Well, I thought I’d actually write a new blog…before they boot me right off their website for my lack of updates….
There are SO many things going on in my life right now…some of them just amazing, some of them a challenge.
For those of you who don’t know, I went out to Vancouver back in February to try recording with a producer by the name of Roy Salmond, he’s a VERY talented producer/instrumentalist, but in the long run, it was decided that the fit wasn’t exactly right, so the new cd is being recorded here in Winnipeg. We are mid-process right now. Finalizing arrangements and ideas for each song. They’ve been growing and changing in our minds for months now and we’re really excited now that we’re into June, as June is our recording month. I’ve decided to hire producers Jordan Jackiew and Brian James. They produced the last album, and we’ve all been through a lot together in the last year, and I couldn’t be happier working with them. The album will be finished by august, so that I’ll be ready for fall tour.
I got some amazing news fairly recently. I’ve been invited to join Steve Bell and his band this fall and early spring on tour as his opening act! I can’t wait! What a great opportunity! So - hopefully I’ll see some of you then! I believe some of the dates are posted under Steve’s upcoming dates page. I don’t know how many details are posted yet, but I can’t wait!
I’m in the process of recovering(??) from about 8 weeks of laryngitis. That has been a really hard thing for me. It put me in a pretty vulnerable state. As someone who walks around their house singing non-stop, and it’s such a BIG part of who I am, I’ve been pretty shut-down. Frusterated at this seemingly endless silence. I played at the Back 40 Music festival yesterday with Brian James, Gilles Fournier & Daniel Roy. They are SO fantastic! I loved it. When I woke up, I had no voice. For some reason it totally worked at the festival. It made me happy. Now here I am, sunday morning, NO voice. it’s really really weird. I have a specialist appointment coming up in 2 weeks, and I’ll be excited to find out what’s going on. It’s hard b/c recording is right now, and I have quite a few shows or rehearsals….reasons to be using my voice lots lately….so - if you get the chance…a little prayer for my sad vocal chords would be AMAZING. thank you so much.
I am working a fair bit with a guy by the name of Brent Warren. We have been doing some co-writing and rehearsing for a few hours every week. He has a lot to offer, is quite an incredible guitar player and has a great voice. I appreciate his constant hard work and dedication. I’m excited to play a show with him, as it’s mostly been working on the songs to get him totally familiar with all the songs, and I’m beginning to think he’s now more familiar with them than I am. hah.
My family is good. They are sweet enough to let me type this as they make me breakfast in bed. They’re really sweet.
I am surrounded in good people. I love where I live. It smelled like rain yesterday, and I stood inside for SO long just breathing it in as strong as I could.
Anyhow - that’s a bit of the update. I’ll write more soon - I promise!!!