BIO
Vocalists and singer-songwriter Mandy Cole is a mountain flower blowing in the meadows of the Okanagan Valley in Summerland, B.C. Mandy's unique contemporary/folk/rock/pop/sound, her sweet disposition, unique storytelling style, delicate melodies and vibrant country / pop /rock vocals paint a picture for listeners of the unbridled dance of life.
A blend of power and elegance. Mandy’s voice can touch the inner most part of your soul to make listeners shiver in their skin with her tender originals as well as have you sing-along to your favourite cover songs. Mandy’s carefree energy and sound reminds us to not take life too seriously and to sing when you have the chance.
Currently Mandy's original music is in full bloom with the release of her solo album, "The Wild", in the summer and early fall of 2024. This album is entirely an independent art production in partnership with many community musicians / artists in the Okanagan. The album is a stunning community based album capturing the raw, real and organic performance energy and sound Mandy values within all music . It is only natural that Mandy would want to create a piece of art that honours the works of the community artists who have inspired her deeply and share a sound with her listeners that reflects the Okanagan landscape in which she grows wild in.
2021 was a big year for Mandy as her newest single release, “Little Embers” hit 10,000 steams on Spotify and gained the attention of the Canadian web series, “The Shot Canada” an artists development series sponsored by Canadian Music Week. Mandy earned herself the title of Top 5 semi-finalist among thousands of singer-song writers across Canada and in 2024 Mandy was named, "Best Local Musician" ' and her YouTube Channel, "Winery and Coffee house Cover was named "Best YouTube Channel" with Penticton Now's "Best Of the City Awards.
Mandy is also the fierce front women and a member of the high energy rock and roll cover band Jack and Jill www.jackandjillrocks.com
Awards and Accolades
Best Local Musician -2O24
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Gold - Best Local Musician - Best of Penticton - 2024
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Gold - Best Local Band - Jack and Jill -Best of Pentcton -2024
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Gold- Best YouTube Channel - Best of Penticton - 2024
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Sliver -Best Local Musician - Best of Pecticton - 2023
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Silver - Best Local Band - Best of Penticton - 2023
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Single, "Little Embers" hit 10, 000 streams on Spotify - 2022
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23,700 Steams of cover song, "Wish You were Here" on Ultimate Guitar Tab.
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TOP 5 Singer- Songwriters in Canada on the Web Series, "The Shot Canada", in partnership with Canadian Music week 2021
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Bronze - Jack and Jill -Best of Penticton - 2022
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Silver - Aidan & Mandy - Best of Penticton 2022
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Gold - Aidan & Mandy - Best of Penticton 2019, 2020, 2021
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Semi Finalists in SOCAN Music Canadian Songwriting Competition , with Original song "This is Love" 2017.
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Semi- Finalists in the International Songwriting Competition for original song , "Lost Lovers" -2016
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Regional TOP 25 in CBC’s Searchlight Competition for Canada’s Next Top Artist 2015 with her original song "Summer Song".
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Winner BEST MUSIC at the Penticton & District Arts Awards with duo partner, Aidan Mayes 2014
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TOP 5 in Kelowna Radio K96-3 and Music BC’s Emerging Artist Contest 2013 with her Dup Partner Aidan Mayes
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Regional TOP 10 in CBC’s Searchlight Competition for Canada’s Best New Artist 2014 with duo partner , Aidan Mayes
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Winner of the University of Waikato's - Idol Competition - New Zealand, 2007
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Finalist of University of Western Ontario's - Idol Competition- London Ontarion, 2005
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Finalists in Canadian National Expo Rising Star Competition - Toronto Ontario - 2004
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Finalists in the Western Fair Rising Star Competition sponsored by FACTOR CANADA - 2003, 2004 - London, Ontario
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Winner of the Barrie Ontario Music Festival - Female Vocalists of the year 2000
Past Performance Accomplishments
Opening Acts
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Opening Act for Country Artist's Paige Madison at the OK Corral - Kelowna, B.C. 2022
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Opening act for Juno Award winning band Elliot Brood with Aidan and mandy du0- Oliver, B.C. - 2022
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Opening act for the award winning Canadian Pop band McMaster and James - Barrie, Ontario - 2000
Festivals and Concert Series
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Origin Winery Sunset Concert Series - 2023-2022
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Sunday Soul Sessions at Gateway Ranch -2023
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Meyer Family Vineyard Sunday Concert Series - 2023
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Okanagan Wine Festivals Winter Wine Festival- Oliver, B.C. 2023
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Hester Creek Fall Harvest Wine Festival- Oliver, B.C. 2023-2022
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Parks Alive Music Festival - Kelowna, B.C. -2022
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Chute Lake Concert Series - Penticton, B.C. 2023-2022
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PFYRE Music Festival - Penticton, B.C.
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Okanagan LifeStyle Carol Concert series along side Canadian Sony music recording artists Andrew Allen. -2021
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Evening in the Valley Concert Series - 2018-2022
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B.C. Pinot Noir Wine Festival - Kalden, B.C. 2018/2019
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International Buskers Festival- Victoria, B.C. 2017-2019
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Peach Festival, Penticton, B.C. -2015-2019
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Boonstock Music and Arts Festival -2013
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Kempen Festival - Barrie, Ontario - 2000-2003
Winery Events and Wine Club Events
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Hester Creek Winery - Oliver, B.C
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Red Barn Winery at Jagged Rock - Osoyoos, B.C.
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Haywire Winery, Summerland B.C.
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Thornhaven Winery, Summerland, B.C.
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High Note Winery, Naramata, B.C.
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Origin Winery - Naramata, B.C.
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Phantom Creek Winery - Osoyoos, B.C.
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Back Door Winery - Summerland, B.C
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Time Winery - Penticton, B.C.
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Wild Goose Winery - Oliver , B.C.
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District Winery - Oliver, B.C.
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Covert Farms Winery - Oliver, B.C.
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Popular Grove Winery - Naramata, B.C.
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Dirty Laundry Winery - Summerland, B.C.
Breweries, Clubs and Coffee Houses
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The Dream Cafe - Penticton, B.C.
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SlackWater Brewery -Penticton, B.C.
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Barn Owl Brewing - Kelowna, B.C.
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OK Corrall, Kelowna, B.C
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Bad Tatoo Brewery - Penticton, B.C.
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Hwy 97 Brewery - Penticton, B.C.
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Wayne and Freda - Penticton, B.C.
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The Weinery - Penticton, B.C.
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The Mule Nightclub - Penticton B.C.
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The Roxy Night Club - Barrie, Ontario
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The Foundation Night Club - Barrie, Ontario.
Resorts
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Spirit Ridge Resort and Hotel - Osoyoos, B.C.
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Summerland Waterfront Resort - Summerland, B.C.
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Wrights Beach Camp Ground and Resort - Penticton, B.C.
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Okanagan Lakeside Resort - Kelowna, B.C.
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Bonnie Lake Resort- Huntsville, Ontario
MUSIC
PHOTOS
VIDEO
SHOWS
Wedding / Events
"Thank you SOO much! Everyone was raving about your performance. You did an amazing job!" - Lauren Dale
"Thank you so much for singing at my daughter's wedding (Mel). You blessed us with your beautiful singing. You have a wonderful voice and made the day so special for both she and Cole! "
Booking Information
Mandy's is a seasoned pro when it comes to playing wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours and intimate gatherings offering a variety of packages which include:
Acoustic or Plugged in Cermony Prelude to Ceremony and Ceremony: Includes:
- An over the phone or in-person consultation.
- Arrival to event a minimum of 1 hour before ceremony for sound check and set up before guests arrive, meeting with the officiant as to how the live music is placed in the ceremony along with setting up non-verbal signals with the officiant for the starts and stops of each ceremony song and tear down of all equipment after the event.
- Musicians perform a selection of love songs ½ hour before ceremony starts to welcome wedding guests.
- A choice of 4 songs from my wedding set list to be played for processional, bride entrance, signing of registry and recessional.
Cocktail Hour / FirstDance Includes :
- Professional high quality PA system. (Set up and tear down).
-Sound Check
- 2 x 45min set of live music
Learn a Song
- If you choose to have a special song included in your wedding ceremony that is not on my set list. This fee is applied for each new song to learn. Custom lyrics can be added to make a song more wedding appropriate as well. Six months notice before your wedding date is required.
Write a Song
-If you would like me to personally write a song for your special wedding day I will have an over the phone consultation with the couple asking personal questions about their love story to create a taylor made one of a kind piece of art for them which I will play at the wedding as well as create a unique video clip for them to have as a keepsake. Six months notice before your wedding date is required.
Any of these packages can be booked alone or combined together. Contact me for availability and booking rates:
Performances
Hester Creek Winery - Harvest Festival- Solo
Saturday September 21st, 2024
Oliver, B.C.
1pm-4pm
Summerland Downtown Market - Solo
Sunday September 22nd, 2024
Summerland, B.C.
10:30am-12:30pm
Okanagan Mommies Market - Solo
Sunday September 22nd, 2024
Penticton, Skaha Lake, B.C.
1pm-3pm
Burrowing Owl Winery - 40th Anniversary 80'S celebration - Jack and Jill
Saturday September 27th, 2024
Oliver, B.C.
Barn Owl Brewing - Live in the Loft - Solo
Sunday, September 28th, 2024
Kelowna, B.C.
3pm-5pm
Phantom Creek Estate Winery - Wine Club Pick-Up Party- Solo
Saturday October 5th, 2024
Osoyoos, B.C.
3pm-6pm
Taste of Penticton Festival - HWY 97 Brewing - Solo
Friday October 18th, 2024
Penticton, B.C.
5pm-6pm
Taste of Penticton Festival - The Cannery Brewing- Solo
Friday October 18th, 2024
Penticton, B.C.
6:15pm-7pm
Taste of Penticton Festival - Tratto- Solo
Saturday October 19th, 2024
Penticton, B.C.
5:30pm-6:30pm
Taste of Penticton Festival - Kin and Folk- Solo
Saturday, October 19th, 2024
Penticton, B.C.
7pm-8pm
Taste of Penticton Festival -Orolo - Solo
Sunday, October 20th, 2024
Penticton, B.C.
5:00pm-5:45pm
Taste of Penticton Festival -Pasta Factory - Solo
Sunday, October 20th, 2024
Penticton, B.C.
6:00pm-6:45pm
Eliza Naramata Heritage Inn- Solo
Thursday, October 24th, 2024
Naramata, B.C.
6:30pm-8:30pm
The Hub on Martin - Jack and Jill
Friday and Saturday, November 15th and 16th, 2024
Penticton, B.C.
9:00pm -1:00am
Barn Owl Brewing - Christmas Songs in the Loft
Sunday December 22, 2024.
Kelowna, B.C.
3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Hub on Martin NEW YEARS EVER BASH - Jack and Jill
DECEMBER 31ST, 2024
Penticton, B.C.
9:15PM-1AM
