I am cradling my cup of coffee as if it contains the essence of life itself. Groggy and bonetired, the pathetic self-induced exhausted state I am in can't hold the smile from my face. It's Monday morning and I have had 30-some odd hours to reflect on the CD Release Party on Saturday night. The only words that come to mind are 'life-changing' and 'milestone'. The photos are being developed as I write this and I will post them this afternoon.
I keep wanting to laughed outloud. What an amazing night. The theatre was packed at least 50 people over capacity, standing room only. The doors opened at 7:00pm and people kept streaming in. At 7:30 the theatre told me they were going to have to close the doors and put up the 'sold-out' sign. Thanks to Steve B for taking care of the 'front of house politics' and somehow kept packing them in :)
After that, the rest of the night was a bit of blur. Jordan Payne took the stage at 7:40 and played his beautiful originals and entertained the crowd with a rendition of my song ' Advice to a friend'. Russell Bowers from CBC introduced us at 8:10 and I have a vague recollection of walking across the stage picking up my guitar, speaking a few words into the mic and striking the first chord of Freedom. Playing with the band was the most amazing experience I have ever had. Thanks to Triple By Pass (Mark Giordano, Paul Cox and Brian Miller) Jordan Payne, Chris Vick and Gary Maltin for letting me take my music to the next level. It's going to be hard to play a 3-month acoustic tour after this!
After each song I was smiling so much that I had a hard time clearing my head to remember what my next song intro was going to be. I kept thinking this is going too well....it was perfect!! 12 songs later plus 5 encores I left the stage a changed performer!
I now have two days to get organized, sleep and say my goodbyes. I hit the road again on Wednesday for 3 months. Wow....this year is going to motor by.
Sall
Monday, January 30, 2006
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Jet Set
Exciting news. I am off to Ontario for a week in Feb to play some shows in Toronto and the Niagara Region. I'll post more as I know the details. Last night I got to jam with some of the most talented musicians in Prince Rupert. A group of 20 somthings that exude nothing but enthusiasm about the instruments they play and the journey music can take you on. What a fabulous night. Thankyou you guy's! Nights like that remind me why I am alive.
sal!
sal!
Sunday, January 15, 2006
Sleepy Sunday
It's a sleepy Sunday. I am curled up in a chair in my makeshift office. The house has hot water heat, so I have my toes wrapped around the radiator, toasty and warm. It has been a while since I last posted. Much has been the same. I am enjoying the small rituals that come from being geographically stationary, although the road is starting to call my name. Plans for the Release Party are moving along without any major bumps. The CD is at the printers and should arrive with days to spare (everyone cross their fingers). I had my first rehearsal with the band last week and it went well. All of the musicians are solid, exceptional players and with a few more practices we will all be solid on the songs. Cohesion always takes time. Next week I will have to remember to bring the beer:) Having never worked with a full band before this is a learning experience for me. One I am enjoying greatly.
The ski hill finally opened. The town is empty of many of my friends today as they all made the trek to the hill. This is the first year, that my first priority, has been something other than skiing. I felt strange knowing that everyone is ripping through the powder without me. Ah well, pursuing a dream means making sacrifices.
I have posted some pictures from the past month. From top to bottom they are:
- New Years Eve with the girls and yes I have feathers in my hair and Rayanne is wearing a wig. No flash and double exposed...But it looks neat.
- Playing at the Crest. This picture makes me laugh! The hotel had to move me under the elk the second night to accommodate a large reservation.
- On the Tracy Isle taking a tour of the harbor over Seafest weekend.
- Playing at Cowpuccino's Coffeehouse in December.
Hope you enjoy.
S.
The ski hill finally opened. The town is empty of many of my friends today as they all made the trek to the hill. This is the first year, that my first priority, has been something other than skiing. I felt strange knowing that everyone is ripping through the powder without me. Ah well, pursuing a dream means making sacrifices.
I have posted some pictures from the past month. From top to bottom they are:
- New Years Eve with the girls and yes I have feathers in my hair and Rayanne is wearing a wig. No flash and double exposed...But it looks neat.
- Playing at the Crest. This picture makes me laugh! The hotel had to move me under the elk the second night to accommodate a large reservation.
- On the Tracy Isle taking a tour of the harbor over Seafest weekend.
- Playing at Cowpuccino's Coffeehouse in December.
Hope you enjoy.
S.
Thursday, January 05, 2006
Mayhem....Just The Way I Like It ;)
I'm coming up for air.
First let me tell you about New Years Eve. My cheeks are still sore from laughing and singing. We started out the evening at a friends house, just 12 of my closest friends. We were civilized folk for at least a few of the remaining hours of 2005. Then as the night drew closer to 2006, as with most that venture out on New Years Eve, our spirits soared in direct relation to the spirits consumed. At midnight we found ourselves standing on the stoop and street (which also happens to be the main street of downtown Rupert) shaking bottles of champagne (donated by a local establishment) and letting the corks fly. It was pouring rain, we were soaked and just when I thought the mayhem would end the glitter/confetti throwing started. Unbenowst to me a few friends acquired two very large bags of sparkly confettie which in the rain adorned the street, parked cars and ourselves with shiney multicoloured bits of plastic that were to remain as reminders for several days to come. As childish as it was, fun was had by all.
Starting Jan 1 I have been in work mode....on the agenda is CD completion, Release Party Planning, Festival Applications, Web Redesign and Feb Tour Planning. I am pleased to announce that triple By Pass, Jordan Payne, Chris Vick and Gary Maltin will be my back up band for the event. I am also coordinating with students from PRSS to display some of their portfolio pieces. Life is busy and good. I hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday.
Sall
First let me tell you about New Years Eve. My cheeks are still sore from laughing and singing. We started out the evening at a friends house, just 12 of my closest friends. We were civilized folk for at least a few of the remaining hours of 2005. Then as the night drew closer to 2006, as with most that venture out on New Years Eve, our spirits soared in direct relation to the spirits consumed. At midnight we found ourselves standing on the stoop and street (which also happens to be the main street of downtown Rupert) shaking bottles of champagne (donated by a local establishment) and letting the corks fly. It was pouring rain, we were soaked and just when I thought the mayhem would end the glitter/confetti throwing started. Unbenowst to me a few friends acquired two very large bags of sparkly confettie which in the rain adorned the street, parked cars and ourselves with shiney multicoloured bits of plastic that were to remain as reminders for several days to come. As childish as it was, fun was had by all.
Starting Jan 1 I have been in work mode....on the agenda is CD completion, Release Party Planning, Festival Applications, Web Redesign and Feb Tour Planning. I am pleased to announce that triple By Pass, Jordan Payne, Chris Vick and Gary Maltin will be my back up band for the event. I am also coordinating with students from PRSS to display some of their portfolio pieces. Life is busy and good. I hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday.
Sall
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