It appears Spring has arrived early (or has Summer!?). We are into the warm weather already and the Bay is open and free of ice, time to get the kayaks in the water and the fishing rods out of storage.
Golf
Our first McDermott House Golf Tourney in Estero Florida at Old Corkscrew was a great success, so we are now in the planning stages for the next tournament. Preliminary details are February 2013 at Old Corkscrew and Pelican Marsh. When the details are confirmed we will post them here on the site.
Our second annual Canadian Tourney is also confirmed and we are returning again to Copetown Woods on June 16th, 2012. Book your spot by filling out a registration from by clicking here. I hope you will be able to join us for a great day of golf, food and entertainment. The event is graciously sponsored again by the Ippolito Foundation which assists not only McDermott House Canada but also local charities.
Songs in the Key of Giving
Join John, Jim Cuddy and Friends for an evening of songs and fine dining in support of McDermott House Canada and four other hospices. Click here for details.
Thomas Moore Tribute
I have finished the Thomas Moore Tribute and it will be released very soon on my site and on iTunes. This recording is one of the most satisfying projects I have ever done. I have gone back to the simplicity of the original music and used only harp, cello and piano. My long time friend and arranger/composer Eric Robertson has done an amazing job with the charts and I know you will thrilled with the outcome. Celtic music and poet historian James W. Flannery of Emory University wrote the liner notes and background on each song and Thomas Moore. I look forward to you reading and listening to this wonderful piece of history.
John McDermott Trio
We have just completed recording the first “John McDermott Trio“ CD. The CD is collection of each other’s favourite songs – some original, some old treasures. “The John McDermott Trio “ of McD, Michael Peter Smith and Jason Fowler will be touring throughout the Summer and Fall of 2012 – watch for new dates on the tour schedule and we’ll alert you here when the CD becomes available.
Jason and I will be doing a show at Hugh’s Room on May 30 , performing songs from the new CD. Hope to have a title for you soon!
New Christmas CD
I will also have a new Christmas CD ready for the Fall of 2012. Recording of that project will be completed in late February 2012 and available in September.
OnRoute
Journeys is now available at the gas bar at all OnRoute convenience outlets along Highway 401, Highway of Heroes and beyond. Proceeds from sales will go to McDermott House Canada. For station locations please visit www.onroute.ca
Music in the Key of Giving
I am very happy to announce the following fundraising concert series on behalf of McDermott House Canada:
• Shauna Rolston and Erika Raum, October 26, 2012 Tickets
These concerts will present world class Canadian entertainers in an intimate and relaxing evening of music, telling their stories and sharing their talents.
“My soul and my guitar are connected”, Pavlo has said of his distinct and hypnotic Mediterranean sound. Legions of his passionate fans agree: this pure, instrumental music speaks for itself. Don’t miss Pavlo, his band and John May 12th at the Glenn Gould.
The evening is sponsored by BMO Financial Group.
For more information and tickets please visit the Glenn Gould Studio or Roy Thomson Hall websites.
With Ron Sexsmith at Mariposa 2011
YouTube
I continue to enjoy my new channel on YouTube where you can go to view a collection of some of my favourite videos – take a look and let me know what you think! http://www.youtube.com/user/LoveIsAVoyage