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Marie-Lynn’s latest news and announcements…

NEWS

 

New Horse Song in the Works!

I thought that the horse-song CD would have the nice round number of ten songs on it and I had all the new songs written. Then a very cool thing happened: a horsewoman I’ve never met commissioned me to write song no. 11!

And what an amazing true story the song’s about! Perhaps the Korean War’s most unlikely hero: a little Mongolian mare named Sergeant Reckless. You can see a video about her at 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIo3ZfA9da0&list=FLg1_okroY6NaYnkwbdMhxrQ&index=9&feature=plpp_video

So “The Ballad of Sergeant Reckless” is joining the herd. You “herd” it here first!

 

New Website Launch!

Designed by Carol Noel and implemented with much ingenuity in WordPress by Hollis Morgan. Some elements of the site are still works in progress, but hope you like it so far!

TWO new CDs Coming!

Yes, two. Because I’m nuts and enjoy being poor. :) But mostly because after a long dry spell,  the songs started pouring out and demanding to be written and recorded, and I couldn’t seem to close the floodgates!

Creatures contains songs about human creatures, animal creatures, the environment, and all their interrelationships. (Oh, and even one about a heavenly creature too!) At least one will be in French, and genius musician David Woodhead, who produced Pegasus, is producing again.

Hoof Beats, because there’s almost nothing out there like it. All songs at least 50% about a real or legendary horse – none where the horse is merely a metaphor or a passing mention. Contains songs from previous CDs, plus new ones. An extension of my EP Two Old White Horses.

You can pre-order or support these projects by become a sponsor and using this online form.

Here’s a list of the songs so far…

GIGS

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Past Performances

Spirit of Rasputin\'s Concert Series

Marie-Lynn Hammond with Tom Leighton on stage at the Westboro Masonic Hall in Ottawa.
When: Sat March 19 2011 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Arts Society King Soirée

At Koffler Scientific Reserve, Jokers Hill. $50 members, $55 non-members I'm on from 4:15 to 4:30 pm. So don't blink! Reservation Required. Follow the More information link.
When: Sun June 26 2011 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: 17,000 Dufferin St., King City

Mariposa Folk Festival

Catch my evening set and daytime workshops during the original folk festival! Headliner: Emmylou Harris!
When: Fri July 8 2011 10:30 AM - Sun July 10 10:30 PM

Sharon Temple Illumination

I'll be playing my new song about the Sharon Temple, plus others, at this must see event when every window and lantern at this heritage site glows with candlelight. More music, guest speaker, refreshments. $25, to support the temple.
When: Fri September 9 2011 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: 18974 Leslie St SS 1, Sharon, ON L0G 1V0

Kettleby Fair

Village fair north of Toronto, I'm singing from 3pm-4pm. Fair Admission: $7 Adults, $4 Seniors, Kids under 12, $2 Music, crafts, family fun, etc. Don't miss the zucchini contest! :)
When: Sat September 10 2011 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sept. 25, Hungry Folk Dinner & Concert / Living Waters Africa benefit

A beans & bread dinner (6-7:15 pm) & concert (7:30-9:30 pm) to raise $ for African drought/famine. Marie-Lynn Hammond, D'Arcy Wickham, & Erwin Shack perform. Come for concert only if preferred. Cost: by donation
When: Sun September 25 2011 6:15 PM - 9:30 PM
Where: 34 Church Street North, Stouffville ON

Sat. Oct 1, Canadian Showtime Chorus: Special Guest, Marie-Lynn Hammond

Ottawa Concert by 100-member Sweet Adelines acapella group; I'll be doing a 20-min. guest set in the middle. Short but sweet!
When: Sat October 1 2011 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Winterfolk Sneak Preview!

A showcase of 9 acts from north of TO. Some (including me) will go on to play Winterfolk in Toronto, Feb 17-19. $8.00 adv. by visiting www.winterfolk.com / $10 at the door NB: All acts will do short sets only.
When: Sat January 21 8:00 PM - Sun January 22 1:00 AM

Winterfolk Set

My set (2-3 pm) as part of Winter roots music festival in downtown Toronto, Feb 17-19. 27th fl, Delta Chelsea Hotel
When: Sat February 18 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

ArtsCan Circle Benefit, Newmarket, ON

Benefit for ArtsCan Circle, which brings music and art to at risk Aboriginal kids in isolated communities. Featuring several acts including the Good Brothers and yrs truly, who'll perform with D'Arcy Wickham.
When: Sat February 25 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Where: Royal Canadian Legion, 707 Srigley St.,

House Concert, King City, Mar 4

Sunday p.m. house concert at a beautiful farm! w. Tom Leighton, keyboards. Snow date: Sun. March 11. Warning: There will be horse songs! :)
When: Sun March 4 2:00 PM - 5:00 AM
Where: King City (email me for details)
Marie-Lynn playing spoons