indiegogo

So, I’ve had to pause work on my Mémère’s Notebook Project because of covid-19. Not only is the studio closed and musicians are self-isolating, but the supporting gigs I had lined up this spring have all been cancelled, so funding has dried up. I’m committed to finishing the project as soon as possible, but even…

Here are some photos from the past couple of days of recording. We got some awesome tracks down with Per Hanson, Steve Roy, and Neil Perlman, thanks to Jason and his team at Acadia Recording.  Feeling really lucky to have such great talent around me. More to come…

That’s a wrap on pre-orders! Thank you everyone who contributed, especially our sponsor-level backers: The Franco-American Center at UMaine, L’Alliance Française du Maine, Jeff Holland, Jamie McCue, Margaret McCue, Leo Muise, Saco River Theatre, and Brickhouse Music. There is still an opportunity to pre-order, contribute, and book appearances. Due to a technicality we can’t keep the indiegogo site…

Just over one week to go!  We’ve raised over $3000 and I’m very pleased with the warm reception this project has enjoyed.  One more push will make a big difference as we move into the prodcution phase, so please let your friends know and if you have a venue that could host a program, consider…

Happy holidays!  In two days it will be Christmas, and we’ll be two-thirds of the way to our deadline.  After a strong start things have cooled down a bit so I’m hoping for a strong last trimester. To that end I’ve pasted up this gift card for those who are looking for something special at…

With 20 days down and 40 days to go we’re right on target! Thanks to everyone who has contributed and shared. We got some great press from the Bangor Daily News along with a cool video about the project by Troy Bennett last week.  I also recorded a segment a few days ago for a new podcast…

Hello friends! I’m collecting pre-orders for a CD and songbook combo, along with concerts and workshops, featuring rare folksongs of the unique Acadian culture found in northern New England and the Maritimes. These are not donations or investment funds, but rather pre-payment for goods and services to be provided presently. I’m confident that everyone is going…