Hey people,
Checking in after a very busy October/November to date.
I have been having a wonderful time with a concert performance, the “Living Blanket” opening and the Aboriginal Musicians Showcase as part of the canoe launch at Crab Park for the Heart Of The City Festival here in Vancouver, British Columbia.
“The Living Blanket” is a concept that was realized by french artist Doris Buttignol under the patronage of the Mothers Of The Plaza de Mayo.
The Living Blanket is an ever-growing quilt made by women and women’s groups around the world. I was fortunate to be asked to prepare the space before the opening with a blessing and drum song; then sing at the opening. The exhibit was extraordinary in both its content and response.
For more information about”The Living Blanket” please visit www.couverturevivante.org.
I presented a concert on November 3 at the Firehall Theatre called “All of Me.”
I had my killer band with grammy-nominated, Juno-award winning pianist Michael Creber, award-winning guitarist..Harris Van Berkel, Rene Worst on stand-up and electric bass, drums Phil Robertson, percussion Jim Salmon and sax Dave Say. I also had three back-up singers and the room was filled with the sweet sounds that happen when everyone comes together to create something special. These are the times that bring me to be satisfied. “Thanks” to the “Heart Of The City Festival” for giving me the opportunity to present music that I have wanted to perform for a while.
There was another aspect of this concert that I was excited about. I have been writing some new material and so I had the chance to try some of the new songs out with great success.
The next while will be spent writing some new tunes with people like Ferron, Jason Burnstick, Cheryl L’Hirondelle and others. I want to explore songwriting beyond my personal experience and move into new territory. I’m looking forward to this.
The other project taking up my energy is the new initiative; the Downtown Eastside Centre For The Arts. If you would like to find out more, you can check the website at www.decentreforthearts.com.
Don’t forget that you can download my new single “My Blues Keep Bringin’ Me Home”for free at www.dalannahgailbowen.com
‘thank you’ for taking the time to visit and take care.
In peace,
Dalannah Gail Bowen
