On the Street Interview in Walleye Mag: July 2023

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Photo taken in Wal-Mart some time in June, when I ran into Leah. She later sent me the question "What is your favourite local festival?" and I composed my reply, which, I think, she used verbatim.

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Open Mic at Lakehead Beer: June 29/23

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My theme was originals:

Laughter Heard Through the Wall,
Underneath This Tree,
Bob From Nunavut, and
Don't Be Afraid.

Highlights:
Bernie plays piano!
Debut of Jules and Maeve,
The young couple who sang oldies (including Dylan) with finger-picking,
Matteo had me play harmonica on Handle With Care,
Matteo's rendition of Oh, Pretty Woman*, and
Two harmonicists (see photo) on The Weight.

* Yes, you file it under O, not P.

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Gifts From Cambrian Players: June 27/23

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The rose is for being a Distinguished Service Award Recipient (formerly Life Member), and the basket is a gift upon my stepping down from the board (to which I've belonged since 2004).

Visit With PW Fam: June 25/23

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Beer, memory cards, Gin, pasta & meatballs, Gin (K won), photos with Goo:

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Mayfly: June 24/23

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Open Mic at Lakehead Beer: June 22/23

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I sang (or attempted to):

Heart of Glass (Harry/Stein),
Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go (Michael),*
Karma Chameleon (O'Dowd/Hay/Craig/Moss/Pickett), and
Istanbul Not Constantinople (Kennedy/Simon).

* I did not "hit that high".

Highlight: The return of Matteo.

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Construction at My Corner: June 20,21/23

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Visit With PW Fam: June 18/23

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Beer and chips in the sun, bumdrop practice, beads with M, Gin Rummy with K, Memory w Card Deck with E & A, M on the swings (with kids' music) for half an hour, spaghetti, meatballs, chick pea, spinach, radish salad. Fathers Day gifts.

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Open Mic at Lakehead Beer: June 15/23

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I sang a medley of excerpts of songs (in D):

The Lion Sleeps Tonight, Love Me Tender, Don't Be Cruel,
Where Is Your Heart?, If I Had a Hammer, Bad Moon Rising, and
With a Little Help From My Friends.

Reviews:

One guy started clapping partway through, presumably meaning "This is great! Keep on singing!"

"Nice medley" - Bernie

Hightlight: hug from drunk lady who bumped into me accidentally.

In this short clip you see me JUST ABOUT to play the harmonica during the Finale "The Weight" (Helm).

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10x10 Play Festival: June 9 - 11/23

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Audition:

I played Ken in "No Place to Hide" by Michael Lehto, directed by Bryan MacLeod. In each performance I got to eat a Sally-Anne (or 1/2 of one in the Sat. matinee and evening show).

Photo credit: Marty Mascarin

A few more Marty Mascarin shots from the Dress Rehearsal:

By Robert Perrier:

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