Les DeMerle & Bonnie Eisele

New Year's Eve in Paris
Tuesday, December 31, 2024, 5-7pm

Purchase Tickets:  Story & Song

Saturday, November 2, 5-7pm

Big Band Bash
The 13th annual Benefit Gala – Dinner & Dance
The Dynamic Les DeMerle Orchestra
featuring Bonnie Eisele
Saturday, February 10
7 pm to 10 pm

A Jazzy New Year's Eve in Italy
The Dynamic Les DeMerle Jazz Quartet
featuring Bonnie Eisele
Sunday, December 31
5 pm to 7 pm
(904) 601-2118

The Dynamic Les DeMerle Jazz Quartet
Featuring Bonnie Eisele
with Ron Teixeira - piano
Al Dodds - bass

Heidi's Jazz Club
7 North Orlando Avenue
Cocoa Beach FL 32931
Thursday, December 28
7 pm to 10 pm
(321) 783-4559

“Dance & Jazz Party Cruise”
Join The Fun on the High Seas!
With the Dynamic Les DeMerle Little Big Band
featuring Bonnie Eisele.

Special events only for our exclusive group include Dancing and Shows nightly, plus a New Orleans Jazz Party, a Celebrating Sinatra Night, a VIP Cocktail Party, Meet and Greet the Band, and much more…
Don’t Miss a Beat! Contact Tom Pacena at Ahoy Cruises to book your cruise via email or phone (214) 761-1968 for this exclusive Les DeMerle Cruise Package.

A sensational Jazz Party Show featuring the
DYNAMIC LES DeMERLE BAND!
Dr. Bill Prince on sax, Doug Matthews on piano, and Les DeMerle on drums & vocals, along with the incredible Bonnie Eisele on vocals plus guests, promise an unforgettable evening!

From classic jazz to Latin, blues, and Motown, this party is poised to set the house on fire. Don't miss a single note of the excitement! Get your tickets today and be a part of this FUNTASTIC celebration.

Drum Camp
with Les DeMerle
June 26^th 27^th & 28^th

Arts Alive Nassau Bldg
96072 Chester Rd
Yulee, FL 32097

Chicago Drum Show
The Dynamic Les DeMerle
Booth 171
Saturday & Sunday
May 20 & 21 - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Kane County Fairgrounds - St Charles, IL

The Dynamic Les DeMerle Jazz Quartet
featuring Bonnie Eisele with
Evan Rea - Piano
Michael Staron - Bass

Tickets: Go Brewing
1665 Quincy Ave, Suite #155
Naperville, IL 60540
Tuesday, May 23^rd - 7-9pm
(630) 864-5258

SPECIAL DRUM STUDENT PERFORMANCE
Saturday, April 1^st at 3 pm
Pocket Park at 207 Centre St. (Next to Amelia Coffee)
Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach, FL

Join me with my Arts Alive Nassau Drum Students, the "Drums Are Fun Kids", from Yulee Elementary School and Callahan Intermediate School at a Special Event featuring the young drummers playing various rhythms in solo and group demonstrations. The grand finale will showcase everyone with me including some of my private drum students from Arts Alive Nassau in a spontaneous jam session improvising on New Orleans-style second line Mardi Gras grooves. C'mon over, and support all the kids - Drums Are Fun!

Hope to see you there!

Les

The Dynamic Les DeMerle Jazz Quartet
featuring Bonnie Eisele with
Doug Matthews - Piano
Ricky Revelo - Bass

Breezy Jazz House
1402 San Marco Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Friday, March 31^st - 9pm to Midnight
(904) 204-5299

The Dynamic Les DeMerle Jazz Quartet
featuring Bonnie Eisele with
Daniel Tenbusch - Piano
Thomas Milovac - Bass

Heidi's Jazz Club
7 North Orlando Avenue
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Friday, January 27th - 7:00pm to 11:00pm
( 321 ) 783-4559

New Year's Eve in Paris
The Dynamic Les DeMerle Jazz Quartet
featuring Bonnie Eisele
Saturday, December 31^st - 5pm to 7pm
(904) 601-2118
Tickets at: Story & Song Bookstore

Jazz Spirit of Christmas
The Dynamic Les DeMerle Jazz Quartet
featuring Bonnie Eisele
Saturday, December 3^rd - 5pm to 7pm
(904) 601-2118
Tickets at: Story & Song Bookstore

Les DeMerle Birthday Jazz Party
The Dynamic Les DeMerle Jazz Quartet
featuring Bonnie Eisele
Friday, November 4^th - 5pm to 7pm
(904) 601-2118
Tickets at: Story & Song Bookstore

Amelia Island Jazz Festival 2022
October 2 - 9
Tickets: ameliaislandjazzfestival.com

The Dynamic Les DeMerle Jazz Quartet
featuring Bonnie Eisele with
Doug Matthews - Piano
Thomas Milovac - Bass

Breezy Jazz House
1402 San Marco Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Friday, September 23^rd - 9pm to Midnight
(904) 204-5299

Bebop, Blues & Beyond
Saturday, September 17^th 5pm - 7pm
The Dynamic Les DeMerle Band with
Bonnie Eisele - Vocals and the
Hittin' The Blue Notes All Star Horn Section

Story & Song Book Store - Bistro
(904) 601-2118

Dear friends and fans,
I am deeply honored to have been nominated in the Jazz Category of the 2022 Modern Drummer Readers Poll. Its been an incredible journey for me to play, teach, present clinics all over the world and continue to perform with my various sized bands for over 60 years. If you have enjoyed my playing, my music and recordings, and teaching and clinics please consider voting for me at this link moderndrummer.com/rp

The deadline to vote online is midnight EST on July 31, 2022. Many of you have followed my career since 1967 when I first appeared on the Jazz scene in NYC with Lionel Hampton and the 70s with Harry James where I replaced Buddy Rich along with my cutting-edge "Transfusion" band. Others might be new fans who recently heard me at my annual Chicago Drum show presentations. New or Old fans I appreciate you all for always inspiring me to reach the next level as a professional musician. I thank you so much for considering a vote in support of my 2022 Modern Drummer Readers Poll nomination.

Wishing you all the BEST.
Les

The Dynamic Les DeMerle Jazz Quartet
featuring Bonnie Eisele with
Daniel Tenbusch - Piano
Michael Santos - Bass

Heidi's Jazz Club
7 North Orlando Avenue
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Friday, June 17th - 7:00pm to 11:00pm
( 321 ) 783-4559

Reservations & Tickets

Chicago Drum Show
The Dynamic Les DeMerle
Booth 171
Saturday & Sunday
May 21 & 22 10:00am to 5:00pm

Empire Open Mic Tuesdays
The Dynamic Les DeMerle Quartet
Featuring Bonnie Eisele vocals

Tuesday May 24 7:30 pm

Arts Alive Drum Camp
with Les DeMerle
June 6, 7, & 8
10:00am - noon
Ages 9 and Up

Arts Alive Nassau
96072 Chester Rd
Yulee, FL 32097

Sign up now! kimrust.artsalive@gmail.com
Call: 904-310-9243
Register due May 27th

Swingin’ Jazz Wine and Dance Party
The Dynamic Les DeMerle Band
Featuring Bonnie Eisele with

Doug Matthews - Piano
Ricky Ravelo - Bass
and special guests

Saturday April 23, 7:00 pm to 10:00pm
Courtyard by Marriott
2700 Atlantic Ave Fernandina Beach FL 32034
Tickets ameliaislandjazzfestival.com

The Dynamic Les DeMerle Jazz Quartet
featuring Bonnie Eisele with
Daniel Tenbusch - Piano
Thomas Milovac - Bass

Heidi's Jazz Club
7 North Orlando Avenue
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Friday, March 18th - 8:30pm to 11:30pm
Saturday, March 19th - 5:00pm to 7:30pm
( 321 ) 783-4559

Reservations & Tickets

The Dynamic Les DeMerle Jazz Quartet
featuring Bonnie Eisele with
Doug Matthews - Piano
Dennis Marks - Bass

Breezy Jazz House
1402 San Marco Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Friday, March 25th - 9pm to 12am
(904) 204-5299

The Dynamic Les DeMerle Jazz Quartet
featuring Bonnie Eisele with
Daniel Tenbusch - Piano
Thomas Milovac - Bass

Heidi's Jazz Club
7 North Orlando Avenue
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Saturday, January 22nd - 7pm to 11pm
( 321 ) 783-4559

Reservations & Tickets

The Dynamic Les DeMerle Jazz Quartet
featuring Bonnie Eisele
Breezy Jazz House
1402 San Marco Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Friday, October 29th - 9pm to 12am
(904) 204-5299

The Dynamic Les DeMerle Jazz Quartet
featuring Bonnie Eisele
Breezy Jazz House
1402 San Marco Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Saturday, July 17th - 9pm to 12am
(904) 204-5299

July 4^th - A Jazz Tribute to Independence Day
Sunday, July 4^th 2pm & 5pm
The Dynamic Les DeMerle with Bonnie Eisele
Story & Song Book Store - Bistro

Saturday April 3, 9pm to 12am
Breezy Jazz House
The Dynamic Les DeMerle Jazz Quartet Featuring Bonnie Eisele CD release Jazz Party
1402 San Marco Blvd Jacksonville FL

Saturday May 1, 6:30 pm to 10pm
Amelia Island Jazz Festival
Big Band Bash Dinner Dance, Benefit Gala The Dynamic Les DeMerle 17 piece Orchestra
with Bonnie Eisele Omni Hotel and Resorts 39 Beach Lagoon Rd Fernandina Beach FL

May 15 and 16, 10am to 5pm
Chicago Drum Show
Les DeMerle Clinics and Drum Lessons
Kane County Fair Grounds 525 S Randall Road St Charles IL

Jazz Spirit Of Christmas Show
Saturday Dec 19 with a matinee performance
at 2pm and an evening performance at 7pm EST.
$25

Story & Song Bistro on Amelia Island

1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 601-2118

We will also swing in the New Year with a special show
New Years Eve In Paris, 5pm to 7pm EST on Thursday 12/31.

The balldrop will take place at 6pm { 12am Paris time }
Seating is limited so please reserve your tickets today.
$50

Please make reservations to join The Les DeMerle Jazz Trio with Bonnie Eisele Vocals, Doug Matthews multiple pianos and special guests for these exciting holiday events.

Virtual Drum Camp - $80.00 for 3 days

Drums Are Fun For Kids
July 13th, 14th, 15th 2020
1 - 3 pm

Drums Are Fun For Adults
July 20th, 21st, 22nd 2020
1 - 3 pm

Registration and more info:
ldmm@bellsouth.net • 904-277-7942

Purple Tie Gala
Featuring the Les DeMerle Jazz Trio
Osprey Village
48 Osprey Village Dr
Amelia Island FL 32034

Nov 7, 6pm to 830 pm
Tickets www.osprey-village.com
904 432 1185

It's Party Time, New Orleans-Style!
"All That Jazz" Lunch and Jazz Festival Preview
with The Dynamic Les DeMerle Quartet
Sunday, September 22nd at 1 pm

To set the mood for this festive program at Story & Song Bookstore Bistro, you’ll be treated to scrumptious food and potent drink “N’Awlins-style” while video clips of the Jamil Sharif Trio appearing in the film version of the Ray Charles story are rolling in the background.

Don’t miss a beat … it’s party time New Orleans-style.

Tickets for this special show/luncheon are $45 and may be purchased at Story & Song or by calling
(904) 601- 2118. Space is limited, so get your tickets now.

Drums and Rhythm Summer Camp
Monday - Wednesday
July 8-10 and July 15-17
New Vision Congregational Church
96072 Chester Rd
Yulee, FL 32097
To register contact arts.alive.nassau@gmail.com
904 310 9243

Amelia Island Jazz Festival
Oct 6 through 13

Sunday Oct 6 th Free Concert featuring
University of North FL Jazz Ensemble 2
Amelia Park , Amelia Island

Monday Oct 7
Jazz Festival Sponsors Party
The Les DeMerle Jazz Quartet with Bonnie Eisele
The Lakeside 649 Amelia Island Pkwy
Amelia Island FL

Tuesday Oct 8
Jazz and Wine Tasting
Les DeMerle Trio
Story and Song Bistro
Amelia Island FL

Wednesday Oct 9
Jump Jive and Wail Swing Night
Les DeMerle Little Big Band featuring Bonnie Eisele
Tha Sandbar and Kitchen
Amelia Island FL

Friday Oct 11
Headlining Concert
Jamil Sharif with the Les DeMerle Jazz Quartet
The Fernandina Beach Golf Club.
Amelia Island FL

Sat Oct 12
Headlining Concert
Delfeayo Marsalis with the Les DeMerle Jazz Quartet
The Fernandina Beach Golf Club
Amelia Island FL

Sunday Oct 13
Dixieland Jazz Brunch
The Spare Rib Six
The Lakeside
Amelia Island FL

Nov 17, 2019 to March 29 2020
Harmony Of The Seas Cruise
Jazz On 4 Club
the Les DeMerle Jazz Quartet
with Bonnie Eisele

Recent Events

Amelia Island Jazz Festival
Mother's Day Big Band Bash
The Dynamic Les DeMerle Orchestra
featuring Bonnie Eisele
Sunday May 12th
Omni Hotel and Resorts
Amelia Island, FL 32034
Tickets at www.ameliaislandjazzfestival.com

Chicago Drum Show
Odeum Expo Center
1033 N Villa Ave
Villa Park, IL 60181
May 18th & 19th
Les DeMerle Booth 158
Private lessons and clinics

Past Events

The Dynamic Les DeMerle Jazz Quartet
featuring Bonnie Eisele
Oasis of the Seas, Jazz on 4 Night Club
Dec 9, 2018 through April 7th, 2019

Here is the first photo of my new band taken at Jazz on 4 on the Oasis of the Seas.
Left to Right: Daniel Tenbush - Piano, Bonnie, Les & Kenny Phelps - Bass

Oct 7
Amelia Island Jazz Festival
Jazz in the Park with the FSU Jazz Ensemble 1
2pm to 4pm
Amelia Park between 14th and Citrona
Amelia Island FL 32034

Oct 8
Amelia Island Jazz Festival
Sponsors Party
7pm to 9pm
Les DeMerle Jazz Quartet
Horizons Restaurant
5472 First Coast Hwy
Amelia Island FL 32034

Oct 9
Amelia Island Jazz Festival
Wine Tasting and Jazz
6pm to 8pm
Les DeMerle Trio
Amelia Island Wine Company
4924 First Coast Hwy Suite 1
Amelia Island FL 32034

Oct 10
Amelia Island Jazz Festival
Jump Jive and Wail Swing Night
7pm to 10pm
Les DeMerle Little Big Band
Featuring Bonnie Eisele
Sandbar and Kitchen
2910 Atlantic Ave Main Beach
Amelia Island FL 32034

Oct 12
Amelia Island jazz Festival
Headlining Concert Fernandina Beach Golf Club
Les DeMerle Trio featuring Henry Johnson
7pm to 10 pm
2800 Bill Melton Road
Amelia Island FL 32034

Oct 13
Amelia Island jazz Festival
Headlining Concert Fernandina beach Golf Club
Requinte Trio
featuring Janis Siegel of the Manhattan Transfer
Les DeMerle Jazz Quartet featuring Bonnie Eisele
7pm to 10pm
2800 Bill Melton Road
Amelia island Florida 32034

Nawlins Dixieland Jazz Brunch
Spare Rib Six
Horizons Restaurant
11am and 1pm seatings
5472 First Coast Hwy Amelia Island FL 32034

Check back for more live dates!

Hi Guys, We want to thank you very much for representing the AIJF at our Jazz Art scholarship event. You both played great and Bonnie and I and our board of directors are very proud to have you as our 2016 and 2017 scholars. Keep up your great work and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family’s.

Les

14th Annual Amelia Island Jazz Festival
October 8 to 15, 2017

Festival headliners Néstor Torres, Roseanna Vitro,
Trio Caliente & The Dynamic Les DeMerle Bands
featuring vocalist Bonnie Eisele.

ameliaislandjazzfestival.com

Chicago Drum Show - Odeum Expo Center

Booth 175 - "The Jazz Corner of the World"
1033 N Villa Ave, Villa Park, Illinois 60181
For details call: 989-463-4757