The end of 2013 brings bittersweet flashbacks. Just like a present, we finally wrap it up and tie the bow.

Our year started with the excitement that is the Toronto Blues Summit 6, only to find out that our beloved agent and friend, Barry Mell, suddenly passed away as Rami, our guitarist was on his way to pick him up and celebrate with us in Toronto. A tribute was organised in his honour and although Barry may be gone, his memory lives on.

Other highlights of 2013 -

• The band received a Sennheiser sponsorship.
• Connections made with Asia in the collaboration of our 3rd album but life kept happening to various members of the band so we've had to postpone the launch dates again and again.
• Finally the Philippines, Carolyn Fe’s home country that was devastated by the 7.2 magnitude earthquake in October and most recently, Typhoon Haiyan where the band and the House of Jazz with the help of local media raised over $100,000.00 for the Red Cross.
• To our friends across Canada and even south of the border, we would like to extend a THANK YOU to those who have extended their kind hands in our times of need (you know who you are).

Moving forward, we hope the 2014 brings us a new agent, the launch of our album, gigs, and more gigs.

Here’s what we’re up to this month!

December 16 & 17: Carolyn Fe joins her Blues for 2 nights at Hugh's Room. Have a Bluesy Christmas with Etta James, hosted by Danny Marks and Jesse Whiteley, with Shakura S'Aida, Cheryl Lescom, Sabrina Weeks, Dawn Tyler Watson and Carolyn Fe who will celebrate the Queen of the Blues. Get your tickets, they're selling out fast.

December 20: Let your backbone slide at the Black Cat Bone! Carolyn Fe Blues Collective in a Trio format brings the roots feel to the band’s repertoire as Blues Dancers take the floor

December 21: The band takes the stage at their home at the House of Jazz. A Saturday night and we'll get the house howlin' and dancin' to the Blues! Reservations are highly recommended: 514-842-8656, Admission: $10.00 Address: 2060 Aylmer, c. Président-Kennedy (Métro McGill), Montréal, Québec H3A 2E3

December 31- NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY: Start the evening off with The Paradise Band with jazz veterans Billy Georgette and Norman Marshall Villeneuve. Finish off the year with the Blues as Carolyn Fe Blues Collective rings in the New Year with guest musician Snooky taking the seat at the drums. Bring your dancing shoes and dress to the nines 'cause we'll be dancin', prancin' and champagnin'. Good times start happening at 8:30pm. Reservations are a MUST: 514-842-8656, Address: 2060 Aylmer, c. Président-Kennedy (Métro McGill), Montréal, Québec H3A 2E3