Early influences include: listening to  songs played on CFCW-  country and western radio at my grandparents home in the hamlet Bawlf, Alberta, choir music and of course in my late teens- Joni Mitchell and Neil Young. The first songwriter I was aware of is my mom.  She would sit at the piano and come up with funny little songs such as Gasoline Cowboy.  I have formal education in musical theatre and  recreation therapy. I am an educator on dementia care. Mush those 3 things together and there is a huge love and respect of words, lyrical storytelling, community building and FUN!

Song birds, the dog singing along with the harmonica, the light in a wise old person's eyes, leaves of fall turning a near neon golden yellow are all muses- the ever moving target. Right now I feel like I am writing and singing and playing for all that I am worth. I simply can't keep up with the ideas, phrases, melodies.  I say "hush now little muse I have a recording to do. You will have to wait a bit". 

On the cooker...

Thank you so much for taking the time to give a listen to my demo. Much appreciated! I always hope you will find a space for yourself within my music or that it will evoke a memory. I am touched by the stories others tell me and the interest shown in my work (play really!). I am very aware of the level of support I am receiving and I am grateful for the beautiful musicians who are harvesting my songs with me. My next step is to create a professional CD. I will spend most of the fall preparing to record. To be able to work with Barry Allen on this project is a gift from above. And after that, I will share the music and collect more stories and show reverence to the muse!

CD release is aimed for April 11, 2010. I will have an actual and virtual party so everyone is invited.  Joy to all! D

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Oct 1, 2009