december first

And the beginning of December always reminds me, sadly, of the horrific day back in 1989 - Dec. 6 to be exact - when that moron and poor excuse of a person shot and killed 14 women - brilliant ones, at that - all studying in Montreal. it was an awful event, but again, sadly, one which has echoes every day in the violence that is done to women. It's hard to see that kind of senseless and blind mistreatment, but it's still there, and it's still perpetrated in a lot of very stupid attitudes.

what's worse, in some countries, it's encouraged.

oh dear, didn't meant to start out like that, but the world is as it is. i can't pretend it isn't, although i will still endeavour to send out some good, healing, loving, and fun vibrations through music, and hope to influence the world that way, if possible. have to do what we can, yes?

and on that note, just got an email today telling me that one of my songs is up on youtube in a video for water protection - put out by the haliburton (that's a good place in Ontario, not the stinking selfish corporation of the U.S.) and muskoka regions and the water festival that they organize for children of the area. to increase awareness, etc. just type in haliburton-muskoka children's water festival and search. so thatsa nice.

i need a tour for some of my older, and now the newer, songs. if anyone wants to sponsor - i.e. pay me - i'd be very happy to travel and entertain with song....

so long for now

what's new, pussycat?

So you realize, i'm hoping, that the only purpose of this blog (besides being an outlet for my vitriolic temperament – and to display any occasional witticism that might disturb my otherwise somnolent brain) – the only purpose is just to prove to the world at large that i am, in fact, still alive and still performing music, my saving grace.

Truth is, i have a whole whack of new songs that i haven't been able to record because of lack of funds – oh, benefactor(trice), where are you? - and also because whatever funds i have managed to scrape together over the last year all went to get my heart's work – namely my show, Zootcase – up and out there in the world. All done, and happily too. Now i'm working on getting a CD “book” made of the narrative, and also a film. I must endeavour to get Zootcase out to the many people who have not yet seen it, or heard the songs. So work, work, work.

But back to the other new songs. Poor things, languishing in my 'tout doucement' file ('to do') – and hoping for their big break. But studios and musicians all cost, and i am – 'ow you say?' - tres broke. So if you have money, send it, please, and i will record them.

Meanwhile, reporting on the performance front, had a great night at the Old Mill Inn in Toronto a couple of weeks ago, with a sterling trio of musicians, and a room full of wonderful, appreciative music lovers. A very nice gig, thank you, to everyone who was there.

And now to create more similar opportunities....

i must away

The case of the weary musician

Not weary, not really; just a little pissed off - and i won't even go into it. why should i give my energy to such negativity and people who BUG MY ARSE? !!!!!
There, i feel much better.
so, getting back to real life: got the final (for this summer - and yes, i know summer was officially over nine days ago) the final production of ZOOTCASE coming up this saturday, october 2.
the shows so far have been great; lots of good feedback, which i will be posting on the offcial site/blog, just as soon as i get it all organized.

meanwhile, here are some photos for your viewing pleasure.

thanks to so many for all the various help, and come on out to the
Black Swan Tavern - 8pm - Danforth and Broadview, in Toronto
if you can
you'll love the music and the story, I promise.

times flies

not a very inspirational title, but i'm rushing at the moment, and the library is going to close.

just a few precious moments.

well, nothing new. Ha ha.

Zootcase will be playing in minden, ontario this saturday night, the fourth production, and we're expecting a huge and wild audience of true north strong and free peoples who like to have fun, and enjoy good music, not to mention stories.

so see you there, if you can make it - the legion at 8pm

hey! there's beer too.

it's a happy day

that's a line from one of the songs in my show 'zootcase', which had its opening night on saturday past.
lots of nerves leading up to it, and thankfully, they all fired in the way we wanted them to.
show was fun, and successful. great audience in bancroft, ontario, and people that really appreciated the music and the story.

so today it's happy....and getting ready for the second one in bala, coming up wednesday.

got those nerves on standby....

help me, help me!

i'm crying a little wolfette, there - there's nothing really wrong, but i'm just a little overwhelmed with all the stuff to do to do tout doucement, as blossom dearie once sang...
zootcase is going to be opening soon; that's scary and exciting - lots of things going on to get it ready.
a gig at gate 403 on july 31, 9pm roncesvalles ave. in toronto, if you're around.
also will be celebrating my birthday - well, i'll probably just mention it a few times, so everyone can wish me wishes.
had fun last night at george's birthday bash in haliburton, ontario. good band, and i sang a little twelve bar.
too late to talk more. i've just recorded two more of the blues show that i host on canoe fm. check it out on their website (.com)

alors, a la prochaine

New Moan - yeah

Well, didja think i was dead?
I sorta did – i was hit with a surprise (body) terrorist attack – I, who very rarely gets sick – laid low by PNEUMONIA – ya, that's right; unable to breathe or walk or work, or practically anything. I must say, it's a very good reminder of how lucky we are when we are healthy, and how great it is to not have to be dependent on others for the simplest things. My simplest things were taken care of most kindly by those close to me, and i thank them profusely for that. You find out who your friends are, n'est-ce pas?

So, in contrast with the above title, and in keeping with the profound insights and promises that i made while lying in the back garden, letting the warmth of the sun penetrate deep into my body, past all the blankets, (not to mention the anti-biotics), and while i did nothing but watch clouds drift by and listen to the sounds of the birds, trains, and occasional emergency vehicle, i hereby state my intentions to move on, folks, to a new place – one which has no room at all for negativity (in thoughts or in other people), one which is dedicated only to finding that space where everything is possible, and finding the person that deep inside myself i was truly meant to be – full on, no stops, righty-ho, top notch, and all that - if i only had some courage. Since I am a leo, I am more like the lion than the tin man. I'm going to call this land, NEW MOHNEEYA, and attempt to go there often.

So wish me well, all ye who would search too for the real potential of which we are capable.

And try to avoid all the crap that's out there, polluting the air, the water, the radio and tv waves, and your mind. What was that frank zappa said? The ugliest part?

Before i forget: gig on saturday, june 26, at the black swan, toronto. 9pm. I hope my lungs work for all those tunes....