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July 30, 2018: Hey friends, just a short Travelogue this month, coming to you again from the passenger seat, as Melissa steers us westward for our last string of BC dates, in Revelstoke, Golden, Kaslo, and Nelson. We're fresh off an amazing weekend at Calgary Folk Fest... read my words from the road |
UPCOMING SHOWS:
| Fri-Sun | Aug 17-19 | Grande Prairie, AB | Stoked to be heading up to Bear Creek Folk Music Festival for my first time! Check out the lineup, it's amazing! And if you're on Facebook, the event's here, please share! I'm playing my own set at 11am Saturday on Stage 2, then I'm in a workshop called "Spinner of Tales, Weaver of Yarns" with Sam Baker, Gunning & Cormier, and Guy Davis at 3pm Saturday on Stage 3, a tweener on main stage at 9:05pm Saturday, and another workshop called "Fate's Right Hand" with Fortunate Ones, All Our Exes Live in Texas, and Caleb Hart at 11am Sunday on Stage 1. | |||
| Thu | Aug 23 | Vancouver, BC | house concert with Kerryn Fields and special guests APLENTY at C.R. and Kathleen's place, doors 8:30, show at 9pm sharp, RSVP to grooverevival@gmail.com to get the address! | |||
| Fri | Aug 24 | Bellingham, WA | TBA | |||
| Sun | Aug 26 | Mt. Vernon, WA | private event | |||
| Tue | Aug 28 | Portland, OR | I'll be the feature artist for the weekly open mic at Northwest Portland Hostel, in the Cafe Courtyard at 479 NW 18th Ave. Music runs 6:30-9:30pm, food, beer, wine, and cider are for sale, and it's by donation. If you're on Facebook, the event's here, please share! | |||
| Wed | Aug 29 | Portland, OR | House concert (outdoors weather permitting) with Mark Graham and Lauren Sheehan at 2960 NW Quimby, 7pm doors, $15-25 sliding scale donation, seasonal cocktail and fire included. RSVP to lauren@laurensheehanmusic.com to save a seat and for more info! | |||
| Fri | Aug 31 | Corvallis, OR | House concert, details TBA, email stacyhenle@gmail.com if you want to come! If you're on Facebook, the event's here, please share with only the finest folks! :) | |||
| Fri-Sun | Sep 7-9 | Sisters, OR | After wildfires cancelled last year's fest, I'm elated to be going back to join the vibrant, supportive coommunity at Sisters Folk Festival! The lineup's amazing, and the Facebook event's here, spread it around! | |||
| Wed | Sep 12 | Ashland/Medford, OR | House concert with the delightful Justin Farren, details TBA. | |||
| Thu | Sep 13 | San Francisco, CA | The Lost Church with the amazing Justin Farren! 7:30pm doors, 8:15 show, tickets $10 advance here or $15 at the door. If you're on Facebook, the event's here, please share it! | |||
| Fri | Sep 14 | Davis, CA | House concert with Justin Farren, details TBA. | |||
| Sat | Sep 15 | Sacramento, CA | The Lounge with the amazing Justin Farren, details TBA. | |||
| Fri-Sun | Sep 21-23 | Lake City, MI | Stoked to reunite with my peoples in the massive group hug that is Earthwork Harvest Gathering! | |||
| Thu-Sun | Sep 27-30 | Austin, TX | I'm excited to announce that I'll be among the official showcase artists at SWRFA! I'm on Friday at 7:30pm, and I'm also playing an unofficial showcase in The Alamo Room (#716) on Friday night from 10:50 to 11:10pm. | |||
| Tue | Oct 2 | Toronto, ON | Tuesdays in October residency with Mike Kerr, Matt Coldwell, and very special guest Heather Styka at ye olde Cameron House, 6-8pm, by donation! | |||
| Wed | Oct 3 | Barrie, ON | Take Note Music House, 7pm doors, 7:30 start, $20. It's a lovely spot in downtown Barrie, just east of the courthouse, and everyone's welcome, just email Alyssa at concerts@takenotepromotion.com or call 705-305-1687 to reserve a seat and get the address. | |||
| Sat | Oct 6 | Morrisburg, ON | Opening for the amazing William Prince at St. Lawrence Acoustic Stage! 6:15pm doors, 7pm start. | |||
| Tue | Oct 9 | Toronto, ON | Tuesdays in October residency with Mike Kerr, Matt Coldwell, and surprise guests at ye olde Cameron House, 6-8pm, by donation! | |||
| Sun | Oct 14 | Toronto, ON | I'll be singing and speaking in the morning service at Don Heights Unitarian Congregation, an inclusive group of folks that I sang for once before, and would invite anybody (especially those who just can't do church) to come check out! 10:30am start, everyone's welcome. | |||
| Tue | Oct 16 | Toronto, ON | Tuesdays in October residency with Mike Kerr, Matt Coldwell, and surprise guests at ye olde Cameron House, 6-8pm, by donation! | |||
| Sat | Oct 20 | Kitchener, ON | Folk Night at the Registry alongside Craig Cardiff, 8pm start, tickets $15 season/$18 advance/$20 door, magic or your money back. | |||
| Sun | Oct 21 | Toronto, ON | I'll be singing a few songs in the morning service at Neighbourhood Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 10:30am start, people of all beliefs (and non-believers) welcome! | |||
| Sun | Oct 21 | Guelph, ON | Guelph Roots house concert sponsored by Dollartone Records at 157 Dufferin St, 7:30 doors, 8pm show, $20 advance/$25 door, tickets sold at Royal Cat Records and Ticketscene, for more info contact vickyrao@rogers.com. | |||
| Tue | Oct 23 | Toronto, ON | Tuesdays in October residency with Mike Kerr, Matt Coldwell, and surprise guests at ye olde Cameron House, 6-8pm, by donation! | |||
| Fri | Oct 26 | Grafton, ON | house concert, details TBA. | |||
| Sat | Oct 27 | Ottawa, ON | I'll be singing some songs to start up Greg Kelly's Tunes After Noon open stage at the Black Irish Pub, 15 Selkirk St. in Vanier. Greg kicks things off with a short set at 1pm, then I'm on around 1:30, with open stage to follow. | |||
| Sat | Oct 27 | Pembroke, ON | house concert at Keren and Sean's, tickets $20, RSVP to eh.byebye@gmail or 613-698-1771 if you want to come! | |||
| Sun | Oct 28 | Perth, ON | Perth Tea Room (in Perth Restaurant), 7pm start, dinner reservations (guarantees ticket) by calling 613-267-3170. For show tickets only, call Sue at 613-267-7902 to arrange pre-payment, $20 in advance. | |||
| Tue | Oct 30 | Toronto, ON | Tuesdays in October residency with Mike Kerr, Matt Coldwell, and surprise guests at ye olde Cameron House, 6-8pm, by donation! | |||
| Thu | Nov 1 | Pittsburgh, PA | Harmony House Concert, details TBA. | |||
| Fri | Nov 2 | Martinsburg, WV | I'll be the featured guest at First Friday Coffeehouse, details TBA. | |||
| Sun | Nov 4 | Asheville, NC | Isis Music Hall, 743 Haywood Road, 5pm doors, 5:30 show, $12 advance/$15 door, all ages. If you're on Facebook, the event's here, please spread it around! | |||
| Wed | Nov 7 | Baltimore, MD | Four Hour Day Lutherie, 7:30 start, by donation. | |||
| Thu-Sun | Nov 8-11 | Stamford, CT | Back at Northeast Regional Folk Alliance conference! With an official showcase for the first time! I'll also be in a panel on booking called Make Me An Offer I Can't Refuse. More details coming soon. | |||
| Mon | Nov 12 | Southport, CT | Playing a feature set during the Monday open mic at Horseshoe Cafe | |||
| Thu | Nov 15 | Columbia, MD | Happy Valley House Concerts, details TBA. | |||
| Fri | Nov 16 | Columbia, MD | Very excited to sing in the historic Cooper's House (circa 1790) in Oakland Mills! Doors at 7pm, showtime 8pm, suggested minimum donation of $20, invitations/reservations required, through our hosts Steve and Myra Gnadt, by email at coopershouse1790@verizon.net or by phone at 410-772-1541. | |||
| Sat | Nov 17 | Darlington, MD | Back at the lovely, candlelit Deer Creek Coffeehouse! It's held at Grace Memorial Episcopal Church, 7:30 start, $12 suggested donation, contact Jeff at (443) 877-7125 or deercreekch@zooominternet.net to reserve a seat! | |||
| Mon | Nov 19 | Charlotte, NC | featured artist for the weekly open mic at Evening Muse, TBC. | |||
| Wed | Nov 21 | Chapel Hill, NC | Stoked to join my pal Jonathan Byrd for his weekly residency at The Kraken, 7pm start! | |||
| Fri | Nov 23 | Pleasant Plain, OH | Back at the charming Plain Folk Cafe, 5pm doors, 7:30-10pm show, pay what you can. | |||
| Sat | Nov 24 | Columbus, OH | Columbus Folk Music Society concert, details TBA. | |||
| Fri | Nov 30 | Downers Grove, IL | Back at the lovely Two Way Street Coffeehouse, doors open at 7:30, showtime's 8:15pm, and it's a $10 suggested donation at the door, magic or your money back. | |||
| Sun | Dec 2 | Grand Rapids, MI | I'll be joining the fun for Songteller Sessions at Creston Brewery, with Nicholas James Thomasma and another guest TBA, 7-9pm. | |||
| Wed | Dec 5 | Chelsea, MI | On the Tracks Songwriter Showcase, alongside the amazing Jon Brooks! At the Chelsea Depot, 125 Jackson St, doors 6:30pm, show at 7, suggested donation $15, magic or your money back. If you're on Facebook, there's a page here. | |||
| Fri | Dec 7 | Minneapolis, MN | Back at The Warming House with the amazing Rachael Kilgour! Doors open at 7:30, show starts at 8, magic or your money back! | |||
| Sat | Jan 26, 2019 | Calgary, AB | Alberta Night at Bow Valley Music Club with the Second Chances, Amelie Patterson Trio and The Travelling Mabels! The club's concerts are held at Strathcona Christie Aspen Community Association, 277 Strathcona Drive SW. Doors open at 7pm, music starts at 7:50, and we're on second. If you're on Facebook, the event's here, please share! | |||
| Sat | Jan 27, 2019 | Sherwood Park, AB | R.Ouse Concert with the Second Chances! | |||
| Wed | Jan 30, 2019 | Edmonton, AB | The Second Chances and I are stoked to be in the lineup for the Alberta Grown Series at the Centre for Spiritual Awareness! More details TBA. | |||
| Sat | Mar 30, 2019 | Melbourne, VIC, AU | with the She'll Be Rights (Liz Frencham, Bramwell Park, and Esther Henderson) and the mighty Men In Suits, more details TBA. | |||
| Fri | Apr 5, 2019 | Calgary, AB | Opening for Dala at the Calgary Folk Club with the Second Chances, 7pm doors, 7:30 start. The shows are held at Dalhousie Community Centre, 5432 Dalhart Road NW, and tickets are available on the Club's website. | |||
| Sat | Apr 6, 2019 | High River, AB | Foothills Folk Club with the Second Chances, details TBA. | |||
| Fri | Apr 26, 2019 | Penticton, BC | Back at the lovely Dream Cafe with the Second Chances! Prime seats are $24, cheap seats $14, tables open up at 6pm for dinner and the show starts at 8pm. | |||
| Sat | Apr 27, 2019 | Revelstoke, BC | Bringing the Second Chances to the Revelstoke Coffee House! |
TABLATURE:
I've had a few requests for tablature, so here's some of fish
jumpin, for your plucking pleasure...
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WELL WORTH READING:
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Martin Luther King on Vietnam, as relevant today as it was back in '67. |
WELL WORTH WATCHING:
The War on Democracy
by John Pilger
Why We Fight
by Eugene Jarecki