It's been a while since I've updated the site ... I took some time to go hiking in the woods and unplug from my little lap top for a few days. The fresh air was brilliant and I'm back in the city and the swing of things. I had such a wonderful time playing at Hugh's Room. The vibe was really lovely and we managed to raise $850 for MSF in support of the relief work they are providing in Haiti. Thank you for making that happen. I'm in the process of preparing to head to Quebec next week where I'll be opening for Caracol ... I'm really excited about this - I first heard her live at Canadian Music week last March and she blew me away. After that, it's off to Memphis for the International Folk Alliance Conference ... February is clearly the month of road trips! 

I am so happy to announce that the second show at Hugh's Room has sold out. This does not mean you can't still get in - it's just that you have to stand. All the seats are gone. I've seen a few shows at Hugh's standing by the bar and had a jolly good time. I'm so excited to play at this venue. I was living in the neighborhood when Hugh's first open and have been going for years ... it's going to be brilliant! The only thing I have to do is get over this cold I woke up with this morning - ick! I'm not only following my own tried and true remedies, I'm chucking in a pinch of everyone else's for good measure. On that subject - if you find yourself suffering from a cold, or better yet, the beginnings of one, might I make a few recommendations ....

Fresh Juice - the base doesn't seem to make a difference - I say what ever makes it more palatable - carrot/apple/celery etc ... the  "active ingredients" are ginger and garlic. I learned this years ago from a friend with cancer who really couldn't afford to get sick and whenever she felt a flu coming on made this fresh drink.

Hi folks,

I'm thrilled to announce that my Hugh's Room show on January 17th is already three quarters sold - if you are planning on coming, make sure you book your seat in advance by calling Hugh's Room at 416-531-6604. 

I'd also like to just take a moment and talk about what an amazing time I had last night at my final Cameron House Tuesday night show. The place was jam-packed and full of warmth. What an awesome evening ... my wonderful band - Joel Visentin, Ben McConchie, Charles James and Robin Pirson played beautifully. As the evening came to a close I felt a deep sense a gratitude - to my band members, the audience who have been so supportive during this run and finally to the Cameron itself which provided me this incredible opportunity over the past year to develop my songs, cut my teeth as a performer and to build my base in here Toronto. I'm excited to see what adventures the New Year will hold and I am so happy to have the memory of last night to take with me.