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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WHAT'S HAPPENING?

I hope you’re finding some joy in the summer days and nights.  I must admit there has been an excess of dark clouds of sadness in the skies recently with some heavy cumulative losses in the music community including Sinead…

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MUSICAL E-CARD

Well, it’s been a rich journey with this song from when it started as a flicker in my brain in 2019, to its release today into the world. I’m excited to reveal the first song, “Feet In Your Shoes

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NEW SINGLE - A SONG ABOUT EMPATHY

I’m excited to be releasing the first single from my upcoming album on June 9th called, “Feet In Your Shoes” It was last year’s Sauga Summer Song Contest winner. A song about empathy, I decided to reach out to other…

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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…

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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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