Summer Update: Adventures, New Music and Upcoming Shows
I’ve had an EPIC 2024 so far!
By Dawn Pemberton|2024-07-26T19:28:34-07:00June 28, 2024|
I’ve had an EPIC 2024 so far!
By Dawn Pemberton|2024-02-19T11:20:40-08:00December 6, 2023|
Over the last 16th months I've had the pleasure of chatting with some really interesting and beautiful folks!
By Dawn Pemberton|2024-02-19T10:56:09-08:00November 25, 2023|
Join Western Canadian Music Award winners Dawn Pemberton (vocals), Jodi Proznick (bass), and horn section lead by trumpet player Vince Mai (Michael Buble, The Powder Blues, The Temptations) and the band for a soulful holiday celebration.
By Dawn Pemberton|2024-02-17T23:12:56-08:00January 25, 2023|

By Dawn Pemberton|2023-10-01T13:20:34-07:00January 25, 2023|
By Dawn Pemberton|2022-01-26T18:00:55-08:00January 26, 2022|
This spring I have the pleasure of performing in the Arts Club’s production of Trey Anthony’s ‘Da Kink in My Hair. This show was supposed to happen in the spring of 2020 and I am so excited that […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2022-01-23T16:12:17-08:00January 23, 2022|
Ruby Singh, Vox.Infold, Push Festival, Stir Magazine, Vancouver, Yvr, Inuksuk Mckay, Tiffany Ayalik, Tiffany Moses, Russell Wallace, Shamik Bilgi, John Raham,
By Dawn Pemberton|2022-01-22T12:27:03-08:00January 22, 2022|
OUT NOW • “For You”. Recorded at the Sandstone Studios @wearesandstone – be sure to visit their socials, follow and subscribe!
Accompanied by Scott Verbeek @sjvmusic on guitar.
By Dawn Pemberton|2022-01-11T12:43:25-08:00January 11, 2022|
✨ JUST ANNOUNCED ✨

With a big voice & irresistible verve, don’t miss Vancouver’s own “Queen of Canadian Soul” @DawnPemberton at the @rickshawtheatre on February […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2022-01-23T16:35:05-08:00December 8, 2021|
I am so honoured to be a part of this project. It was a welcome feeling to surrender to Ruby’s vision and to collaborate with such a stellar line up of heart-led creatives.
Vox.Infold, the latest project from Ruby […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2021-05-04T13:11:21-07:00May 4, 2021|
Howdy! This year has been a rollercoaster of experiences and emotions to say the least. I have experienced the devastating loss of income, gigs and performance opportunities and the decimation of the music industry. We’ve all been doing […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2020-01-31T20:44:06-08:00January 31, 2020|

The Marcus Mosely Chorale and the City Soul Choir are pleased to present the 9th annual STAYED ON FREEDOM: A MUSICAL CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH! As requested, […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2019-04-24T06:15:24-07:00April 5, 2019|
DAWN PEMBERTON PRESENTS:
THE GREAT GET DOWN
A Birthday Dance Party and Fundraiser for WISH at The Imperial

Oh Lordy, Dawn’s turning 40! Vancouver’s Queen of Soul is heading into her fourth decade, help […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-24T08:27:33-08:00November 23, 2018|
Thursday January 24th, 2019.
8pm
Frankie’s Jazz Club
$16
Reel to Real Recordings is proud to announce the label’s co-inaugural release, A Soulful Sunday: Live at the Left Bank, a previously unissued live recording of […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-24T09:29:16-08:00November 22, 2018|
Next Friday, November 30th,
come and walk the labyrinth while I sing and play some sweet, soulful melodies in this intimate and sacred space. It will be a contemplative, gorgeous, meditative experience […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-24T09:34:09-08:00November 21, 2018|
Join me Saturday, November 24th at the Tree Lighting Festival in Surrey. I’m playing 4-5pm with Scott Tucker, Gavin Youngash, Jonny Tobin and Randall Stoll! Come early and catch […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:29:51-08:00June 21, 2018|

I hope to see you at some of my shows this summer!!!
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:29:51-08:00April 15, 2018|

By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:29:51-08:00April 4, 2018|

By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:29:51-08:00April 2, 2018|

I pleased to be joining the gang for this year’s Motown Meltdown at The Commodore! It’s a great FUNdraiser for Seva! Get your tickets here
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:29:51-08:00April 2, 2018|
I’m excited to be playing at the Good Noise Gala – Soul Edition this year!
It’s coming up fast, April 20th, 2018!

Treat yourself and a friend (or two or […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:29:52-08:00March 21, 2018|
A few days ago Ashley Ball and David Buckingham of Hey Ocean, Ryan Guldemond of Mother Mother, Khari McClelland and myself got together with some of the students from the Saint James Music Academy Choir to perform “We Find Love” by […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:29:52-08:00March 17, 2018|
This Wednesday, March 21st at The Vogue Theatre! I am pumped to be a part of this line up!!!
Doors at 6pm. Show starts at 7pm.
Get your tickets here: www.ticketfly.com
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By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:29:52-08:00July 20, 2017|
This is going to be a great weekend of music and culture!!! I am excited and honoured to be backing up the headliner, international reggae artist Nkulee Dube on Sunday, July 23rd! Her voice and presence are mesmerizing. […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:29:52-08:00June 21, 2017|

By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:29:52-08:00June 12, 2017|

I’m really excited to be a part of this initiative! Guess what? You can be a part of it too! Music Heals Canada has created a fun and engaging way […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:29:52-08:00June 7, 2017|
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:29:52-08:00June 1, 2017|
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:29:53-08:00May 30, 2017|
A few months ago I had the privilege to chat with CBC reporter Lisa Johnson for her exciting series about staying calm and handling stress.

You can read the article and hear our […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:29:53-08:00January 9, 2017|

I’m really excited to announce that The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer will be hitting the UK supporting St. Paul & The Broken Bones! Check them out here.
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:29:53-08:00June 9, 2016|
Just Announced: 2016 Summer Tour, beginning at home in Vancouver and heading east to Winnipeg, Toronto and Montreal.

Jun 11:: Vancouver, BC – Red Truck Festival
Jun 19/ 20:: Winnipeg, […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:29:53-08:00May 31, 2016|
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:29:53-08:00February 1, 2016|
They just don’t make ’em like they used to: Do604 and Jameson Irish Whiskey present The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer “Secret Show.”
The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer are musically old souls, […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:29:53-08:00January 20, 2016|
Khari McClelland is a beautiful friend of mine. His heart and soul are as big as his talents. He’s been working on a gorgeous project called Freedom Singer. It reflects upon experiences of the Underground Railroad and people’s quest for […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:29:53-08:00January 17, 2016|
Happy New Year! I hope that wherever you are 2016 is shaping up to be a wonderful year for you! How are those resolutions going….? This week’s Sunday Slow(ish) Jam features a track by saxophonist Charles Lloyd. For some reason […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:29:54-08:00January 3, 2016|
My mission for 2016!

your life is your life
don’t let it be clubbed into dank submission.
be on the […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:29:54-08:00December 27, 2015|
Happy New Year! I hope that you survived the “Christmas Craziness” and had a beautiful time with friends and family. After the holidays begin to wind down, I enjoy taking a few moments to think about what is important, set […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:29:54-08:00December 22, 2015|
Check out this happy, bumpin’ track called “Wonderlove”! Feels like summertime!
It’s a fun new collaboration between LarryKoek & Mike James that I was lucky enough to sing on! Listen here and Crank it!
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By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:29:54-08:00December 20, 2015|
The holidays are upon us and it always seems a little bit crazy this time of year. The eternal “to do” list is always way too long and it often feels like the madness will never end. Perhaps this is […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:29:54-08:00December 18, 2015|
Ready to “Do It To It?” Let’s ring in the New Year together!!! Reserve your spot here.
Details below on the right: