FunTAZ®Music
Live Music
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Looking for some live music? Want a dance band that can play a little bit of "everything"?
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GLAD YOU FOUND US! Are we shouting? You bet we are. FunTAZ®Music is about providing you with a great musical experience, whether it's blues, rock, country, swing or a band that "does it all"! Lead singer and band leader Dawn Alexis has been on the professional stage for two decades, performing for all kinds of audiences, ages, and for all kinds of occasions.
On this main page for Live Music by FunTAZM, or what we affectionately refer to as "FunTAZ™Music", we have provided links to the pages of different band choices that we highly recommend.
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Music Performance History: Dawn Alexis
With a jazz/swing flavour
Despite her small stature, this powerhouse performer will surprise you with the strength and precision of her vocals. Exuding a wonderful stage presence, Dawn Alexis commands her three-octave range with a remarkable agility and an unfailing sense of swing.
Born the fifth of seven children, Dawn Alexis Suchoboki began her professional career fresh out of high school with 3 years of full time work in musical revue and improvised comedy, performing popular tunes such as “Lion Sleeps Tonight”, “Proud Mary” (Tina Turner), “Midnight Train To Georgia”, and several Aretha Franklin greats (“Chain of Fools”, “Think”, “Respect”, “House that Jack Built”). As a triple threat, she quickly became an in-demand performer, sought after for her powerful vocal performances, comedic timing, and skill as a dancer and choreographer. In a professional career that spans over 22 years, Dawn has delivered unforgettable renditions of songs in all styles of music and toured extensively in mid and western Canada.
Embarking on a solo career as a vocalist while in Edmonton, Dawn formed the Dawn Suchoboki Trio (with bass and piano) and after moving to Regina in late 1999, initiated and hosted a weekly jazz jam at Jesse’s House of Blues, where she met many local musicians and formed Jazz D’Alexis. This jazz ensemble ranges in size from trio (piano, bass, and vocals) to a ten-piece ensemble, playing favourite classics as well as her own original compositions.
Dawn Alexis made a mark as a composer, lyricist, and arranger with her debut CD album entitled “Such-A-Bouquet”, spanning a variety of musical genres (mostly jazz, swing and Latin rhythms) to include funk, a march, and even a lullaby. All 17 tracks were written and arranged entirely by Dawn Alexis, who was also the sole producer on the album. “Such-A-Bouquet” was engineered by the 2005 WCMA Engineer of the Year John Gasparic, and mastered by Phil Demetro at Lacquer Channel Mastering in Toronto.
Due in large part to her velvet voice and fantastic stage presence, Dawn has succeeded in attracting a large non-jazz following, with many fans voicing their affinity for “Dawn’s jazz” above others. She has made frequent appearances at the Casino Regina Show Lounge and numerous high-profile corporate events, and continues to gain acclaim for her expressive and smooth delivery of great music. Dawn Alexis remains a powerhouse performer and producer with a growing list of credits in live music, theatre, and improvised comedy.
Such-A-Bouquet (Autumn of 2005) Album Listing
Several songs have enjoyed radio airplay on CBC across Canada, CJTR (Regina), Magic 98.3 FM (Saskatoon), CFCR (Saskatoon), and university stations. The album was produced by Dawn Suchoboki of FunTAZM Entertainment and all music, lyrics, and arrangements were written by Dawn Alexis.
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- Whatever You Want (Intro Version)
- BAberaham Lincoln
- Don't You Fret
- When Will You Write
- The Foreboding
- Please Don't Make Me Go
- Goin' the Wrong Way
- I'm Running Away
- Hey, Stranger
- Madness
- Girl With A Curl
- Outgrown
- Auntie Dawn's Lullaby
- (Can't Get You) Outta My Head
- Whatever You Want (Babe, You Got It)
- Such A Bouquet (Love Song)
- Looking Up Total Running Time: 60:19
Visit FunTAZM Downloads for audio samples.
Live Entertainment for Adults
- Singing Telegrams
Singing Telegrams are delivered in Tux or comedic character and are a great way to make every occasion memorable.
- Live Music
Live Music is a perfect fit for your dance, nightclub, conference entertainment, and more. Choose from a variety of genres.
- Improv and Sketch Comedy Stage Shows
When you would prefer comedy to music, check out our options in Improvisation, both staged and mingling with your audience!
- Alternative to Stand-up Comedy
"She's Such-A-Bouquet!" One Woman Show combines character comedy with your crowd's favourite music in 1 to 2 hour shows.
- Live Theatre
Check out our theatre background and see pictures from past shows!
- Event M.C.
Need a lively event M.C. for your next conference or special evening? Look no further - click here to find out more!
- Wedding Entertainment
Wedding Entertainment does involve info on the above options, but we wanted to put it all together in one place for you. Excellent options within your budget!
- Radio and Animation Voices
ACTRA member, versatile, and quick in the studio, let us be the voice for your next radio or animated personality!
