June 23, 2009,
Hi to all,
It has been a while since I last blogged and I am sure that people have wondered if I fell off the face of the earth.
Well , I am happy to tell you, like my song says that I am “Still Alive & Well.”
These are incredibly busy times for all of us and I hope that you are taking care of yourselves.
Just to re-cap, I have been part of some incredible gigs like the Sistahood Festival which is put on by Sarah Kendall and her creww & had an amazing time singing/performing with some sisters.
Talkin’ bout culture, in one month, I sang at the Japantown Festival, the Sistahood Festival, the Women Of The Blues showcase and the Waterford Festival.
You’ve got to love that.
I also graduated from my “Road ToEldership” program which includes traditional teachings/ceremonies of the North American Indigenous peoples..very cool.
June was busy with the “In The House Festival”, Aboriginal Day performance on June 21 and Gibson’s Jazz Festival with the Creek Big Band (20 piece orchestra) as i continue to explore different avenues of expression.
Best news is I am currently writing for the next cd and very excited. A lot of the material is about men…..hmmmm. We are hoping to record by the fall and will determine a release date soon.
Tentative title…Them Mens!
Which brings me to now. We have had a wonderful ride with our “Mamma’s Got The Blues” cd. The songs, and the cd, have received and are still receiving positive reviews. Check out the website at www.dalannahgailbowen.com for the May issue of Canadian Musician and our showcase review.
We will be releasing one more single from this cd. The song “I Got This Bridge I Want You To Buy” at the end of June.
In the meantime, your support and continued interest deserve to be acknowledged so……we are offering a free download of “Born Under A Bad Sign.” This song is one of my all-time favorites. It’s down home, gritty…just the way I like it and the band kicks a– so…enjoy!
Not bad for a 63 year-old “mamma.”
‘Til next time take care of yourselves and the ones you love and say a prayer for those in need.
in peace, Dalannah Gail Bowen
