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Song Note Sunday #2: The Minnie Pearl (or How Art Breeds Art)

Alex Sings Posted on February 10, 2013 by AlexFebruary 10, 2013

The story behind this song is a story about how art cross-pollinates. Lunch in Hall’s Harbour, NS One summer’s day more than 17 years ago, when I was just beginning to write songs, my mom, my nana and I went … Continue reading →

Posted in #ruralculture, Art, Bay of Fundy, Cross-pollination, Family, Hall's Harbour, Harbourville, inspiration, Song Note Sundays, Song Notes, songwriting

Song Note Sundays #1: Jimmy Dean

Alex Sings Posted on February 3, 2013 by AlexFebruary 3, 2013

Written: ~2007 Recorded: 2012, BlackbirdsClick here to listen to Jimmy Dean Back in 2006, I went on a road trip from Toronto to Tennessee with my good friend, Momo.  At the time, and unbeknownst to Momo, the 12-year relationship I … Continue reading →

Posted in #Blackbirds, #ruralculture, American mid-west, heymomo, icon, Indiana, James Dean, road trip, Song Note Sundays, Tennesee, urban decay, Waffle House

The End of Month Album Review #1: January 2013

Alex Sings Posted on February 1, 2013 by AlexFebruary 1, 2013

Preamble Pretty much the only thing I love more than writing and playing music is listening to music and going to live music shows. Fortunately, I live in a hotbed of house concerts and summer festivals. And I buy as … Continue reading →

Posted in 1929, funny songs, house concerts, Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival, Old Time Music, Sheesham Lotus and Son, The End of Month Album Review

The End of Month Review #: XXX 2013

Alex Sings Posted on February 1, 2013 by AlexFebruary 1, 2013

High on a Mountain by The Modern Grass Just four words: I Love This Album. I love bluegrass. And this is smokin’ hot bluegrass, but there’s more to it than that. It’s the original songwriting that really puts this album … Continue reading →

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The green-eyed monster

Alex Sings Posted on January 31, 2013 by AlexJanuary 31, 2013

Envy.It’s been rearing its ugly head a lot over here, recently.I’m envious of other people’s accomplishments, even in the face of my own. How come that person gets to be younger, prettier, more talented? Gets to open for so-and-so, be … Continue reading →

Posted in Brené Brown, community, dark feelings, Donovan Woods, Jamie Ridler, Jealousy, media, vulnerability

Expand This Blog

Alex Sings Posted on January 30, 2013 by AlexJanuary 30, 2013

A week and a half ago, I took a blog-writing workshop facilitated by Chris Fraser of Firefly Creative Writing. It was two days of writing, sharing, supporting and growing with thirty-some-odd delightful, creative bloggers and soon-to-be bloggers. It expanded my … Continue reading →

Posted in anti-censorship, authenticity, Blogging, Firefly Creative Writing, performance, Song Note Sundays, The End of Month Album Review, vlogging

The songs in my heart

Alex Sings Posted on January 21, 2013 by AlexJanuary 21, 2013

I have a rich lexicon of songs in my heart. I’ve noticed it many times. In the places I’ve worked, I’d always be humming something. People say things to me and their words trigger off songs in my head. I … Continue reading →

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Persistance Pays Off – I Got Granted

Alex Sings Posted on January 15, 2013 by AlexJanuary 15, 2013

A poet friend of my mother’s once said that she considers applying for grants to be part of the job of being an artist. Not a part of the job she enjoys, mind you, but something she grits her teeth … Continue reading →

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2013 Resolution

Alex Sings Posted on December 31, 2012 by AlexDecember 31, 2012

Like I’ve said, I love this time of year. I love the feeling of resolutions and new beginnings. Perhaps that’s because, so far, every year of my life has been better than the last. Even the hard years, and this … Continue reading →

Posted in creativity, emotional rollercoaster, learning, performing, stamina, vulnerability

2012 Retrospective

Alex Sings Posted on December 28, 2012 by AlexDecember 28, 2012

What a year it’s been. I love this time of year. Looking back over the past. Looking forward to the future. I love resolutions and plans. And every year I get better at taking time to absorb and appreciate the … Continue reading →

Posted in #Blackbirds, #ruralculture, community, Fables

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