The first show of the Townships Heritage Tour was a great success. The Piggery is a wonderful venue , and sharing the stage with Kate Morrison was a real honor.
Now, on to Knowlton, to the Old Courthouse at the Brome County Historical Society. The building was constructed between 1858-1859. The room is complete with the Judges bench and witness stand. I have no doubt the energy will be electric in a room with that much history.
I will share the stage with Sarah Biggs. Sarah and I go way back as far as high school, though we didn't actually meet until CEGEP. I had just started guitar lessons, and I had my guitar with me in the pub on campus in between classes. Sarah walked over to me, barefoot, and said I should bring my guitar outside and jam with everyone. Of course, I refused, because I was totally intimidated. But I did poke my head out the door to have a listen. I remember Sarah played Blackbird, by the Beatles, with a speed and effortlessness that was unimaginable to me. I left immediately-and went home-and started learning Blackbird.
Years later we met again, here in the Townships, having traveled similar paths to Vancouver and back, and both working hard on our music. Sarah recently completed her third album, Surface Tension, and it is truly beautiful.
We had some time to rehearse, so the show will have somewhat of an open door policy, where she is welcome to join in my songs, and I will join in playing some of hers.
I look forward to reviving the Old Courthouse for a night of music, and I hope to see some familiar faces in the crowd to share this unique experience.
The Old Courthouse in Knowlton, at 15 St. Paul, corner Lakeside. The show will begin at 8pm. If you would like more information about the show, call 450-243-6782 or 819-580-0964
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