tag:allisonbrown.ca,2005:/blogs/fireside-christmas-radio-hour-december-24th-christmas-eve?p=2Allison Brown News2024-03-11T10:24:18-04:00Allison Brownfalsetag:allisonbrown.ca,2005:Post/73650602024-03-11T10:24:18-04:002024-03-11T10:25:37-04:00April House Concert and Back At Phog!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/57b714127a684879aaf9ebd91916b60cad915483/original/april-6th-house-concert.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_left border_" height="3326" /><p>Spring feels like it's springing a little early this year, been spending more time up in London in the next while.. Join me and Dan for a special <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/649745287206513" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">House Concert on Saturday, April 6th</a> in London's Woodfield neighbourhood, reservations only $15.00 email or e-transfer here at <a class="no-pjax" href="mailto:allison@allisonbrown.ca">allison@allisonbrown.ca</a>. Space is limited! Get on the reservation list and the location details will be sent to you. Doors at 7:30pm, show starts at 8:00pm, I'll be playing some of my originals as well as some of your favourite covers, a great way to hear us in a listening space!</p><p>Coming up on Saturday, April 13th, I'm back at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.instagram.com/phoglounge/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Phog</a> in downtown Windsor with the artist formerly known as Lonesome Lefty, <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091553110545" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Mike Houston</a>! Our pals from London, <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/TheHeartaches/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">The Heartaches</a> are our special guests for a night of classic country, bluegrass, folk, roots, fiddle music and more! 9:00pm until late, Pay What You Can, Cash Only! Vintage vinyl between sets. </p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/9a426491165ae79bc2b7e1e28a21f11ee4d36d58/original/april-13th-phog-round-corners.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_right border_" height="4030" /><p>Excited about heading out to Vancouver Island for the whole summer! Thanks to everyone who shared <a class="no-pjax" href="/pet-sitting" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="PET-SITTING">my pet-sitting page</a>, I have bookings for a good amount of this amazing trip. I do have a few days and empty pockets of time, so if anyone you know out on Vancouver Island is looking for a fantastic pet-sitter, send them my way! </p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/8a264bebab2fc9f45fc0405f10f3e8adf948334d/original/s-l1600.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_left border_" height="769" /><p> I've got some shows happening in Victoria, at Wheelie's Motorcycle Cafe on May 31st, Victoria Folk Society on June 2nd and on Salt Spring on June 8th at The Local! More shows coming soon, and anyone who might like to host a house concert, or if you know of a venue I should connect with, be in touch! </p><p>Get on the list for April 6th's House Concert - <a class="no-pjax" href="mailto:allison@allisonbrown.ca">allison@allisonbrown.ca</a> tickets are already selling quickly! See you there!<br>Allison</p><p> </p>Allison Browntag:allisonbrown.ca,2005:Post/73511102024-02-14T09:03:44-05:002024-03-01T14:17:51-05:00Vancouver Island Pet-Sitting, March and April Shows!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/8af32a19dc0093bbe9b0af10b56bc163908427e3/original/1cf770e7be6eb5dcebfbd8601a6c2cf7.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><p>February is fading into March and springtime is on the horizon… lots of news and music coming up. This summer I'm heading out to <strong>Vancouver Island from May to August</strong>, booking <a class="no-pjax" href="/pet-sitting" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="PET-SITTING"><strong>Pet-Sitting</strong></a> and music all across the island! I just re-vamped the <a class="no-pjax" href="/pet-sitting" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="PET-SITTING"><span style="color:hsl(120,75%,60%);"><strong>PET-SITTING page</strong></span></a>, and set up a new Facebook Page <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556519068979" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:#f0df41;"><strong>Pet-Sitting On Vancouver Island</strong></span></a>. <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556519068979"><strong>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556519068979</strong></a> These pages feature my Pet-Sitting Wall Of Fame, and superdog photography by Mike Bourgeault. Please give these a share to anyone out west who may need care for cats, dogs and other furry pals! I'm also booking shows too; so anyone hosting house concerts or other suggestions, be in touch <a class="no-pjax" href="mailto:allison@allisonbrown.ca" data-link-type="email">allison@allisonbrown.ca</a><a data-link-type="email">!</a></p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556519068979" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/dcf274a24298d570eac745dc10b77206eeda9dd8/original/finn-jump-3.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/c364760461d126e2ae3de479b1f1de7d22eecfa0/original/songwriters-intsa.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><p>Coming up in March, I'm back at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.richmondtavern.ca/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">The Richmond</a> for a casual Thursday night show on March 7th for a Songwriters In The Round, with my pals <a class="no-pjax" href="https://ronleary.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><strong>Ron Leary</strong></a> and <a class="no-pjax" href="https://stringbone.ca/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><strong>Barry James Payne</strong></a>! </p><p>Starts at 8pm, PWYC Cash Only and we'll take turns playing songs and telling stories all together on stage. <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/347518788108106" data-link-type="url">https://www.facebook.com/events/347518788108106</a></p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/57b714127a684879aaf9ebd91916b60cad915483/original/april-6th-house-concert.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_right border_" /><p>Coming up April 6th, I'm back in London again for a special unplugged House Concert along with Dan Henshall on Mandolin. Tickets are $15.00 via e-transfer at allison@allisonbrown.ca, location information provided with reservation, audience space is limited! Doors at 7:30pm, show starts at 8:00pm, will be a lovely night of music and friends in London's Woodfield neighbourhood. <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/649745287206513" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">https://www.facebook.com/events/649745287206513</a></p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://windeckerroadfilms.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><strong>Windecker Road Films' </strong></a>program ‘Shane Dreams of Sweet Corn’, includes a song I recorded with Barry James Payne! You can watch the whole show on Youtube! </p><div class="video-container size_m justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="27Z0Q1Z_AMY" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/27Z0Q1Z_AMY?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p>Looking forward to my adventure out on Vancouver this summer, and be in touch with any tips on pet-sitting, music, or things to check out I may not have on my radar - always appreciate it and see you all soon!<br>Allison </p>Allison Browntag:allisonbrown.ca,2005:Post/73296992024-01-07T08:19:31-05:002024-01-07T08:40:25-05:00Winter London Shows and More!<p>Happy New Year! I had a whirlwind of fun holidays, including the epic return of Two Dollar Bill and his Bad Pennies to the Richmond stage, great to see so many of you there! 2023 was full of adventures and music, and looking ahead at 2024 which will bring travels for music, pet-sitting, and more! </p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/8d9fa4905f12efafa107af4e82861f8f1bb152e2/original/london-brewing-insta.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_right border_" />First show of 2024 is at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.londonbrewing.ca/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">London Brewing</a>, for a Sunday afternoon double bill on January 28th, with the <a class="no-pjax" href="https://onionhoney.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Onion Honey</a> Duo! 2pm to 4pm. Dan Henshall along on this one on mandolin; enjoy some brews and tunes on a winter afternoon!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/6270515551f25765456de8fdf7d811a7c378e535/original/feb-8-richmond-with-border.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_right border_" /></p><p>Thursday, February 8th, I'm back at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.richmondtavern.ca/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">The Richmond</a> on my <span style="color:hsl(120,75%,60%);"><strong>Birthday! </strong></span>Lots of Surprise Special Guests for a chill Thursday night, starting early at 8:00pm, Pay What You Can - cash only. No Cake, no candles, no wishes!</p><p>I was thrilled to be invited by my old friend Jay Santarossa to be part of his new podcast,<a class="no-pjax" href="https://intomusiclyrics.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><strong> Into Music Lyrics</strong></a>, we got in-depth talking about my song “<i><strong>Currents Collide</strong></i>”, give a listen: <a class="no-pjax" href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/7FCuB3ffBaw5NPxR6rq55d?si=6UnwYMMVRq-LJR0nfs9vmQ" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">https://open.spotify.com/episode/7FCuB3ffBaw5NPxR6rq55d?si=6UnwYMMVRq-LJR0nfs9vmQ</a><a data-link-type="url"> </a></p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/7FCuB3ffBaw5NPxR6rq55d?si=6UnwYMMVRq-LJR0nfs9vmQ" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/4b855a51e1cfe8f66355d03f848830b700d43c11/original/416547337-1051446222746909-5190900778859291677-n.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_inline border_" /></a><a data-link-type="url"> </a></p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.cjam.ca/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><strong>CJAM 99.1fm's</strong></a> 40th Anniversary was celebrated in November, and a live version of “Scavengers” recorded on “The Windsor Scene” a few years back was included on CJAM's Live Off The Floor Compilation, you can get it on Cassette and get a special Zine with interviews and photos, a great way to support community radio in Windsor/Detroit! </p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/72d3591e6e5293651e23b5ea81630eef0cdde330/original/a2863161171-16.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_s justify_right border_" />Check it out on Bandcamp: <a class="no-pjax" href="https://cjam-fm.bandcamp.com/album/cjam-live-off-the-floor-ii-from-the-vault-2006-2023" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">https://cjam-fm.bandcamp.com/album/cjam-live-off-the-floor-ii-from-the-vault-2006-2023</a></p><p>And in more exciting news; a song I recorded with my pal <a class="no-pjax" href="https://stringbone.ca/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Barry James Payne</a> was included in a TV Show! <a class="no-pjax" href="https://windeckerroadfilms.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Windecker Road Film</a>'s Graeme Bachiu asked us to record a version of “The Farmer Feeds Us All” to be featured in “Shane Dreams of Sweet Corn” airing on Fibe TV! </p><div class="video-container size_m justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="SrRBGfvwoC8" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SrRBGfvwoC8?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p>Still aglow from bringing Two Dollar Bill back to The Richmond, here's a great video filmed by Kevan Carmen, capturing some of a very special night of music and friends!</p><div class="video-container size_m justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="kkDGomuRlHY" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kkDGomuRlHY?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p>See you on my travels coming up soon - Happy New Year!<br>Allison </p>Allison Browntag:allisonbrown.ca,2005:Post/73193152023-12-14T14:48:22-05:002024-01-07T08:19:06-05:00Fireside Christmas Radio Hour, Two Dollar Bill Reunion!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/dd3f60d8711cb218ca0e48bd192c0cb69baced1d/original/fireside-christmas-radio-hour-2023.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_left border_" />Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all..! It's been an amazing year of music and adventures with more to come in 2024..! I'm up at my snow-covered cabin in the woods again this Christmas to bring you The Fireside Christmas Radio Hour, sharing 90 minutes of Christmas music about <strong>Peace On Earth</strong> beside my crackling fire. You can tune in to <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.cjam.ca/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><strong>CJAM</strong></a> in Windsor, <a class="no-pjax" href="https://radiowestern.ca/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><strong>Radio Western</strong></a> in London, <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.midtownradio.ca/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><strong>Midtown Radio</strong></a> online in Kitchener/Waterloo and a few more great stations this year, and you can listen on demand on Soundcloud here: </p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://on.soundcloud.com/APhCU" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span class="text-big"><strong>https://on.soundcloud.com/APhCU</strong></span></a></p><p><span style="color:hsl(0,91%,66%);"><strong>Radio Western 94.9fm in London, </strong></span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://radiowestern.ca/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:hsl(0,91%,66%);"><strong>www.radiowestern.ca</strong></span></a><span style="color:hsl(0,91%,66%);"><strong>:</strong></span><br>Saturday, December 23rd: 12:00 noon to 1:30pm<br>Sunday, December 24th, Christmas Eve: 8:00pm to 9:30pm<br>Monday, December 25th, Christmas Day: 7:00pm to 8:30pm</p><p><span style="color:hsl(120,87%,70%);"><strong>CJAM Radio 99.1fm in Windsor & Detroit, </strong></span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.cjam.ca/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:hsl(120,87%,70%);"><strong>www.cjam.ca</strong></span></a><br>Monday, December 25th, Christmas Day: 2:30pm to 4:00pm</p><p> </p><p><span style="color:#f0df41;"><strong>Midtown Radio Kitchener/Waterloo online, </strong></span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.midtownradio.ca/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:#f0df41;"><strong>www.midtownradio.ca</strong></span></a><br>Friday, December 22nd: 9:00pm to 10:30pm<br>Monday, December 25th, Christmas Day: 5:00pm to 6:30pm</p><p><strong>Radio 42 North Online: </strong><a class="no-pjax" href="https://radio42north.com/%20" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><strong>https://radio42north.com/</strong></a><br><br>Stay tuned for more show times!</p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/75ad2fe357f5189c2ca54e041cd83681f895511c/original/dec-29-insta.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_right border_" />Coming up Friday, December 29th the one and only <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.youtube.com/@2DollarBillandhisBadPennies" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><strong>Two Dollar Bill Miles</strong></a> is coming back to London for a reunion show with some of his original Bad Pennies at The Richmond Tavern! Bill is coming to us all the way from Portage La Prairie, Manitoba after spending several years living off the grid in an old logging cabin north of Dryden. This show will be huge! Cash Only, Discontinued Currency Accepted. Featuring myself, Allison Brown and Mike Houston (Lonesome Lefty) and tons of surprise special guests! </p><div class="video-container size_l justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="QMKPuGnJNkk" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QMKPuGnJNkk?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p>Thanks so much to you all for listening, tuning in and coming to some really fun gigs in 2023 and can't wait to hang out more in 2024, January 28th I'm back in London at London Brewing with Onion Honey, and a special birthday show coming up at The Richmond on Thursday, February 8th - mark your calendars!</p><p>Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!<br>Allison </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>Allison Browntag:allisonbrown.ca,2005:Post/73007522023-11-08T16:41:33-05:002023-11-08T16:41:33-05:00Christmas/Holiday Cards, "Fireside" Christmas Radio Hour<p>November is here and I'm back on the farm in Southwestern Ontario to round out 2023, crafting up a flurry of Christmas and Holiday Cards, chopping firewood and collecting songs for this year's “Fireside” Christmas Radio Hour. </p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/2a168b065ea043a17c418b670706d3073756d92e/original/female-radio-listener-vintage-radio-01.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_left border_" />If you're a musician with new or Christmas past music, I'm searching for songs for this year's “Fireside” Christmas Radio Hour, broadcast from a snow-covered cabin in the woods beside my crackling fire. This year's theme is “Peace On Earth"; particularly looking for new holiday/Christmas/'peace' themed music from Canadian artists, and artists from the Windsor, London, Kitchener and Southern Ontario region where the show will air on campus/community radio stations. If you've got songs, send them my way at <a class="no-pjax" href="mailto:allison@allisonbrown.ca" data-link-type="email">allison@allisonbrown.ca</a>. Songs not chosen this year will go into my red sack of songs for future shows. Can't wait to hear yours! Also accepting suggestions from listeners too.</p><p><span style="color:hsl(124,74%,48%);"><strong>Christmas and Holiday Card </strong></span>orders are steadily coming in; order yours now as they'll be crafted and sent to you according to when your order is placed, deadline is Monday, November 20th. Place your order on the <a class="no-pjax" href="/cards" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="CARDS"><strong>CARDS</strong></a> page:<a class="no-pjax" href="https://allisonbrown.ca/cards" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"> <strong>https://allisonbrown.ca/cards</strong></a><a data-link-type="url"><strong> </strong></a>All cards are hand-made by me (Allison) , are 4.25 x 5.5 and include an envelope. </p><p>Choose from your favourite designs:<a class="no-pjax" href="/cards" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="CARDS"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/95af127a5282d266f19fef5bdd07c1eaf9f4c70f/original/christmas-card-sample-sheet-2022-square.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /></a></p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/4aivD2guyo8emHttreZEI1?si=GLvA2IHAQHuMZMZ3pUjhQg" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/52434d071dba85b8f37a1c57619a0bcf548caeed/original/allison-brown-just-another-memory.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></a><a data-link-type="url"> </a>“Just Another Memory” my EP of covers is celebrating it's one-year anniversary! If you haven't downloaded it free here: <a class="no-pjax" href="/music" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="MUSIC ">https://allisonbrown.ca/music </a>be sure to add it to your collection, or give it a spin on <a class="no-pjax" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/4aivD2guyo8emHttreZEI1?si=GLvA2IHAQHuMZMZ3pUjhQg" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><strong>Spotify</strong></a>. <strong>VERY LIMITED</strong> quantities of physical CDs are available for $10.00 by emailing <a class="no-pjax" href="mailto:allison@allisonbrown.ca" target="_blank" data-link-type="email">allison@allisonbrown.ca</a>, and they are exclusively available for retail sales at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://groovesrecordstore.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><strong>Grooves Records</strong></a> in London, Ontario. Fantastic artwork by <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.instagram.com/noctuaryretrograde/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Sarah Jane Baggio</a>.</p><p>Looking forward to a cozy couple months of ‘hibernating’ from live shows, stay tuned for gigs being added for 2024!</p><p>Allison </p><p> </p><p> </p>Allison Browntag:allisonbrown.ca,2005:Post/72855322023-10-10T10:19:38-04:002023-11-08T16:36:48-05:00November 2nd at The Richmond, Holiday Cards!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/dc1acc7897e396ac97743e9f10ead7da7f65965e/original/november-2nd-richmond.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p><p>Autumn is in full swing and I've had some great early fall adventures playing at Phog with Mike Houston and heading up to Algonquin Park for the glorious changing colours… Next up I'm back in London at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.richmondtavern.ca/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">The Richmond Tavern</a> for a casual Thursday night show November 2nd with my pal Dan Henshall, and some surprise special guests, 8pm sharp, Pay What You Can! </p><p><strong>It's that time of year again!</strong> </p><p>Time to order your Christmas and Holiday Cards!</p><p>A personal handmade card is a great way to celebrate the season and reach out to your family, friends and colleagues.</p><p>All cards are “4.25 x “5.5 and include an envelope. </p><p>Pack of 5 Cards - $17.50 plus $2.50 postage = $20.00</p><p>Pack of 10 Cards - $35.00 plus $3.00 postage = $38.00</p><p>Pack of 20 Cards - $70.00 plus $4.00 postage = $74.00</p><p>Orders of over 20 cards will be priced individually. Place your order from the <a class="no-pjax" href="/cards" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="CARDS"><strong>CARDS</strong></a> page or email <a class="no-pjax" href="mailto:allison@allisonbrown.ca" target="_blank" data-link-type="email">allison@allisonbrown.ca</a>.</p><p>Last day to place your order is Monday, November 20th, your cards will be mailed before December 4th. Cards will be sent based on when you’ve placed your order, so order early! </p><div class="video-container size_xl justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="HyzC5CGXU6U" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HyzC5CGXU6U?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p>I recently added a few more videos to the <a class="no-pjax" href="/video" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="VIDEO">VIDEOS</a> page and to my <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGuOIkqYH7MvWGINBdjyakA" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">YOUTUBE Channel</a> from last summer at 14th Coffee Co. along with the amazing Grady Caplin on guitar - check those out!</p><p>Here's a few photos from Algonquin ! See you soon - Allison</p><p> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/3de4ee6608391a4bb0eea82deb8c9428fd669619/original/img-5296-1.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_inline border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/6c55a9e9842e54619314aa611eaa0f3b477a12f5/original/img-5176.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_right border_" /></p>Allison Browntag:allisonbrown.ca,2005:Post/72681282023-09-03T08:42:26-04:002023-09-03T08:44:09-04:00September 15th at Phog!<p>Happy September Folks! August was a heatwave of performances around Southern Ontario with one big show coming up this month in Windsor:</p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/19441cdb07e0b71ad04104481a0ed2c2edc55b58/original/phog-september-15.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></p><p>I'm back at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.instagram.com/phoglounge/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><strong>PHOG</strong></a> on Friday, September 15th with <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091553110545" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><strong>MIKE HOUSTON</strong></a> (<i>The artist formerly known as ‘Lonesome Lefty’</i>) for an epic night of Classic Country, Fiddle Tunes, Lonesome Bluegrass, Folk, Roots and More. We start at 9:00pm sharp and we'll go till 1:00am or later along with some surprise special guests. This show marks Mike's return to the Phog stage after several years of hibernation. Pay What You Can, $10.00 suggested. Want us to play Cash? Well, you better bring some with you for when we pass around the jug. More on FB: <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/853039755805490" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">https://www.facebook.com/events/853039755805490</a></p><p>My October and November is very open; if anyone around Southern Ontario would like to book a concert or have me for your fall event's live music I can play solo, or with a variety of accompanists - get in touch, <strong>allison@allisonbrown.ca</strong>. Stay tuned for a show coming up back at The Richmond in London on November 2nd. </p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/86c86796bac77d0d104048ed6ac7ec151658e2d5/original/allison-brown-just-another-memory.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_right border_" />Hard to believe it's been a year since the “Just Another Memory EP" recording sessions; you can download the tracks FREE here:<a class="no-pjax" href="https://allisonbrown.ca/album/2335841/just-another-memory" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><strong> https://allisonbrown.ca/album/2335841/just-another-memory</strong></a></p><p>Winter 2024 is already booking fast for House and Pet-Sitting; I have openings in November and December if you're planning a late fall/early winter holiday, more info at: <a class="no-pjax" href="/house-pet-sitting" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="HOUSE & PET SITTING">https://allisonbrown.ca/house-pet-sitting</a></p><p>Here's a few photos from my August adventures; see you at PHOG on September 15th!</p><p>Allison <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/ca796f3e11f32c2dfdf8407d9eb2e7ad60df050e/original/pelee-storm.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/643650d84e6e1c9a952b83afec19cc7b03747990/original/img-4901.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/31128bc9ac51cd8c36fad28c32622854122121b4/original/369217721-1005564943920541-3543676655645519660-n.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>Allison Browntag:allisonbrown.ca,2005:Post/72504222023-08-01T11:10:09-04:002023-08-11T08:02:38-04:00August In Southern Ontario<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/8ab5aae87b39fc08cadc87a1ef83296ac268e33f/original/360090703-10160827599421221-3718169931732171612-n.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_left border_" />July was an amazing month of music and adventures taking me to <a class="no-pjax" href="https://oldschoolcamps.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Old School Bluegrass Camp</a> in Elphin, <a class="no-pjax" href="https://homecounty.ca/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Home County Music & Art Festival</a> in London, cat-sitting in Kitchener, a mini-tour with<a class="no-pjax" href="https://stringbone.ca/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"> Barry James Payne</a>, camping in Norfolk County and wrapped up with the <a class="no-pjax" href="https://tinyhome.show/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Tiny Home Show</a> in Ancaster… back in Ontario's deep south for August, lots of shows on the calendar!</p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/2ce18afea87a66f1720cb50fd5bac8b85093d850/original/august-5-aburg.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_right border_" />I'm back in Amherstburg's Navy Yard Park Gazebo on Saturday, August 5th for a solo set from 3pm to 4pm, bring a lawn chair! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/ff6e866d218d09d929b7c8b443611e07b1cb8a1d/original/361596089-305579351815097-7404537439467566712-n.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p><p>August 11th, 12th and 13th Kingsville Music Society Presents <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.kingsvillemusicsociety.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">The Greenway Jam</a>! I'll be hosting the Harbour View Stage all day Saturday and playing as part of the ‘Song Farmers’ workshop at noon, Sunday I'll be on the mainstage at 1:00pm as part of ‘Touring Troubadours’! </p><p>Sunday, August 20th I team up with Mike Houston for an afternoon of music on the patio at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.peleeisland.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Pelee Island Winery in Kingsville </a>as part of their Summer Sunday series, Noon to 4pm! <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/975167833749220">https://www.facebook.com/events/975167833749220</a> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/003c9ca4275c03cefa80ac1158ca52c5041eaa54/original/august-20-winery.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p><p>August wraps up with <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/TheBankCottam/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">The Bank Social Pub</a> in Cottam on Saturday, August 26th from 5:00pm to 9:00pm with a special mystery guest guitar accompanist! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/2d9fc429570c38a8d91a473703941c01d6509b0a/original/aug-26-cottam.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_right border_" /></p><p>Stay tuned for details for what promises to be an epic night of music at Phog on September 15th with Mike Houston!</p><p>I've got lots of openings for <a class="no-pjax" href="/house-pet-sitting" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="HOUSE & PET SITTING">House and Pet-Sitting</a> through fall and early winter, get in touch at <a class="no-pjax" href="mailto:allison@allisonbrown.ca">allison@allisonbrown.ca</a> to book me to take care of your furry pals on your fall vacation!</p><p>See you in Southern Ontario through August!</p><p>Allison </p><p> </p>Allison Browntag:allisonbrown.ca,2005:Post/72337752023-06-28T08:39:03-04:002023-06-28T08:39:03-04:00Old School Camps, Home County and More!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/403a660467c571f78c40ddd2c96d99cc3f857e61/original/osbc-2023-poster-final.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><p>July is here! I'm off on a month of adventures that bring me back to <a class="no-pjax" href="https://oldschoolcamps.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><strong>Old School Bluegrass and Fiddle & Banjo Camps</strong></a> up in Elphin as Camp Assistant, always a highlight of the summer and can't wait to be part of it all again this year! </p><p>Another huge part of July is <a class="no-pjax" href="https://homecounty.ca/" data-link-type="url" target="_blank"><strong>HOME COUNTY MUSIC & ART FESTIVAL</strong></a> in London coming up July 14th to 16th in Victoria Park. I'll be doing a special Gordon Lightfoot tribute Saturday afternoon at 4:30pm on the East Stage, and a tweener on the mainstage later that night. Sunday, July 16th I'll be joining a tribute to Nora Galloway on the South Stage at 12:00, then running over to the Home Grown Stage for my concert set with Dan Henshall at 1:00pm. The fest wraps up for me at 3:00pm for “Tales From The Road” on the South Stage. Full schedule is at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://homecounty.ca/schedule/#saturday-afternoon" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">https://homecounty.ca/schedule/#saturday-afternoon</a></p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/43c118778be36a266dda1bdef9ae84280c510a6c/original/home-county-poster.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><p>I'll be back in Kitchener for a show with my pal <a class="no-pjax" href="https://stringbone.ca/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Barry James Payne</a> (String Bone) on Friday, July 21st at The Yeti Cafe, 8:00pm, $10 in advance, limited tickets available!<a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/573579414905261" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"> https://www.facebook.com/events/573579414905261</a></p><p>Don't take a chance, get your tickets in advance at: <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/allison-brown-barry-james-payne-at-the-yeti-tickets-630986165607" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><strong>https://www.eventbrite.com/e/allison-brown-barry-james-payne-at-the-yeti-tickets-630986165607</strong></a></p><p>We team up again the next day and add Dan Henshall on July 22nd at Anderson Craft Ales in London, 1:00pm to 4:00pm! <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/782508409849366" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">https://www.facebook.com/events/782508409849366</a></p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/530de0d186ba29c7807752f3deaca46a616637eb/original/allison-barry-jul-21.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/3032971f3fbf535bbff73afade3eedbd2b89ce51/original/allson-brown-barry-payne-jul-22.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/43aa3d46384c5e36f30e8e1d4c0569f6f7e153f9/original/pirate-radio-fb-header.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_s justify_left border_" />Episode #1 of the P.I.R.A.T.E. Radio Podcast from Pelee Island is LIVE; give a listen at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://stoneandsky.org/p-i-r-a-t-e-radio/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">https://stoneandsky.org/p-i-r-a-t-e-radio/</a><a data-link-type="url"> </a></p><p>Be sure to check out all the great music, art and theatre put together by the Stone & Sky Music & Art Series for an amazing season on Pelee Island!</p><p>See you in Victoria Park for HOME COUNTY and more of these amazing July adventures!<br>Allison </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>Allison Browntag:allisonbrown.ca,2005:Post/72133422023-05-22T09:08:28-04:002023-05-30T07:24:19-04:00June and July - Southern Ontario!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/e7ec0afdfd535c9143749fa1b7eeea576a53f8e2/original/jun-3-allison-brown-viewpointe.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p><p>Summer is just beginning, an exciting time of the year as flowers begin to bloom and the leaves are bursting out green… lots of great music is in the air here in Southern Ontario! Saturday, June 3rd brings me to <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.viewpointewinery.com/" data-link-type="url">Viewpointe Estate Winery </a>in Harrow for music on the patio with a special guest guitar accompanist, 1:30pm to 4:30pm. Sunday, June 4th I'm back at Amherstburg's Navy Yard Park Gazebo, for <a class="no-pjax" href="https://visitamherstburg.ca/events/amherstburg-open-air-weekends/" data-link-type="url">Open Air Weekends!</a><a data-link-type="url"> </a></p><p>I'll be playing next to the Big Tomato in Leamington as part of the <a class="no-pjax" href="https://leamingtonartscentre.com/mill-st-market/" data-link-type="url">Leamington Arts Centre's Mill Street Markets</a> on Friday, June 9th, 7:30pm, a great event showcasing local food, beverages, art and more!</p><p>A Mini-Tour with my pals <a class="no-pjax" href="https://onionhoney.com/" data-link-type="url">Onion Honey</a> rounds out the month with an outdoor concert at The Patillo Apple Orchard in Lakeshore, Friday, June 23rd - tickets are already SOLD OUT! Thanks for the amazing response to this concert and looking forward to seeing you there, no door tickets will be available. </p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/add614e3c60d719da3eab21c6894d893a213e9be/original/onion-honey-june-23.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><p>I'll be tagging along with Onion Honey up to Hamilton to drop in on a few songs at their performance at The <a class="no-pjax" href="https://lunahomestead.ca/festival/" data-link-type="url">Welcome Home Festival</a> on June 24th before heading over to St. Thomas for music on the patio <a class="no-pjax" href="https://railwaycitybrewing.com/" data-link-type="url">The Railway City Brewery</a><a data-link-type="url">! </a></p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/820aa60f9477cd613ed8e65932cfb23f87b15ecc/original/onion-honey-jun-25-st-thomas.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p><p>Re-uniting with Dan Henshall on Mandolin for this one!</p><p>July brings me back to <a class="no-pjax" href="https://oldschoolcamps.com/" data-link-type="url">Old School Bluegrass Camp</a>, still spots left if you'd like to join up for these fun music camps! Super thrilled to be part of this year's <a class="no-pjax" href="https://homecounty.ca/" data-link-type="url">Home County Music and Art Festival </a>in London July 14th - 16th! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/1ebe393201abb601fa3abc1844788a00346a2445/original/hc-logo-3d-1-2-1.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></p><p>More shows in July - I'll be teaming up with Barry James Payne for a show in Kitchener July 21st at The Yeti Cafe, limited spots available, tickets $10 - <a href="" data-link-type="url">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/allison-brown-barry-james-payne-at-the-yeti-tickets-630986165607</a></p><p>And at<a class="no-pjax" href="https://andersoncraftales.ca/" data-link-type="url"> Anderson Ales</a> in London on July 22nd! </p><p>Can't wait to see you all soon, will be a great couple months of amazing shows around Ontario!<br>Allison</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/3032971f3fbf535bbff73afade3eedbd2b89ce51/original/allson-brown-barry-payne-jul-22.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/530de0d186ba29c7807752f3deaca46a616637eb/original/allison-barry-jul-21.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_right border_" /></p><p> </p><p> </p>Allison Browntag:allisonbrown.ca,2005:Post/71936742023-04-20T08:22:41-04:002023-05-20T07:34:21-04:00Spring and Summer Gigs: Home County in London!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/1ebe393201abb601fa3abc1844788a00346a2445/original/hc-logo-3d-1-2-1.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_right border_" />Howdy Folks! Spring has sprung here in Ontario's deep south and been working on booking some really fun shows and collaborations for the spring and summer. BIG NEWS - I'm thrilled to be back at London's <a class="no-pjax" href="https://homecounty.ca/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Home County Music & Art Festival</a><a data-link-type="url">, </a>as part of an amazing lineup of stellar acts including Stephen Fearing, Terra Lightfoot and more, can't wait to share the stage with some excellent performers! Can't wait to see you all again in Victoria Park July 14th to 16th!</p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/99e05eb3e21fa07725a9f1edc9360be617e05312/original/kingsville-cottam-insta.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Coming up on the May long weekend, I'll be playing two Essex County shows, <strong> changes to this weekend's shows- Saturday May 20th </strong><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.kingsvillebrewery.com/taphouse/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><strong>Kingsville Brewery Taphouse</strong></a><strong> with the one and only Mike Houston! </strong>* </p><p>Later on in May, I'm leading training sessions on radio and podcasting on Pelee Island as part of the P.I.R.A.T.E. (Pelee Island Radio and Training Experience) presented by the <a class="no-pjax" href="https://stoneandsky.org/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Stone & Sky Music & Art Series</a>! Volunteers will contribute to a new podcast about life on the island. More information is at: <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/574240938143176" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">https://www.facebook.com/events/574240938143176</a></p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/43aa3d46384c5e36f30e8e1d4c0569f6f7e153f9/original/pirate-radio-fb-header.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_right border_" /></p><p>June 3rd brings me back to beautiful <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.viewpointewinery.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Viewpointe Winery </a>in Harrow for an afternoon of music along with a guest guitarist from 1:30 to 4:30pm, and more June dates are being added, check out the <a class="no-pjax" href="/shows" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="SHOWS">SHOWS </a>page to stay updated! </p><p>Super excited about sharing the stage for the June 23rd-25th weekend with my Kitchener pals <a class="no-pjax" href="https://onionhoney.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Onion Honey</a>! We're at the Patillo Apple Orchard for a special outdoor concert on Friday, June 23rd, tickets are at Eventbrite:<a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/onion-honey-with-allison-brown-patillo-apple-orchard-concert-tickets-617052148587" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/onion-honey-with-allison-brown-patillo-apple-orchard-concert-tickets-617052148587</a><a data-link-type="url"> </a></p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/add614e3c60d719da3eab21c6894d893a213e9be/original/onion-honey-june-23.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p><p>We head to Hamilton on the 24th and we wrap up our mini-tour on Sunday, June 25th at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://railwaycitybrewing.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Railway City Brewing </a>in St. Thomas!</p><p>I'm still booking House and Pet Sitting into the fall and winter:<a class="no-pjax" href="https://allisonbrown.ca/house-pet-sitting" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"> https://allisonbrown.ca/house-pet-sitting</a><a data-link-type="url"> </a></p><p>Lots on the go and hope to see you as my performance schedule heats up for the summer season!<br>Allison </p>Allison Browntag:allisonbrown.ca,2005:Post/71646842023-03-03T15:16:36-05:002023-03-03T15:16:36-05:00Website Re-Design, March Adventures!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/7366834bfa9b25bc55893b6c901024b4924d5889/original/331883556-871565400740877-7003287521263433383-n.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Howdy Folks! February brought some great adventuring up in London with dog-sitting and some music, had a chance to join <a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.rizdales.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">The Rizdales</a> for a few songs during their monthly show at The Richmond Tavern, and catch up with lots of friends! </p><p>I'm back in London again at The Richmond Tavern coming up Sunday, March 12th as a special guest with Emily Garber, 3pm to 6pm, Pay What You Can! <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/9132018290206905" data-link-type="url" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/9132018290206905</a><a data-link-type="url"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/147c1fd1660137e3377e2ad6b3743bf2c27c40e5/original/emily-ab-mar-12.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_right border_" /></a></p><p>I'll be hanging out in London for the week before heading to Guelph, and then to <a class="no-pjax" href="https://oldschoolcamps.com/popup-camps/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Old School Song Writing Camp</a> on Wolfe Island! </p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/417073/b5fef34e5871b120eced9d8b834eb2ec0f6a6601/original/osbc-2023-poster-final.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_s justify_left border_" />Brought to you by the Old School Camps team, there are spots still available for Old School Bluegrass and Fiddle & Banjo Camps coming up in July, check it out: <a class="no-pjax" href="https://oldschoolcamps.com/" data-link-type="url" target="_blank">https://oldschoolcamps.com/</a><a data-link-type="url"> </a></p><p>And happy to show off the newly redesigned <a class="no-pjax" href="/home" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="HOME">allisonbrown.ca</a> featuring photography by <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.instagram.com/sarahkivell/?hl=en" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Sarah Kivell</a><a data-link-type="url">! </a></p><p> </p><p>Booking home and pet-sitting into fall and early winter 2023, find out more at <a class="no-pjax" href="/house-pet-sitting" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="HOUSE & PET SITTING">https://allisonbrown.ca/house-pet-sitting</a></p><p>Can't wait to see you on my March adventuring back in London, Guelph and Wolfe Island!</p>Allison Browntag:allisonbrown.ca,2005:Post/71411362023-01-21T11:27:34-05:002023-01-21T11:27:34-05:00Online Birthday Concert February 8th!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/07bbbd61e887619756f33d93de67123e88b9773c/original/acoustic-spotlight-feb-8.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" />Winter is in the air and a few things are coming up on the horizon... I'll be celebrating my birthday this year with a solo concert on Wednesday, February 8th as I return to Acoustic Spotlight Online, you can tune in from anywhere at 7:00pm Ontario Time at <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/acousticspotlightlondonont" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/acousticspotlightlondonont" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/acousticspotlightlondonont</a></p>
<p>Gearing up for the Old School Camps season, I'll be helping out as Camp Assistant at Song Writing Camp coming up in March, and registrations are open for July's Old School Bluegrass and Fiddle & Banjo Camps, you can sign up at <a contents="https://oldschoolcamps.com/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://oldschoolcamps.com/" target="_blank">https://oldschoolcamps.com/</a> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/b5fef34e5871b120eced9d8b834eb2ec0f6a6601/original/osbc-2023-poster-final.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p>Home and Pet-Sitting is booking up fast for 2023, I'll be up in London in February and back again in March... openings still available for April and <a contents="May!&nbsp;https://allisonbrown.ca/house-pet-sitting" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://allisonbrown.ca/house-pet-sitting" target="_blank">May! https://allisonbrown.ca/house-pet-sitting</a></p>
<p>My spring and summer gig calendar is still very open - message me if you'd like to host a house concert, or there's a venue or festival I should inquire about performance opportunities! <a contents="allison@allisonbrown.ca" data-link-label="" data-link-type="email" href="mailto:allison@allisonbrown.ca" target="_blank">allison@allisonbrown.ca</a></p>
<p>Stay tuned for more as I'll be re-designing the website soon with some amazing new photos...</p>
<p>Happy wintering!<br>Allison </p>Allison Browntag:allisonbrown.ca,2005:Post/71239032022-12-16T09:00:29-05:002022-12-22T10:11:25-05:00"Fireside" Christmas Radio Hour<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/25d8abb22e99640ded9a744896b82be663ab06f7/original/fireside-2022.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_l justify_left border_none" alt="" />Merry merry merry! It's been a flurry of fun projects this November and December... I handcrafted over 160 Christmas and Holiday cards this season, and I've been busy chopping firewood and gathering a stocking-full of songs for my annual "Fireside" Christmas Radio Hour, broadcast through the magic of radio from my snow-covered cabin in the woods tucked into a mystery location in the forest of Northern Ontario.</p>
<p>It's my favourite way to wish friends near and far a Merry Christmas and all the best in the winter season, you can tune in on <a contents="CJAM 99.1fm in Windsor/Detroit" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.cjam.ca/" target="_blank">CJAM 99.1fm in Windsor/Detroit</a>, <a contents="Radio Western in London" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://radiowestern.ca/" target="_blank">Radio Western in London</a>, <a contents="Midtown Radio " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.midtownradio.ca/" target="_blank">Midtown Radio </a>online from Kitchener, and a few other stations around Ontario. <strong>You can also listen on demand anytime on Soundcloud at: <a contents="https://soundcloud.com/user-518551521/sets/fireside-christmas-radio-hour" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/user-518551521/sets/fireside-christmas-radio-hour" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/user-518551521/sets/fireside-christmas-radio-hour</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><a contents="Midtown Radio" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.midtownradio.ca/" target="_blank">Midtown Radio</a>: December 22nd, 9:00pm to 10:30pm <a contents="www.midtownradio.ca" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.midtownradio.ca/" target="_blank">www.midtownradio.ca</a></strong></p>
<p><a contents="Radio Western (94.9fm, London, Ontario):" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://radiowestern.ca/" target="_blank"><strong>Radio Western (94.9fm, London, Ontario):</strong></a> <strong>December 23rd at 8:00pm to 9:30pm, December 24th, 4:00pm to 5:30PM</strong></p>
<p><strong><a contents="CJAM 99.1fm Windsor/Detroit:" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.cjam.ca/" target="_blank">CJAM 99.1fm Windsor/Detroit:</a> December 24th at 5:00pm, December 25th at 2:30pm</strong></p>
<p><strong>and <a contents="Radio 42 North" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://radio42north.com/" target="_blank">Radio 42 North</a> online; December 25th at 12 noon and then again at 8:00pm.</strong></p>
<p>So happy to hear that "Just Another Memory" my EP of five covers has been charting on community radio; it was #2 on the Radio Western Charts and #16 on CJAM! </p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/86c86796bac77d0d104048ed6ac7ec151658e2d5/original/allison-brown-just-another-memory.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p>You can download it free on the<a contents=" MUSIC" data-link-label="MUSIC " data-link-type="page" href="/music"><strong> MUSIC</strong></a> page and you can stream on Spotify: <a contents="https://open.spotify.com/album/4aivD2guyo8emHttreZEI1?si=GzIFHycmQC2JcYuLJtfZdA" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/4aivD2guyo8emHttreZEI1?si=GzIFHycmQC2JcYuLJtfZdA" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/album/4aivD2guyo8emHttreZEI1?si=GzIFHycmQC2JcYuLJtfZdA</a> The Spotify version of the release also includes my back catalog of cover recordings from the Stitches & Incisions, Viper at The Virgin's Feet and Everything That Shined albums.</p>
<p>Wishing you all the best for 2023 and a Merry merry merry holiday season from here at the snow-covered cabin! </p>
<p>Allison <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/2f10453e79002643916155d0e888543c5c2cf63a/original/cabinone.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></p>Allison Browntag:allisonbrown.ca,2005:Post/71008842022-11-12T09:25:13-05:002022-11-12T09:28:23-05:00Just Another Memory - Covers Collection Available!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/86c86796bac77d0d104048ed6ac7ec151658e2d5/original/allison-brown-just-another-memory.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_l justify_left border_none" alt="" />I'm thrilled to announce that "<strong>Just Another Memory</strong>", my covers recording project is available here on my music page:<a contents="&nbsp;https://allisonbrown.ca/music" data-link-label="MUSIC " data-link-type="page" href="/music" target="_blank"> https://allisonbrown.ca/music</a> and will soon be available on <a contents="Spotify" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0GRdSBU1vrgE7BumUt1nHM" target="_blank">Spotify</a>! You can listen or download for <strong>free</strong>, if you'd like to make a donation towards my musical adventures you can e-transfer <a contents="allison@allisonbrown.ca" data-link-label="" data-link-type="email" href="mailto:allison@allisonbrown.ca" target="_blank">allison@allisonbrown.ca</a>. Thanks so much to everyone who made donations to my Go Fund Me which made these recordings possible! The covers EP features FIVE songs, artwork by <a contents="Sarah Jane Baggio" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/noctuaryretrograde/" target="_blank">Sarah Jane Baggio</a>, a stellar lineup of musicians including Paul Aitken, Ian McKay, Russ Macklem, Tara Dunphy, Dan Henshall, Jedd House, and was recorded in August at London's <a contents="Sugar Shack" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/thesugarshack_/" target="_blank">Sugar Shack</a> by Simon Larochette! I'm so happy with how these songs sound and hope you all enjoy!</p>
<p>Coming up on Monday, November 21st, I'm playing as part of the <a contents="Monarch Cafe Songwriters' Series at The Bank Theatre" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://banktheatre.com/project/monarch-cafe-series-2/" target="_blank">Monarch Cafe Songwriters' Series at The Bank Theatre</a> in Leamington along with <a contents="Ron Leary" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://ronleary.com/" target="_blank">Ron Leary</a>, <a contents="Julie Ross " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/JulieRossMusic/" target="_blank">Julie Ross </a>and host with the most, <a contents="Justin Latam" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://justinlatam.ca/index.html" target="_blank">Justin Latam</a>! Tickets are $15.00, don't take a chance, get your tickets in advance here: <a contents="https://checkout.square.site/buy/PHEWZLRZSXO4YMAZJV4MWLAO" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://checkout.square.site/buy/PHEWZLRZSXO4YMAZJV4MWLAO" target="_blank">https://checkout.square.site/buy/PHEWZLRZSXO4YMAZJV4MWLAO</a> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/8915a22183eafe73caf1245afa3686211c86182d/original/monarch.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p>It's the last week to order your <span style="color:#2ecc71;"><strong>Christmas and Holiday Cards</strong></span>! Last day for orders is November 21st, hand-crafted cards are a great way to spread cheer to your friends, family and colleagues! You can find the order form on the cards page here: <a contents="https://allisonbrown.ca/cards" data-link-label="CARDS" data-link-type="page" href="/cards" target="_blank">https://allisonbrown.ca/cards</a> <iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="TjcVghvg9mc" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/TjcVghvg9mc/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TjcVghvg9mc?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/142d7fbffc7c859bf16293d9a342901d409c5925/original/cabinone.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" />And as the holidays get closer, I'm getting ready once again to head up to my snow-covered cabin in the woods in a mystery location in Northern Ontario to share my annual "Fireside" Christmas Radio Hour, I'm searching for new Christmas, Holiday and Winter music to include, particularly from Canadian artists... this year's theme is "<em>The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future</em>", if you have any recommendations or if you're a musician with new holiday music to share, get in touch - <a contents="allison@allisonbrown.ca" data-link-label="" data-link-type="email" href="mailto:allison@allisonbrown.ca" target="_blank">allison@allisonbrown.ca</a>. </p>
<p>Thanks so much again to everyone involved in the "Just Another Memory" recording project and hope you enjoy the first recordings I've done since 2018! Allison</p>Allison Browntag:allisonbrown.ca,2005:Post/70793532022-10-11T16:50:46-04:002022-11-12T08:23:32-05:00Holiday Cards, October in Southern Ontario<p>October is here and I'm preparing for my annual <a contents="Christmas and Holiday Card " data-link-label="CARDS" data-link-type="page" href="/cards" target="_blank">Christmas and Holiday Card </a>fundraiser; last year I hand-crafted over 200 cards, so I'm hoping for another flurry of orders that will make the sparkles fly here in my own little Santa's workshop! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/a042af43600187a49098b70f6b40b0a37f1a2671/original/christmas-card-sample-sheet-2022.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_orig justify_center border_none" alt="" />More info is on the <a contents="CARDS" data-link-label="CARDS" data-link-type="page" href="/cards" target="_blank">CARDS</a> page; and you can click the <a contents="ORDER FORM" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9OPJ-EuWs7e7lRuTD5EQaRZFFHPyhNSCe7qnu0DIZohjRFg/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank">order form</a> to put in your requests! The last day to order cards this year is Monday, November 21st, so order soon!</p>
<p>Recording Update: I had an amazing time in the studio in August recording at The Sugar Shack in London and FIVE new cover songs are coming your way soon. If you haven't followed me on <a contents="SPOTIFY" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0GRdSBU1vrgE7BumUt1nHM" target="_blank">SPOTIFY</a> be sure to keep posted to my page as I'll be adding the new songs soon! Thanks so much to everyone who contributed to my Go Fund Me towards this project and you'll be getting the new tracks as soon as they're ready (before everyone else)!</p>
<p>I'll be spending October in Southern Ontario; doing some dog-sitting in Amherstburg, while working on a ton of great <a contents="freelance" data-link-label="FREELANCE" data-link-type="page" href="/freelance" target="_blank">freelance</a> projects supporting other artists and musicians. And, I'll be back at The Serenity Cafe in Windsor's Ford City on Thursday, October 27th, one hour solo set, 8:00pm, pass the hat!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/f3a7e8c56dddda29cc1a7e96a339538cf83556ca/original/serenity.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Stay tuned for when those new tracks drop, and enjoy the glorious fall weather! </p>
<p>Allison </p>Allison Browntag:allisonbrown.ca,2005:Post/70557562022-09-08T08:31:04-04:002022-09-08T08:31:04-04:00Wine and Song in September<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/4dec167ac297a9e3672d2be378fb78a598d1b0b0/original/img-1186.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" />Howdy Folks! September has rolled in and I'm taking it easy for a few weeks after a fun, whirlwind summer with tons of musical adventures. I'm over the moon with how the recording sessions went in August at <a contents="The Sugar Shack" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://sugarshackrecording.com/" target="_blank">The Sugar Shack </a> in London with the creative and highly skilled Simon Larochette at the studio controls and with an all-star cast of stellar session musicians! We recorded FIVE covers after all, as I surpassed my $1000.00 goal with my Go Fund Me Fundraiser - thanks so much to everyone who made a contribution, you'll be amazed at how these songs turned out... for sure different from my previous recordings but with my signature sound at the heart of this fun project. Stay tuned for release details coming soon! </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/f9711168a9402de16ef82b9e82d2a87a7fbae2cc/original/viewpointe-winery-sept-17.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" />Coming up in September; I'm teaming up with <a contents="Ron Leary" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://ronleary.com/" target="_blank">Ron Leary</a> for an afternoon of song swapping at <a contents="Viewpointe Estate Winery" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.viewpointewinery.com/" target="_blank">Viewpointe Estate Winery</a> on Saturday, September 17th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, join us for wine and songs on the Lake Erie shoreline in the lovely mid-September weather!</p>
<p>As September rolls out, I'll be the last feature musician for the <a contents="Monday Night Mixer " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.peleeisland.com/event/monday-night-mixers-to-be-announced/" target="_blank">Monday Night Mixer </a>series at Kingsville's <a contents="Pelee Island Winery" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.peleeisland.com/" target="_blank">Pelee Island Winery </a> on Monday, September 26th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm... I'll be joined by Dan Henshall on Mandolin! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/ccd3c2359045b585707aaac46cee011e4e2b1449/original/kingsville-mixer.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" /> Bring a lawn chair!</p>
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<p>Autumn brings me to more pet-sitting adventures in Tecumseh and Amherstburg, if you have a vacation coming up and need house and pet-sitting services, be in touch as my fall and winter is booking up fast! <a contents="https://allisonbrown.ca/house-pet-sitting" data-link-label="HOUSE & PET SITTING" data-link-type="page" href="/house-pet-sitting" target="_blank">https://allisonbrown.ca/house-pet-sitting</a> </p>
<p>And - soon I'll be starting to take orders for my annual Christmas Card fundraiser, if you'd like a batch of cards this year, for sure give me a heads up on what you'd like! </p>
<p>Looking forward to a lovely autumn and to these two winery performances in deep Ontario South to roll in the crisp weather!<br>Allison </p>Allison Browntag:allisonbrown.ca,2005:Post/70281752022-08-01T10:49:50-04:002022-09-08T08:07:25-04:00August Adventures in London, Recording!<p>Howdy Folks! July flew by with adventures at <strong><a contents="Old School Bluegrass Camp" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://oldschoolbluegrasscamp.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Old School Bluegrass Camp</a></strong>, some cat-sitting time in Kitchener, beach days at Turkey Point and wrapped up the month with a weekend of gigs in Kingsville and Amherstburg! Huge thanks to everyone who contributed to my Go Fund Me towards my summer recording project coming up soon while I'm in London in August, as of today I'm only $30 away from reaching my goal of $1000.00! <iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="OsZDjZDNumY" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/OsZDjZDNumY/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OsZDjZDNumY?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p><a contents="https://www.gofundme.com/f/allison-brown-four-song-recording-project" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/allison-brown-four-song-recording-project" target="_blank">https://www.gofundme.com/f/allison-brown-four-song-recording-project</a> if you'd still like to contribute or give the video a share!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/c452d4e24047f314d8072eb6f020a8549ef2cb51/original/serenity.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" />Kicking off August with two shows around home; Thursday, August 4th I'll be at <strong>Serenity Coffee House</strong> in Ford City Windsor for a one hour solo set at 8:00pm, PWYC. <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/events/561476792114639" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/561476792114639" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/561476792114639</a>. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/f636fbca8244af7cc8cb89996ab4f07ccc5d86b9/original/cottam-aug-7.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" />Sunday, August 7th I'll be in downtown Cottam for an afternoon of music on the patio (weather permitting) at <strong><a contents="The Bank Social Pub" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/TheBankCottam/" target="_blank">The Bank Social Pub</a> </strong>swapping sets of songs with<strong> <a contents="Ron Leary" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://ronleary.com/" target="_blank">Ron Leary</a></strong>! August 12th to 14th weekend I'm hosting stages at Kingsville's <a contents="Greenway Jam" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://kingsvillemusicsociety.com/events/" target="_blank"><strong>Greenway Jam</strong></a>! Later on in August, I head up to London for a "Re-Assembly" tour of two shows with The Assembly Line (Jedd House, bass and Dan Henshall, mandolin plus guests!) Sunday, August 21st we're at <strong><a contents="The London Brewing Co-Op" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.londonbrewing.ca/" target="_blank">The London Brewing Co-Op</a></strong> from 1 to 3pm and Saturday, August 27th we're back at the glorious <strong><a contents="Richmond Tavern" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.richmondtavern.ca/" target="_blank">Richmond Tavern</a></strong> from 4pm to 7pm! Looking forward to a fantastic August of music, see you there! Allison <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/f08226e7b25419c0cd3ad475a6a4449e315a4613/original/richmond-aug-27.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/b4e18e78dfa38711c140e89e6d20c5ed1efb9a05/original/london-brew-co-op-aug-21.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>Allison Browntag:allisonbrown.ca,2005:Post/70025402022-06-27T09:36:56-04:002022-07-25T08:47:41-04:00BIG NEWS! Summer Recording Project, July Adventures!<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="OsZDjZDNumY" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/OsZDjZDNumY/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OsZDjZDNumY?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe>Hi Folks! June was a whirlwind of fun; worked for the Ontario Election, re-painted my Bedroom/World Headquarters, made some music videos at 14th Coffee Co. out in the wilds of Essex County, played a great House Concert in Walkerville, did some cat-sitting in South Windsor and did a bit of reporting for the Harrow News! </p>
<p><strong>BIG NEWS! </strong>I know you’ve been eagerly waiting for some new music from me; this summer I’ll be <strong>recording four surprise cover songs</strong> at <a contents="The Sugar Shack " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://sugarshackrecording.com/" target="_blank">The Sugar Shack </a>studio in London, Ontario. I’m contributing $1000.00 of my own money towards the project but I’ll need your help to make these recordings sound amazing. </p>
<p>I’m asking for One Thousand Dollars from you, my friends and fans to help contribute towards this project. </p>
<p>I’m not printing CDs for this project, and the recordings will be available on digital streaming platforms, will be played on radio stations, and will be downloadable from my website. You can find out how to contribute and what fabulous gifts are available with your generous donation at the <strong>GO FUND ME: <a contents="www.gofundme.com/f/allison-brown-four-song-recording-project" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/allison-brown-four-song-recording-project">www.gofundme.com/f/allison-brown-four-song-recording-project</a><a contents="www.gofundme.com/f/allison-brown-four-song-recording-project" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/allison-brown-four-song-recording-project" target="_blank"> </a></strong>and you can check out the video here: <a contents="https://youtu.be/OsZDjZDNumY" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/OsZDjZDNumY" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/OsZDjZDNumY</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/c38af66cdc7c5ef947248ad1a6f75c7d6dcfed6b/original/osbc-poster-2022.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" />I'm headed off to beautiful Lanark County for Old School Bluegrass and Fiddle & Banjo Camps to work as Jenny Whiteley's Camp Assistant - can't wait for this summer highlight of music and friends! Find out more at <a contents="https://oldschoolbluegrasscamp.wordpress.com/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://oldschoolbluegrasscamp.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">https://oldschoolbluegrasscamp.wordpress.com/</a> </p>
<p>And, on Saturday, July 23rd, I'm back in Kitchener for a show at <a contents="The Falls Road Pub" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://thefallsroadpub.ca/" target="_blank">The Falls Road Pub</a> with <a contents="Ally Corbett" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://allycorbett.com/" target="_blank">Ally Corbett</a> and Grady Caplin! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/86ed8ad252413d4212de34659a5b0ef2491ea121/original/july-23-falls-rd.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p>And I round off a busy July with two gigs back in the deep Ontario South, I'll be at Kingsville's Open Streets on Saturday, July 30th and Amherstburg's Music In The Park on July 31st! </p>
<p>Exciting times as the summer gets into full swing - stay tuned for more gigs in London in August!</p>
<p>Thanks so much for helping me out with the Go Fund Me towards my first recording project since 2018! </p>
<p>Allison <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/efd46195d91dcce3685a5d2eb9bc9c238408b838/original/amherstburg-july-31-revised.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></p>Allison Browntag:allisonbrown.ca,2005:Post/69610992022-05-01T09:06:32-04:002022-05-01T09:08:07-04:00May and June Rambles!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/749fa658acb71d45272e54f7c3f75909f3593020/original/phog-may-14th-final.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" />Howdy Folks..! I had a lovely April pet-sitting in Amherstburg, Russell Woods and Tecumseh taking care of some furry friends, getting ready to get out gigging as spring moves along with summer on the horizon. Coming up Saturday, May 14th I'm making my return to downtown Windsor's Phog Lounge for an early show starting at 7:30pm, Pay What You Can. Grady Caplin and Ally Corbett join me on guitar and fiddle, possibly some surprise guests! More at: <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/events/500204388259082" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/500204388259082" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/500204388259082</a></p>
<p>Later on in May, I'm back for Amherstburg's Open Air Music In The Park at the King's Navy Yard Park Gazebo - Sunday, May 29th from 3pm to 4pm, Grady Caplin joins in on that one too! <a contents="https://visitamherstburg.ca/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://visitamherstburg.ca/" target="_blank">https://visitamherstburg.ca/</a> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/5d13d89e1689fc3a3f3aec5e7e800d48ba5c6001/original/amherstburg-may-29.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" />And into June, I'm playing a Backyard House Concert in Walkerville (Windsor), Saturday, June 11th, 7pm to 9pm, Reservations only, $15, email me at <a contents="allison@allisonbrown.ca" data-link-label="" data-link-type="email" href="mailto:allison@allisonbrown.ca" target="_blank">allison@allisonbrown.ca</a> for details and reservations. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/70bd232acbaa61166527fa3e20aac656deb5fffb/original/june-11th-house-concert.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" />Getting excited about <strong>Old School Bluegrass Camp</strong> coming up in July; there's still spots left in the Song Writing Camp June 17th to 19th and the Fiddle & Banjo Camp July 7th to 10th, sign up: <a contents="https://oldschoolbluegrasscamp.wordpress.com/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://oldschoolbluegrasscamp.wordpress.com/"><strong>https://oldschoolbluegrasscamp.wordpress.com/</strong></a> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/4e2fe005729c9e7329c274f8d060f2f9d4b11150/original/songwriting-camp-2022.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>
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<p>Lots of great music to watch online; some fun duet videos with Grady Caplin on the <strong><a contents="videos page" data-link-label="VIDEO" data-link-type="page" href="/video" target="_blank">videos page</a> </strong>and you can watch our live Acoustic Spotlight concert here: <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/allisoncbrown/videos/759379445047098" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/allisoncbrown/videos/759379445047098" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/allisoncbrown/videos/759379445047098</a></p>
<p>And I was thrilled to be part of Craig Norris' Key of C Playlist on CBC on April 30th; you can listen here:<a contents="&nbsp;https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-149-in-the-key-of-c/clip/15909665-in-the-key-c" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-149-in-the-key-of-c/clip/15909665-in-the-key-c" target="_blank"> https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-149-in-the-key-of-c/clip/15909665-in-the-key-c</a></p>
<p>Stay tuned for more music and adventures, and see you in Windsor and Amherstburg!</p>
<p>Allison </p>
<p> </p>Allison Browntag:allisonbrown.ca,2005:Post/69288052022-03-22T10:16:56-04:002022-03-29T08:13:07-04:00Spring is Springing!<p>Howdy Folks!<br>It's been a slow and lazy start to 2022, cat-sitting and renewing my obsession with The Beatles after watching the amazing Get Back film over the New Year. Started doing administrative work for <strong><a contents="The Slocan Ramblers" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://slocanramblers.com/" target="_blank">The Slocan Ramblers</a></strong>, who are just wrapping up a month-long tour to Canada's west! And, been looking ahead to this summer's <strong><a contents="Old School Bluegrass Camp" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://oldschoolbluegrasscamp.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Old School Bluegrass Camp</a></strong> season, featuring a Song Writing Camp, the week-long Bluegrass Camp and a Fiddle & Banjo Camp; spots are filling quickly but some are still available in all three camps! Sign up at <a contents="https://oldschoolbluegrasscamp.wordpress.com/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://oldschoolbluegrasscamp.wordpress.com/"><strong>https://oldschoolbluegrasscamp.wordpress.com/</strong></a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/436d885247e2f0e5a4719df39e84421707d342e4/original/acoustic-spotlight-apr-20.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" />Coming up Wednesday, April 20th I'm back for Acoustic Spotlight Online, for a concert at 7:00pm streamed live on Facebook at <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/acousticspotlightlondonont" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/acousticspotlightlondonont" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/acousticspotlightlondonont</a>, I'll be joined by Grady Caplin on guitar. </p>
<p>And at long last I'm back at <strong><a contents="Phog" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/phoglounge" target="_blank">Phog</a></strong> in downtown Windsor for an early show on Saturday, May 14th at 7:30pm, along with Grady Caplin on guitar and some surprise guest accompanists. Pay What You Can! <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/events/500204388259082" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/500204388259082" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/500204388259082</a> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/749fa658acb71d45272e54f7c3f75909f3593020/original/phog-may-14th-final.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p>Lots of adventures in the works for the summer, including some house and pet-sitting in Kitchener and London; if you'd like to host a concert while I'm in your town, be in touch at <a contents="allison@allisonbrown.ca" data-link-label="" data-link-type="email" href="mailto:allison@allisonbrown.ca" target="_blank">allison@allisonbrown.ca</a>. As folks are back to vacationing, I'm getting tons of bookings for pet-sitting, so if you are planning something this fall or upcoming winter, get in touch soon as my schedule is filling fast! <a contents="https://allisonbrown.ca/house-pet-sitting" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://allisonbrown.ca/house-pet-sitting" target="_blank">https://allisonbrown.ca/house-pet-sitting</a></p>
<p>I'm also starting to research ideas on Tiny Homes as I'm working towards Tiny Home living in the next few years as a great and more affordable alternative to renting. If you know of any Tiny Homes I can visit in my travels, or have a contact in the Tiny Home community that can offer any advice, be in touch! </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/ec4a0b0d33dc9d027be4a0d229821e5da0986109/original/images.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_right border_none" alt="" />Looking forward to seeing you all as the renaissance of live music continues this spring!</p>
<p>Allison </p>
<p> </p>Allison Browntag:allisonbrown.ca,2005:Post/68440322021-12-17T09:14:35-05:002021-12-25T08:32:12-05:00"Fireside" Christmas Radio Hour, London House Concert<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/23453f6f4a9a11b30791f39270b43f7b2b451782/original/fireside-2021.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_l justify_left border_none" alt="" />Winter is slowly drifting in here in Southern Ontario and I had a restful fall here at the farm crafting cards, baking cookies, chopping firewood and getting ready for the holidays.. my favourite way to wish friends near and far a Merry Christmas is with my annual "Fireside" Radio Hour broadcast beside my crackling fire from a snow-covered cabin in the woods. This year's "Fireside" features an All-Canadian two hour playlist of classic and new Christmas and Winter music.. get your hot chocolate and candy canes and cozy up to your radio! </p>
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<p><strong>Stations and Broadcast Times:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Wednesday, December 22nd and Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24th, 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Radio Western in London, 94.9fm <a contents="www.radiowestern.ca" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.radiowestern.ca" target="_blank">www.radiowestern.ca </a><br>Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24th at 8:00pm to 10:00pm on CJAM 99.1fm in Windsor/Detroit, <a contents="www.cjam.ca" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.cjam.ca" target="_blank">www.cjam.ca</a> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24th at 9:00pm to 11:00pm and Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Midtown Radio, <a contents="www.midtownradio.ca" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.midtownradio.ca" target="_blank">www.midtownradio.ca</a>, @MidtownRadioKW</strong></p>
<p><strong>Christmas Day, Saturday December 25th - 5:00pm to 7:00pm on CJAM 99.1 in Windsor/Detroit, <a contents="www.cjam.ca" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.cjam.ca" target="_blank">www.cjam.ca</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and 8:00pm to 10:00pm on Radio42North, <a contents="www.radio42north.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.radio42north.com" target="_blank">www.radio42north.com</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Stay tuned for more dates and times at <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/firesidechristmasradiohour" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/firesidechristmasradiohour">www.facebook.com/firesidechristmasradiohour</a></strong></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/b519c237534170ffde9535df44b1d27b8cd2baea/original/dec-30th-house-concert-live-stream.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" />I'm also performing an Online Live Stream House Concert in London just before the New Year; Thursday, December 30th, I'll be joined by special guests The Heartaches (Duo, Amanda Lynn Stubley and Martin Horak, <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/TheHeartaches" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/TheHeartaches" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/TheHeartaches)</a> at 3:00pm streaming live from my facebook page at: <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/allisoncbrown" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/allisoncbrown">https://www.facebook.com/allisoncbrown</a>, Pay What You Can via e-transfer to <a contents="allison@allisonbrown.ca" data-link-label="" data-link-type="email" href="mailto:allison@allisonbrown.ca" target="_blank">allison@allisonbrown.ca</a></p>
<p>Join us from the cozy comfort of your own home as you eat through your stash of Christmas treats wearing your new pyjamas!</p>
<p>More info at <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/events/335223551284043" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/335223551284043" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/335223551284043</a></p>
<p>Have a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, all the best to the winter season.. wishing you all the best in 2022, and looking forward to new adventures in a brand new year! </p>
<p>Allison </p>
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<p> </p>Allison Browntag:allisonbrown.ca,2005:Post/68124702021-11-17T09:07:03-05:002021-11-17T09:11:32-05:00Novembering...<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/f3c7aff19afcef1b2f0a6d67b1c22cef485c0558/original/dales-coffeehouse.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" />Howdy Folks! Been enjoying the autumn colours and crisp weather as winter and the holiday season is just around the corner... a couple of fundraiser performances coming up to round out November here in Southern Ontario... I'm thrilled to be part of the return of Dale's Friday Coffeehouse at The Bank Theatre in Leamington on Friday, November 26th along with a stellar lineup of local folks! More info is at <a contents="https://banktheatre.com/project/dales-friday-coffee-house-98/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://banktheatre.com/project/dales-friday-coffee-house-98/" target="_blank">https://banktheatre.com/project/dales-friday-coffee-house-98/</a> . Admission by donation to the Food Bank!</p>
<p>and on Sunday, November 28th, I'll be playing a few songs as part of Melodies for Mental Health, an online fundraiser concert for CMHA... you can register to attend at: <a contents="https://windsoressex.cmha.ca/events/melodies-for-mental-health" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://windsoressex.cmha.ca/events/melodies-for-mental-health" target="_blank">https://windsoressex.cmha.ca/events/melodies-for-mental-health</a> the Facebook event is at: <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/events/623403915489195" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/623403915489195" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/623403915489195</a> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/b16aa6f39693aed49f54025db0e583a33039cebe/original/melodies-for-mental-health.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p>Every year at Christmas, I make the annual trek up to my snow-covered cabin in the woods in a secret location in Northern Ontario to broadcast my “Fireside” Christmas Radio hour beside the crackling fire. I’m already chopping firewood and perfecting my special hot chocolate recipe, and starting my search for new Christmas, Winter and Holiday songs to add to the 2-Hour show; this year featuring All-Canadian music! The elves down at <a contents="CJAM 99.1fm" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.cjam.ca/" target="_blank">CJAM 99.1fm</a> in Windsor are helping me bring the show from the cabin to the airwaves, and it'll be broadcast on CJAM as well as on CKWR and Midtown Radio in Kitchener, and Radio Western in London; stay tuned for times and dates coming soon! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/be3291bd1eec1a9221f5b58642ea57ff2646a0e0/original/snow-covered-cabin-in-the-woods.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p>If you have a new holiday single or album coming out this year, get in touch at <a contents="allison@allisonbrown.ca" data-link-label="" data-link-type="email" href="mailto:allison@allisonbrown.ca" target="_blank">allison@allisonbrown.ca</a> before December 12th, looking forward to hearing your songs!</p>
<p>Bookings are filling up for Pet and Housesitting through the winter season; if you're planning a March Break escape and need someone to take care of your home and pets while you're away, get in touch - still some availability as we look ahead to spring! More at: <a contents="https://allisonbrown.ca/house-pet-sitting" data-link-label="HOUSE & PET SITTING" data-link-type="page" href="/house-pet-sitting" target="_blank">https://allisonbrown.ca/house-pet-sitting</a></p>
<p>See you out in Leamington or over ye olde internet as November fades into the holiday season!<br>Allison </p>
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<p> </p>Allison Browntag:allisonbrown.ca,2005:Post/67853042021-10-24T09:47:22-04:002021-11-08T07:40:00-05:00London in November, Holiday Cards!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/0cbcf63efb3a2d61dfd681f9608f10b363eade0c/original/richmond-nov-5-final.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" />Howdy Folks! The cool weather is settling in here in Southern Ontario and I've been spending the early autumn on some fun house and pet-sitting adventures in Tecumseh and Windsor, with a ramble up to Kitchener camping out at Laurel Creek Conservation area... looking ahead to late fall with some gigs to round out the year.</p>
<p>I'm back in LONDON at The Richmond Tavern on Friday, November 5th with my pals The Assembly Line (Jedd House, Upright Bass, Dan Henshall, Mandolin) with our special guest <a contents="String Bone" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://stringbone.ca/" target="_blank">String Bone</a>! We hit the Richmond stage at 9:00pm and go until about midnight - Pay What You Can! <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/events/4541380719261554" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/4541380719261554" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/4541380719261554</a></p>
<p>I still have some great availability for HOUSE and PET SITTING through winter 2021 and early 2022 - so if you're planning a much-needed vacation, for sure keep me in mind to take care of your home and pets while you're away - <a contents="https://allisonbrown.ca/house-pet-sitting" data-link-label="HOUSE & PET SITTING" data-link-type="page" href="/house-pet-sitting">https://allisonbrown.ca/house-pet-sitting</a></p>
<p><span style="color:#66ff00;"><strong>*** DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND, CARD ORDERS HAVE ENDED FOR THIS SEASON! Stay tuned for next year! ***</strong></span> Everyone loves my handcrafted Christmas and Holiday cards every year... a handmade card is the perfect way to reach out to your friends, family and colleagues this season with a great surprise in the old fashioned mailbox. I'm now taking orders for this year! All cards are “4.25 x “5.5 and include an envelope. </p>
<p><span style="color:#33ff00;"><strong>Pack of 5 Cards - $15.00 plus $3.00 postage = $18.00 </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#33ff00;"><strong>Pack of 10 Cards - $30.00 plus $4.00 postage = $34.00 </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#33ff00;"><strong>Pack of 20 Cards - $60.00 plus $4.00 postage = $64.00 </strong></span></p>
<p>Orders of over 20 cards will be priced individually. Order now as availability is limited and mailout orders will not be accepted after December 6th. Designs will vary based on supplies, and you can let me know which designs you prefer! Email<a contents="allison@allisonbrown.ca" data-link-label="" data-link-type="email" href="mailto:allison@allisonbrown.ca"> allison@allisonbrown.ca</a> to place your order. Detailed photos are at: <a contents="https://allisonbrown.ca/freelance" data-link-label="FREELANCE" data-link-type="page" href="/freelance" target="_blank">https://allisonbrown.ca/freelance</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/172c7b3c69e59941e1b58b7479cf82b3a102b07a/original/card-example-sheet.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Stay tuned for more about late November gigs, and my annual "Fireside" Christmas Radio Hour coming up soon!</p>
<p>Enjoy the sweater season and see you in London!<br>Allison </p>Allison Browntag:allisonbrown.ca,2005:Post/67619122021-09-30T09:22:18-04:002021-09-30T09:32:09-04:00Autumn Rambles....<p>September has slipped away into glorious October with the crisp weather and colour changes in Southwest Ontario... My late summer adventures included new videos; some for my CJAM Instagram Takeover for <a contents="CJAM 99.1fm" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.cjam.ca/" target="_blank">CJAM 99.1fm</a>, and this one filmed in Belle River along with my great pal<a contents=" Alison Nicholl" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/emilyflowersproject" target="_blank"> Alison Nicholl</a> of an old song "Tomorrow Night":</p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="mnggaOJMSI4" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/mnggaOJMSI4/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mnggaOJMSI4?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p>I recorded a few other videos for Neil Young's "One Of These Days" and Bill Poss' "Star Motel" which you can find on my new IGTV (Instagram TV) Channel: <a contents="https://www.instagram.com/allisonbrownmusicandmore/channel/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/allisonbrownmusicandmore/channel/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/allisonbrownmusicandmore/channel/</a></p>
<p>Labour Day weekend I had a relaxing camp-out in <a contents="Wheatley Provincial Park." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/wheatley" target="_blank">Wheatley Provincial Park.</a>.. always a favourite spot for beach lounging after a busy summer! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/45b6fc64b98f9bd0dcde9c224ca727684a57c7fd/original/img-6538.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/486f872e4e618f925a58ad7c1016281260a7f71d/original/242330403-4484690058220159-4175986429294141819-n.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" />I also spent a week out on Pelee Island as part of the Stone & Sky Artists' Residency series, where I performed a concert in the historic stone Quarry Amphitheatre along with visual artist <a contents="Tina Newlove " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://tinanewlove.com/" target="_blank">Tina Newlove </a>and electronic musician <a contents="Christina Sealey" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://christinasealey.com/" target="_blank">Christina Sealey</a>, was another inspiring time out on Pelee Island! </p>
<p>Fall brings me to stops in Kitchener to catch up with friends; and working on setting up a show in London in early November, so stay tuned! </p>
<p>Getting tons of House and Pet Sitting Bookings for the fall, winter and into the spring of 2022...If you need someone to take care of your home and pets while you're out on adventures, be sure to get in touch soon! I can do shorter or longer term live-in house and pet-sitting in Essex County or for stays longer than a week anywhere in Ontario in urban or suburban settings... <a contents="https://allisonbrown.ca/house-pet-sitting" data-link-label="HOUSE & PET SITTING" data-link-type="page" href="/house-pet-sitting">https://allisonbrown.ca/house-pet-sitting</a></p>
<p>I'm also working to assist my musician friends with administrative work, including grant writing! Four out of five projects I worked on this year so far have been awarded funding! <a contents="https://allisonbrown.ca/writing-administration" data-link-label="Writing & Administration" data-link-type="page" href="/writing-administration">https://allisonbrown.ca/writing-administration</a> - get in touch if you have a project I can help you work on!</p>
<p>See you out there in the fall colours!<br>Allison </p>Allison Browntag:allisonbrown.ca,2005:Post/67146732021-08-12T16:25:38-04:002021-08-12T16:28:04-04:00August Rambles...Amherstburg, Pelee Island and More!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/42f627a73439cdfd3570f58bd59fbc98cd7b87fe/original/219654369-10159276503101212-2084403608219485745-n.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" />Things are heating up as August rolls in, I'm back in Deep Ontario South after great adventures, playing at Kingsville's downtown music series, doing some recording with my pal <a contents="Tim Swaddling" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/timswaddlingmusic" target="_blank">Tim Swaddling</a> in a historic Belle River railway shed, and a great gig at Anderson Craft Ales in London!<span class="font_regular"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/68c3640e3edfdd15c7f6374f0a313619133da81e/original/amherstburg.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" /></span></p>
<p>On the August horizon, I'm back in Amherstburg on Sunday, August 15th for another solo set as part of Music In The Park. From 4 to 5pm I'll be singing on the Gazebo stage at the King's Navy Yard Park - Free!</p>
<p>Later on in the month on Saturday, August 28th, I'm playing as part of a Front Yard Concert on Pelee Island at <a contents="The Gathering Place" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.bbgatheringplace.com/" target="_blank">The Gathering Place</a>, along with <a contents="Duncan Ivany and The North Coast Band" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://thenorthcoastband.com/" target="_blank">Duncan Ivany and The North Coast Band</a>. This concert is part of <a contents="Worldwide Play Music On The Porch Day" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.playmusicontheporchday.com/" target="_blank">Worldwide Play Music On The Porch Day</a>, from 4 to 8pm with back-to-back sets from both acts. Free! Bring a Lawn Chair. 933 West Shore Road on beautiful Pelee Island! Facebook Event: <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/events/982138509292849" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/982138509292849" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/982138509292849</a><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/483d3b48512284c5dc8167dee961edb15d4f77bf/original/aug-28-front-yard-concert.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p>Coming up in September I'm heading back to Pelee Island for a special Artists' Residency with the fine folks at Stone & Sky and adventures in Tecumseh... see you in Southern Ontario this month!<br>Allison </p>Allison Browntag:allisonbrown.ca,2005:Post/66907282021-07-17T09:39:14-04:002021-07-17T09:41:14-04:00More Summer Gigs!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/9e13e2a9d48487e657c1f0062d462ada35454631/original/img-4752.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" />Howdy Folks!</p>
<p>Summer is in full swing and I'm back at the HQ in Essex County after some amazing rambles at <a contents="Old School Bluegrass Camp" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://oldschoolbluegrasscamp.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Old School Bluegrass Camp</a> in Elphin, and lovely concert at the <a contents="Enchanted Roots" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://entangledroots.ca/" target="_blank">Enchanted Roots</a> Garden in London re-united with The Assembly Line (Jedd House on Bass, Dan Henshall on Mandolin). <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/05332782da2ced5610c3421b105c2763db247ff3/original/214331841-176884957821297-8673110197486475861-n.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p>Music is reviving all over Ontario and I've got some more great shows coming up. </p>
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<p>Tonight, Saturday, July 17th - I'm at Open Streets in Kingsville at 6pm, kicking off a full lineup of music with a solo set..!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/02d00147ef11d37f09c141d09271269b6e7dec30/original/218102121-114514220898897-3241007330904529005-n.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_l justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>
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<p>Next week, on Saturday, July 24th I'm in Amherstburg's Navy Yard Park for a solo set at 4pm, I also take the Navy Yard Park stage on Sunday, August 15th, also at 4pm!</p>
<p>Saturday, August 7th brings me back to London for a patio show at <a contents="Anderson Craft Ales" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://andersoncraftales.ca/" target="_blank">Anderson Craft Ales</a>, with Dan Henshall on Mandolin from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/f4a7a11fd021f23b95f5a67a238b3d83fb952a97/original/anderson-ales-august-7.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" />In the mix of all this, I'm taking on more fun work for musician friends, writing grants, sending music out to radio stations, bio writing and more... let my superpowers work for you - <a contents="https://allisonbrown.ca/writing-administration" data-link-label="Writing & Administration" data-link-type="page" href="/writing-administration" target="_blank">https://allisonbrown.ca/writing-administration</a> !</p>
<p>See you out at a few of these LIVE shows - in person with people!! </p>
<p>Allison </p>Allison Browntag:allisonbrown.ca,2005:Post/66588402021-06-14T09:29:42-04:002021-06-14T09:31:14-04:00July Rambles; Old School Bluegrass Camp, London Entangled Roots Concert<p>Howdy Folks! June is sliding away and I've been back in Canada's Deep South in Essex County enjoying bike rides <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/6ef92be6560040167c1f953a15e031a40fb97c85/original/img-4421.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" />on the <a contents="Greenway" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://visitwindsoressex.com/places/chrysler-canada-green-way/" target="_blank">Greenway</a>, ice cream in<a contents=" Amherstburg" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.amherstburg.ca/en/index.aspx" target="_blank"> Amherstburg</a>, and gardening at the farm. I'm excited to get out on some summer rambles up to Elphin, Ontario for Old School Bluegrass Camp, with a stopover in London for a special Garden Concert in Byron! </p>
<p><a contents="Old School Bluegrass Camp" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://oldschoolbluegrasscamp.wordpress.com/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/bf5be287af1d41144997f6a7c8d2c6021c21bb73/original/osbc-2021-popup-camp-2.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" />Old School Bluegrass Camp</a> returns with it's Sixth season, the third of which I'll be along as Camp Director Jenny Whiteley's Camp Assistant. They've added TWO new Pop-Up Camps dedicated to Fiddle & Banjo and Old Time Music bookending the full week of camp. Spots are still available at the two 3-day camps, and spots in Guitar and Upright Bass are still available for the full week. Check out <a contents="https://oldschoolbluegrasscamp.wordpress.com/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://oldschoolbluegrasscamp.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">https://oldschoolbluegrasscamp.wordpress.com/</a> for all the details and sign-up information! I'll be hosting the open-mic, giving the famous 'morning announcements' and hanging out at all the jams... will be awesome to see you there and share music this July! </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/11e495c2ab0a53a04635bd8b67e262de14f521a2/original/garden-concert-poster-final.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" />Tuesday, July 13th brings me to London, for my first show since Labour Day at Call The Office! The <a contents="Entangled Roots" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://entangledroots.ca/" target="_blank">Entangled Roots</a> Garden Concert takes place in Byron, 7:00pm to 9:00pm and includes a permaculture garden tour. I'll be playing a few songs solo and then be re-united with Jedd House (Upright Bass) and Dan Henshall (Mandolin) as The Assembly Line for the second set. Reservations are $10 - and as numbers are very limited, as of today there is only one ticket left! Tickets online at: <a contents="https://entangledroots.ca/product/garden-concert/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://entangledroots.ca/product/garden-concert/" target="_blank">https://entangledroots.ca/product/garden-concert/</a> If you can't make it, I'll be back in London in early August, if you or anyone you know might be interested in hosting an outdoor concert, just get in touch! </p>
<p>A while back, I posted a new video for "Currents Collide", which was part of Graeme Bachiu's 'Music From Windecker Road' TV Show airing on Eastlink Cable! The full show features a brand new song co-written with Will Gillespie that we wrote while being filmed!! Have a look and listen here: <a contents="https://youtu.be/i0PpgUxuNPE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/i0PpgUxuNPE" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/i0PpgUxuNPE </a></p>
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<p>Happy Summer Everyone and remember it goes by fast - hit the beach, have that ice cream... excited to be out to play and hear live music again! <br>Allison </p>Allison Browntag:allisonbrown.ca,2005:Post/66256842021-05-09T08:37:09-04:002021-05-12T08:19:19-04:00Happy Spring! Back to Essex County this summer...<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/bbcda0e1792c26c85db3fd51b87e76b1dcc7fea9/original/img-4076.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" />Spring is springing here in Kitchener, and with the new season comes new adventures! I've decided to move back to the farm in the greater not-at-all metropolitan Paquette Corners area in June... I've loved my time here in the KW area, and thank everyone here who were so welcoming in these strange times. In July, I head up to lovely Elphin, Ontario for <strong><a contents="Old School Bluegrass Camp" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://oldschoolbluegrasscamp.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Old School Bluegrass Camp</a>,</strong> and will be doing a songwriter residency as part of the <strong><a contents="Stone &amp; Sky" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://stoneandsky.org/" target="_blank">Stone & Sky</a></strong> series on Pelee Island for some of August. As folks start to plan vacations again I've already had some offers for housesitting opportunities, so if you'd like me to take care of your place and pets while you're away, get in touch soon! </p>
<p>Would love to put together some backyard house concerts or outdoor patio concerts somewhere in the mix of this - get in touch if you'd like to book a show, <a contents="allison@allisonbrown.ca" data-link-label="" data-link-type="email" href="mailto:allison@allisonbrown.ca" target="_blank">allison@allisonbrown.ca</a>.</p>
<p>Back in February, I was part of some online shows, thrilled to be part of Carolyn Mark's Hootenanny and Acoustic Spotlight, here's some links if you missed them:</p>
<p><strong>Carolyn Mark's 48th Virtual Hootennany:</strong> <a contents="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exXEnJl0seA" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exXEnJl0seA" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exXEnJl0seA</a></p>
<p><strong>Acoustic Spotlight Part One:</strong> <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/allisoncbrown/videos/10158859307661023" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/allisoncbrown/videos/10158859307661023" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/allisoncbrown/videos/10158859307661023</a></p>
<p><strong>Acoustic Spotlight Part Two:</strong> <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/allisoncbrown/videos/10158859432366023" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/allisoncbrown/videos/10158859432366023" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/allisoncbrown/videos/10158859432366023</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/82ee9c2a4342eca671c0a543edba9eb14e00c12c/original/nchp6132.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" />Was thrilled to join the vaccine mosh pit with my fellow Gen-Xers earlier this spring, getting closer to ending this pandemic and getting back to live shows!</p>
<p>Stay tuned for more summer adventures on the horizon!<br>Allison </p>Allison Browntag:allisonbrown.ca,2005:Post/65291172021-01-24T09:17:33-05:002021-02-09T17:27:14-05:00Hootenanny! and Acoustic Spotlight<p>Happy Winter...! Been in hibernation mode and cozying in here in Kitchener, watching the snowy scenes from the top of Cedar Hill... </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/013f01130b14d647ba4508dd7a5ad17d8dd9e2b9/original/hootenanny.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />A few virtual gigs coming up... I'll be back on <a contents="Carolyn Mark" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.carolynmark.com/" target="_blank">Carolyn Mark</a>'s amazing virtual Hootenanny on Sunday, February 7th (My Birthday "Eve")... stay tuned to the <a contents="SHOWS" data-link-label="SHOWS" data-link-type="page" href="/shows" target="_blank">SHOWS</a> page for the link to watch online, I'll be playing a 3 song set. Carolyn hosts the Hootenanny every Sunday night, and has been going strong since the early days of the pandemic - features all-star guests from across the country and around the world! Starts at 4:20pm Victoria time, 7:20pm Ontario time!</p>
<p>And on February 17th, I'll be back on Acoustic Spotlight - London's long running Wednesday night house concert series that has gone virtual..! Tune in to the opening set by host Jake Levesque at 6:30pm and then I'll take the virtual stage at 7:00pm for about a 40 minute set of covers and a few originals. Tune in at my facebook page <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/allisoncbrown" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/allisoncbrown" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/allisoncbrown</a> or <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/acousticspotlightlondonont" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/acousticspotlightlondonont" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/acousticspotlightlondonont</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/48ae3fa8bb93c57e67299f48ab5c6dca7a918510/original/acoustic-spotlight-feb-17-fixed.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p>I'm looking ahead at spring and summer performances - so if you're hosting an outdoor house concert, mini-festival or anywhere you think you'd like to have me sing a few songs, get in touch at <a contents="allison@allisonbrown,ca" data-link-label="" data-link-type="email" href="mailto:allison@allisonbrown.ca" target="_blank">allison@allisonbrown.ca </a> And - I'm revving up my work search for jobs and projects.. let me know how my many superpowers can help you - <a contents="check out my resume here!" data-link-label="RESUME" data-link-type="page" href="/resume">check out my resume here!</a></p>
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<p>Stay safe and cozy out there and tune in for some virtual shows coming up in February!</p>
<p>Allison </p>Allison Browntag:allisonbrown.ca,2005:Post/65006892020-12-16T09:22:54-05:002020-12-20T09:02:04-05:00"Fireside" Christmas Radio Hour<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/99674fd624ac014890612c90ee4c8862fbcbf957/original/fireside-2020-image.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />The snow is softly falling here at my snow-covered cabin in the woods in a mystery location in Northern Ontario as I chop wood and hand-pick my favourite Christmas, hoilday and winter music to share with you on my annual "Fireside" Christmas Radio Hour. I always look forward to wishing you all a Merry Christmas over the radio and internet airwaves, and you can tune in from anywhere in the world - even the North Pole! This year is extra special as four great community stations will be airing the show! Here's the full schedule on where and when you can tune in:</p>
<p><strong>CHRW</strong> - Sunday, December 20th at 8:00pm on 94.9fm in London or <a contents="www.radiowestern.ca" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.radiowestern.ca">www.radiowestern.ca </a></p>
<p><strong>CJAM</strong> - Christmas Eve, Thursday December 24 at 2:30pm and Christmas Day Friday, December 25 at 6:30pm on 99.1fm in Windsor/Detroit or <a contents="www.cjam.ca" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.cjam.ca">www.cjam.ca </a></p>
<p><strong>MIDTOWN RADIO</strong> - Christmas Eve, Thursday December 24th at 9:00pm and Christmas Day Friday, December 25th at 3:00pm on <a contents="www.midtownradio.ca" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.midtownradio.ca">www.midtownradio.ca </a></p>
<p><strong>CKWR</strong> - Christmas Day Morning 9:00am on 98.5fm in Kitchener/Waterloo or on <a contents="www.ckwr.ca" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.ckwr.ca">www.ckwr.ca</a></p>
<p>Tune in for 90 minutes of Christmas music featuring jazz, folk, country, bluegrass, pop, indie-rock; classics and brand new songs with lots of Canadian songwriters. As always - a Mariah-Carey-Free zone. </p>
<p>I had a busy fall working with <strong>Kitchener's Festival Of Neighbourhoods</strong> on their annual celebration, this year happening online. Check out some fun neighbourhood interview videos I put together as I explore my new hometown on - <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/FONKitchener" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/FONKitchener">https://www.facebook.com/FONKitchener</a>. Hard to believe I've been in town for a half-year already!</p>
<p>The episode of Music From Windecker road featuring myself and <strong><a contents="Will Gilliespie" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.willgillespie.ca/">Will Gilliespie </a> </strong>is airing on Eastlink Cable this month as one of 6 Tuesday night episodes; check out the promo video: <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/windeckerroadfilms/videos/1445269612349581" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/windeckerroadfilms/videos/1445269612349581">https://www.facebook.com/windeckerroadfilms/videos/1445269612349581</a></p>
<p>And I was also part of an online video birthday tribute to my friend and musical mentor <a contents="David Essig!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://davidessig.com/cms/">David Essig!</a> <iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="VlaIMzREITg" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/VlaIMzREITg/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VlaIMzREITg?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p>Wishing you all the best for this very different holiday season, and looking forward to more adventures as we jump into 2021 !</p>
<p>Merry merry merry, Allison </p>
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<p> </p>Allison Browntag:allisonbrown.ca,2005:Post/64627002020-10-24T19:46:18-04:002020-10-24T19:46:18-04:00Autumn Rambles<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/e4f34e6de74451b944962aae086d95c46cc5640e/original/img-1706.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />September was a whirlwind of early autumn adventures kicked off by a great weekend back in London playing at the legendary Call The Office patio with the always amazing Dan Henshall on mandolin... here's a video: <a contents="https://www.instagram.com/p/CE479RfHlMJ/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CE479RfHlMJ/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/p/CE479RfHlMJ/</a></p>
<p>Then, I headed up to lovely Elphin, Ontario for <a contents="Old School Songwriting Camp" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://oldschoolbluegrasscamp.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Old School Songwriting Camp</a>... a beautiful batch of days on a farm, writing and sharing songs with old and new friends... <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/6112038709f87a840af5d12ff42badcc6594f51c/original/img-1724.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_" />Headed back to KW for a set at the Schneider Creek Porch party, then hopped back on the bus up to Hamilton to meet up with <a contents="Will Gillespie" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.willgillespie.ca/" target="_blank">Will Gillespie</a> before teaming up in Cayuga to film an episode of<a contents=" Music At Windecker Road" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://windeckerroadfilms.com/" target="_blank"> Music At Windecker Road</a>... we wrote a song live in front of the TV cameras! The show will air on <a contents="Eastlink Cable" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eastlink.ca/" target="_blank">Eastlink Cable</a> and online. The show is filmed and produced by our pal Graeme Bachiu and his super crew. Here's some photos from the set at <a contents="Windecker Woods Flower Farm" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.windeckerwoods.ca/home.html" target="_blank">Windecker Woods Flower Farm</a> taken by Susan R<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/d8ea2b5d5818bcbd7b4ca6d36c56112c705494f1/original/dsc-1423.jpeg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />obinson.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/a5c9ce95db2adfc57d699446e9c82b6c0a20b343/original/on-set.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/457234cb3eb4d7282134f88c4a627ae35d6bbc56/original/field-wide.jpeg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_center border_" />October rolled in and I had a chance to head back to Essex County for Thanksgiving weekend at the height of the fall colours on the Greenway rail trail...<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/9d02ef5e9a66f157bad1d0e838d6afc56c53c1c5/original/img-2388.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" />And in the mix of all this I've got a full schedule of clients for my <a contents="Housekeeping Services" data-link-label="HOUSEKEEPING " data-link-type="page" href="/housekeeping" target="_blank">Housekeeping Services</a>! If you're in Kitchener or Waterloo and would like to be added to my waiting list, get in touch!</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://festivalofneighbourhoods.ca/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/d937b76c4316eca72c36e7d2e32599383d9daa8e/original/logo-instagram.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a>I'm also working with the folks at Kitchener's Festival Of Neighbourhoods on an exciting online celebration happening Sunday, November 15th... I'm creating some spotlight videos on different Kitchener neighbouhoods and planning "A Mosaic Of Neighbourhoods".. check it out:<a contents="&nbsp;https://festivalofneighbourhoods.ca/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://festivalofneighbourhoods.ca/" target="_blank"> https://festivalofneighbourhoods.ca/</a></p>
<p>And as October fades into November, my annual hibernation sets in and no gigs are in the works... in these strange times I've got nothing on the gig calendar for the first time in a long while... but stay tuned for some fun holiday projects and more Drinking Alone live videos on Facebook...</p>
<p>Hope you're loving all the fall colours as much as I am and settling into the cozy sweater season!<br>Allison </p>Allison Browntag:allisonbrown.ca,2005:Post/64167172020-08-25T10:32:51-04:002020-08-25T20:02:37-04:00New Videos, Late Summer Gigs, and More!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/299aaeb22642a61fc623a5be9df8dfa460595770/original/cto-september-6.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>
<p>Hello folks... it's been a strange and different summer with lots of new things cookin'..! I've had a lovely, quiet summer easing into my new home town here in Kitchener, meeting new friends while staying safe and socially distanced in this bittersweet summer.. really missing gigs and festivals, so now that things are slowly re-opening I've got some gigs in the works! </p>
<p>Coming up <strong>Sunday, September 6th</strong> I'm re-uniting with Dan Henshall for an outdoor patio gig at the legendary <strong>Call The Office</strong> in London! We start at 7pm and will go till about 11pm or so, Pay What You Can! Stay tuned for details on some surprise special guests! Check it out on Facebook: <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/events/1214249732286669/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1214249732286669/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/1214249732286669/</a></p>
<p>Then I'm off to <strong>Old School Songwriting Camp </strong>September 11th to 13th - the fine folks at Old School Bluegrass Camp are hosting two weekend songwriting workshop camps with Juno-winning songwriter <strong><a contents="David Francey" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.davidfrancey.com/" target="_blank">David Francey</a></strong>! I'll be on deck as Camp Assistant to Camp Director <a contents="Jenny Whiteley" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.jennywhiteley.com/" target="_blank">Jenny Whiteley</a>, hosting song circles and campfire jams and even maybe writing a new song myself! Check it out at <a contents="https://oldschoolbluegrasscamp.wordpress.com/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://oldschoolbluegrasscamp.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">https://oldschoolbluegrasscamp.wordpress.com/<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/02d5841d366aa1ddf31fa5b7002b0aa4820e7dcb/original/songwriting-camp-image.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a>As we slide into deep September, I'll be playing my first gig in Kitchener since moving to town at the Schneider Creek "Walk Around Our Hood Festival" on Saturday, September 19th... stay tuned for time, and for whose beautiful front porch I'll be singing from at this fun music, art and community event!<a contents="https://www.facebook.com/events/769727983839406/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/769727983839406/"> https://www.facebook.com/events/769727983839406/</a> </p>
<p>I also have a <strong>brand new video of Bob Dylan's "One More Cup Of Coffee"</strong> along with my violin-playing pal Alison Corbett! <iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="RU1SvQwAGik" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/RU1SvQwAGik/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RU1SvQwAGik?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p><a contents="https://youtu.be/RU1SvQwAGik" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/RU1SvQwAGik" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/RU1SvQwAGik</a></p>
<p>And earlier in August, I did another episode in my "Drinking Alone" isolation live video series, this time from my new place and featuring my electric guitar! Watch it here:<a contents="&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/allisoncbrown/videos/10158355953551023/&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/allisoncbrown/videos/10158355953551023/" target="_blank"> https://www.facebook.com/allisoncbrown/videos/10158355953551023/ </a> </p>
<p>Also been still looking for regular work, taking on all kinds of projects and ramping up my Housekeeping Services... I have a few clients I've been cleaning for but I'm looking for a few more - Don't Let Housework Get You Down!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/976f6df1576f563530cc22004be3a867380c94bf/original/housekeeping-no-tear-offs.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Hope to see some of you London pals at Call The Office on September 6th and make sure to make the most of the late summer days still ahead!</p>
<p>Allison </p>Allison Browntag:allisonbrown.ca,2005:Post/63611582020-06-21T08:41:01-04:002020-06-21T08:41:01-04:00More live videos, moving to Kitchener!<p>July is on the horizon and as restrictions are starting to ease here in Ontario, I'm taking a big step and finally going ahead with my plan to move up to Kitchener! I found an amazing place all to myself right downtown at a comfortable price... so I'll miss the hot Southern Ontario summers and the Lake Erie swims, but I'm looking forward to a new start... so, if you have any projects or covid-safe work I can help you out with, give me a shout! I do house-cleaning and dog walking, paint jobs and garden work among my many superpowers. </p>
<p>A few things coming up before I make my big move! </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/40b580737fe71b52352d50d5e7c09ab5e6e01e83/original/acoustic-spotlight-unedited.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Wednesday, June 24th at 8:00pm I'm playing a 45 minute or so set live on Acoustic Spotlight London Online; continuing the long-standing weekly house concert series. You can tune in on my Facebook page - <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/allisoncbrown" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/allisoncbrown" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/allisoncbrown</a> or on Acoustic Spotlight London's FB Page - <a contents="&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/acousticspotlightlondonont" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/acousticspotlightlondonont/" target="_blank"> https://www.facebook.com/acousticspotlightlondonont</a></p>
<p>Sunday, June 28th, I'm playing my first post-pandemic live show as a social distanced backyard house concert with a very small invite list. Private party, part of the Stone & Sky series. </p>
<p>Wednesday, July 1st I'm playing as part of Amherstburg's Oh Canada! Virtual Canada Day celebration with a 20 minute set of all-Canadian songs live at 3:00pm on the Visit Amherstburg FB page - <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/events/1139913363023810/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1139913363023810/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/1139913363023810/</a></p>
<p>I made a short mini-film to promote the event - check it out!</p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="bjp1fU2qKn0" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/bjp1fU2qKn0/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bjp1fU2qKn0?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p>Did a few more Trailer Videos as part of the "Drinking Alone" Series:</p>
<p>Episode Three - All Originals: <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/allisoncbrown/videos/10158178010701023" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/allisoncbrown/videos/10158178010701023" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/allisoncbrown/videos/10158178010701023</a></p>
<p>Episode Four: <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/allisoncbrown/videos/10158204192121023" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/allisoncbrown/videos/10158204192121023" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/allisoncbrown/videos/10158204192121023</a></p>
<p>Hope you're all staying safe and healthy as we settle into this strange summer without festival weekends and touring adventures... and looking forward to my exciting next chapter in Kitchener - see you there or online!<br>Allison </p>
<p> </p>Allison Browntag:allisonbrown.ca,2005:Post/63321122020-05-27T14:05:11-04:002020-06-05T14:00:35-04:00Summer Begins in The New Normal<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/9ed72a511a1172a1e4e4ae494cd745628459c134/original/img-0163.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Late May is heating up here in the deep South of Ontario, I've been on the farm for ten weeks straight which is the most time I've spent in any one place since leaving London in 2015. Been enjoying my quiet time, working up some more songs to add to my set list, having some fun making some live Facebook videos from my back trailer. You can watch the first two episodes of "Drinking Alone" here:</p>
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<p><strong>Episode One: <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/allisoncbrown/videos/10158061270761023/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/allisoncbrown/videos/10158061270761023/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/allisoncbrown/videos/10158061270761023/</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Episode Two: <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/allisoncbrown/videos/10158102715751023" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/allisoncbrown/videos/10158102715751023" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/allisoncbrown/videos/10158102715751023</a></strong></p>
<p>I'm doing a special "All Originals" Episode on SUNDAY JUNE 7th at 3:00pm <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/events/272081507496155/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/272081507496155/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/272081507496155/ </a></p>
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<p><a contents="https://www.facebook.com/events/272081507496155/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/272081507496155/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/73327e60d0c220f4621ac6b66434b474b4fd8b5a/original/trailer-concert-new-date.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a><strong>RESCHEDULED from Friday the 5th to Sunday the 7th due to extreme heat conditions!! </strong>Not raising any money for anything - totally free to tune in and you can watch it on my Facebook page after the live event ends if you're not available to watch it as it happens. If I have 100 or more views, this concert will be eligible for some SOCAN royalties as part of their COVID-19 Encore Program!</p>
<p>Been enjoying the late spring and early summer weather, expanding my bubble a little bit, biking out on the Greenway Trails and trying my hand at some drawing... spring birds!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/1001c92a450bba097a29cbe1aaa24d82ee6f6ccd/original/robin.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>
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<p>Join me in the Trailer on June 5th - can't wait to see you all in real life soon! <br>Allison </p>Allison Browntag:allisonbrown.ca,2005:Post/62950112020-04-26T08:56:58-04:002020-04-26T08:59:29-04:00Online Hoot, Farewell to John Prine, and Diving Into "The Vault"<p>April is fading away and our quiet times in isolation are taking us into another month of reflection as we stay home and stay safe. I'm still at the farm taking some time to work on a few projects, chill out, watch springtime come to Southern Ontario and think about what adventures to go on once the coast is clear!</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/deadtroll/videos/10157384065652371" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/9d885201021fd52fa404600b4f547feeb7b2c155/original/osww2265.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" /></a>I had a chance to join in on <a contents="Carolyn Mark" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.carolynmark.com/" target="_blank">Carolyn Mark</a>'s (virtual) Hootenanny a few weeks back, alongside a stellar lineup of musicians from across North America! I played a few songs live from the trailer in the backyard! You can watch the whole show at <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/deadtroll/videos/10157384065652371" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/deadtroll/videos/10157384065652371" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/deadtroll/videos/10157384065652371</a> </p>
<p>Sadly, we marked the passing of one of the greatest songwriters of all time, <a contents="John Prine" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.johnprine.com/" target="_blank">John Prine</a>, whose music I've covered throughout my life in singing... I added my 2005 cover of "Angel From Montgomery" to my Bandcamp page, and it was listed as one of the top 8 Canadian John Prine covers by Roots Music Canada. You can have a listen here: <strong><a contents="https://allisonbrown.bandcamp.com/track/a-from-m" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://allisonbrown.bandcamp.com/track/a-from-m" target="_blank">https://allisonbrown.bandcamp.com/track/a-from-m</a></strong></p>
<p>and you can read the Roots Music Canada feature including more great Prine covers here: <a contents="https://www.rootsmusic.ca/2020/04/09/8-canadian-covers-of-john-prine-classics/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.rootsmusic.ca/2020/04/09/8-canadian-covers-of-john-prine-classics/" target="_blank">https://www.rootsmusic.ca/2020/04/09/8-canadian-covers-of-john-prine-classics/</a> "Angel From Montgomery" was also featured on a Prine tribute set by Mike Regenstreif on CKCU's "Saturday Morning", you can listen to the full show here: <a contents="https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/128/47623.html" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/128/47623.html" target="_blank">https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/128/47623.html</a> <a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://allisonbrown.bandcamp.com/album/lost-tapes-from-the-vault" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/4eb4b718165e4c53a4f1c9d5d2161929fef69238/original/lost-tapes.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a></p>
<p>Also took a deep dig into the "Vault" as I've been using this time to look through some old files and recordings and added a few "Lost Tapes From The Vault" to my Bandcamp page as well, might add some more vintage tracks later on... <a contents="https://allisonbrown.bandcamp.com/album/lost-tapes-from-the-vault" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://allisonbrown.bandcamp.com/album/lost-tapes-from-the-vault" target="_blank">https://allisonbrown.bandcamp.com/album/lost-tapes-from-the-vault</a></p>
<p>Stay home and stay safe - and stay tuned!<br>Allison </p>
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<p> </p>Allison Browntag:allisonbrown.ca,2005:Post/62661812020-03-30T09:02:57-04:002020-04-01T15:09:20-04:00New Lyric Video - Currents Collide<p style="text-align: center;">Hello friends... hope you're all staying safe and healthy, and enjoying this quiet time of self-isolation. I'm back on the Southern Ontario farm for the time being, where things are usually isolated on a regular day... working on some home projects and making plans for the summer so stay tuned for updates. <iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="Iplq9ruEKts" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/Iplq9ruEKts/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Iplq9ruEKts?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p>All the cool kids are putting out 'Lyric' videos, so I thought I'd create one for <strong>"Currents Collide"</strong> using my extensive footage of Southwestern Ontario bean fields and wind turbines, along with some photos and videos from my many adventures on Pelee Island. Big thanks to Michelle Harrison Stevenson who contributed some winter scenes of turbines. The song was inspired by watching the final Tragically Hip concert on TV while on Pelee Island at the <a contents="Westview Tavern" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/thewestviewtavern/" target="_blank">Westview Tavern</a>, and a drowning death at <a contents="Fish Point " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/fishpoint" target="_blank">Fish Point </a>that happened on the same day... a song about fragility and legacy, with a call for reconciliation. Half of the proceeds of downloads of the song will be donated to the <a contents="Downie Wenjack Fund" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.downiewenjack.ca/">Downie Wenjack Fund</a>, you can download it <a contents="here on my music page&nbsp;" data-link-label="MUSIC " data-link-type="page" href="/music" target="_blank">here on my music page </a>, or on Bandcamp at <a contents="https://allisonbrown.bandcamp.com/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://allisonbrown.bandcamp.com/">https://allisonbrown.bandcamp.com/</a></p>
<p>Really feeling for many of my musical pals who had to cancel full tours and big concerts. Please ramp up your support for our independent musicians by purchasing music, donating to them individually and tuning into the many live streaming shows happening online. Enjoy your quiet time, stay in and stay healthy!</p>
<p>Allison </p>
<p> </p>Allison Browntag:allisonbrown.ca,2005:Post/62202062020-02-19T11:16:37-05:002020-02-19T11:16:37-05:00Marching On...<p>Happy mid-February Folks!</p>
<p>Had some great adventures over the last while on some rambles up to Kitchener, Guelph, Toronto and London... so good to get out in the winter and take the train for some fun gigs, house-sits, jams and hangouts. Photos below! </p>
<p>Coming up to round out February I'll be continuing my work-search in Kitchener where I'll be for the last days of the month up to March 6th, if you hear of any work opportunities that would be perfect for me, for sure to send them my way. My resume is all here on <a contents="https://allisonbrown.ca/resume" data-link-label="RESUME" data-link-type="page" href="/resume" target="_blank">https://allisonbrown.ca/resume</a> and I'm still searching for any freelance projects; writing, voice, administration, home projects and cleaning - all my superpowers are available to help you with your next project, check out <a contents="https://allisonbrown.ca/freelance" data-link-label="FREELANCE" data-link-type="page" href="/freelance" target="_blank">https://allisonbrown.ca/freelance</a></p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://oldschoolbluegrasscamp.wordpress.com/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/535aaa4f60088b2be72d7b9f71b7f2349ea15be2/original/osbgc-2020.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a>Busy keeping things organised for this summer's Old School Bluegrass Camp coming up in Elphin, Ontario from July 5th to 10th! Classes are filling up so check out <a contents="Old School Bluegrass Camp" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://oldschoolbluegrasscamp.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">https://oldschoolbluegrasscamp.wordpress.com/</a> to sign up! </p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2455232721461172/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/49f70054ee975e94f633ab8fd2370831f7d5b109/original/84193264-2754048324630753-9017895385460375552-o.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_right border_" /></a>March keeps me in the deep South around Windsor and Tecumseh, next on the gig list I'll be singing at Carolyn Hardy's Art Opening at Sissy & Roche in Kingsville on Thursday, March 12th - the theme is Magic and Carolyn's art will spark your imagination.. see you there! </p>
<p>Allison</p>
<p>Here's some photos from my recent winter ramble:</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/1dab712cb235c816ac7e8dbf8d734a925541a04f/original/regis-february.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/b7c5375bd690e11aab895b934cd619fc18fbc5f5/original/uoxq6464.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>Allison Browntag:allisonbrown.ca,2005:Post/61029982020-01-15T10:17:09-05:002020-01-15T10:19:22-05:00January and February Gigs<p>Happy New Year and welcome all to my brand new allisonbrown.ca! - glad to have a refreshing new update for a new decade! If you were on my old email newsletter list - you have to re-sign up for updates here in the <a contents="contact " data-link-label="CONTACT" data-link-type="page" href="/contact" target="_blank">contact </a>section.</p>
<p>Spending time in Kitchener, Guelph, Toronto, London and Kitchener again this winter - with a few stops at home at the farm in Southern Ontario. Still looking for work of all kinds - so you can have a look at my<a contents=" resume " data-link-label="RESUME" data-link-type="page" href="/resume" target="_blank"> resume </a>here on the new website as well. Amidst some dog-sitting and work-searching - I have a few gigs on the calendar too. This weekend I play two opening sets in Kitchener, at the Registry Theatre opening for Gathering Sparks on Saturday, January 18th and on Sunday, January 19th I'm opening for New York songwriter James Van Deuson at Emmanuel United Church in Waterloo. </p>
<p>On the horizon in February I'll be back at long last to the Local Pub in Toronto joined by my pal Amanda Lynn Stubley on February 11th, and I'm at the romantic St. Regis Tavern in London on Saturday, February 15th re-uniting The Assembly Line band after a long fall/winter break. Yes - there will still be Ginger Cookies up for grabs at the Regis Sweet Draw and you can keep the tupperware. Check it out!</p>
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<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/995104154183552/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/a6e109eefe3fd7a69bc27e849eb5bba2fe1b5f2f/original/regis-feb-15.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_" /></a></p>Allison Browntag:allisonbrown.ca,2005:Post/60121812019-12-13T16:10:02-05:002019-12-23T19:30:41-05:00"Fireside Christmas Radio Hour" - Christmas Eve<p>BORDER CITY ROOTS FIRESIDE CHRISTMAS RADIO HOUR <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417073/8353311eec9f6ef1a56e2f07ef932db6114a9e43/original/fireside-2019-final.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Christmas Eve, December 24th <br>6:30pm to 8:30pm (Two Hours!) <br>Live From A Snow-Covered Cabin In The Woods on CJAM 99.1fm or cjam.ca. <br>Spend Christmas Eve tuning in live from a snow-covered cabin in a secret location in Northern Ontario as I share Christmas and Winter songs by the fireside on CJAM 99.1fm in Windsor/Detroit or on cjam.ca from anywhere in the world! An annual Christmas tradition... get your mug of hot chocolate and join me fireside on Christmas Eve for a special TWO HOUR radio hour full of holly jolly jingle jangles and heartwarming songs and stories. <br><a contents="www.cjam.ca" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.cjam.ca/" target="_blank">www.cjam.ca </a></p>
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