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OY! Time went by so fast. I didn’t realize how fast. I’ve been quite busy with film shoots & music gigs. Musically speaking, as I continue to write material for the next album, the EP continues to get airplay on various radio stations (on air and online) and we’ve been playing the local scene. Radio Canada’s Espace Musique has just included us in their play list – what an honor! Check out the shows/gig page. We’re working hard and as the band evolves and gets tighter, the guys are happy to call it the Carolyn Fe Blues Band. I am honored, however, just because I am up front singing you have to know that it’s all about the guys. They really got my back. We’re in the studio recording our next album. So stay tuned, come out and see us play live – it would be really nice to see you out there. Our next show will be under the big tent at the Parc Jean Drapeau in honor of The Arthritis Society. On Sunday, May 30, 2010 thousands of people in 17 communities across Canada will come together to raise funds for this very important cause. Hosted by The Arthritis Society and presented by the makers of TYLENOL®, the Walk to Fight Arthritis is your chance to fight back against this disease. Rain or shine we will be playing for you for FREE starting at noon. Donations – any amount will be most appreciated and will go directly to The Arthritis Society. On the acting side – well, that’s the reason why I haven’t been able to update my page so much. I’ve been quite busy doing a couple of film shoots. It’s all been fun and busy and tiring…but I am not complaining, it’s a most fulfilling tiredness that I am feeling these days. I just have to measure my energy so as not to crash. Theatre projects are in my mind but I think I will let summer pass by until I decide if I am going to produce something for the fall. In the meantime, I have pictures from our past gig at Le Saint Laurent Blues Bar on May 14th but I will upload them later on. The venue in Repentigny (Quebec) is quickly establishing itself as a solid Blues venue and this, only after 1 year. I tip my hat off to the owner, a woman, who had the balls to go for it. She has had big name Blues players come out and grace her stage. AMEN to her and long live the Blues! |
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Awoohooo! I hope you took some time to look at the upcoming shows. You did didn't you? Musically, this month is Blues for Haiti. What an honor it is! Theatrically, it'll be Altera Vitae's Children's show at Centaur Theatre "Far away tales, close to home". Quite busy, overloaded with rehearsals - getting ready to give you a great show. I do hope to see ya'll at one or the other. Here's more details for Blues for Haiti: BLUES FOR HAITI ~ Sunday, March 14, 2010
Doors open at 8:00 pm, Showtime is at 8:30 pm sharp
Club Lambi: 4465 Boul. St. Laurent (below Mont Royal)
Suggested Donation: 20$ - but we appreciate what you can donate.
The cameras are gone and the media is focused elsewhere but the healing has yet to begin. The evening features local Blues artists, CAROLYN FE, STEVE ROWE and JAMES GREEN & THE BLUES ELECTRIC, hosted by DARRAGH HEMMINGS of Mohawk-Radio.com.
Funds raised from this event will donated to: CECI: Center for International Studies and Cooperation, a not-for-profit corporation, whose mission is to fight poverty and exclusion; it strengthens the development capacity of disadvantaged communities; it supports initiatives for peace, human rights and equity; it mobilizes resources and promotes the exchange of know-how. ABOUT THE ARTISTS ~
CAROLYN FE: ...well you know about me... STEVE ROWE: Master blues guitarist Steve Rowe has earned his title of Guitar Hero through media and fans alike. Montreal’s CHOM-FM “Black Cat Alley’s” host Randy Renaud called Rowe a “head-down, have-guitar-will-travel professional who derives his greatest satisfaction from songs and notes perfectly delivered”. He was right. In Rowe’s style, every note is deliberate and each tone carries meaning. Rowe’s approach to blues comes from 50s Chicago and 60s British blues, largely self-taught, with influences from Michael Bloomfield, all the Kings (Freddie, Albert, and B.B.), Buddy Guy and Eric Clapton. With the release of his fifth album, FIVE, he has once again received international acclaim. Rowe charted in the top 25 on Living Blues and Maple Blue Magazine with his five CDs and garnered 15 nominations and wins from the prestigious LYS BLUES AWARDS. Rowe brings a level of artistry and tradition that only comes after years of “La vie en blues” as seen and heard at The Montreal International Jazz Festival, countless Blues Festivals, and as an opener for top acts such as Bryan Lee, Colin James and Smokey Wilson. Rowe’s live performances have been broadcast nationwide by both Rogers and Bravo Television and has even been acknowledged by ITunes in their list of Canadian Guitar Heros. Steve Rowe has recently joined with Paul Grondin on bass and Paul-André Lamarche on drums to form the Power Blues Trio. Sounding better then ever, this rhythm section is pushing Steve to places yet to be discovered in blues.
JAMES GREEN and THE BLUES ELECTRIC: From Chicago to Asia, guitarist James Green has hypnotized audiences. A Montreal native, he’s a veteran of the local and international music scene with performances at the Montréal Jazz Fest and various Blues festivals. James was lead guitarist for cult-phenom band The Blushing Brides which toured across North America in the early 1980’s. Shortly after their first hit single entitled “What You Talkin’ About”, he joined forces with David Bowie’s legendary guitarist Mick Ronson to form Perfect Affair and recorded his second album. It was after his third album entitled, World Beat, with Reggae band DUB U-5 that James discovered his real passion - The Blues. He joined Smokestack Lightning and 1993 he formed the band, Killing Floor Blues. James continues to appear as a guest with the Blushing Brides and performs with artists and various projects such as: James Cotton, Edgar Winter, the Dixon Brothers, Big Jack Johnson, Russell Jackson, Frank Marino, Cliff Stevens’ band Slowhand and on Slim Williams’ album Pulse of The Planet. James Green and The Blues Electric came to life in 2004 playing at venues throughout the city where he combines traditional style Blues with Rock & Roll, R & B, soul and funk into his electric Blues renditions. His music touches the soul of audiences everywhere.
Produced by: Carolyn Fe & Pascale Lebeau
Facebook: “Carolyn Fe, Blues Singer”
Sponsored by:
Locations Jean Legare and Wizard Amps Special Thanks to: Anthony Stephan |
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"I have spread my dreams beneath your feet. Tread softly because you tread on my dreams." -W.B. Yeats 2010 the beginning of a new year and I am glad that it’s finally here. Although 2009 was a productive year, there were hurdles to overcome. Almost every day was a challenge to get through but I made it. We made it. Regardless of what others thought, we made it. Adjustments were made (and continue to be made) so that dreams may not have to be shelved for an indeterminate time. Tolerance and acceptance was developed towards those who want, want, and WANT without the consideration of who they are wanting from. Tongues were bit to keep silent from assumptions made and yet, I continued to smile as steps were taken back and away from those creators of assumptions and rumors. Cupboards have been cleaned, skeletons hung out to dry and pathways have been cleared of obstacles that can get in the way of where I want to go. Respect. It's a bumpy road out there but I chose it. It's my dreams, my hopes and aspirations. I am grateful for those who listen to my songs, purchase my CD, see my theatre productions, and come to my music & theatre gigs (click on the links and see what's coming up!) To those who continue to support me in one way or another and spread the word about my work ~ I look forward to offering you more this year, to seeing your smiling faces in the audience or beside me at that magical moment when the curtains and lights are just about to go up. I'm not getting any younger, so walk with me - behind me or beside me, but get out of my way as I continue to make my dreams come true so that those whose stories need to be heard will continue to be heard, so that you can continue to participate in them, so that when I ask you “how you’re doing”, you know I am listening. |
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Projects, projects, projects…I feel overwhelmed right now. I’ve got a whole lot on my plate and all I want is to take a break. Hmmmm....that sounds like a good line to add to a song, lol  It’s a weird place to be. I mean, how does one balance the need for rest when inspiration is overflowing? If I could, I would bottle up all this inspiration, store it and sip it in small doses. One cannot put inspiration on hold. If you can – well – I tip my hat to you.
Right now, I am writing new songs, getting ready for a couple of music gigs, reading, re-reading & analyzing scripts that Altera Vitae will produce, working on character development for a play that I will be acting in January…and getting a schedule set for Altera Vitae’s first children’s show in March. I'll eventually get around to updating the shows/gigs page on this site, but for now I'll keep it simple and take it easy. I’m having fun and I am exhausted and I am looking forward to the couple of days off during the holidays. Just when I thought it was over...
BENT closed November 15 and I am still getting phone calls and emails from people who saw the play and those who wished they saw the play. I am gratefully shocked! Amongst the callers was a lady who survived the Holocaust. She only read about the play one week after it closed, when she picked up one of the old newspapers at her senior’s residence. I spent an hour with her on the phone. Her voice sounded weak and fragile but her words were made of steel. She shared details of her life in the camp and insisted that we never forget. She insisted that I keep her information just incase I decide to remount BENT. To that I say: Madame, it would be my honor to remount it just for you. |
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