I have always loved writing songs and sharing them with whoever'll listen. Until recently, it was always done "on the side" or "as a hobby" as I was focused on more worldly pursuits - namely, jumping through progressively smaller, spiked and flaming "straight job" hoops and raising three lil 'uns.
Then one fateful summer, I attended an amazingly blissful songwriting workshop at Hollyhock on Cortes Island, BC and I was told to get my tushy to Nashville.
Just got back from my first trip to that amazing town where I connected with some great songwriters, saw some unbelievable shows and fell in love with Music City, USA.
My song "Best of Friends" was selected at the NSAI conference I attended as one of the Top 10 at the conference. (it also got an honourable mention at the Great American Song Contest 2007) .
Hoping to connect with like-minded people following their bliss who may care to listen to me following mine.
thanks Michael! Well, it's not the official one, but it is one! lol Yes, it is an honor esp for someone my age. I have been blessed. Good luck in Nashville. I love it here so much. Such amazing talent...you are in good company!! Happy New Year! cal
What a great song: "Best Of Friends". Beautiful! And...I enjoyed listening to you at the Commodore open mic! Let's stay in touch and maybe do some writing! Blessings.
Hi Michael ,I have been Busy all summer writing songs , You..ll have to take A Listen I got A Couple of the Latest Back from Nashville. ~R STAVELY COUNTRY~
Hi Micheal I said I would provide the singer I thought you sounded very much like, in many of the songs I heard, is Vince Gill. Have a great day Peace from Vancouver BC RWD
Thank you Michael and Sandy! You Guys did a really great job...it was really fun AND the 1st encore EVER at "Wired Bean"lol.. *smiles*Just so you know,last night was the most successful evening all around, yet!You are a Fantastic Songwriter... we just wanted more!! Seems to me you need to do an hour long show....in the fall...shall we arrange a special show? Take care and do keep in touch, Blessings always, Debra Whyte ♪♥
Hi Michael Hope the Vancouver weather is treating you well. Have a super weekend, and come check out my blog on opening for Rascal Flatts... good times!
hey there Michael thanks for the friend request. I listened to your songs and I like the one 'best of friends' thanks for the compliment on my music too. I am heading to Nashville this fall too. take care ~Haley
Glad you like "Oh 3x". I don't know the Kotter reference (thank gawd)... The Bean is fun. Deb has a good P.A. and she lines up the chairs in rows - so folks sit and listen.... Next Vancouver gig for me is the Wolf and Hound. Then Trees on the 27th (which may be a bit quieter).
Hey Micheal ,It was Great meeting you this Past week at "Murphy..s Law" I hope your song does Great,What A awsome down to Earth fellow BC-er Ralph is EH!
haha... sometimes I wonder... what I'm on, that is. Ahem. To answer your question. I'm doing a solo set starting shortly after 8PM. Then I'll be joined by Petra Dueck and Karina Morin for some tunage as well.
Best of Friends is a great song. And the one you did at the workshop (both versions, particularly the re-write) is also right up there. Nice to meet you. Most weekdays I'm around for co-writes and general mayhem.
