By Dawn Pemberton|2026-07-07T15:34:26-07:00June 21, 2014|
Okay, so the last few months have been a bit of a blur. I’ve been working on my upcoming album, starting choirs, planning and scheming and rehearsing a ton. I feel like I haven’t seen anyone for ages. Anyways, more […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2026-07-07T15:34:14-07:00June 5, 2014|
Look Ma, I’m in the paper! I’m really looking forward to singing with the Island Soul Choir at the Port Theatre in Nanaimo this weekend. It’s so beautiful here and the choir is sounding gooooood!
By Dawn Pemberton|2026-07-07T15:34:14-07:00March 21, 2014|
Motown Meltdown is March 29th and April 5th! Get your tickets now. A beautiful soulful evening raising funds for an amazing cause! Check out my article in the North Shore news talking about the event and my upcoming album! Page […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2026-07-07T15:34:14-07:00January 9, 2014|
This exciting annual event kicks off Black History Month on Saturday, February 1st at 7:30 PM. As well as the regular performers – The Marcus Mosely Chorale, City Soul Choir, The Sojourners, and TriVo – this year’s concert also features […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2026-07-07T15:34:14-07:00December 30, 2013|
By Dawn Pemberton|2026-07-07T15:34:14-07:00December 25, 2013|
Sending you lots of love to you and yours this Christmas. May you feel the warmth of the season the whole year through and may peace, joy, love, and hope surround you now and always.
1000 songs,1000 acts,1000 days. What […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2026-07-07T15:34:14-07:00December 15, 2013|
A new take on a Stevie classic… his music and message are so potent and meaningful, even 40 years later. How is it that a man who never experienced the world visually could be such a visionary and capture the […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2026-07-07T15:34:14-07:00December 9, 2013|
January 24th, 25th, 26th, 2014
Call the Cellar to book your table now!
3611 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC
(604) 738-1959
Also…catch JESSE CAHILL of The NightCrawlers and I on CBC’s Hot Air with Margaret Gallagher, Saturday January […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2026-07-07T15:34:14-07:00December 8, 2013|
‘One can’t contradict gravity’.
When you fall,
you fall.
Diggs Duke, one of my faves. All of his albums are in heavy rotation at my place, in my car, on my strolls….you get the idea.
Diggs Duke – Gravity […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2026-07-07T15:34:14-07:00December 5, 2013|
I am so excited! Can’t you tell? Stay tuned for more details!
By Dawn Pemberton|2026-07-07T15:34:14-07:00December 3, 2013|
It’s official…. I’m starting a choir!
By Dawn Pemberton|2026-07-07T15:34:14-07:00December 1, 2013|
A classic Bobby Caldwell tune beautifully covered by Jessie Ware.
Jessie Ware – What You Won’t Do For Love
By Dawn Pemberton|2026-07-07T15:34:14-07:00November 27, 2013|
November 29th, 2013 – BJ Block and Dawn Pemberton
Small Rituals
6pm-8pm
1237 Johnston Rd White Rock, BC
By Dawn Pemberton|2026-07-07T15:34:14-07:00November 24, 2013|
It’s a glorious day in Vancouver, the sun is shining and the light it casts is perfect, reaching and bittersweet. As we transition from Fall to Winter, its beauty seems wonderfully precious to me. Early morning and late afternoon light […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2026-07-07T15:34:14-07:00November 17, 2013|
Take a moment to fall in love….
The first time I heard Laura Mvula, I nearly died. She is a refreshing musical voice. Her album, Sing to the Moon, not only showcases stellar songwriting, stirring vocals and musical performances, […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2026-07-07T15:34:14-07:00November 10, 2013|
Yes, it has been awhile…. a long while. Much has happened, a lot of it beautiful, bittersweet, affirming, hard, fun, hilarious, touching… Loved one’s passed away, gorgeous babies were born, music was made, truth was told, heartache, had some surprise […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2026-07-07T15:34:14-07:00October 29, 2013|
Since the beginning of Fall I’ve been dreaming, scheming and planning a personal musical project and fine tuning it’s execution. It feels scary, exciting and big all at once. I’m in major […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2026-07-07T15:34:14-07:00August 19, 2013|
This summer the City Studios launched an amazing outdoor music project called “Keys to The Streets”! It’s a fun, interactive and engaging project that brings music to the people. The Georgia Straight chose to do a […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2026-07-07T15:34:14-07:00July 26, 2013|
Friends and Fans of the Vancouver Folk Music Festival! Check this out. Beautiful, heartfelt songs crafted from your memories by the talented Veda Hille and performed by Veda, her dynamic band and kicky choir! I was lucky enough […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2026-07-07T15:34:14-07:00June 25, 2013|
This year I had the rad privildge of perfoming at the VIJF and played some amazing stages with amazing musicians in front of thousands of vibrant and eager people! The music, the weather and the crowds were all perfection. It […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2026-07-07T15:34:14-07:00June 5, 2013|
Yesterday the Dirty Birds (myself, Leora Cashe and Rebecca Lam) had bg session with the fabulous band, Miss Quincy at Neighbourhood Productions and the fabulous Matt Rogers (The Harpoonist and The Axe Murderer) at the helm. […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2026-07-07T15:34:00-07:00January 2, 2013|
Soooo….oooooo…… I had the opportunity to be in a movie this summer called ‘Twist of Faith’ with some mighty fine Vancouver folk, oh and TONI BRAXTON! It’s on this Saturday night at 8pm! Here’s hoping that I didn’t end up […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2026-07-07T15:34:00-07:00December 9, 2012|
We are excited! In anticipation of our upcoming album, BJ Block and I have released a bonus track in partnership with the amazing organization, Nations Cry. All proceeds from the song, “We Cry” will go directly to humanitarian projects in […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2026-07-07T15:34:00-07:00September 9, 2012|
Today a community of people gathered to say goodbye to a sweet friend, brother, son, nephew, and neighbour. What a gift it is to remember and grieve, celebrate and sob, and ponder and smile all in a single moment. […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2026-07-07T15:34:00-07:00September 2, 2012|
“There’s a fire that you need to start from your love and pain”. Amen Brother!
Fall is approaching. I can feel it. The days are getting a little shorter, the night air is crisp and cool, it’s September. How did that […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2026-07-07T15:34:00-07:00June 25, 2012|
I was never a huge Tweet fan. I’ve always loved her voice, but was never moved by her songs…. until now! She has a new album coming out soon. I’ve heard a few tracks off the release […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2026-07-07T15:34:00-07:00June 24, 2012|
A few weeks ago, I took an amazing course called “Stand and Deliver“. It’s a fabulous public speaking experience that helps you to develop and refine the skills to speak confidently, effectively, from the heart and from a […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2026-07-07T15:34:00-07:00May 6, 2012|
Warm and mellow, just like this sunny day!
No Room For Doubt – Lianne La Havas ft. Willy Mason
♥
By Dawn Pemberton|2026-07-07T15:34:00-07:00April 29, 2012|
Sweet Thing – Rufus feat. Chaka Khan
♥
By Dawn Pemberton|2026-07-07T15:34:00-07:00April 15, 2012|
This is a fantastic live performance. ♥
Unaware by Allen Stone
By Dawn Pemberton|2026-07-07T15:34:00-07:00April 14, 2012|
This bright, beautiful human makes me want to be a better person. Wow, what an infectious source of light and wonder! Sujari Britt is amazing!
Find out more about Sujari Britt here.
♥
By Dawn Pemberton|2026-07-07T15:34:00-07:00April 11, 2012|
At this very moment I’m flexing my songwriting muscles and have begun a marathon of writing. I have to complete a shwack of songs in the next 3 weeks for various musical endeavours. Some songs have starts, some are co-writes […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2026-07-07T15:34:00-07:00April 7, 2012|
Today a magnificent bunch of crazy, talented, “big voice” singers spent the evening recording vocals for Devin Townsend’s latest release, Epicloud. What a blast it was. His songs are thrilling, orchestral, intricate, chop busters, intelliegent and quirky. It […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2026-07-07T15:34:00-07:00March 25, 2012|
“All Hail The Queen!”
Happy Birthday to the Queen of Soul, Ms. Aretha Franklin. What a blessing she is!
Day Dreaming, Aretha Franklin
Young, Gifted & Black (1972)
By Dawn Pemberton|2026-07-07T15:34:00-07:00March 11, 2012|
Beautiful prose, gorgeous delivery, warm tones, syrupy bass solo and great ensemble playing. One of my favourites.
Never let me go
Love me much, too much
If you let me go
Life will lose its touch
What Would I be
With […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2026-07-07T15:34:00-07:00March 11, 2012|
So….BJ and I are getting ready to record our follow-up album to The Land of Make Believe! Curious about how you can help us get our music out into the word? […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2026-07-07T15:34:00-07:00March 5, 2012|
Mentors are so important. I don’t know where I would be without the fabulous people in my life who cared enough to teach me something and share their passion and knowledge with me. All I can say is thank you!
A […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2026-07-07T15:34:00-07:00February 13, 2012|
What a blessing you are. Your voice, your depth and your presence will be dearly missed.
Rest in Peace Whitney.
I Have Nothing If I Don’t Have You, Whitney Houston
This is tribute was tastefully done. I appreciate that Jennifer Hudson honoured […]
