Thanks to Jeremy Searle for this wonderful feature & review in the UK.
“Voyageur In Song is something truly special… the album is a unique and uplifting, almost spiritual listening experience and “really worth hearing.” RNR Magazine
NEW LIVE VIDEO FOR AGAINST THE GRAIN
I’m excited to share a live performance video of “Against the Grain”. It’s a song inspired by the mythical power of the Golden Spruce of Haida Gwaii, its tragic story and the regenerative spirit found in the…
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MEET ME IN THE MUSIC
Happy Rabbie Burns Day!
This time of year, I’d usually be out on the tartan trail addressing the haggis and singing Burns’ songs in celebration of Scotland’s famous poet and song collector. Sadly, things are a little different…
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PRESS FOR "VOYAGEUR IN SONG"
The story of Voyageur In Song seems to be catching on and I’m delighted to have had coverage in a number of different magazine, radio and TV stations across the country. You can check out some of them at the…
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LET IT GO
Today is the release of my new record, “Voyageur In Song”, songs written on and with the Six String Nation guitar, nick-named Voyageur. This incredible instrument is made of 64 pieces of Canadian history and culture. I…
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THE VOICES OF VOYAGEUR
Let me share with you a “behind the scenes” sneak peek at a unique recording session for the last track on the record. I wanted to do something special, something that showcased the different voices hidden in the Six…
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MUSIC HELPS ME SURVIVE
In these crazy times I hope you’ve been able to find some sanity in-between the sanitization and daily panic of the pandemic. To coin a word from Robbie Burns, the whole world has gone “tapsalteerie”!
HEART-FELT
Speaking of…
When You Think No One Loves You.... the ISC & IMA do
It feels like a long while since we stood in a windy Thompson Memorial Park in Scarborough last September for the first day of the video shoot for “When You Think No One Loves You” but it’s been a beautiful…
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MANDATORY HIBERNATION
Hi folks,
I’ve been on a bit of a mandatory hibernation for the past few months due to some health issues that had to be dealt with. But I’m happy to say that I am coming out the other side!…
NEW MUSIC VIDEO - WHEN YOU THINK NO ONE LOVES YOU
I’ve been talking about this song and video for a while. It’s been months of planning, days of shooting and hours of editing with the talented folks at Big Red Oak to bring it all together and now it’s finally…
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UK TOUR DATES
Scotland, England & Wales, I’m heading your way. Is there a date anywhere near you?
SOMETHING NEW & SOMETHING TRUE
NEW VIDEO IN THE WORKS FOR “WHEN YOU THINK NO ONE LOVES YOU”
I am delighted to let you know that over the next few months I’ll be shooting a music video for the song “When You Think…
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ROCKIN' & A REELIN'
"the 6/8 time signature..underpins six beautifully mature songs, naturally & ingeniously"
Thanks to David Innes and the UK's Rock'n Reel Magazine for the 4 star review in their Nov/Dec issue
MAGAZINE REVIEW FROM THE UK
“little known outside of Canada, but this is a persuasive argument for spreading the word.”
Thanks to Mike Davies and FATEA Magazine for the positive ink! Check out the full review below.
An ex-pat Scot now based in Toronto,…
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ON A DIFFERENT PLANET
Some folks say everything sounds better in Italian - particularly food or a romantic movie dialogue. Happy to have my album reviewed by Remo Ricaldone for Planet Country in Italy. Check out the online version in Italian here or read…
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SWEET HOME & CHICAGO
I hope your summer is off to a superb start. The last couple of weeks have kept me guessing what time zone I’m in. I flew home to bonnie Scotland where I played at a touching memorial for Grahame…
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"ONLY SIX SONGS, BUT STILL 4 STARS - I'LL TAKE IT!"
Thanks to Maverick Magazine for the positive ink below! After all the hours of writing & recording to deliver these songs, it’s extremely gratifying when your record hits a reviewer’s finely tuned ears and they like it so much, they…
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SONG CONTESTS & SONG CONTEXTS
As some of you know, I have a tendency to trot out my tunes and see how they fare in the furlongs of song contests. Over the years I’ve had my share of winners and losers and recently I…
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PAINTING THE MUSIC
It’s not uncommon to get a peak “behind the scenes” of a studio recording session but I thought you might enjoy this little 1min 30 sec video look "behind the evolution" of the cover artwork by Paul W. Thompson on…
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LET IT GO, LET IT FLY
“There’s so many things we can’t hold, let it go”
As some of you may know, I’ve been holding on to my latest record “Six in 6/8” for the last wee while. Well, I’m excited that the time…
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