Hey everyone!

I have two awesome announcements to make!  Firstly, the ECMA nominations have been released and I am very grateful to have been nominated for two ECMAs this year for Rock Recording and Rising Star. Congrats to all the nominees! I am looking forward to spending ECMA weekend in one of my favourite cities in Canada…Moncton, NB :)

Many moons ago, I was very fortunate to have met Dave Bidini (Rheostatics/Bidini Band/ Writer/Director/National Treasure) and  was lucky enough to sing with The Rheostatics during their Fall National Shows in Toronto  on several occasions.  I can still remember how TERRIFIED I was to sing lead with one the greatest bands in the Universe. I have been a Rheostatics fan for a long time and those performances are still a highlight of my musical adventures. Once again,  I am really excited to have been asked by  Dave Bidini to be a part of  ”Stolen From A Hockey Card” an amazing show that is happening in PEI next month. We will be celebrating National Hockey Day, Feb 9th @8pm at  The Confederation Centre.  It was my duty to write a song related to the good ol’ game. I can’t wait for you to hear it! It is quite different from my usual style. My poor roommates have had to listen to it a million times…but they dig it!  Oh and Sarah harmer, Chris Murphy, will also be performing!  *eeeek*

We are also hitting the road for a rockin’ mini tour at the end of February! See you soon in Moncton, PEI, Halifax and St. John :D

Love and Rock

Carmen

Hello,   I’ve been laying very low these last few months, so forgive me for not keeping you up to date here :)

I survived another Christmas. It is the hardest time of year for me. I know there are a lot of people out there who feel the same way. I found a lovely quote that really sums it all up….

“Isn’t it funny that at Christmas something in you gets so
lonely for – I don’t know what exactly; but it’s something
that you don’t mind so much not having at other times.”
~Kate L. Bosher~

I had a very quiet New Years Eve as well.  I can’t believe the things I have seen, the places I have been and the people I have met over the last year. I spent a solo night at home strolling through those memories….thank goodness for  my iphone camera :)  It was the first time I was able to be on the outside and take a look into the experiences and realize that it really was my life. I know I’ve said it a million times, but I honestly can’t believe how lucky I am. So once again, much love to everyone and thank you so much for  enabling me to live the dream.

I can only hope that 2012 is as amazing as the people who have supported me through the good and the really bad. I am not sure what is next. I know I want to keep on keeping on, but I feel a change is upon me. Maybe a move to another vibrant city? maybe a retreat? maybe….a little change up musically? Who knows. I have a lot of unfinished songs to complete ( I did not get an attention span for Christmas :/)  and I  miss the road terribly. I miss you too.

Until we meet again, smile, dream big, laugh louder, dance more, enjoy your aliveness and love yourself. I hope to see you soon.

Love and Rock

Carms