In Other Words Women’s Bookstore

Will be playing 2 shows in Portland OR next month, one at Mississippi Pizza with Portland band raised by tv and a second at In Other Words Women’s Bookstore. Keen to do the bookstore show. In Other Words is the last surviving non-profit feminist bookstore in the US. The bookstore hosts a wide variety of […]

Hermit crabs the new canaries in the coal mine

There’s a recent blog post from a Greenpeace worker who’s documenting the impact of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. He describes the tens of thousands of dead hermit crabs on the beaches of Grand Isle, LA. The problem is that it’s all connected. Hermit crabs may not be quite as cute as […]

Vancouver CD Release booked

I’m very excited that I’ve been able to book the Vancity Culture Lab @ the Cultch for my W.I.R. Vancouver release party on Saturday, Oct 16th. Just starting to sort through the details, but it will be a benefit concert featuring the toons from my latest release, a multi-media show & another yet-to-be-announced excellent local […]

More touring

I’m excited about playing a couple of shows in Portland next month. Sharing the nigh on July 2 with a funky Portland band called raised by tv at Mississippi Pizza & playing solo at In Other Words, a feminist bookstore, on July 3. It’s funny in the “old days” (perhaps early days is more accurate) […]

audio-lava is having a party!

My pals & musical colleagues, audio-lava, are releasing their new album with a party Friday May 14th @ Hennesey in Vancouver. Here are the details: Hennessey Dining Lounge : 53 West Broadway. 604-875-9006. www.hennesseydininglounge.com Show @ 8pm. Cover $6. With guest musicians: Zoe (talented 12 year old musician) and Onward Voyageur (myspace.com/onwardvoyageur) Visit audio-lava.com for […]

Shows in Toronto

Shows in Toronto (Slack’s & Tranzac) were lots of fun. Thanks to Elana & Michelle @ Slack’s for the show & the guitar tech expertise! Was also able to connect with good friends. Put a lot of miles on my shoes, love exploring the neighbourhoods. Can’t wait to go back in the fall.

On the Train

Visited a wonderful friend & mentor in Kingston. We explored an antique market & I almost came home with a French Horn. Enjoyed the train ride between Ottawa & Toronto. Brought back lots of memories of my childhood days in small town southern Ontario. Fallow fields and trees blurring by. The clackety-clack of the rails […]

Musical weekend in NS

Spent the long weekend in Nova Scotia visiting family.  2 excellent jam sessions with my cousins.  We broke out all of the old songs in the songbook and sang & played & sang & played.  Did some original stuff too.  Great music.  Oh, and the mayor of Halifax served us dinner @ John’s Lunch on […]