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I’d Rather Walk Through Vancouver Island…

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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.

Cherry Blossom Interview on Co-op Radio

Had an opportunity to speak with Shannon Waters of Co-op Radio the other day regarding the Cherry Blossom Festival.  Click on the link below to listen.  The interview is between 43min – 52min.

Global TV Clip From Cherry Blossom Festival

This was a great event to be involved with.  I got to do a short interview with Global TV about it……..I used my alias…”Mark Averill,”  in case anyone wonders……..;)

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

We Won Battle of The Bands!

Massive thank you to all those who came out and supported us in Battle Of The Bands at Sin Bin since January.  Couldn’t have done it without you, and thanks so much to the amazing artists that joined me in this venture – Shera Kelly, Jarrett Plett, C. Ramsay, and James Parker.  Also – great to share the stage with Sometime After Sunday, Chloe Lloyd, and Eric Olufson.

Here are a few clips from the night.  Those of you who know the tune 9 Months and One Night will get a special kick out of the first video 🙂

9 Months and One Night

Simple Life

Acoustic Battle Of The Bands Finals FEB.18th @ Sin Bin, Vancouver

I am most happy to announce that I have made it to the finals of an Acoustic Battle of The Bands in Vancouver this coming Tuesday Feb. 18th……WHAT?? Band you say?!?!?!…….. Dang straight!  I am absolutely thrilled to be playing in this event with an incredible line up of all star musicians:

Shera Kelly, solo singer/songstress

Jarrett Plett, percussionist for Son’s of Granville, and a variety of awesome bands

Colby Ramsay (a.k.a My Boy Rascal), solo singer/songman

All, in their own right, are among my favourite composers I know, and the fusion of everyone’s abilities for this group is simply outstanding!

Not many have seen me play with a full band, and what better night to come out and see it????  TUESDAY FEBRUARY 18TH!! (Click for Facebook event page info).  Please come dance, cheer, and if you dig what we have planned, vote your enormous heart out!!  The other 3 bands are solid, and the whole night is going to be a blast.  If you’re in Vancouver, mark it on your calendar, and we’ll see you there.  For non-Facebook users – Here is the info:

*The Sin Bin, 295 West 2nd Avenue, bands start at 9pm!!

For those who cannot be there, here is something of interest.  I did a really fun interview with Folk Oasis on CiTR radio at UBC.  Click on the ostrich head to go to it.  The interview runs between 29:30 – 1:23:00, so grab a tea, or banana and peanut butter for when you listen ;).

Have a beautiful day!

Michael

 

Tis A New Year….

Warm greetings to you all!

I trust you all had a wonderful break over the holiday season.  I had the fantastic opportunity to play with Theda Phoenix and Shine Edgar (Video below) before Christmas, and have been itching to perform again since.  This year is going to come with the development of a band!!

After a short performing hiatus, I am back in the saddle again, and will be playing shows around BC and Alberta over the next few months.

Upcoming shows:

January 22nd CocoaNymph (3739 West 10th Avenue), 8pm $10 at door, Vancouver, Intimate, Unplugged

January 26thCorduroy Singer/Songwriter Showcase – w/Ross Fairbairn, 8pm, $5 includes beverage, Vancouver

January 29thArtists For Creative Alliance Coffee House – Kelowna, BC, held at Reid Hall next to the Benvoulin Church (2279 Benvoulin Rd), $5, 7:15pm

January 30th – Jam Language (Musician’s Workshop) – hosted by Michael Averill – email michael@michaelaverill.com for details

February 1st – House Concert Kelowna – email michael@michaelaverill.com for details

February 4thAcoustic Battle Of The Bands Semi-Finals at the Sin Bin, 9pm Vancouver.  Will need crazy crowd support for this one, so if you can make it, I will make you an origami animal of your choice :).  Expect some amazing guest performers…..

Alberta dates are firming up for the last 2 weeks of March, so stay tuned for when and where they will be!!

See you all soon!

Happy Holidays!

I hope you all are having a wonderful holiday.  Just wanted to wish you all well, and share something cool.

My nieces and I went on a walk in the snow with our cameras yesterday, and the photo below is one that one of them took.  Simply amazing!……..Young artists at work :).