This post is kinda late… oh well.
Canada Day this year was pretty awesome. I started out with a block party. I helped set up and tear down, I played music, and I fell into the dunk tank innumerable times because whenever the kids missed the target, they would so kindly walk up and hit it with their hand. It never stopped being funny… for them. I also floated around to help with whatever else I could.
Then after a quick nap at home, I headed out to my weekly Live Music Wednesdays show at Bean Around the World. Two amazing acts from Abbotsford came out to play: Barbara Swain and Cale Stanage. They brought a good group of people with them too. Barabara’s voice is like an angel and Cale’s songs are so fun - one of his songs borrows the line “I scream for ice cream, you scream for ice cream, we all scream for ice cream.” We were all sing along to that one. When I played my set, I felt so alive. The audience was really energetic. People were clapping to the beat and singing along and cheering with enthusiasm. I wish all shows could be like that.
To cap off the night, a group of us watched the fireworks from the park. What a perfect day.
Tags: Barbara Swain, Block Party, Cale Stanage, Canada Day, featured artists, Jeff Hawker, music, open mic, Vancouver, venue
You are magical my friend. I wish I could have been there.