & Barry show) Smokin’ Joe’s Event Centre
New York: Jamestown: Willow Bay Theater (Bette & Barry Show)
Ohio: Cincinatti Radisson Hotel
Ontario: Barrie: Fisher Auditorium, Georgian College Theatre
Ontario: Bracebridge: Rene Caisse Theatre
Ontario: Burlington: Holiday Inn – Party in Pink Breast Cancer Fundraiser Gala
Ontario: Bobcaygeon: Shore Span Community Centre
Ontario: Courtice: The HIlltop
Ontario: Fort Erie Crystal Ridge Arena
Ontario: Grimsby: Casablanca Winery Inn (2 years )
Ontario: Hamilton: Dundurn Park for Hamilton Pride
Ontario: Hamilton: Liuna Station - Ronald McDonald House Fundraiser, PWA Fundraiser Gala, Bette
Ontario: Hamilton: Sheraton Grand Ballroom - PWA Fundraiser , Flamborough Downs Casino
Ontario: Innisfil: Belcroft Inn
Ontario: Kawartha / Brechin : Bayshore Village Community Centre
Ontario: London: Centennial Hall for HALO Pride, Wintergarden Theatre
Ontario: Meaford Hall
Ontario: Millgrove: Cedar’s Campground (2 years)
Ontario: Midland: Best Western Hotel Ballroom
Ontario: Mississauga Living Arts Centre – Host MAC awards televised , Delta Meadowvale, Capitol Hall
Ontario: Mississauga Celebration Square - ABBA Tribute Show for the MCBA festival
Ontario: Mississauga: Stage West Dinner Theatre – Bette & Barry Show
Ontario, Niagara Falls: Brock Sheraton Hotel, Casino Niagara, Americana Hotel
Ontario, Niagara Falls: Greg Frewin Magic Theatre (Bette & Barry show 2012, 2016)
Ontario: Oakville, Oakville Banquet & Con. Centre, Le Dome (Bette & Barry Show)
Ontario: Orillia: Casino Rama Main Theatre: Diva Show from California
Ontario: Orillia: Orillia Historic Opera House – Emcee for Elvis Show 2015 (as myself) / Rock the Night Away, 2016
Ontario: Oshawa Little Theatre, ON / Rock ‘n Roll Legends. Rock the Night Away at Regent Theatre
Ontario, Ottawa: Barrymore’s (Luv Ball) … Rideau-Carleton Racetrack Slots
Ontario: Owen Sound: Royal Canadian Legion
Ontario: Port Dover Diva Show / Festival Lighthouse Theatre
Ontario: Sarnia: Hiawatha Race, Slots & Casino
Ontario: Toronto: The Rogers Centre (Air Canada Centre) Opening Day Ceremonies
Ontario: Toronto: Spa Excess, Valentine’s Day, Toronto Harbour Cruiseline for Spa X/S Summer Gala
Ontario: Toronto: Woody’s Halloween Fundraiser: $1,800. for PWA – People
Ontario: Toronto: Harbourfront Enwave Theatre: $2,400. raised for Animal Rescue
Ontario: Toronto: Sheraton City Hall – Legends in Concert Theatre
Ontario: Toronto: The Docks for Mr. Leatherman Contest,
Ontario, Toronto: Cont’d: D/X Design Exchange, Liberty Grand, Chelsea Inn, CN Tower 360 Restaurant New Year’s Eve, The Distillery District, Atlantis Oyster Jazz
Bar, Granite Club, Carlu, Planet Hollywood, R.O.M., North 44, Constellation Hotel, International Centre, Casa Loma
Ontario, Windsor: Caesar’s Casino, Cosmo’s
Ontario: Woodbridge, Match Event Centre “Vegas in Vaughan”
Quebec: Bromont Resort,, Casino Lac Leamy Gatineau (Bette * Barry Show)
Saskatchewan: Prince Albert, Northern Lights Casino,
Saskatchewan: Dakota Dunes Casino, Saskatoon
South Carolina: Myrtle Beach: Legends in Concert Theatre, Hollywood Lanes
Switzerland: Basel, Häbst Theatre
Utah: St. George Arena
Wisconsin: Mohican North Star Casino in Bowler, Potawatomi Casino Milwaukee
Wisconsin: Black River Falls, Ho-Chunk Casino
Kathy's Credentials
 |  Humber College - Voice Major |  Certified Teacher of Adults |
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 Music Care for Care Givers |  Music Care for Care Givers |  National Institute of Broadcasting |
 Toastmaster - Competent Certificate |  Toastmasters - Advanced Bronze |  Gestalt Coaching Master Course |
 Air Force - Sergeant Course xsi.jpg |  RCAF - Basic Training xsi.jpg |  Non-Violent Intervention Training |
 Song Writing competition |  Course with the late Murray Kash |  First Award Best Overall Performance |
A Personal Reflection from Kathy
When I began my singing career in 1977 as I was a music major in HUmber College, I had no idea of the fascinating mix of challenges, discovery, frustration, fulfillment and exhaustion lie ahead. Being a professional entertainer is a full-time job.
I have learned to become a self-starter, thanks to mentors and those who inspire me to excel. While we work and use our creative skill sets, we build strength as we immerse ourselves in dedication and persistence. It's like a muscle you build and it is a part of your lifestyle.
When you believe and manifest passion on the journey as you pursue your life's goal(s), work and practice become a way of life and an integral part of each day. You grow to love practice and work with your soul.
All any of us can gravitate towards is giving back to our community, creating a good life for you and your family, and living in positivity and growth so that we can leave the world a better place because we were here. When I go to sleep each night, I rest knowing that I did my best that day. But being a "workaholic" can cause anyone to burn out. It's important to strike balance in one's life and schedule down time as well.
I want to thank everyone who has touched my life. You have been my teachers and we were connected somehow. We enter each other's lives for a reason that may not be apparent to us at the time. Some people are life-long friends, some only grace our presence briefly. Some people we encounter again later in life if there is some "unfinished business" ! We are all teachers and students for each other. It is the sum of our adventures - and what we make of them - that makes us the person we are today and will become tomorrow.
I look forward to continuing my own journey of personal and professional evolution. I also look forward to being of true service to others in the time I have been blessed with in this life. "