Summer 2014 Tour Heading Back West And New Bard Blog Up
I am delighted to say my tour to Newfoundland and back as been a major success, and as last year, an absolute pleasure. I am so grateful for all the new friends and music family I have acquired on this trip. Thank you all for a wonderful summer.
Tonight, I leave Toronto heading west on the Iron Via Horse. Next shows are on Vancouver Island first week of September, and then into the STUDIO FOR THE NEXT ALBUM!!!! AHHHHHH!!!!! Can’t wait.
If you’re in the Ucluelet/Tofino area, stop in on these dates and places:
Sept. 4th – Black Rock Resort, Ucluelet, BC
Sept. 5th and 6th, Jack’s Waterfront Pub, Tofino, BC
Also, I just put up a new Bard’s Blog, and it’s a hilarious tale from my performance time on the Marine Atlantic Ferry. Click on the whale below for a few laughs….
See you soon Western Canada!
I’d Rather Walk Through Vancouver Island…
Greetings!
I am most happy to report I began my Vancouver Island portion of my walking tour on Sunday May 4th in Victoria, and thus far has proved amazing! There will be some fun stories to follow, but for now, just an update with new shows that have sprung up.
May 9th – Jack’s Waterfront Pub w/Windborn, Tofino, BC, 9pm
May 10th – Char’s Landing, Port Alberni, BC, 8pm
May 12th – Duncan Showroom, Duncan, BC, 8pm
May 16th – Nanaimo Folk Connection Coffee House, Nanaimo BC, 7pm
If anyone is interested in a walk in any of these locations, feel free to message me at michael@michaelaverill.com
Trees of unusual size…..I now believe they exist!
Can you say….”TREEZILLA!” It’s impossible not to say if you go wandering through the Big Tree Trail in Tofino. The tree in this photo is actually one of the smaller trees on the trail we saw on this amazing 2 1/2 hour hike. The diameter was at least 15 feet, and they got much bigger down the trail!!!!
I played a couple of shows at Jack’s Waterfront Pub with Shera Kelly a week ago, and on top of having an amazing show experience, seeing this forest was truly inspiring. Highly highly highly recommend going there if you’re in Tofino. Contact the good people at Tofino Water Taxi, and they’ll take care of you.
April Shows In BC…..
Happy April Everyone!
I just got back to Vancouver after an amazing Alberta tour, and was welcomed back to Cherry Blossoms blooming all over the city. While Cherry Blossom gazing, I came across this unusual phenomenon……….If you can figure out what this is and where this is, come to a show or event this month and tell me, and I’ll give you a prize. Tons of shows and special workshops around BC this month, so here is where you can find me:
April 2nd – Songwriting in Schools, Glen Eagle Secondary 10am-2pm
April 2nd – West Point Grey Community Center – Jam Language Workshop 7:15pm
April 3rd – Cherry Blossom Festival Performance w/full band – Downtown Vancouver 12pm
April 3rd – Pre – Concert Series at Rogue Folk Club w/Shera Kelly on Craig Cardiff night 7pm
April 5th – Live Performance Workshop for musicians – 2:15pm – 6:15pm, Commercial Drive
April 6th – Corduroy Lounge Singer/Songwriter Showcase w/Sandra-Mae, 8pm
April 7th – Live Performance Workshop for musicians – Commercial Drive, 7-9pm
April 8th – Songwriting in Schools, Glen Eagle Secondary 10am-2pm
April 8th – Corduroy Open Jam – 8:30pm
April 10th – Collingwood Community Center Seniors Lunch, 12pm
April 10th – Railway Club w/Thereafter, Lydia Hol, 8pm
April 11th – Jack’s Waterfront Pub, Tofino w/Shera Kelly 9pm
April 13th – Jack’s Waterfront Pub, Tofino w/Shera Kelly 11am-1pm
April 14th – Songs of Old, Lives of New workshop, Collingwood Community Center, 1pm
April 18th – Nanaimo Coffee House, Nanaimo
April 20th – Corduroy Singer/Songwriter Showcase w/Julia Spitale, 8pm
April 23rd – SONG Fundraiser Show, El Azteca
April 26th – West Point Grey Community Center – Jam Language Workshop 1-3pm
April 29th – Aboriginal Peoples Special Event, Westin Bayshore
May 2nd – Luke’s Corner Bar and Kitchen w/Jarrett Plett, 9pm