WCMA's in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan

Well, here we are at the Temple Gardens in Moose Jaw for the 2007 Western Canadian Music Awards. It's been a steady going day to get this far, but it's nice to have arrived. Looking forward to connecting with some of the folks that we had the pleasure of meeting last year...and hopefully meet a few new folks.
Tomorrow we're planning to take in the seminars and session, then hopefully in the evening we'll venture over to listen to Kat Danser. We got the opportunity to meet Kat last year in Winnipeg (I believe she's out of Edmonton) and we had the chance to exchange CDs. Loved her tunes! This year she's been nominated for Blues album of the year, so way to go Kat!
We're still reeling from another awesome Home Routes house concert last night. We were honored to have the chance to host Chuck Suchy from North Dakota. He gave us all one unforgettable evening of entertainment! One of the greatest parts of the night was watching my Dad enjoy his songs about farming, life in the country, and the ordinary experiences that we all are sustained by. Thankyou Chuck!
Better hit the hay so tomorrow we can accomplish what we hope to!
Later,
Lynda
http://www.musicwriter.ca/

Children's Wish foundation 'Walk for Wishes'

It's my last night here in Toronto. The conference is over, and I'm antsy to be heading home...I'm such a homebody, and it's time to sleep in my own bed. I love my little world, and I miss it!
The CWF Walk for Wishes is coming up this Saturday. I've been happy to have had the opportunity to support the Wish Foundation on several occasions over the past couple of years, and will once again be playing at this years event. I'm really looking forward to this year's event, because it's given me a chance to reunite musically with Keith Haddad for this year's performance. Many people will remember Keith from his years playing with "Double Eagle", but for myself Keith is a longtime friend who was instrumental in both my learning to play the guitar (although I don't know how much he'd like to burden the blame for that, as even after all these years I'm a pretty limited guitar player) , but also in encouraging me always to continue with my writing. It's likely been a dozen years since we've had the opportunity to play together, but in practice, it all just came together as naturally as ever, and man, his picking skills make me sound so much better! It's been a great reminder of how wonderful it is to have gifted people in your life who are willing to share their gifts and talents to support you to pursue you're own passions. I'm looking forward to playing on the weekend, and who knows, maybe more opportunities will present themselves.
We're also going to be busy this week getting ready for the next Home Routes House Concert, which will be taking place next Thursday, October 18th. This month we'll be hosting Chuck Suchy, who I've heard nothing but good things about! We're really looking forward to the evening, and I think our first guests, John and Michelle Law, were such great ambassadors for the project, that everyone on the circuit is fired up for what's to come.
Better run. I'm off bed, because after the flight home, I'm off to school and exams! What a crazy, diverse life I have the pleasure of leading!!
Till next time
Lynda
www.musicwriter.ca