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Notable Canadian musicians including Suzie Vinnick, Willie P. Bennett, the late Colleen Peterson and rhythm and blues singer Georgette Fry, lend their talent to Gypsy Wind a benefit CD to garner financial support for Life is a Flyway. Sixteen songs on this 100% Canadian CD chart the ancient aerial pathway flown every year by millions of falcons, hawks, geese, ducks, swans and songbirds. The songs resonate with the beat of stopovers on the flyway ranging from Latin rhythms to world to folk and country.To order a copy of the benefit CD; Gypsy Wind, please contact Sheila Connolly. Gypsy Wind is $18.00 CDN (tax and shipping included).
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Suzie Vinnick's star is definitely on the rise. A singer-songwriter with great depth and versatility, her debut album, Angel In The Sidelines, met with enthusiastic reviews tagging Suzie as "one to watch" on the Canadian music scene. Born in Saskatoon, Suzie is currently working from her home base in Toronto. A new album is in the works. The upcoming release marks a new focus in direction for Suzie. The new recording will mark a determined step forward for both her song writing and singing. Suzie has shared the stage with some great acts including: Jimmie Vaughan, J.J. Cale, Ani Difranco, Moxy Fruvous, Colin James, Sue Medley, Jonathon Richman , Koko Taylor and Lynn Miles. http://www.suzievinnick.com |
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Georgette Fry was born into a Canadian Armed Forces family in St. Jerome, Quebec in 1953 and spent the first 20 years of her life regularly moving around to such places as Metz (France), Lahr (Germany) and Ottawa, Ontario. Having arrived in Kingston, Ontario in 1975 from Ottawa, Georgette joined her first band a year later and, except for a seven-year stint in London, Ontario (1987-1994), she insists on calling Kingston 'home'. Georgette credits Ray Charles and Etta James as influences for her phrasing but her sound is pure Georgette. Whether she is "shouting" the blues or caressing a ballad, Georgette moves the audience with her presence and talent. http://www.georgettefry.ca/ |
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A soaring voice, engaging stage presence and proven song writing talent made Colleen Peterson a lasting presence on the music scene both in Canada and abroad. Her music defied easy classification-Colleen’s live performances and five album/ CD’s move freely between country, folk, blues, jazz, and pop. In August 1991, her single "No pain, No Gain" reached #l on the Canadian country charts. Two JUNO awards have graced her bookshelf: MOST PROMISING FEMALE VOCALIST IN 1968, and BEST NEW FEMALE VOCALIST in 1977. |
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Willie P. Bennett is one of Canada’s most enduring songwriter’s and roots music performers. Ontario folk legend Willie P. has a style and talent unmatched by many. Touring solo or on the mandolin with Fred Eaglesmith, Willie P. puts on a show you don’t want to miss! www.williepbennett.com
Session players on Gypsy Wind include violinist Don Reed; Rob Phillips (piano) and Richard Simpkins (bass) of the Rick Fines trio; Toronto sax ,flute and clarinet player Doug Banwell; dobro player Burke Carroll (Bebop Cowboys). | |
