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Christmas at the Oldfolks Home

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 23:00:00 GMT

No, I'm not doing a tour of local seniors' residencies.... although, now that I mention it, I feel a bit bad that I'm not - dressed slightly differently than the poster suggests, of course!

It's a Christmas house concert put on by Winnipeg band Oldfolks Home. From Giants, another Winnipeg band, will also be playing! And I'll be doing an acoustic set with some holiday songs à la moi. It's going to be oh so seasonal!!

edge of the city

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 06:05:00 GMT

This Saturday in Montreal, I'll playing at the Montreal Improv as part of the Edge of the City Showcase. Local cutie pies, Motel Raphaël will also be playing BUT there's more! The evening also includes some stand up comedy and storytelling - from people other than the musicians (although we'll try to be funny, I'm sure). The whole night is being recorded to be broadcast on the Edge of the City Podcast in December!

Pop in the park!

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 20:40:00 GMT

It's POP Montreal season again and I'm very excited to be a part of a free, outdoor show on Saturday. It's presented by Pop Montreal, Cult MTL and Audio Blood Media, and there's music all day! I'm on at 5:50 pm at UQAM's Place Pasteur... and the ever-entertaining Irreverend James and the Critical Mass Choir are up after me!

Goodbye Lo Pub!

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 11:50:00 GMT

Had such a great time at my recent show at the Lo Pub in Winnipeg - my hometown! Hamilton'sWax Mannequin and Winnipeg's Oldfolks Home were amazing! Etienne did some superb live visuals! And thanks to everyone who came out!!

The bittersweet side of things, as it turns out, is that the Lo Pub closed its doors suddenly about two weeks after this show. We all knew it was a possibility, but were shocked that it ended up happening so quickly (no fault of the owner - you can read the full story)! What a shame and such a loss to Winnipeg. Jack and the Lo Pub staff created such a wonderfully musical place that it will be very very missed!!

So... here's a photo my last ever show at the Lo Pub.

love from the letter U

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Was so happy to have two features come out this week in the Winnipeg press - both starting with the letter U. Thanks Jen and Aaron!!

The Uniter - written by Aaron Epp

Uptown Magazine - written by Jen Zoratti

NXNE

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:05:00 GMT

Fun fun fun at NXNE. Show was great. Loved sharing a night with the fabulous A K U A and the equally fabulous Most People!!

two great upcoming festivals!

Sat, 05 May 2012 03:00:00 GMT

Jon Cohen's brainchild, the One (Wo)Man Band Festival, will come to life two weeks from today! From May 18 to 20, it's three nights of performers who are literally one man or woman bands. I'm playing Friday night at Divan Orange, alongside Armen at the Bazaar, Cocobeurre and others. I'll also be a part of a looping workshop on Saturday afternoon. Saturday night at Casa includes, among others, Wax Mannequin, Lederhosen Lucil and Scott Dunbar. And Sunday, Jon himself will be playing at the intimate L'Envers with Superfossilpower, Camp Fortune and others. I'm so excited to be a part of this event!!

Iconoclaste, partner of the festival, has put together a playlist of festival performers that you can listen to on grooveshark. For more information, visit the Facebook event page. And for the full schedule and artist list, visit the festival website at www.onemanbandfest.com.

And in June, I'm really looking forward to talking part in Toronto's NXNE. So many great bands! So many great workshops and speakers! I'm playing Friday night, the 15th at Czehoski.

human string art at St. Catharines' In the Soil Festival!

Thu, 03 May 2012 04:10:00 GMT

I had SUCH a great time at the Niagara In the Soil Festival in St. Catharines. Thanks to everyone at Niagara Artist Centre and Suitcase in Point for putting on a superb weekend! Met so many great people! Saw so much great art and music!! A highlight was Deanna Jones and her amazing The Keith Richards One Woman Show! If she's ever in your neck o' the woods it is a not-to-be-missed show!!

I played at the festival launch on Friday night and though it was a little chilly on the outdoor stage, the wonderful audience members who took part in my human string art project warmed my heart!! Here are some photos taken by the people who participated:

(photos taken. from left to right, by Gowan, Ron and Mike)

And here's a photo of my performance, taken by Ron. The visuals behind me were done by my dear Etienne, who was VJing and mixing live video of me playing as well as of the audience!!

gettin' dirty in St. Catharines

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:05:00 GMT

I'm so excited to be a part of St. Catharines' In the Soil Festival this year! I'm playing at the festival launch on Friday (April 27) at the Festival Hub (outdoor tent at the corner of St. Paul and James Streets). The launch starts at 5:00, local band The Bends are playing at 6:00 and i'm on at 8:00. It's a whole weekend of amazing music and art. Their website is www.inthesoil.on.ca.

Sala Rossa

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 07:15:00 GMT

Very excited to be doing my first show of 2012 at Sala Rossa! Have wanted to play there for a long time! Here's a shot from the sound check:

I'm a last minute addition to a show with the Montreal band MAK and Toronto's Papermaps.

spread a little love!

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:50:00 GMT

Love is for sharing and so is music! So feel free to download my version of LOVESONG and share it with those you love!

hushabye on cbc's the signal

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:50:00 GMT

Tune in to CBC radio 2 after 10pm tonight to hear my song "hushabye" on The Signal! It's a lullaby, so snuggle in.

happy holidays!

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 04:55:00 GMT

Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season! Please help yourself to some holiday music from me to you! xoxo

c'mon out winnipeg!

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:05:00 GMT

It's been awhile, Winnipeg! Would love to see you out on the 21st at the Lo Pub! Details here.

music in montreal!!

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:15:00 GMT

This is going to be a great show, and i'd love to see you there! Montreal's Moonstarr, Sarah Linhares and Toboggan will be joining me at CFC on Thursday, Dec. 8. Details here.

garden city, here i come!

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:40:00 GMT

I'm really excited to be doing a house concert in St. Catherines on the 30th. I'll be joining three other great bands: The Elwins, Behind Sapphire and Le Stack! Details here.

driving and singing - ottawa

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:45:00 GMT

I had a fun little excursion this weekend to do a show out in Ottawa. Here's the video Etienne and I shot along the way... he doesn't drive, so I get to drive AND sing!

lovesong - fan video

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 01:50:00 GMT

This is a video for Lovesong that a fan made for me! Thanks H. Skye!! It got premiered on the Montreal Mirror website!

catching up!

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 02:35:00 GMT

It's been a bit of a whirlwind the last month... CD release, POP Montreal show, Indie Week showcase in Toronto, and of course, a wicked transition-to-fall flu to add to the mix. So i'm just updating the website right now with some reviews and videos from the last month. Of note, The Montreal Mirror dubbed me the "DIY Dame" and Verbicide Magazine made me blush, saying "It looks like the world has proved its need for another singer-songwriter once again, and may many ears appreciate this truly vital record."

it's time!

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 02:35:00 GMT

My CD is officially out in the world today!! You can order your very own copy here. Digital downloads are also available, but I'd love to send you an actual CD, which is a replication - front to back and side to side - of the 14,400 stitch self-portrait that I rug-hooked for the artwork.

The release party is tonight in Montreal at O Patro Vys (356 Mont Royal East) at 8:00, and I'm on at 9:00... with Smoked Meat Fax Machine playing after. Would be ever so lovely to see you there!