Hello Hello,
It's been a bit of time since I've written one of these. This is what's been going on.
August has been a blur, days and nights have become one long period of time. Can't seem to escape the music these days, it's all around us. In the pockets of our hearts and in the sliver of the moon. The party started with the Canmore Folk Festival. A gorgeous festival in the heart of the mountains. The landscape is breathtaking and the music there was incredible. I was fortunate to take part in some great workshops and bear witness to some folk heroes. Del Barber, Matt Anderson, Rose Cousins, and David Francey, just to name a few. It's so wonderful to rub shoulders with these people and I hope to continue to have the opportunity to. Here's a review of my performances at the festival written by Pete Wrench, all the way from the UK.
http://edenontheline.co.uk/journal/2013/8/6/canmore-folk-music-festival-3-5-august-2013.html
After Canmore, we headed back north to Edmonton and participated in the renowned Edmonton Folk Music Festival. What a riot that was. Great music, great friends, right in the heart of the city. Some cool news, I was chosen as one of the top three emerging artists from the festival by Penguin Eggs. That was rather exciting! Good for Grapes and Rachelle van Zanten were also chosen. Please check them out!
Immediately following the festival, I jumped in the CarBed and headed south to Calgary. I joined the T. Buckley trio on fiddle for their house gig at WineOhs and played a house concert the following night. Food, beer, wine, and folk songs, all in the comfort of a home. Nothing better than that.
Come by the Hills festival in Mistahiya, AB was next on the plate. A smaller, more intimate festival with a great supportive crowd. Campfire jams and late late nights came together with two days of fine music to create a real gem of a time.
I'm back in Edmonton now, playing local shows, shooting pool, and enjoying the summers end. If you're reading this, thanks for following along. I hope to see you at a show in the near future!
Stay Groovy,
B
It's been a bit of time since I've written one of these. This is what's been going on.
August has been a blur, days and nights have become one long period of time. Can't seem to escape the music these days, it's all around us. In the pockets of our hearts and in the sliver of the moon. The party started with the Canmore Folk Festival. A gorgeous festival in the heart of the mountains. The landscape is breathtaking and the music there was incredible. I was fortunate to take part in some great workshops and bear witness to some folk heroes. Del Barber, Matt Anderson, Rose Cousins, and David Francey, just to name a few. It's so wonderful to rub shoulders with these people and I hope to continue to have the opportunity to. Here's a review of my performances at the festival written by Pete Wrench, all the way from the UK.
http://edenontheline.co.uk/journal/2013/8/6/canmore-folk-music-festival-3-5-august-2013.html
After Canmore, we headed back north to Edmonton and participated in the renowned Edmonton Folk Music Festival. What a riot that was. Great music, great friends, right in the heart of the city. Some cool news, I was chosen as one of the top three emerging artists from the festival by Penguin Eggs. That was rather exciting! Good for Grapes and Rachelle van Zanten were also chosen. Please check them out!
Immediately following the festival, I jumped in the CarBed and headed south to Calgary. I joined the T. Buckley trio on fiddle for their house gig at WineOhs and played a house concert the following night. Food, beer, wine, and folk songs, all in the comfort of a home. Nothing better than that.
Come by the Hills festival in Mistahiya, AB was next on the plate. A smaller, more intimate festival with a great supportive crowd. Campfire jams and late late nights came together with two days of fine music to create a real gem of a time.
I'm back in Edmonton now, playing local shows, shooting pool, and enjoying the summers end. If you're reading this, thanks for following along. I hope to see you at a show in the near future!
Stay Groovy,
B
