My first-ever studio record, Give It A Whirl was produced by two-time Juno nominee Gregg Lawless.
The album features the likes of John Sheard, George Koller, Dala, Kirsten Jones, and members of Quartette, The Good Lovelies and The Bebop Cowboys!
My CD release at Hugh’s Room on Thursday, February 16, featured tracks from the new album with an all-star band. It was truly a spectacular night, and the new album has been earning praise from some people I really respect.
Give It A Whirl has been earning spins on a number of radio shows, including Mariposa Music on Sunshine 89.1 Orillia, Just Us Folk on Country 1380 in Brantford, Acoustic Workshop on CIUT, and In the Studio on Newstalk 1010 in Toronto.
If you don’t have a copy yet – let me know! I’ve spent twenty-five years in the earnest pursuit of the spirit of the song. I promise, this album was worth all the effort.
Give It A Whirl was funded in part by pre-sales and investments from fans and friends.THANK YOU!
My first CD, Evergreen was recorded live in the Evergreen Theatre, in East Margaretsville, Nova Scotia, near the place where I built and lived in a one-room cabin for over a year.
I learned a lot about music in Nova Scotia, where people have always been really supportive of my work. I definitely honed my chops as a songwriter there, and this record channels a strong maritime flavour.