a while back i unplugged. no phone, computer, newspaper, radio,
television. it was a bet with a friend. more a challenge. a challenge
that i could live without the fear and confusion of these distractions.
it does seem to be working. my reoccurring despair for the state of the
world seems to dissolve in my not contributing fear and anxiety to the
universe. not so much that ignorance is bliss... but that believing in
goodness and passion and humanity still seems to work wonders with a weary
heart. without my daily dose of medicine to stunt my spiritual outlook, i
create happiness and opportunity without much effort. just breathing...
this is what i always forget to do. my karate teacher, my opera coach, my
medicine woman... they all say the same thing. "you never breathe". so
many little steps to create a funny life. this summer was lovely for
music and friends and inspiration. every time i play a festival my faith
in our times is strengthened a little. they were wonderful and the
sharing between audiences and artists was beautiful to behold. i even got
to sing with my hero, bruce cockburn, in edmonton. the backstage of these
festivals is the other amazing thing... so many musicians, who are
normally all busy with their own lives and careers, backstage chit
chatting and connecting... very lovely. part of my stay sane regime has
been to be writing and making music as much as possible... i was in the
studio writing and producing alot through july... a short stint with
sarah slean, jully black, tyler hilton, and jeremy fisher, who i will
continue to work with on a new record in the autumn. he's a brilliant and
direct songwriter with a bright soul. he's also an avid cyclist... and
bicycles always do a good bit to restore my faith in humanity... we're
planning some bike trips between studio sessions. staying found is
tricky. i get lost and then found and certainly lost again... funny
movement. i guess the voice and the connection is my gravity. i truly
thank for the opportunity to communicate through music. through september
i will be playing shows with the wolves again... it'll be amazing to make
a loud noise after the starling tour. i don't believe much in borders...
but i did spend a good bit of time this year driving through canada...
most recently in the western provinces... and have been reminded what an
astonishing amount of beauty is contained within canada. i took the long
way this time and savoured every moment. i wouldn't say it makes me
proud... because it certainly isn't mine... but definitely i am blessed
to behold such a thing and to have my very essence be influenced by the
grand architecture and sky of such a vast and wandering land. i feel
autumn outside. i see a stack of firewood that needs to come inside. i
have been away from home for a long time... i missed my tiger lilies in
july. maybe next year. till then, my friends... may peace and wisdom be
yours. h.
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As usual, one of the best parts of North by Northeast Music Festival weekend in Toronto is the Saturday afternoon backyard BBQ that Six Shooter Records. It was great to see you performing there.
I've put together a collective photo album and video collection for the whole thing. I'm sure you'll recognize yourself in the mix! LOL
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I remember being so in love with the idea of you as a human bean circa 2002 with an imprinted image of lipstick and dollheads on sticks in my mind. I was a wee lass back then and your Isadora-ness just shot through me as some sort of idealized Regency-styled love.
Do you still do the things that you used to do? You seem like a good person; those songs still sing to something special in me.
I am so excited to see you at Stewart Park festival! In general, I am just excited to go to Stewart park festival. Its the best music festival I have ever been to. The community in Perth is amazing, the support for the festival is truly what music is all about! Are you playing Codes Mill later in the evening?
I just saw you in Whitehorse at the Arts Centre, and man oh man, it was AWESOME!!! I think that just made my summer!! Thank you for coming back, i hope you had a great time.
Just wanted to let you know that although your gig was a while back now, It was amazing! Third time seeing you after being introduced by a canadian friend...
Fondest memories of the night would have to be when the whole audience broke out into whistle that lasted a few minutes (magical) and the hilarious "trick-em-all" stories.
Thankyou for a wonderful night!
Next time your in Brisbane you should come belt out a few tunes at my Karaoke bar a few doors down in the mall..
I'm sure we can organise a few free whiskeys for you!
I was planning on seeing you at the Algonquin in July, but of course it was sold out, and of course it says its your last concert of the summer. I was deeply sadened by this, but there is always next year.
Enjoy your summer, very excited for your new album.
MERCI MERCI MERCI MERCI MERCI !!! concert ENORME A LYON un mot: merci d etre comme tu es!!! MERVEILLEUX!!! jespere que cela cest bien passer a PARIS ET LILLE!! bisous