LM has always known music as a primary medium of expression. Growing up, Lyndell studied violin and piano through the Royal Conservatory of Music and she was also heavily involved in school band(s). She dabbled in a bit of everything: French horn, trombone, trumpet, euphonium, tuba and percussion before settling predominantly on bass and violin. Coming from a classical and gospel background with a tip-of-the-hat to ragtime and jazz, she has embraced music as not only a career, but also as a life force. She’s “one of those people” who can make a joyful noise regardless of the instrument in her charge.
In addition to composing, arranging and performing along side Ember Swift for twelve plus years, Lyndell has collaborated with many artists on both studio recordings and live performance projects. Some artists she has worked with include Pete Seeger, Melissa Ferrick, Fruit, Garnet Rogers, Xavier Rudd, Rachelle Van Zanten, Holly Near, Kinnie Starr, Ferron, Bitch, Chris Pureka, Alix Olson to name but a few.
When she is not working on a musical project, Lyndell is restoring a wood frame 1877 house located in SE Ontario. Slowly but surely retrofitting it to be off the grid and fully self sustaining.
Lyndell, Caught Ember's concert at the ark a few weeks ago. Was very disappointed you were not with her ;( I hope to catch your show at the women's festival. Hope all continues to be well.. Jamie
Im gonna drive up in the middle of the night and make use of that extra bottle of chloroform I have laying around. You'll wake up and be here... already...
I love your music (: especially easy and sway, but I was just wondering, if you still had the song, instructions for veda hill I think it was called? I miss that song, it was amazing.
you have some of the most beautiful fans! Of all of the many MANY MANY musicians that I have on my myspace page, yours are so deep and beautiful. I love how they always leave a little piece of themselves through introspective thought or poetry in your blogs. You are gifted and blessed. lucky you :)
Your skills amaze me! A good friend just turned me on to you and your music and i was instantly inspired to grab my guitar and start creating something! It's a great thing when you can find an artist that makes that energy happen. I really appreciate the friendship and hope life is treating you and your music well. Much peace and love to you Lyndell, Tad
