…well… maybe not easy but definitely colourful and worthwhile. Just hanging out in Calgary working on the new Smokes Let’s Go record which is sounding really dang cool. Feeling really blessed to be working with an absolute gem of an engineer, Mr. Kirill Telichev, and of course the man who makes all the songs happen, Michael Effin’ Dunn. Went out the the Palomino tonight and got to...
Read MoreMy goodness, it has been a year and a half since I last updated the ol’ website. In my defense of shirking my internet duties, I’ve been keeping very busy with my family and small business, including some acting as program director for a new organization called the Gravelbourg Community Music Centre which offers free activities to seniors, teens, parents with young children and more...
Read MoreThe Artesian is becoming a non-profit (and if I’ve learned anything in the last 6 months, it is that non-profits are a whole lotta labour of love) and are having a big, exciting fundraiser! A friend of mine asked if I’d come jump on the bill this upcoming Friday September 9th, and I am excited to be playing in Regina for the first time since 2011. So come on down and support the arts...
Read MoreA lot has happened this year, and a lot is still in progress. ‘Tis a busy season around here, harvesting food for the body and for the soul, but there is still a little time to kick up our heels. September 3 will see Johnnie Ninety-Nine & Bro in Mossbank at the Old Wives Lake Festival. A bit later in the month, I get to head in to Moose Jaw to hang out with my buddy, Johnny Two...
Read MoreI just realized I only write about four of these a year. Maybe I should do more? Maybe less IS more, and I should just standardize and do them seasonally. Anyways… What’s new in 2016? I’ll tell ya. APRIL 8TH – 2ND ANNUAL SONGWRITER’S WEEKEND in beautiful GRAVELBOURG SK! Megan Nash and Scott Richmond are both recording new records this year, so I’d be willing...
Read MoreWell it’s about time for the bi-annual website update. Harvest is creeping along while the weather tries to figure out which season it is trying to portray. Things are ending up in bins and jars and storage crates for winter. Celebrations are at hand, and plans, like garlic, are best planted now for the year ahead. Coming up on November 3rd, my buddy Megan Nash and I will be playing at the...
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