March 22nd
Ivan Boudreau
Ivan Boudreau is a prolific
songwriter who’s blended a life and variety of music, into
honest and well-crafted songs, about many of the simple
emotions and gut wrenching feelings we all experience.
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Veronica Iza
Veronica Iza, an untouched talent,
unique voice and gentle touch with her soul-filled
sounds. This Uruguayan born diva dives into her passion
for music and making a difference in the world, one life at a
time, one day at a time. Her life story is full of
miracles and triumphs.She performed at the Great
Canadian Music Dream hosted by CBC in 2002, the Victoria
Electronic Music Festival as well as many other local
Victorian venues.Just about to hit the CBC studio to record,
Veronica keeps busy with her artistic endeavours gathering
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Carolyn Millar
"My name is Carolyn Millar and I'm 29 years old. I'm from Calgary. I have an older sister and amazing parents. I come from middle to upper class. I moved to New Westminster six months ago to help with my addiction. I've been battling my addiction for 12 years an have been on a mental and physical rollercoaster. This is the first time I've been really clean, I've had clean time before but never with recovery. My life is now beautiful and I'm starting to feel full and that there is a purpose for me....." |
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Sarah
"I grew up in Calgary in a middle class family. Neither of my parents abused drugs or alcohol. I grew up a having straight A's and was extremely active in sports. Around the age of 15 I was introduced to drugs and alcohol, and they became a part of my life for the next 15 years. I abused myself physically and spiritually because there was something missing in my life. My life and relationships took me to many beautiful places, people and events in my travels, but nothing was ever enough for me. After numerous attempts at treatment I finally by the grace of God found my way to a recovery house in New Westminster where I am finding a new way to live. "
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March 29th
Jeanette O'Keeffe & Jonas Falle
Jeanette O’Keeffe and Jonas Falle
have been performing, writing, producing and co-creating for
the past 11 years. They are the creators & founders of Moon Coin Productions,
which encompasses many aspects of the entertainment field.
Some of these include; Live Stage Show Production,Studio
Recording, Music Composition, Sound & Lighting Production,
Event Management and various web enterprises, including the
creation of the massive community site CheckOutMyWorld.com. In addition, Jonas &
Jeanette have developed various global initiatives, focused on
helping to uplift human consciousness. Some of these include
‘Kindness ROCKS; (an initiative focused on
tolerance, Kindness to self, others and our planet). Over the
past 3 years Jonas & Jeanette have been inspired to write
& record a collection of positive & uplifting music
that they have just begun performing live over this past year.
Their vision and purpose is to connect with, and help
people on a global scale; to contribute to our world in a
positive way through the powerful gift and influence of music,
creativity and entertainment.
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Denise Cunningham
"I survived a childhood of verbal, emotional, physical and sexual abuse, (with an alcoholic mother and a father who committed suicide when I was 18). Then I was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 35. Even though the prognosis was not good (the cancer was in 3rd stage), the disease (and Louise Hay's book "You Can Heal Your Life") became a catalyst for making a choice to live each day I was gifted on this earth to the fullest. I'm now 50 and will have been cancer free for 15 years on Jan 23rd of this year. When I was well enough, I went back to school at age 42 and got my BA in counselling psychology. I've learned to take the experiences of my past and look at the gifts they gave me...to see how they helped me to become the compassionate healer I am today. Along the way, I found a way to reconnect with my mother before she died and I moved from merely surviving life, to thriving. " |
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April 5th
Minke De Vos
Minke de Vos is a Healing Tao Qigong and Sacred Dance Teacher who has dedicated over 25 years to intensive practice of Dance, Tao Yoga, Chi Kung and Meditation. She inspires people to live a vital, loving and passionate life. Minke is the creator of “Feminine Treasures” Playbook, “Heart Qigong” DVDs and the artistic director of “Chant Dance”. She embodies her teachings with beauty and grace. Minke will tell her story about her healing journey through near death, heart transplant to thriving wellness. Before her healing crisis her heart was withering with the challenges of divorce. She recovered so well with the love and kindness of her partner, family and friends. Come and join us as she describes how she transformed her crisis into a creative opportunity! |
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Sparrow Deviyani Brulotte
"Offering eclectic, intuitive, heartfelt music that fuses different styles and languages, and blends harmonies and dulcet tones. I enjoy drawing on music from diverse styles: from classical art songs, to celtic ballads, to 80s cover tunes. I write and perform conscious folk fusion music and offer other performances in the form of kirtan, intuitive singing, sound circles, mantra, and sound healing. As an accredited Music Therapist, Sound Healer, and Registered Yoga Instructor, I am constantly inspired by work with all kinds of people, young and young at heart................... . . I am honoured and humbled to offer the grace of the healing properties of vibration and resonance. The gifts of music, chanting, singing, dancing are the bridge to move us to other levels of being. Music opens our hearts to see and live the changes in this world. "
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April 12th
Michael Vincent
A former teen-idol & recording
artist, Michael Vincent has made
approximately 100 TV appearances. Michael recorded with
Polydor and Atlantic –performing across the continent and
around the world. His recent recording with BIG BLACK
DOG saw the band nominated nationally for a Smooth Jazz award
in 2007. His latest solo CD called, THANK
YOU was just released, on Boutique Records, with
a mix of original tunes and classic favorites. “…an amazing soulful voice…” says
John P McLaughlin, of The Province. (more at:
http://www.reverbnation.com/michaelvincent) |
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Ron Irving
Ron Irving is a veteran Canadian
singer/songwriter with over 100 songs recorded worldwide in 7
languages. Artist’s who have recorded Ron’s song’s
include, Anne Murray, Michael Buble, Asian star Jacky Cheung,
Lisa Brokop, Germany’s Trademark, Canadian boy band VIP,
Amanda Stott and numerous others. Ron is an active performer,
music publisher and producer. He currently manages pop
/country artist Ginette Genereux. and his songs have been used
in feature films, TV shows, song folios, commercials, karaoke
and ring tones.Ron is a proud member of the BCCMA Hall of Fame
and has released 2 solo CD’s, Into The Blue and You’re Not
Alone. His songs have received national awards from both SOCAN
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Jerry Ewen (Namgyle)
"I am currently 62 years old. On my 50th birthday I was sharing with my guests how I had done petty well everything I wanted to do in my life when someone asked “Do you have any regrets?” After reflecting for a moment I replied “I would have liked to experience what it would be like to be a father…but it is too late for that now.” Little did I know that in the room was my future wife and mother of my children. Fatherhood turned out to be much more than I had ever imagined. Our first child died in the womb. Our second child died at 6 months. Our third child was born and died the same day. My wife, Gyata, and I supported each other through unbearable grief. Our fourth child, Raphael, is now six and a half years old and is the love of our life." |
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April 19th
Denise Hagan
Denise Hagan is a Sacred singer song-writer from Ireland. She writes and performs pieces to help people remember their innermost nature and to inspire them to live from that place. Her work has taken Her around Europe and the U.K and now more recently to us here in BC.
October sees her off on tour across Canada with local inspirational author Ted Kuntz after which she begins work on Her 4th Album.
Denise’s work has drawn the attention of many in the Spiritual world. Lee Carroll of Kryon loves her work as does Neale Donald Walsche and JamesTwyman. James recently had this to say: “Denise’s voice is like a crystalline express train to the Soul..it takes me right into my Soul space everytime !” |
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Coral-Lei Schweigert
"My story begins with my brain injury, unexplained virus, in December 18th, 2008. I went to the hospital unexpectantly with massive swelling on my left brain. It was an emergency situation that required two surgeries to eliminate the swelling. It was Jan 26th by the time they had returned by frozen skull back to my body with the final 3rd surgery. After 3 months of hospitals and ongoing rehab and yoga, I came back to live a life of uncertainty but a determination and passion for life. My story has become one of knowing Oneness and a clarity of purpose, to share with everyOne how simple it really is." |
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April 26th
Robyn McCorquodale
Singer, pianist, song writer and international performer, Robyn McCorquodale entertains audiences in Vancouver and New York City in between engagements as a Headlining Act onboard luxury cruise ships touring the world. Her career began singing for one of the richest men in the world, The Sultan of Brunei, and has since taken her to all seven continents to perform a variety of contracts, including a one year engagement at the Convention Center’s New World Harbour View Hotel in Hong Kong. Sharing positive and empowering messages in her music and storytelling,
other performance highlights include touring the Middle East, the Russian Federation and singing for the penguins in Antarctica. Her new CD, Connected, is a collection of ‘jazz-tinged-pop’ songs that celebrate unity, life, love and conscious living. Featuring ‘Mother, You Are A Miracle’ - a special song honouring motherhood, her anthemic ‘Shining Star’ was recently featured in The Province midst the spirit of the 2010 Olympics. Please visit Robynsong.com |
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Kelly Monjazeb
“My story is a story of love. And a story of hate and disconnect and confusion and despair. And a miraculous return to love. At the age of 26 I married with stars in my eyes, skeletons in my closet, and very little idea of how to create a loving, nurturing relationship. The first seven years of marriage were a living hell, and when our first child was 3, I left our home. My husband and I seemed incompatible in every way and had deeply hurt each another. However, I knew in my heart that our immaturity and “baggage” was getting in the way. I had some life-changing realizations about love and life and nine months later I came back to the marriage. We were later blessed with two more beautiful children and have now been together for 16 years. Let me share with you my intimate journey of healing as a woman, wife and mother.”
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May 3rd
Steve Elliott and Lucie Walker
Steve Elliott & Lucie Walker sing passionate songs about smoky dance halls, 18-wheelers, burning love, and broken hearts. Heartfelt harmonies that could pry a tear from a tumbleweed, and toe-tapping barnburners that keep a crowd movin'.
Their exciting Texas/Americana sound led to a gig opening for country star, Terri Clark, while their songs have found their way onto the big screen: 9 of their tunes in 3 feature films (3 in Malcolm McDowell's 'The Barber', and 3 in the independent feature, 'Little Boy Blues', and 3 in 2005's 'Rapid Fire').
With a fan-base growing exponentially by word-of-mouth alone, these independent artists are prime examples of grassroots success based on good old fashioned talent, and outstanding, radio-friendly songs.
Catch this duo live...you'll become a believer! www.rockincountryblues.com
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Hannelore
"For many years I felt there was ‘something missing’ in my life. As a child my dream was to be a pilot or an actress. I followed that dream and with determination and not without many challenges, moved into a very successful career in the film industry. But I still felt emptiness inside. Through a series of amazing synchronicities my life changed completely. I was tested on many levels – faced my greatest fears, moved through emotional traumas and events and surrendered into trust. I could never have imagined what I was to experience. The magic began when I was swimming in the ocean and a pod of dolphins surrounded me. We spent the next couple of hours playing together. I felt the phenomenon of true Bliss for the first time in my life. I knew my life was about to change. I followed and found my JOY. I feel very blessed to have this opportunity to share some of my story with you." |
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May 10th
Susan Jacks
Susan Jacks began her career when she was 15. After appearing on a national TV show for several years, she formed the Poppy Family and enjoyed several hit records with the group until she left and went solo. She continued a successful recording career and moved to Nashville in 1983 where she became a staff songwriter for many years. Susan returned to Vancouver in 2004 with her husband Ted, who had been diagnosed with lung cancer, and was his caregiver until he passed away in October of 2005. Shortly after Ted’s passing, Susan’s brother Bruce was diagnosed with leukemia and she has been his caregiver for the past four years as he fought three different cancers. When Bruce went into remission she was able to concentrate on her own health issues dealing with kidney failure. As her kidneys were beginning to shut down, Susan’s brother Billy (of “Which Way You Goin’ Billy?” fame) was found to be a compatible donor and she recently received a kidney transplant. She has plans to return to the studio and to live performing in the near future.
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Lisa Rae Simons and Debra Howell
Debra Love and Lisa Rae - Sound &Vibration Harmonizers, Musicians, Performers and Healers; twin souls in service to illuminate human beings to their soul's vibration and bring harmony to all of life. ............................................................ The music and tonings that The LoveRae Connection creates and gives to the world support and elevate the soul's journey on Earth. Their vibrations illuminate alignment of truth, be it in their Pop songs, Instrumentals, Chant music or Chakra Tunings. .............................................................................. Their Intention is to illuminate the Divine Light of truth in all expressions, to be an inspirational model of empowerment for all to live in their authenticity in service to the greater good of all. www.TheLoveRaeConnection.org
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May 17th
Donna Newsom and Holly Burke
2010 has brought many interesting events to Vancouver, including a fruitful collaboration between singer-songwriter Donna Newsom and flutist-singer Holly Burke. ............ Donna's credits include the recently released Opus Zero, also featuring Colin James and David Gogo. In her uniquely husky and soulful voice, Donna's songs tell stories of life and love that will both stir you and stick in your brain. ................. Multi-instrumentalist Holly Burke has recorded on over 20 local and international projects and she "makes the flute shout and weep..." - Gabriel Hasselbach - ................................... These two friends look forward to sharing their music with you.
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Carol Ann Munro
"In 1987 I had cancer surgery and as I was being wheeled down the hall, I made a commitment “to go to the source of the cancer.” I was at the peak of my career fulfilling a life-long vision to redevelop an urban ski area for children to have a safe place to learn a great sport. Four years later I awoke to the message “it’s time to go now.” So began a journey that stripped me of any semblance of my life as I had known it and with a commitment to reconnect with my two eldest sons whom I had given up for adoption at their births, to clear my plate, and to model a better me for my son and daughter I had raised. Had I known what was hidden on my plate to unravel it is unlikely I would have taken the journey and it is unlikely I would be alive today to tell the story. I remain in awe and wonder at the magnificence of the human spirit to rise above their circumstances to become who they truly are and I trust I model this in my everyday living to inspire others to optimize their potential." |
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May 24th
Tiffany Hambrook
Motivated to inspire and move people with
her voice, Tiffany sang her way into people’s hearts at the
World Kindness Concert 2005. She was cast as the lead in the
musical "How I Became Queen". Tiffany sang and tapped
with much delight in the role of Anytime Annie in 42nd
Street with the Royal City Musical Theatre at the Massey
Theatre. Tiffany toured with the Nearly Neil and the Solitary
Band, and in The Shagadelic Swingers, touring Bosnia and
entertaining Canadian Troops. Tiffany dreamed of singing
and dancing since she was a little girl and began performing
as a member of the Young Canadians in the Calgary Stampede.
Moving to the West Coast, she was cast as a blind child in The
Miracle Worker. Tiffany is thrilled to be
part of the World Kindness Concert 2008 and is so happy
to be supporting Brock and Kindness
Awareness. Tiffany currently sings r & b, soul,
funk and classic rock with Vancouver's dance party
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Charles Holmes and Wind Walrath
Charles will share his story of overcoming self worth issues and a perferated colon in his mid twenties.
Wind will share her story of overcoming self worth issues and breast cancer in her mid forties.
Together they will share their journey as soul mates and co-creating several health food companies and a wellness coaching program. |
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May 31st
Paul Clifford
Paul Clifford is a talented singer/ songwriter Born in England and now residing in vancouver, British Columbia. A local vancouver musician, you will find paul performing at venues in and around the city and even entertaining on the streets for passers by.Some of his past accomplishments include being a finalist on Canadian idols final season, season 6, after narrowly missing the top 22 by one spot, the previous year in season 5. He has performed during Vancouver's Olympic games, and is also part of Vancouver's busking scene, including licences with Translinks auditioned busking program. (Olympic and summer seasons). His mix of warm tone and rough gritty vocals,passion and heart will make you feel each word and will be sure to draw the listener in. If you enjoy acoustic music with heart and soul, you certainly won't be disappointed. A true artist with a real truth to his craft that continues to grow.
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Joyelle Brandt
Joyelle Brandt has been around music most of her life. As lead singer and songwriter for electro-pop band Sonicjoy, Joyelle co-wrote the song "New Again", which won the Z95 Songwriting contest and received airplay around British Columbia. Joyelle has also recorded songs for various compilation CDs, including Songs For Choice and Manouvres 1. But when her son was born in 2007, she knew she needed some time away to enjoy new motherhood. Coming back to music after a two-year hiatus, Joyelle found that her focus had changed and so had her style. Drawn to the music being made by artists like the Dixie Chicks and Rascal Flatts, Joyelle found that country music was her new passion. She took this new inspiration and combined it with her longtime love of great folk songwriters like James Taylor, and blended the two to create her new sound. Currently in pre-production for her first solo CD, Joyelle is starting over on a whole new adventure. |
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Joyelle Brandt
Becoming a parent is always a challenging time. Learning to deal with the needs of a small, squalling dictator is tough. When I became a parent three years ago, it was the fulfillment of a dream, but also a constant and painful reminder of the abuse I had suffered growing up. This is my story of learning to be the kind of parent I wish I’d had, and ending the cycle of alcoholism and abuse that has plagued my family.
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June 7th
Cosmic Steve
Formerly a bushpilot, inventor, hypnotherapist, surveyor, aerial photographer, standup comic, Steve Cosmic has won 4 awards for his short films. He is now working on his first feature film.
Steve is the survivor of an abusive childhood. He has done much personal growth work and now helps others recover too. The empathy and understanding he has for addicts, alcoholics,
street people and battered women is reflected in his speeches, as well as how he writes and directs his screenplays.
After many years of drinking and doing drugs, Steve has now been clean and sober for over 25 years. He is Founder of the Non Violent Movie Foundation and speaks about how media violence contributes to violence in society, including school
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David Sinclair
As a member of both Sarah McLachlan's and k.d. lang’s bands, David Sinclair has toured extensively in North America, Europe, and Japan and appeared on Jay Leno, David Letterman, Conan O'Brien, Arsenio Hall, Saturday Night Live, Larry Sanders, Good Morning America, Rosie O'Donnell, MTV Unplugged, VH1 Storytellers, The Grammy Awards Show, and the Juno Awards. As a studio guitarist, he has worked with many Canadian artists including Sarah McLachlan, Amy Sky, Michael Buble, Daniel Powter, Gary Fjellgaard, Rita MacNeil, Valdy, Susan Jacks, Terry Jacks, BTO, the Irish Rovers, and was a member of CBS recording bands Straight Lines and Body Electric, composing several Canadian hits. He has played on and/or written for TV series including North of 60, Reboot, Fly By Night, Tom Stone, Edgemont, and Weird-Ohs. Other credits include the Vancouver Symphony, the Vancouver Opera Orchestra, and various theatre productions. He has two recent acoustic guitar CDs available, his Acoustic Christmas CD was among the “top 5 all time Christmas recordings” on the Vancouver Province 2008 list. |
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Beverley Elliott
Beverley is a regular performer at the “Just Singing Around” songwriters showcase as well as various other festivals, benefits, churches and often sings for kids as a children’s entertainer with her group BEVERLEY AND THE BILLIONAIRES. She has released two independant cd’s; YELLOW DRESS, all original pop/roots music and DREAMCHILD, which is being used to soothe children to sleep in many child care facilities including Ronald McDonald House. She is a member of the band AUGUST, all original pop roots with a twist of humour, with Linda Kidder and Rae Armour, and have been touring B.C. and promoting their cd THE SWEETEST DAY. Beverley is honoured to have had the privilege of performing at several of Brock Tully's events, including the WORLD KINDESS CONCERT.
“Elliott’s voice communicates a reassuring humanity” . Tom Harrison/The Province
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June 14th
Lucas Hille
Lucas is a singer/songwriter/therapist with an ongoing passion for music for the soul. His first instrument was a homemade washtub bass, and from there he moved on to guitar, vocals, and harmonica, eventually writing, or “receiving” his own songs. For a long time, he focussed on becoming a country singer, then a recording trip to Nashville woke him from that dream and helped set him on a new path, playing music for the spirit. He is still on that path, sometimes with his band, Spirit Road, sometimes solo. He has 2 CD’s available: Lost & Found, and Destination Peace of Mind. Spirit Road can be found at: http://www.intergate.ca/~fotopic/srindex.html.
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Gord McDougall
Gord's life was a disaster in December 2002. He had just had a heart attack (first one) and his financial and personal world was collapsing. Then a miracle happened when a stranger, a grandmotherly woman from Texas, knocked on his door one day. He was lucky or smart enough to see that he was being
offered a new life. And he grabbed hold of that opportunity.
Then in January 2007 he had his second heart attack, and that led to his learning about and embracing holistic living, and avoiding having open heart surgery. He has reversed his heart disease with no medical intervention, and he has the scientific proof to prove it. But when you see him in person you
will see that it is true.
Today Gord has an amazing life, and is thriving in ways that are hard to believe. His is a truly inspirational story. |
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June 21st
Nathen Aswell
Nathen believes that his purpose in this life is to inspire and heal through his music. His debut CD, “Little By Little”, released in March of 2007, is a powerful realization of his purpose, fully intertwining his two passions of music and spirituality. (Nathen is currently writing songs for his 2nd CD.)
In an effort to build relationships and get his music out into the world, Nathen attends and performs at as many music conferences and events as he can. (In January, he performed at the Posi Awards in Orlando, FL; in April, he performed at the Affiliated New Thought Network Conference in Phoenix, AZ; and in September, he’ll be performing at the Circle Of Love Gathering on Quadra Island, BC.) As a direct result of these experiences, Nathen now performs at House Concerts (www.ConcertsInYourHome.com), Kirtans (devotional chanting nights) and New Thought churches in both Canada and the U.S. (including Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, Kelowna, Kamloops, Edmonton, Calgary, Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Seattle, Ojai, Phoenix, Kansas City and Orlando). |
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Anthony Fulker
In his late 20's, Anthony thought that he was healthy and fit. Then he came down with a serious illness that lasted for eight years until he finally came to realize that in order to reclaim his health and happiness he would have to seriously change how he lived his life. Now he is a health and lifestyle counsellor and inspirational speaker supporting people from around the world as they look to create healthier and happier lives for themselves and those around them.
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June 28th
Little Woo
Once upon a time, there was a little woo who believed in Beauty and Magic. However, as the violence of the world soon engulfed her, she found it increasingly difficult to hold onto Innocence. As she crawled through the dark abyss of Rage and Depression, she nearly lost herself even as she hung onto the small spark inside her that spoke of the Light. Thankfully, the rewards of this Faith came as she found her way to the Healing Path. On the road to self-love, she also learned how to love the world again and reconciled with the True, Good and Beautiful. Now, this Little Woo is a spiritual teacher, performance artist and the founder of Epic Alchemy: offering inspired teachings & workshops about Love, Transformation and Self-Actualization. Her life as a Spiritual Muse is now a magical life filled with Joy, Creativity, Community, Meaningful Work and Amazing Adventures. May all beings understand the exquisite beauty that is in their Hearts...
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July 5th
The Land of Deborah
“…one of the smoothest voices in the city.” (R.C. Joseph, 24 Hours) Award-winning composer and singer-songwriter, The Land of Deborah shares songs that are ultimately about connection. “My music is a comfort and a friend – it inspires hope. That things are going to get better. It’s how music made me feel and I want to do the same for others."
All of her (perceived) failures have led to her greatest successes. Had it been possible to know what life had in store for her, she would still have taken this journey. "My testimony is 'life is worth it. Don't ever give up!"
Deborah also composes music for films and television and is currently on the roster for Harpo.
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Howard Barends
" Down the Rabbit Hole..."
Howard is a local singer-songwriter and artist and worked for many years as a lawyer....in 1998 he suffered a major depression and was diagnosed as bi-polar....he will speak re his journey from 1998 to date and the life changes he underwent
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July 12th
Bradford McIntyre
A long time survivor living with HIV since 1984, Bradford McIntyre (Positively Positive) announced publicly, on national television, in 1994 that he was living with HIV. Bradford has transformed the challenges he faced through living with HIV into opportunities to educate, inform and build community. Bradford has put into practice in his daily living, his message about living positively and the influence our thoughts have on our lives. You don’t survive 26 years with HIV with a smile on your face without a healthy mental attitude. While waging his personal war with the disease, he strives to reach out and make a difference. Through all avenues, (TV and radio, print, conferences, seminars, documentaries and the internet), he promotes responsibility for health and wellness. He advocates daily to raise the profile of HIV and AIDS awareness and serves as an educator through his own experiences and by association with professionals in the health care field. Bradford's global impact is shown through a comprehensive, informative website. When you visit his website Positively Positive - Living with HIV/AIDS (www.PositivelyPositive.ca), you will discover a wide variety of life affirming and supportive topics. |
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Ranj Singh
In the mid 80's, Ranj started his career performing with many folk-punjabi and hindi artists in the Vancouver area. In the 90's he helped form a long with his talented brothers the group "Dal Dil Vog"(aka DDV). This group went on to win numerous awards and performed with artists such as Jan Arden, 54-40, Mathew Good, and also performed live on Much Music. DDV's style of bhangara/rock music led to tours throughout North America, and India, as well as 3 videos on Much Music, and 1 on MTV Asia.
www.ranjsingh.com
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheRanjSinghBand
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July 19th
Brian Haley
Brian has been influenced by a unique cross-pollination of different genres: roots, blues, folk-rock, country-rock, jazz, R&B, world-beat, and others. However, the main influence on the music (and especially the lyrics) has been the ever constant ebb and flow of life itself; the ups and downs of this journey we call life. The songs on Brian's debut album - grokkin' the river - are a reflection of this journey through life, love, and the great mystery of it all.
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Frank Delorme
"I am a single father of three sons and a daughter. My life begins with my children, and continues each day as we grow together. Presently I work at the First United Church Mission, as the community liaison worker. I am a former drug user, and dealer, and spent a number of years immersed in that life. My upbringing was achieved through a succession of foster care homes, and group homes, and later in life the military played a significant part, along with some time in jails. All that which I have experienced has taught me, shaped me, and brought me to this point in my life, a place where I am not alone. Presently I work at the First United Church Mission, and have for the past five years, and despite the realities which may bombard us from time to time, there is no other “job” I would embrace the way I have at the First. I am now turning 50 years old and I am amazed that it has been that long I have been here, only really waking up over the past eighteen years and now I am ready to live!"
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July 26th
David Long
David Long’s story takes us from his brutally abusive childhood; his father committing suicide in prison when he was four and his mentally ill mother kidnapping him from his foster home. David escaped from the Jim Jones Compound (where 1000 people were murdered with poison) and recovered after being “blown up” when his office building exploded – killing twelve people and leaving him hospitalized and needing surgeries for three years. This is an extraordinary journey of living with Bi-polar-schizophrenia, over-coming physical and emotional pain, and living with a brain injury…David ultimately has come to peace, acceptance and he is now dedicating his life to helping others. |
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David Sinclair and Keith Bennett
Two of the west coast's hottest players - harmonica virtuoso Keith Bennett and acclaimed guitarist David Sinclair – captivate audiences and listeners alike with their rootsy blend of acoustic blues, jazz and modern folk….a seamless mix of instrumentals and vocals.
Keith Bennett has played on hundreds of CDs, TV and filmscores, performed recently with Supertramp in Calgary and was a finalist in the 2010 World Harmonica Championships in Germany. His melodious harmonica playing has been featured with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, and for eight years he
was featured as the ‘Harmonica Man’ at NHL Vancouver Canucks home games.
David Sinclair has toured extensively in North America, Europe, and Japan as a member of both Sarah McLachlan's and k.d. lang’s bands and appeared on Jay Leno, David Letterman, Conan O'Brien, Saturday Night Live, The Grammy Awards Show, and the Juno Awards show among others. As a studio guitarist, he has worked with artists including Sarah McLachlan, Amy Sky, Michael Buble, Daniel Powter, Gary Fjellgaard, Rita MacNeil, Valdy, Susan Jacks, Terry Jacks, BTO, and was a member of CBS recording bands Straight Lines and Body Electric, composing several Canadian hits. His Acoustic Christmas CD was among the “top 5 all time Christmas recordings” on the Vancouver Province 2008 list.. |
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August 9th
Meaghan Beattie
Meaghan grew up in Hamilton, Ontario and began piano and music lessons at the age of five. She combines her love of music with her passion for emotional health in her unique performances and musical style. “Music is the voice of the heart, Poetry is the language of the soul.” Meaghan’s music is emotive, cathartic and resonant. She writes spiritually themed music in an acoustic, contemporary pop style. Meaghan’s music is profoundly honest and her style invites the listener to journey into the most intimate parts of their heart and soul.
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Michelle Briggs
Michelle's love for the joy and healing power of music has led her to many amazing opportunities including singing with a Norwegian choir for twelve years. She became a soloist with the Singspiration Singers, SpiritSong choir at the Centre for Spiritual Living and the VOC Soul Gospel Choir, singing for such events as the CIBC Run for the Cure and the "2020 - The Future without Breast Cancer" rally in 2007. She is also a back-up singer in a Motown Band and has been a part of the World Kindness concerts singing with Leora Cashe, Ron Irving and was part of the Community choir at Kindness Sings in 2009. She also sings with the Fillmore Players at the Unity Church in White Rock. Her passion is to share songs from the heart and to create special events that uplift and inspire people through music. |
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Symentha Holmes
"The first time I heard Symentha Sing, my body, heart and soul swelled with feeling and emotion. I was taken on a journey to an unknown, mystical world with her melodic and angelic tone. Symentha's sound is like the fragrance of a rare, exotic, delicious flower. I have been transformed like this over and over again by her sensual voice and haunting lyrics. Her sacred music has altered me for life. Thank you for 'Spirit' coming through her." |
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Monika Becker
Monika enjoys motivational and inspirational songs, as well as Jazz, Gospel and Celtic music. Some of Monika’s highlights include a solo as Marlene Dietrich during a fundraising concert for the Spiritual Centre for Dynamic Living (October 2009), participation in the community choir at “Kindness Sings” in 2009 and background singing - e.g. for Leora Cashe (2008) and Jonas & Jeannette (2009). Lately Monika has written some inspirational songs reflecting her own inner journey to greater self-acceptance and her passion for the lessons life holds for us. |
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Austin Hennessey
At the early age of seven, Irish born Austin had insight into his life calling: he felt called to be a priest. His parents were devoutly religious and were overjoyed when he went to a Catholic Seminary. There he had many deeply moving experiences – often the voice of Spirit in dreams. After four years he was told in a dream that he was to leave the seminary. The following day, a chance encounter in the seminary orchard with an ‘angel’ confirmed the dream. His spiritual advisor told him it was not an angel but the ‘devil’ who was calling him away. That experience set his feet in a new direction. The messages continued to guide him. He came to understand that love, not fear should be his guide. He left the seminary and would meet the ‘angel’ again two years later. The revealing dreams continued and love guided his path. He and his 'angel' were guided to another seminary where they were ordained as Unity ministers. Years later they felt the call to create a spiritual community in Vancouver where love is felt and lives are changed, and in time they would teach others how to probe the mystery and experience the ecstasy of intimate love. He believes that when we speak the language of Love, we will be divinely guided in every moment of our existence.
www.soulsyncrelationships.com .................................... www.dynamiccentre.com
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August 16th
Holly Burke
Holly has performed since childhood and basically likes to just horse around. Please bring your voices and we'll have some fun singing together too!
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Kim Brandt
Kim Brandt has been a professional musician for over 40 years working primarily in Toronto until he came to his senses and moved to the west coast in 1996. While living a working in Toronto he played with a broad range of musicians from Mel Tillis to Moe Kaufman. After a few years hiatus from music he has resumed playing in earnest deciding to play more and work less. |
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A person from the streets of the downtown Eastside at Main and Hastings will share their struggles and challenges. |
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August 23rd
Christine Brayshaw
“'Adversity as a great teacher', 'When surrendering wins the battle', 'From humbleness to success', 'Counting my blessings' and 'Credit where credit is due', could each or all be bi-lines leading into my story. You might wonder how a history of childhood abuse could turn into blessings, well it has. I have learned to understand the whole truth, forgive and love again. The battle of addiction was fought with an enemy far stronger than me and the harder I fought the stronger it got." |
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Three Pound Cloud
Have you ever sat in the grass, looked up at the sky, found familiar shapes in the dreamy clouds floating high above, and wondered, “How much does a cloud weigh?”
Just as clouds drift and change from soft & light to dark & brooding, so does the music of Three Pound Cloud. Marky Magicfingers tickles the ivories and Dolly Sparklemittens sings the melodies in this Canadian musical duo.
Drawing on inspiration from a magical bunny named Moonglow, they formed Three Pound Cloud to be a symbol of love and light in this world. With their whimsical, piano pop, Three Pound Cloud is crafting songs both memorable and enchanting, offering music lovers a delightful romp through Wonderland. |
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August 30th
BJ Alexander
BJ Alexander is a seasoned singer/songwriter/guitarist, beginning her professional career in Toronto in 1980. After moving to the Vancouver area in 1984, she toured solo throughout BC and Alberta before turning to teaching music full time She is well- known in her home community of South Surrey/ White Rock, performing regularly at community events and festivals.
"BJ Alexander is an excellent singer of an entirely different type, her originals and covers revealed that she is one of the most sensitive, musicianly and exspressive singers around"
Alex Brown - Peace Arch News |
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September 13th
In Joy
In Joy creates progressive pop music with the intention of sharing the love, peace and joy we cultivate within ourselves with all the world. Our band's genesis was a synchronistic encounter in Arizona, an event that inspired our song, "Sedona." Erai Beckmann on vocals and Greg Valou on multi-instruments.
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September 20th
Karen Wright
First an educator, then stock broker, then TV news reporter, next a corporate leadership coach, then an entrepreneur, then a published author...and then...a minimum-wage waitress? What's wrong with this picture? It's a unique, yet surprisingly common, story of a life on one trajectory meeting an unexpected blessing. Blessing? Yes, come hear Karen Wright's amazing story of discovering spiritual truth and strength while growing through that which the world calls a failure. Riveting, thought-provoking, reminiscent of your own journey. This will be an evening of seeing through ‘new eyes’ and discovering answers that have been waiting for you to show up. |
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Angela James and Joe Charron
Joe Charron:
SINGER/SONGWRITER: four albums, one pending.
PRODUCER: “Canadian Songsmith Presents” for Shaw Cable
“…a novelist’s eye for detail and the soul of a honky-tonk poet.” - Rick Dennis, music critic. |
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September 27th
October 11th
Mark Fenster
Forgiveness, Reconciliation and Compassion: "I am the first son of 2 holocaust survivors, and when I first moved to Vancouver I was asked to give the opening speech at a memorial service for the holocaust - Yom Hashoah - in 1999. I didn't know what to say, mainly because although it would have been all too easy to continue the same talk that we've heard over the decades, I didn't agree with the idea of "blame" and continuing the same hurtful legacy of the pains human beings are capable of repeating upon one another; instead I wished to look forward, learn from the past and move toward a more forgiving, tolerant, compassionate model of human existence. I wrote a speech about just that, explaining how my dad survived the war because of the courageous efforts of a nazi SS officer and an African American soldier ... and how my mom survived because of a heroic woman and a French Catholic family who risked their own lives to save a young child's."
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Mark & Zoe Fenster
Mark & Zoe’s most recent CD release Cantoria, a Musical Project of Peace, has met with wonderful success. The recent premiere concert was received with a standing ovation. It seems that this project is bringing a little more Peace and Harmony to us all. Mark & Zoe are grateful to have been asked to sing and speak in Brock Tully’s ONE of a KIND stories.
Namaste
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October 18th
Dave Lidstone & Andrea Smith
"Just Duets is a very special group. They performed for us in a benefit to raise funds for the homeless movement. What a delight they were. They took everyone by surprise. Their wonderful vocal harmonies were breathtaking; their musicianship was outstanding and their selection of materials was thoughtfully put together. Any concert, gathering or benefit will be lucky to have this talented duo performing for them"
- Mel Lehan, Community Activist |
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