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Guest blog post at That’s Women’s Work

Alex Sings Posted on June 1, 2011 by AlexJune 1, 2011

That’s Women’s Work is hosting guest bloggers throughout the month June. I was delighted to kick it all off today with a post about how I’m transforming my relationship with the most difficult part of my job as an artist: … Continue reading →

Posted in community, creativity, performing, resistance, vulnerability, women, work

Spring Shows

Alex Sings Posted on May 9, 2011 by AlexMay 9, 2011

I’m very excited about the shows that I’m booking for this spring and summer in Nova Scotia. Most are intimate, cozy venues – perfect for sharing songs about people, about ideas and all of the new songs I’m writing about … Continue reading →

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Music and Politics

Alex Sings Posted on April 21, 2011 by AlexApril 21, 2011

It’s Earth Day Eve, Canada is in the midst of yet another federal election campaign and I’m thinking about the role of songwriters in a democracy. Last fall, I had the good fortune to hear Canadian singer-songwriter, Jon Brooks, perform … Continue reading →

Posted in activism, community, creativity, empowerment, inspiration, protest song

No Fracking Way

Alex Sings Posted on April 4, 2011 by AlexApril 4, 2011

I’ve been spending some time lately working on the campaign to stop hydraulic fracturing (also known as fracking) in Nova Scotia. Hydraulic Fracturing is a process for extracting natural gas embedded in shale rock. The process requires the use (and … Continue reading →

Posted in activism, community, ecology, environment, Fracking, protest song

Shows in the City-formerly-known-as-Home

Alex Sings Posted on March 17, 2011 by AlexMarch 17, 2011

Hi Folks, I’m playing a couple of shows in Toronto next week while I’m here visiting. I’d love for you to come out to either or both of these: Tuesday, March 22C’est What? (Front & Church)9pm startI’m opening for my … Continue reading →

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Bringin’ it back home!

Alex Sings Posted on March 10, 2011 by AlexMarch 10, 2011

I’m so excited about the gig I have coming up this Saturday, March 12, at the Fire Hall in Petite Riviere. It’s Song Circle with a great line-up. Stellar singer-songwriter Ian Sherwood is hosting, with hilarious Jamie Junger, passionate Ria … Continue reading →

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Late bloomer vs. perennial?

Alex Sings Posted on February 27, 2011 by AlexFebruary 27, 2011

A couple of weeks ago, I turned forty. No big deal, right? I’m not generally hung up on age and aging. Women in my family tend to live for a long time, and – knock wood – so will I. … Continue reading →

Posted in aging, collaboration, community, fighting apathy, house concerts, intimacy, performance, revolution

I hate to gloat, but…

Alex Sings Posted on February 4, 2011 by AlexFebruary 4, 2011

It’s been a little while since I last posted. Just about two months, which is, I guess, the exact amount of time it takes to pack up 2 decades of life in Toronto and resettle out home in rural Nova … Continue reading →

Posted in creativity, detox, environment, fresh air, rehab, rural vs. urban, songwriting

J.D. Salinger and the rural experience

Alex Sings Posted on January 23, 2011 by AlexJanuary 23, 2011

So, here I am in rural Nova Scotia – all settled in. And I’m loving it! I keep breaking out into this goofy grin, every time I see something pretty (which is constantly), every time I notice the quiet and … Continue reading →

Posted in Franny and Zooey, hermit, home, inspiration, Salinger

One last public Toronto appearance!

Alex Sings Posted on December 14, 2010 by AlexDecember 14, 2010

I thought I was all done for Toronto appearances before moving out home to the east coast, but my dear friend, Maria Kasstan has invited me to stop by and play a few songs at her show this Thursday, December … Continue reading →

Posted in Free Times Cafe, performance, Toronto

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