On Sunday, I spoke again to a few folks at Churchill Park United Church. There is real interest. The concept will be discussed at their Leadership Committee on February 12. If they agree, the idea is to have a launch some time in March, perhaps associated with a theme, like the Ides of March, or St. Patrick’s Day. I told them I am available any time to test out the equipment and the layout of the room. At this point it seems likely that something will happen (touch wood)! As a nice side-bar, I gave Except My Love For You and the associated CD to the music director - and she likes it so far. Maybe do a gig for the church’s book club? But, first things first. Let’s get a coffee house. If anyone is interested in being involved, as a performer, or as a volunteer, or just in attending, please let me know by using the ‘Comment’ button below.

The Boat Song is finished tracking. I did the lead vocals last Tuesday. Paul did the harmony vocals. He and Luke sang the bridge, and Paul put a new piano track over the bridge and the last verse of the song. All that’s left is some very finicky mixing and mastering. It’s worth noting that this is the first of my recordings where I played no instruments, but merely wrote the song, and sang lead vocal. Now if we can just get a new vocalist, we’d be somewhere!

The writing and editing of the new novel proceeds methodically. At this point, it looks like working with a collaborator will be a slow process. So it’s just me for now.