Category Archives: Musical friends

Mark your calendars…

Posted on February 4, 2012 by

Sample Carrie’s music here. Sample my music here.

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Owning up and getting comfortable

Posted on September 16, 2011 by

I started going to open stages about six years ago next month. For the first couple of weeks I just sat and listened while other people played and sang. Then I plucked up my courage and took a guitar along … Continue reading →

Posted in Core Convictions, Edmonton Open Stages, Faith stories, Folk music, Following Jesus, Friends, Gigs, Gospel, Links, Musical friends | 3 Comments

Mark your calendars for a fundraising concert for World Vision’s work with victims of the child sex trade in Cambodia

Posted on August 25, 2011 by
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Superman’s Fallen

Posted on June 10, 2011 by

This is my good friend Rob Heath singing a song that we wrote together about Christopher Reeve, perhaps best known for playing Superman, but also for his brave response to the riding accident that left him a quadriplegic. Rob has … Continue reading →

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Lent 2011 – a retrospective

Posted on April 26, 2011 by

This year I did something I haven’t tried before – I gave up both Facebook and blogging for Lent, and most of my blog reading too – kept only Reed Fleming‘s and Philip Yancey‘s blogs. This was far and away … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Books, Christian Year, Faith, Faith stories, Following Jesus, Lent, Life, Music, Musical friends, My Music, Narnia, Prayer | 4 Comments

Catching up a bit

Posted on February 18, 2011 by

I don’t very often write personal news items on this blog, but every now and again I feel like doing it. This won’t be very polished and it won’t be in any particular order. Here are a few of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Anglican Church, Faith, Family and Friends, Folk music, Following Jesus, Life, Marriage, Music, Musical friends, My Music, News | 5 Comments

Discovering the World of Traditional Folk Music

Posted on January 10, 2011 by

A workshop with Dana Wylie and Tim Chesterton February 12th 2011 1 – 5 p.m. at Expressionz Café 9938 70th Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta As a musician, are you looking for a huge body of material that tells great stories, … Continue reading →

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A great weekend for music in Edmonton

Posted on October 2, 2010 by

I’ve just got back from the Blue Chair Café where we were treated to a wonderful evening of music by three very different, but very talented, songwriters: Rob Heath, Maria Dunn, and Chris Wynters. Rob hosts the monthly songwriter circle … Continue reading →

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Good music coming up in Edmonton this winter

Posted on August 29, 2010 by

The Northern Lights Folk Club has a stellar season coming up in Edmonton this year. Everyone will have their own favourites, of course, but the ones I’m especially looking forward to are Martin Simpson (Oct 2nd), Dennis Lakusta with Alannah … Continue reading →

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Carrie Hryniw live at the Axis Café, June 12th 2010.

Posted on June 2, 2010 by

If you live in the Edmonton area and enjoy the singer-songwriter musical tradition, you won’t want to miss my good friend Carrie Hryniw when she plays at the Axis Café on Saturday June 12th 8-10 p.m. I’ve known Carrie for … Continue reading →

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