Well it’s 2026 and it’s been a wee while but there has been some life going on and unfortunately some life disappearing that has slowed the delivery of my new album “One Ray of Light at a Time.” However, very…
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RARE TORONTO GIG
Hello out there!
I’ve been a bit quiet on the news front, trying to steady the heart and focus on what matters. Thankfully music continues to be a reliable compass. Here are a couple of things happening in my world.
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RUNAWAY TRAIN AND HOPE
Hello friends, how is everyone holding up out there?
I’m sure I am not alone when I say the last wee while has felt even more unsettled than it normally does, leaving us with more questions than answers. For me,…
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MUSIC, NATURE & JOY
Hello folks,
How are you doing? We’re getting ready for winter here in the hills of Quebec, where winter tires are compulsory and firewood is our new best friend. I’ve always felt something magical about winter though, something in the…
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SAUGA SONG OF THE SUMMER
My heart is filled with joy and gratitude to learn that “A Little Bit of My Feet In Your Shoes” has been chosen by the judges as the 2022 Sauga Summer Song contest winner!
Thanks to the Mississauga Arts Council…
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A PLACE IN MY HEART CALLED HOME
We’ve all heard of the phrase, “it takes a village”, and I’ve certainly felt that kind of support over the years from the fans who help make things happen with my music. One place in my heart…
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MADE IN CANADA
This time of year, around Canada Day, it’s a time of reflection for those of us who call Canada home. Like each of us as individuals, Canada is a work in progress. And like all of us, that progress involves…
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MARTY AWARDS 2022
I had a big time on May 19th at the beautifully diverse Mississauga Arts Awards, winning the Established Solo Vocalist Award. As I’m sure you can imagine, there are lots of hills and valleys on this dizzying journey of…
Read moreTAKE A SEAT - WATCH THE VIDEO
So many people have favourite memories of concerts they’ve seen at Toronto’s legendary Massey Hall. It’s a venue that's been impacting audiences for well over a century with inspiring sounds “from the stage to the back of every chair.”…
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NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR FIRE & ICE
I'm excited to share the brand new music video for the song “Fire & Ice”. It’s an adventurous production from the folks at Big Red Oak Films that’s been in the works for the last three months and I’m delighted…
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MUSICAL WELL-BEING
Last week I attended an Arts 4 Mental Health conference put on by Mississauga Arts Council and Mass Culture and it was a powerful think tank for how we might be able to utilize the arts in the face of…
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CFMA ALBUM OF THE YEAR NOMINATION
I was delighted to learn that "Voyageur In Song" was nominated for Contemporary Album of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards. The little album that could is keeping some pretty impressive company.
It has been…
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SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
Thank you to Mississauga Music Awards for the great honour of Songwriter of the Year. It’s very meaningful to be recognized for songs on my latest record, “Voyageur In Song”.
THE TARTAN KISS
I first had the opportunity to play at the Fergus Scottish Festival back in 2007. Over the 12 times I’ve played there since, I’ve gotten to know a wonderful group of organizers, fellow musicians and regular attendees and the Festival…
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VOYAGEUR IN SONG HITS #8 IN CANADA!
Thanks to all the DJ’s and programmers for spinning my latest record "Voyageur In Song" up to number 8 in the Roots Music Charts in Canada this week. If you haven’t had a chance to check out the record…
Read moreFIRE & ICE LIVE VIDEO
Here is the third in a series of live performance videos from my latest record Voyageur In Song. It's a song inspired by the piece of the Labradorite used on the inlay of 3rd and 9th frets of…
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"A DELIGHT ON SO MANY LEVELS"
Thanks to FATEA magazine's Marc Higgins for this wonderful review of "Voyageur In Song". It's so gratifying to have someone experience your work deeply. Here are some highlights.
"This concept mini album, with its extensive notes to guide…
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LIVE SPIRIT WRESTLERS!
Here is the second in a series of live performance videos from my latest record Voyageur In Song. It's a song about an inspiring group of immigrants to Canada, the Doukhobors from Veregin SK, who escaped Russia with the…
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