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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

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

Summer and Fall Shows 2012

Alex Sings Posted on July 12, 2012 by AlexJuly 12, 2012

Saturday, July 14, 2012, 8pm Trellis CaféHubbards, NSBack to the Trellis for more awesome pan-fried Haddock! Sunday, July 22, 2012, 7pm West Dublin Hall – Song Circle with Postcard Comets & Liam FinneyWest Dublin Community Hall10 Huey Lake RoadWest Dublin, NSMy … Continue reading →

Posted in #Blackbirds, #ruralculture, house concerts, performance, shopping locally, Tatmagouche, The Trellis Café, Toronto

Virtual Creative Marathon – December 30, 2011

Alex Sings Posted on December 28, 2011 by AlexDecember 28, 2011

Well, folks, with the Buy More Buddhas video project well underway, it feels like high time for another creative marathon! My songwriting output has been a little slim lately and I feel some songs bursting to escape! Feel welcome to … Continue reading →

Posted in #ruralculture, community, creativity, songwriting, stamina

Winter Shows

Alex Sings Posted on November 15, 2011 by AlexNovember 15, 2011

I have some great shows coming up in the next few months. I’d love for you to join me for some laughter and/or tears at any (or all) of these dates: UPDATED DECEMBER 29, 2011 – PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGES … Continue reading →

Posted in #ruralculture, anti-censorship, community, Fables, Freedom to Read Week, performance, Scuttlebutt Restaurant, The Biscuit Eater, The Trellis Café
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