Performing at Book Launch

I will be providing music (songs/guitar/harmonica) at the book launch for Sophie Stocking's novel with Thistledown Press.  Fri., Sept. 20; 8:00 - 10:00 pm; The Lantern Community Church, 1401 10 Ave SE, Calgary.

Fiddling Performance

I'll be playing solo fiddle for 'Hustle for the House', a fund-raiser for Ronald McDonald House.  Sunday, Sept. 15; 10:45 am - 1:00 pm, North Glenmore Park, 7305 Crowchild Trail SW, Calgary.

Show

Friday, June 4; 3:00 - 5:00: Robert McClure Farmers' Market, 5510 26 Ave NE, Calgary

Poetry Show by Kevin Pittman

My friend Kevin Pittman has a unique presentation of new poems coming up, if you happen to be on the Rock - or want to make a special trip.  Ocean View Art Gallery is located on Water St., Carbonear, next to the cenotaph and across from the post office.

If you are unable to be there for the opening, the show will continue until September 3. Following the opening, interested persons can access online a conventional book version of Essential Tremors: Poems at lulu.com. Lulu delivers.

Cape Breton Fiddlers & Dancers on Up Home Tonight

Discovered this clip (here) last night - a VHS compilation.  Includes:  1) Two young women (Natalie MacMaster & Stephanie Wills?); 2) Arthur Muise; 3) John Morris Rankin; 4) Kyle MacNeil (?); Dave MacIsaac.

Here's a painting of Niel Gow and his brother Donald, circa 1784:

In related news, here's video of Nathaniel Gow's violin in action:

Upcoming Appearance

I'll be at the Clothesline Festival again this year:  Sat., June 4, 2:00 - 3:45; Sun., June 5, 11:00-12:45.  It's at the Leighton Art Centre - a breathtakingly beautiful spot, and just outside of Calgary.