Concerts/Shows

“In addition to concerts of jazz and bossa nova, I frequently perform vintage music the old fashioned way: as a vocalist singing (and occasionally tap dancing) with piano accompaniment. Other instruments can be added (up to seven pieces), along with another set and a costume change.” -Dina

Theme shows with 1930s-40s American Popular Hits:

Presented in a Cabaret style with 1940s costumes, the hour-long programs listed below are filled with great songs by popular songwriters like Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, George & Ira Gershwin, Rodgers & Hart, Jerome Kern, Dorothy Fields and a host of others. This wonderful music is guaranteed to delight audiences and get their toes tapping!

  • “Sentimental Journey: Songs and Stories from World War Two” -hit songs and stories from World War Two
  • “Too Marvelous For Words” -popular songs from the Golden Era of Radio
  • “Tin Pan Alley and its Legacy” -Vaudeville to Broadway and beyond with songs and stories
  • “Swinging With The Big Bands” -hits, bandleaders and vocalists of the Dance Bands
  • “My Funny Valentine” -a lively interactive program featuring great romantic and torch songs
  • “On the Sunny Side of the Street” -Songs of Academy Award winner and lyricist Dorothy Fields
  • “A Swinging Holiday Concert” -classic timeless holiday songs for all ages

*Venues & Target Audiences: Theaters, Festivals, House Concerts, Libraries, Dinner theaters, Parties, Reunions, Senior Groups, Luncheons, Choirs, Schools

*Occasions: Mother’s Day / Father’s Day / Valentines Day/ Memorial Day / Veterans Day / Independence Day / Flag Day / International Womens’ Day / Birthdays / Yuletide

“Oh Dina, what a wonderful performance you and Hans did today for the seniors at the Black Diamond Community Center. No one can charm them like you do! Thank you so very much.” -Judith Black, BDCC

“Thank you for the great program! I had many inquiries asking me, ‘When are they coming back?’ Dina, I loved that dress and your wonderful voice. Your show was an absolute SMASH!” -L. Herman, Librarian, Snoqualmie Library

“Dina, My wife, Fran, said the music today was “Heavenly”, “Magical”. When you get words like that from someone born and raised in the State of Maine, you know it was really good.” -John Vanderbeck, musician and band leader

HOUSE CONCERTS
“There is something extra special and intimate about a house concert. Everyone is so connected. We loved the improvised tap dancing and spontaneous frivolity.” -Liz and John Frost, concert hosts

BRAZILIAN BOSSA NOVA DUO
Like a cool drink that goes down easily, quenches the thirst and makes you feels alive, Master guitarist Marco de Carvalho from Rio de Janeiro and singer/guitarist Dina Blade will help you unwind in a warm swirl of sultry sound and South American rhythms.
“Great show last night! I love the vocal control you have and your delivery in Portuguese was so authentic.” -Susan H., fan

ASSISTED LIVING / MEMORY CARE
“Songs You Remember” with some sing alongs and popular music from the 30s and 40s. Featuring solo (voice and guitar) or duo (voice, piano and tap dancing). Reasonable rates to fit your budget.

Have something else in mind? Contact me, and if I can’t give you the entertainment that you need, I may know someone who can. Thank you for supporting live music!