Hi,
I write to you from my parents' home just outside of Fort Saskatchewan, the place where I grew up and the place that is forever in my heart. It is Canada Day now, and I would like to wish a very happy one to my fellow Canadians. Especially those who I have met along my voyage across this great land.
Last night, I played in Lethbridge at the Owl Acoustic Lounge. It is a cozy place with great vibes. I met Jay, a great singer/songwriter from Medicine Hat who shared the stage with me. After the show at about midnight, I ventured back north in an attempt to perhaps make it to Edmonton with the sunrise. It did not happen however and I spent the night in my car in Claresholm along a quiet service road. I awoke with the hustle and bustle of the new day and made it back to Edmonton around noon.
I spent the evening playing for a 50th wedding anniversary with the family band. It's been a long time since our last gig and it was real good to get together and provide some dance music for the fine people in our presence. Before we played, they opened up the floor for people to share their experiences with the golden couple, Tony and Rose. There were so many people who came forward with tales of how Tony and Rose had influenced their lives. I loved the stories told by their grandchildren about the times they have shared together and how grateful they were. It brought me back to all of the times I have had with my own grandparents. Quadding, hockey games, sleepovers, target practice, golfing, cribbage, and a heck of a lot more.
Tomorrow, we are playing an early evening set at Legacy Park in Fort Saskatchewan. I'm hoping the sheep will be there so that I can fiddle for them. BAAAAAHHHH. Also, today on CBC i heard a really great joke. Adelle has come out with her own brand of insect repellent. She calls it, "Rolling in the Deet". YES.
Well, on that note, I will end.
B
I write to you from my parents' home just outside of Fort Saskatchewan, the place where I grew up and the place that is forever in my heart. It is Canada Day now, and I would like to wish a very happy one to my fellow Canadians. Especially those who I have met along my voyage across this great land.
Last night, I played in Lethbridge at the Owl Acoustic Lounge. It is a cozy place with great vibes. I met Jay, a great singer/songwriter from Medicine Hat who shared the stage with me. After the show at about midnight, I ventured back north in an attempt to perhaps make it to Edmonton with the sunrise. It did not happen however and I spent the night in my car in Claresholm along a quiet service road. I awoke with the hustle and bustle of the new day and made it back to Edmonton around noon.
I spent the evening playing for a 50th wedding anniversary with the family band. It's been a long time since our last gig and it was real good to get together and provide some dance music for the fine people in our presence. Before we played, they opened up the floor for people to share their experiences with the golden couple, Tony and Rose. There were so many people who came forward with tales of how Tony and Rose had influenced their lives. I loved the stories told by their grandchildren about the times they have shared together and how grateful they were. It brought me back to all of the times I have had with my own grandparents. Quadding, hockey games, sleepovers, target practice, golfing, cribbage, and a heck of a lot more.
Tomorrow, we are playing an early evening set at Legacy Park in Fort Saskatchewan. I'm hoping the sheep will be there so that I can fiddle for them. BAAAAAHHHH. Also, today on CBC i heard a really great joke. Adelle has come out with her own brand of insect repellent. She calls it, "Rolling in the Deet". YES.
Well, on that note, I will end.
B
