If it were not for Steve I would exist on a diet of Toasted Tomato English Muffin Sandwiches! mmmm yummy!
Saturday, May 14, 2005
Friday, May 06, 2005
Winding down and working it out
Well, It's funny this blogger revolution. Millions of people around the world write their inner most feelings in the worlds most public place. I do it, I know people from work that do it, friends and family do it. Whats the most interesting to me is that even though we put these thoughts out there for the world to see, we still are taken aback when the information comes full circle and someone you know or don't know, comments on a posted subject. I have heard more than one person exclaim ' I didn't know that people read that!' and then shrink into their shell, embarrassed. Why do we feel compelled to keep journals? Even more so why are we compelled to place the information where others can see it? Records of our lives..The quest to be immortal, for our stories to stand the test of time? I have been pondering this blogger mania and I felt the need to justify it to myself. What are my reasons for public blogging? I guess...for me I want my family and friends to be able to see what I have been up to in my years 'Out West'. Most of my highschool friends back home would be suprised that I am pursuing a music career. I have always been involved in instrumental music, but it's only been in the past few years that I have come into my voice. I keep these records so that anyone who listens to my music can also get a glimpse into the person that writes the songs. I guess it also keeps me grounded. I titled this passage 'Winding down and working it out'. The winding down part is what I have been doing over the past week, settling back in after the 'mini-tour' and the working-it-out is the realization that I have less than 4 months until I am a full time artist. No more cushy 40-hour workweek to fall back on. It's going to be raw. It's going to be exciting. I am also sure that at several points along the way I am going to be completely frustrated. It is going to be the most exciting adventure that I have started out on and I am looking forward to every moment of it. I remember when my Dad dropped me off at the Union Station in Toronto when I was moving out to BC. He said that he was proud of me and excited for me and that who-knew what the future held, but that I was going to meet great people and have great experiences. In the days before I left TO I watched the East Coast Music Awards and wished that I someday would grace a stage such as that one (except on the West Coast). I have always dreamed of being a singer-songwriter. An who knows? With some more hard work it just might happen and if even if not, it's going to be one hell of a ride! My adventure continues......
Monday, May 02, 2005
Cafe Voltaire and Rotary Fish Dinner
My Mini Spring Tour ended with a fabulously fun show in Prince George and crescendoed with the Rotary Fish Dinner back in Prince Rupert. We left Rupert Thursday evening at about 6:00pm and drove the 8 hours to Prince George arriving at 2:00am. The next day keeping with what was becoming a tour theme, we had a huge omelet breakfast prepared by Garnett (Steve's Dad) and then we were off to help Kat (Steve's little Sister) move. She is heading to Banff to work for the summer. Then it was a quick stop at Costco for Contacts and then R&R before the show. Steve's mom Jackie prepared a yummy wholesome dinner and then we were off to the venue. Cafe Voltaire is an funky coffeshop situated inside Books and Company in downtown Prince George. The opening acts for us that night were a woman named Haley who has a voice comparable to Janice Joplin and a trio of young lads called 'The Wailers' very amusing! Gary was heading to the venue on his Triumph Motorcycle and arrived with 15 min to spare due to an incident involving speeding tickets and the fasted trip to George in history! We had a great show, had fun and sold lots of cds. After the show we retired to Steves Mom's house where we indulged in Roys homemade rhubarb wine.
Morning comes quickly when you drink rhubarb wine and have to be on the road for 8:00am! We said our goodbyes with promises to visit longer next time. Steve and I hit the road back to Rupert and arriced with time to spare. Steve hauled gear and I dressed for the Rotary Dinner. Due to a mix up with the DJ I played for and extra hour, wich was fine with me ( I love being on stage!) Its the first time I played solo in the Curling Rink for 300 people.
Sunday...day of rest....hmmmm did not wake up until 2:00pm .....much needed sleep. I wish the tour was not over. The month of May brings a show in Kispiox and the rest is a mystery.
Special Thanks to:
Books and Company/ Cafe Voltaire
Eric Tomkins for booking us and making us feel welcome
The Wailers and Hailie for doing a great job warming up the audience
Carrie from PR UBrew for making me feel at home at the Rotary Dinner
Prince Rupert Rotary Club
Teddy Music for the PA Rental
Steves Family for understanding about the short visit
Morning comes quickly when you drink rhubarb wine and have to be on the road for 8:00am! We said our goodbyes with promises to visit longer next time. Steve and I hit the road back to Rupert and arriced with time to spare. Steve hauled gear and I dressed for the Rotary Dinner. Due to a mix up with the DJ I played for and extra hour, wich was fine with me ( I love being on stage!) Its the first time I played solo in the Curling Rink for 300 people.
Sunday...day of rest....hmmmm did not wake up until 2:00pm .....much needed sleep. I wish the tour was not over. The month of May brings a show in Kispiox and the rest is a mystery.
Special Thanks to:
Books and Company/ Cafe Voltaire
Eric Tomkins for booking us and making us feel welcome
The Wailers and Hailie for doing a great job warming up the audience
Carrie from PR UBrew for making me feel at home at the Rotary Dinner
Prince Rupert Rotary Club
Teddy Music for the PA Rental
Steves Family for understanding about the short visit
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