Time On The Road
Family Vacations/Calgary shows/Loz
Hello Hello!
Recently we returned home from a great ten-day road trip through the Rockies and down to the West Coast. Packing the van, Rebekah, Rollie and I visited some of our favourite spots along the way, had a few van troubles and even got snowed on...
The trip's highlight though was our time in the Lower Mainland. I had the opportunity to record a few songs at Fort Records with Jay Stewart for something special I have coming your way (more details to come!). We also spent several days at Ryan and Amanda McAllister’s Five Acres Flower Farm. and they had us working the fields in no time —planting flowers, running water lines, and even checking the generator. The beauty of the land and flowers is only matched by their warmth and hospitality. Chances are you’ve heard music I’ve created at Ryan’s studio, heard me talk about their greatness or you know them (in which case you already know how great they are). If you like really big flowers, check out what they’ve got going - Five Acres Flower Farm
Remembering Loz
Ultimately the road trip was a chance to do some reflection and to remember our dear friend, Tim Lozinik - who we lost at the beginning of the month. I sat around the fire many nights thinking about the man who constantly lifted me as an artist, inspired me as a human and was a major pillar of our community. He made you feel like the very moment you were in, was the best moment ever. He was a red headed older brother to me and was the inspiration behind my song Bad Feelings. I still don’t have much to say, just really, really gonna miss the guy. Big time. Life just happens so fast…
Upcoming Gigs.
Most of the shows this summer are around Alberta. Grateful to have the opportunity to play in front of my friends and family on some big and small stages.
A few that are coming up quickly that I’d love to see you at so pay attention Calgary!
June 29th: Join my trio and me at The Palace in Calgary, along with Devin Cooper and Mariya Stokes for The Ride To Remember, benefiting The Alzheimer Society of Calgary. This event starts early for those who prefer an earlier night. This Saturday!
Ride To Remember Tickets
July 6th: I'll be at Yahoo Buckaroo's Cabaret - Live At The Pioneer, alongside The Denim Daddies & Elliot C. Way. We're replicating last year’s good time and tickets are currently on a flash sale right now so get pick up a couple eh!
Yahoo Buckaroo's Tickets
For more shows and information, visit SHOWS HERE!
That’s the update for now. Looking forward to see you on the road this summer.
-JJ
Let us know when you’re back in BC! Calgary is a great road trip to catch a show, but not when you have to be back at work Monday!