Awesome! The most wonderfuls Amy Campbell & Glenna Garramone (who incidentally was the first place winner of that Island Moutain Arts songwriting contest I mentioned earlier) have added me as their special guest to their show at The Little Mountain Gallery on Sunday July 25th in VANCOUVER, BC!
But before I head west, I’ll be playing a couple of festivals in Ontario starting next weekend at River and Sky Festival. See tour listings for details.
Check out this one minute teaser for the film about the Creative MashUP that happened a couple of weeks ago at Catherine North Studio in Hamilton. Fellow songwriter, Ian Smith and I met for the first time and co-wrote a new song (called "Head in the Clouds" in front of a live audience! Full video coming soon…
My song Motorcycle Ride saw an Honourable Mention in this year’s Island Moutain Arts songwriting contest. As a result I’m heading to the songwriting workshop in Wells, BC the week of July 25th to 30th (Ken Whiteley is our trusty leader for the workshop, can’t wait!) Then I’ll be staying on to play at the Artwells Festival over the weekend. Check out their website for more info about the festival.
Before I head west, though, I will be playing at a couple of festivals in Ontario: River and Sky July 18th and Raise The Roof Women’s Music Festival 24th. See tour listings for details.
NXNE was super fun! Not only did I play twice, but I made full use of my delegate badge… spent the weekend out & about the streets / clubs of Toronto. Phew! I am tired today! Both showcases were received warmly, and I’ll post photos & vids and stuff soon. If you have any images/vids from te shows, send them my way and I’ll post them too!
Looking ahead to next week… Sunday 27th TOTSTOCK! Then, I’m @ the Rivoli on June 30th at The Box Salon, "…a quarterly salon night of readings, performances, screenings, interventions and networking that aims to bring diverse communities and audiences into an environment of artistic and social intermingling." (Both shows are in Toronto) See tour listings for details.
KARYN named one of "Five must-see songstresses" at NXNE in the Globe & Mail today!
Listen to Karyn’s interview on CBC Radio 1 with Mary Ito, host of Fresh Air.
THIS SUNDAY @ 7:30 am: Tune in anywhere in Ontario to CBC radio 1 to hear Karyn in a live interview with host Mary Ito. Find your local frequency here.
**Limited** number of tickets left for the Catherine Studio North Creative MashUP happening THIS Friday June 11th in Hamilton. tour listings to find link to reserve your seat.
Karyn has been invited by the NXNE Festival organizers to play a second showcase at the Garrison on Sunday June 20, in addition to her showcase on Thursday at the Cameron. See tour listings for details.
