When an artist releases their work into the wild, after years of blood, sweat and tears, it’s natural for there to be a feeling of loss or depression. We’ve been holding our art so close to our souls every step of the way that when it’s gone, there’s an empty sensation. I braced myself for that sensation…
Luckily for me, I have the opposite feeling. My heart is full, I feel relieved that I was finally and successfully able to bring Vacated Shapes to you. I enjoyed every step of the process from writing to recording to promoting and finally to performing.
Now it’s time to take a couple steps back over the summer break and hang out with my family. Enjoy life, vacation, time slowing down.
So with that I wanted to tell you about what’s happening over the next couple months now that my album release is in the rear view…
In the Near Future:
Next week, I’ll be releasing the season finale of the Hard Folk podcast featuring Don Pyle. He’s got a great new book out called Rough Description: love letters and ghost stories from a life in music but if you’re like me, you know him as the drummer for Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet.
Upcoming Shows:
CKCU Presents Friday Night Folk
with Elizabeth Royall and Graven
Friday, July 10, 8:30pm
Art House Cafe (555 Somerset st W)
Tickets are available now $15 advance /$20 door
Stray Dog Brewing Company (501 Lacolle Way)
w/ James Leclaire
Aug. 7 - Ticket pricing and info TBA
The Future:
I can’t wait to get back work to writing and recording new music for everyone to hear! I’ll also be travelling to Hamilton to attend the Folk Canada Conference in October. It’s a great way to connect with fellow artists, gain invaluable insight into the many mysteries of the music industry.
Hope to see you somewhere along the way…