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Look, another record! What are we, crazy? Yes. Crazy for records. You can now order the physical or digital copy of Songs From Onegin at the shop. And join us in Vancouver at the cd release party November 6th at the BMO Theatre. We’ll sing some songs and drink some vodka, and that’s a promise. Details on the shows page.

Also on the shows page is the tiniest tour! I will be hitting Saskatoon and Winnipeg in a few weeks to play some solo shows. In Winnipeg I’ll be joined by my old friend Christine Fellows. I’m looking forward to this most efficient and delightful escape.

And now I must return to my job of skewering pop songs for the East Van Panto. Yes there will be Bieber. And also Trooper.

well folks, it looks like author Aislinn Hunter has become my official live photographer. this is her shot from the show last weekend with Plastic Acid Orchestra. it was a beautiful night. i hope we get to do it again someday.

as always in september, i am overwhelmed with beauty and emails. the way the world kicks into brisk decay never fails to inspire. and the way people get back into the office never ceases to terrify. here is what’s up in music for me: the craigslist musical (now called Missed Connections) is currently in a showcase run in New York. i am working on songs and choral arrangements for King Arthur (Neworld Theatre) which will premiere next year. I’m finishing up the final ridiculous touches on the East Van Panto’s Little Red Riding Hood. the Onegin record gets back from the printer in a few short days, and then there will be news of a release concert along with news of the stage show’s return. i have two other theatre shows that are in the works, as well as a new piece with beloved Bill Richardson. i got to play a show with my friend Harold Budd in august, and we are also making plans. i have a few shows in the middle of the canada in october, to be announced soon. and of course Love Waves continues to make its way in the world. my goodness.

in other, perhaps more important news, everything fall is upon us. i’ve happily jumped back into my pursuit of tossing off a great risotto. pies are on my mind. rice bowls are a staple at breakfast and dinner. the birds are at the feeder and i have a great pile of mending that i’m looking forward to. i got new tights and knee socks. i’ve promised to start lightly jogging, but we’ve heard that one before. here’s to clear air and bright leaves.

xv

people, we have an extraordinary show coming up on september 10. the band and i will be performing with the Plastic Acid Orchestra at the Playhouse in Vancouver, conducted by the marvellous Giorgio Magnanensi. we’ll be reprising the Buffy Sainte Marie set, last performed in 2007, and the extended Emily Carr song cycle Here is a picture, last performed in 2011 in victoria. basically, live performance of this music is EXTREMELY RARE. i do hope you can come. i’m practicing like a fiend.

here is a picture* from our grand record release in vancouver. look how hard everyone is singing! so hard! it was grand. and tour was fun too, hitting toronto and the east coast. next canadian tour is in october, and looks like i’ll be hitting the uk in december. usa in dribs and drabs in 2017. feel free to suggest venues of all types.

i’m chuffed that love waves has made the polaris long list, alongside some stellar company. my two list faves are destroyer’s Poison Season and US Girls Half Free. but i also like bieber and carly rae, and i have some catching up to do with the other records.

and now i am home for summer! working on the panto, and king arthur, and the onegin cast album. and rhubarb ice cream, and lovely summer meals that involve halloumi cheese, and cocktails, and water fights. all at once. here’s to it.

*i am not sure who took this picture. someone in the enthusiastic crowd. but where did i get it? i guess i pulled it off the internet? life is full of mystery.