All My Money On Red

A new house on a river is needed/shows/fresh music

Sep 04, 2025

So it may have been a little while since you’ve heard from me. I haven’t written. I didn’t call. But like your old high school boyfriend, I’m back and I’ve got some new music…

Last year, I moved all my gear into a studio located above a farmers market to the southeast of downtown Calgary. It was a haul to get all the gear up the stairs and good thing Rebekah is in shape because it wasn’t easy and required more trips that either one of us will ever admit. Once it was all set up, lines were run and curtains drawn - I put my head down and started working each day towards something new.

A new plan and a new album.

The plan is to leave it all on the table. Put all my money on red.

If you’ve followed along on my career over the years then you know I’ve been fortunate enough to record in some incredible studios that have resulted in life changing albums for me. From The Sound Emporium in Nashville to a Lama farm in Kelowna BC, stretching over to the The Bathhouse (The Tragically Hip’s mansion in Ontario) and more. And then there have been the times when I’ve done the opposite - recorded records from the comfort of my basement all by myself.

Anything to create music…for that’s what I truly love to do.

So I made a plan and then started to put the pieces in place to make that plan happen.

It started with writing as many songs as I could muster. Leaning into the stories and lessons I’ve learned and those of the community around me. Reflections of my understanding and a world that keeps ticking, on and on. From songs about my son, my love, family and friends it is still as important as ever for me to write music that matters to the heart. Especially now in this new AI world.

I even managed to write one about time travel where I meet my Father in his 20’s and we get to have a conversation…

So I’ve got all of my money on red.

And then finally, Jay Stewart (who worked with me on ‘A Way Through Time’), bassists Brock Gieger, and long time bandmate, Ari Heinikainen got together for 2 weeks in August and hit that big record button.

And I just started singing.

And while there is so much more I’ve got to share, some things are left to happen over time…

Brock, JJ, Ari and Jay on the last day of tracking

UPCOMING SHOWS.

I’ll be performing at the final, final show of the Dream Cafe in Penticton BC. It’s a honour to be performing the last show but comes with a heaviness. The Dream Cafe has been a spot for artists from all across Canada. I’ve gone as a patron and as a performer and it was always amazing. It’s already sold out but I’m hoping we can squeeze some more folks in. TICKETS

Another great venue bites the dust here in Canada…

CALGARY - DON’T MISS THIS! NOV 8th BELLA CONCERT HALL

I’ve got a show coming at the beginning of November that you have to be at. I’m just telling you to keep your ears and eyes peeled for it because the announcement is coming soon… And then please tell your lovers and others to all come.

A HOUSE ON A RIVER WITH A GIRL IN BLACK CLOTHES

Lastly, if you’ve made it this far down the email this one is personal…Our little family is looking for a new place to call home. Rebekah, Rollie, Buffalo and I. We’re hoping to stay close to the heart of the city of Calgary but are open to new adventures also. If you or someone you know is looking for a nice family to rent their house, please reach out to me right away!