Hi Folks
My main band Spirit of the West is celebrating it's 25th anniversary this year and we'll be touring this summer and into the fall. I'm really looking forward to playing Banff on June 29th. We have a long history of shows and shananagans in that town and I love running the trail that runs along side the river. We're also playing Canada Day in Winnipeg which works for me as most of my relatives on my Mom's side live there.
Spirit is currently putting the finishing art work touches on our new album which comes out on July 8th. It is titled, The Consummate Compendium and is a mix of older songs, new songs and songs we recorded but never released.
I've been writing again as of late, scheming about a new solo album. I'm tempted to put together a 3 pc., including myself and a couple of multi-instrumentalists. No names yet, although it would sure be nice to sing with a woman. No offence to the lads in Spirit.
Its also quite likely, but not yet written in ink, that I'll be in The Arts Club Stanley Theatre production of Les Mis next spring through summer. No cast details as of yet but if I accept this mission, I'll be playing the part of Thenardier. Sorry, I don't know how to put the accent on my computer.
I'll let you know what transpires.
Cheers.
John