Canadian Folk Music Award

I just spent the weekend out in Ottawa. I was there for the 2009 CFMAs where I was up for 'Aboriginal Songwriter of the Year'.

So there I was sitting in my jeans and green army jacket, thinking I don't have to be all dressed up because I won't be winning tonight, I just came to shake some hands and play the showcases. I mean come on; Buffy Sainte Marie, Eagle and Hawk and Tanya Tagaq were all up for it too, so I was like, NO Way!

I was sitting next to my good friend Vince (The Co-founder and guitar player of Eagle and Hawk) and they called my name. I just looked over at him and said "WHAT!!!?!?!" I ran up, gave Shelagh Rogers (A host on CBC radio one and presenter) a big hug and gave a quick little thanks to all.

It was a pretty cool moment and one I'll not soon forget!!!

'All I need this Christmas'

Hey all,

Just wanted to share the new Christmas song with you. Just click the title.

Enjoy!

The week that went...

Do you ever have those days where you lie down at night and it hits you that the day flew by so fast, it seems like you just got out of bed. Or driven your car somewhere and when you get there it dawns on you that you don't really remember all the twists and turns of the road.

This last week I was so busy with so many things. In the last 7 days I wrapped up a Christmas song in the studio (No pun intended), had a photo shoot, played 6 different gigs, drove for 16 hours to Thunder Bay and back, finished 3 grant proposals and attended the APCMAs. I sat up this morning and realized the week is gone. A whole week of my life, GONE! It's quite strange now when I sit here looking back on last week and try to remember how I got here...

Busy month ahead

This month I have been nominated for 5 awards. They are:

Radio single of the year at the APCMAs

Entertainer of the year at the APCMAs

Folk/ Acoustic album of the year at the APCMAs

Aboriginal Songwriter of the year at the CFMAs

and Male artist of the year at the CAMAs

So, looks like I'll be flying to Ottawa and Hamilton this month and who knows I may even come back with a little more luggage on my way home!

The studio...

Just thought I'd share a few moments from the studio this week. The tune is not mine, it's a song called "This time around" from the Elizabethtown soundtrack. (You should watch that movie!)

Some new music for you

I haven't passed on some great music your way in a while, so here's a couple I'd like to point you toward.

Here's a local Winnipeg guy, Del Barber. He's got some sweet soft music. (CLICK PICTURE)

Here's a guy you all know (Or have probably heard at least once a day on your local radio), but just in case you haven't heard the song 'Beautiful Mess' go here to listen. It's Beautiful and not very messy at all! (CLICK PICTURE)

My new inspiration

I just wanted to take some time and introduce you to my new guitar. It's a Taylor and it's beautiful (Thank you Becky for the funds to get this new guitar). Her name is Rosie and here's what she looks and sounds like:

I've already written 5 new songs on her. I believe she will take me to the next place in my music career and together we will see the world. Not to say that my Washburn ('Wash' is his name), that I've been playing up till now won't be out there with me ever again, but truthfully (And don't tell Wash this) to play the Washburn is like eating a bologna sandwich instead of a fine cut steak!