Wedding performance at Oliver & Bonacini’s Windermere House. This a great shot from last year at Oliver & Bonacini’s Windermere House (Muskoka, ON). I performed there again last Sunday at an intimate wedding ceremony. A little bit of crazy weather threw a wrench into the outdoor set up, but the staff at Oliver & Bonacini …
Read moreBattle of the sunset songs. This was a great shot from a show in June aboard the Wenonah (Muskoka Steamships, Gravenhurst, ON). The sun was getting low in the horizon. Guests were slowly meandering from the dining floor below, to the upper deck. Another spectacular Muskoka sunset was coming, almost as if on cue. From …
Read moreFor any of you up in cottage country this weekend, I’ll be performing at Viamede Resort for Mother’s Day Brunch. These shows are always a great chance to experience music a little differently. The beautiful lake backdrop, great food and relaxed atmosphere set a wonderful stage. I love taking the time to build creative transitions …
Read moreGloria & Colin We asked Jake to perform for our wedding because his sound is smooth and melodic, perfect for an intimate romantic ambience. Jake is extremely professional and easy to work with. He provided an opportunity to hear him play in studio so he could better understand our musical tastes and preferences. He was …
Read moreThis was a cool shot from a March getaway in New York City. If you look closely, you’ll see me wistfully in the centre trying to stay still for the camera’s extended shutter speed. The shot was taken en route to Penn Station where we boarded a train for the 31 hour trip on the …
Read moreLeslie & Graham EVENT: Leslie & Graham’s Wedding DATE: July 2014 LOCATION: Evergreen Brick Works – Toronto, ON FORMAT: Instrumental acoustic guitar A beautiful facility of industrial heritage buildings nestled in Toronto’s Don Valley, Evergreen Brick Works is one of the most creative spaces in which I’ve performed. Here, the past meets the present in …
Read moreJenna & Mike Hi Jake. We would like to thank you so much for your performance during our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. Your professionalism and talent exceeded our expectations. We are so appreciative of you taking the time to visit our home and pretty much perform an entire concert for us, as well as …
Read moreRomance is a wonderful, fascinating, complex stream of consciousness. When you’re locked in its crosshairs, anything seems possible, and you’d sell your soul to make the highs last even just a few minutes longer. Perhaps most alluring are the twists and turns it takes towards obvious places. Those edges of fear, vulnerability and forced reflection …
Read moreNicole & Tim Thank you Jake for making our wedding day so memorable. You are an extremely talented musician and we were delighted you could be part of our day. Our guests are still complimenting your talent. We wanted our wedding ceremony to depict us as a couple, including song choices that have more meaning …
Read moreAshley & Chris. EVENT: Ashley & Chris’ Wedding DATE: May 2013 LOCATION: Casa Loma – Toronto, ON FORMAT: Instrumental acoustic guitar It’s not every day you get asked to perform in a castle. Needless to say, when Ashley contacted me about her wedding ceremony at Casa Loma (Toronto, ON), I jumped at the chance. While …
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