Terrace, BC ROCKS!!
Well, I have been waiting a long time to go to Northern BC, and am happy to say that my weekend adventure up to Terrace blew my mind! It all started with an unusual experience I thought fit for A Bard’s Blog – check out “Flying through the Vortex to Terrace.”
Had a beautiful stroll down the road from the airport into town. Met many friendly passerby’s – 5 people in vehicles pulled over to offer rides, which was really kind :). Thank you kind Territes!
On the way I walked over the Skeena River, which is a powerful sight to see, especially in the fall with the yellow leaves in the background.
When you walk over the bridge, there’s a great opportunity to see this collection of water eroded rocks covered in magnificent green schtuff. Very cool!
This whole rock was not visible Saturday morning because of the huge amount of rain that came with the hurricane. It raised the level of the river by a few feet at least!! Incredible!!
Had a wonderful and intimate show at the Elephant Ear Bistro, and got to jam out with locals Denis Gagne and Teresa Robinson onstage! Such a great community of musicians and music lovers there. Thanks to Terry for the photograph!
The next morning came with a very soggy performance at the Farmer’s Market! One of the wettest performances I have ever done, and first time playing in hurricane weather, but that didn’t stop people from coming out to their market! The east coasters will appreciate the fact there were requests for sailing/ocean songs, and Stan Rogers :).
Lastly, had an amazing walk around a very unique camp ground/island called Ferry Island. Again, this story (Faces in the Trees) was more fit for A Bard’s Blog, so check out that story and really neato pictures there.
Phew! Massive post!
Let’s Do This!
Greetings all!
Lots of exciting activity coming down the road! Just wrote a new Bard’s Blog about shoes, lots of New Shows coming up, and it has been so hot in Vancouver, it seems tropical birds are migrating north!! Weird…
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!
Vancouver Island Walking Tour Finishes
After a few weeks and a couple hundred Kilometers of adventuring, I am happy to say my Vancouver Island walking tour is complete. It was an absolute thrill to get to know the island and its lovely people, and I can’t wait to come back in the fall.
Thanks to all who were incredibly supportive and welcoming. It was amazing to make so many great new connections.
This sign I saw on one of my walks below says all that needs saying about Vancouver Island…….
I just wrote a new Bard’s Blog called “I Saw The Signs…In Comox!” that highlights a specific walk from Courtenay to Comox. Click on the above photo to read, and to see some more fun pictures 🙂
So far, totaled with last summer on the east coast, I have walked 821 km of Canadian soil! Looking forward to the next round…….
Flying One Eyed Foxes and Pictou Article
Iy’s the By dar bringin yer wit news!!……WHAT? This is what I learned from being Screetched in…..a whole other story…..patience centipede……..The grasshopper gets way too much attention :).
Just wanted to drop a couple of fun links from the road travels. I was recently in Pictou, Nova Scotia, had a great time at an open mic there, and a newspaper article came of it. Click on the photo of me and the boys (Mike and Brent) from Carver’s to read it:
Also, I am delighted to say I have revived “A Bard’s Blog,” a place I write about really random insightful or hilariously silly encounters I have on my musical journey. I have a plethora of new stories to share from my eastern Canada experience thus far, so keep an eye out for it if you need a good laugh or pick me up. The latest story is about my encounter with a Flying One Eyed Fox from PEI. Click on the culprit below to find out what that means………
Enjoy!
