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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →