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“Blondin from Toronto had many believing the legendary '60s icon was back from the ashes”
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Niagara News
“One of the most electrifying audience responses
over the entire weekend”
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Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle Blues & Jazz Festival
“Her remarkable rendition of Janis Joplin had
the audience in awe"
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Canadian National Exhibition
“This tribute to Janis Joplin is the show of all shows”
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Aurora Concerts
“A nostalgic explosion of sight and sound”
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Thorold News
Canada’s Krista Blondin is an award-winning Janis Joplin tribute artist with over 20 years of experience performing as Janis, acclaimed for capturing all of Janis’s distinct vocal styles, the look, gestures, speaking voice, and between-song banter. Her show Piece of My Heart has earned standing ovations, sold-out events, praise from respected classic rock radio hosts, and positive media and client reviews. She has performed at award-winning festivals, high-profile events as far as San Francisco, and major concert venues in Toronto, and received industry recognition through awards and nominations in Las Vegas and Florida, honouring some of the industry’s top tribute performers. Belting out hit after hit, Krista delivers a captivating and mesmerizing performance that is powerful, liberating, and deeply moving, bringing audiences to their feet, to tears, and into the heart of the music and the spirit of the 60s.
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About Piece of My Heart and Krista Blondin as Janis Joplin
Reviews
During a live Q107 broadcast from Jeff Healey’s bar in Toronto, former host John Scholes said, “This girl can nail these vocals, it’s almost scary how good she is at this act, especially the between-song banter.” Longtime Psychedelic Sunday host Andy Frost added, “Krista Blondin's portrayal and recreation of Janis Joplin is second to none in the tribute business. She successfully made it feel like a Janis Joplin concert was directly in front of you.” As the founders of the Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle Festival shared, “Not only were we impressed, but most certainly was the crowd, generating one of the most electrifying audience responses over the entire weekend.” Jazz Festival “This tribute to Janis Joplin is the show of all shows,” says Ware. “I remember seeing Piece of My Heart back in 2007 and I learned so much about Janis Joplin. Part of the thing that makes this tribute so successful is not only Krista Blondin’s ability to be authentic, but to tell the story of the artists themselves.” Shelly Ware,Town of Aurora "Krista's remarkable rendition of Janis Joplin had the audience in awe" Danielle Bourre, Canadian National Exhibition "She has Joplin's vocals, look, moves and mannerisms down!" Mississauga News "A nostalgic explosion of sight and sound" Niagara News “Blondin from Toronto had many believing the legendary '60s icon was back from the ashes” Thorold News "Krista Blondin who brings Janis Joplin back to life in a show that never fails to fill a room with cheers and applause." Niagara At Large "You're a great performer, very professional to deal with and your show is the real deal! Thank you, for helping to make our event a great success!" Max Hillier, Niagara Falls Blues in the Park "Krista has played many events for us that we have hosted at home and our golf club. We've had the pleasure of attending her Janis Joplin tribute at Port Credit's Southside Shuffle and her performance is like watching Janis live. No other band or singer truly captures an artist musically or in character as Krista Blondin does for Janis Joplin!" Scott & Kelly Mississauga
Performance Highlights
Krista Blondin’s tribute to Janis Joplin has appeared at major events including the Texas Roadhouse National Sales Conference at the Ritz Carlton (San Francisco), the Canadian National Exhibition Bandshell and Midway Stages (Toronto), the Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle Blues & Jazz Festival Main Stage (Port Credit), Trillium Health Partners’ event at Hammerson Hall, Living Arts Centre (Mississauga), and Q107’s Classic Rock 40th Woodstock Anniversary Event and Halloween Howl at The Sound Academy (Toronto). She has also performed at the Gayety Theatre (Collingwood), Midland Cultural Centre (Ontario), the induction ceremony for Chuck Jackson, lead singer of the Downchild Blues Band, into Mississauga Legends Row at Celebration Square, Jeff Healey’s Nightclub (Toronto), the Burning Kiln Winery (Norfolk County), the Palais Royale (Toronto), and the Mississauga Rotary Ribfest at Celebration Square. Additional highlights include the Village of Clarkson 200th Anniversary Celebration (Mississauga), the Barrie Waterfront Festival, Aurora Summer Concerts, Aurora Ribfest, Markham Ribfest, Cowapalooza with The Casino Brothers (Woodstock, ON), The Moose & Goose (Thorold), Merritt Park Concerts (Welland), Fonthill Bandshell, Henry of Pelham Concerts (St. Catharines), Canal Bank Shuffle Blues Festival (Thorold), Niagara Falls Blues in the Park (Niagara Falls), and Rock and Blues on the Battlefield (Thorold), along with multiple appearances at private parties for dedicated Janis Joplin fans.
About The Band
The musicians in Piece of My Heart are top Toronto players who have performed with some of North America’s leading tribute acts and respected Canadian recording artists bringing quality musicianship, professionalism, and experience to every performance. The show is available as a five to eight piece band with horns and features iconic songs from all of Janis Joplin’s albums. In its extended format, Krista weaves in select songs by 60s artists who were Janis’s influences, peers, or friends, performed in Janis’s unmistakable style and tied together with light storytelling, historical context, and the between-song banter that defined her live shows. Krista has also performed the show in acoustic duo format for intimate settings, as well as to backing tracks. The full band show can be presented as a one or two set performance.
Performance Highlights
Tribute Artist Collaborations
Krista’s portrayal of Janis Joplin has been featured in legends-style productions and themed events alongside tributes to Jimi Hendrix, CCR, Ray Charles, CSNY, Tina Turner, Santana, Joe Cocker, Cher, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Tom Jones, Leonard Cohen, Neil Diamond, and Jerry Lee Lewis. She also co-stars in Raise Your Hand, a dynamic show with Tom Jones tribute artist Michael Theodore, inspired by their unforgettable 1970s TV duet. Her show is a standout choice for 60s and 70s revues, Woodstock and Summer of Love tributes, retro festivals, and themes celebrating women in rock, women of the blues, and iconic musical trailblazers.
Contact: bookings@janisjoplintribute.com
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