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Creative Friends Links
James Gordon is one of our most creative friends. He use to be the song writer in residence for Basic Black on CBC radio and wrote a ton of funny songs about the guest Arthur Black interviewed on the show or the subject they were discussing. www.jamesgordon.ca
Alan Gerber has a fascinating history as a songwriter and keyboardist initially for the famous 1960's band Rhinoceros and has shared the stage with several famous performers such as Janis Joplin, BB King, Jeffersen Airplane, Jimi Hendrix, etc. He had two songs chosen for a Bob Dylan Movie Strap on your boogie woogie shoes for some stellar chicago blues. Be sure to visit his website. www.alangerber.org
Mike Stevens is World renowned harmonica player. He and Raymond McLain came to Fridas in July 08 and played an Old Timey Concert on the hill behind ARTSPRING our local Art Centre. It was a fantastic show and lots of CDs went out the door. Banjo enjoyed his own show with Mike! Check his website which Tracy designed www.mikestevensmusic.com
Raymond McLain is one of the nicest Southern gentlemen you could ever meet. He is from a traditional musical family in Kentucky. He and Mike have both played on the Grand Ole Opry stage over 300 times! www.mclains.com
Wailin Jennys are a fabulous trio with the most incredible harmonies you will ever hear They stopped by Fridas on tour in 2008 and last year they sang Tracy Happy Birthday at Alex Golden Hall. Banjo had a chance to sing a little tune with Ruth! www.thewalinjennys.com
Tannis Slimmon was our first house guest when we bought our house. Tannis is an exquisite performer as many of our Salt Spring friends had the opportunity to witness. Tannis and Tracy celebrated their birthdays together September 2008 when Tannis came to check out all the renovations we have made. www.tannis.ca
Noah Zacharin will take you down a musical highway you won’t want to exit for some time. Likened to Bruce Cockburn, Ry Cooder and Bob Dylan he is as proficient at guitar playing as he is at songwriting and both are stellar. Roots, Blues and Jazz he covers them all graciously and with incredible style. www.noahsong.com
Chris MacLean is a very talented performer and songstress. Check out album "Feet Be Still". www.chrismaclean.com
