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   From: dalton@nfld.com   
      
   On Dec 2, 2023, David Dalton wrote   
   (in article<0001HW.2B1AE6F1006CB23770000BFAD38F@news.eternal-september.org>):   
      
   > On Nov 21, 2023, David Dalton wrote   
   > (in article<0001HW.2B0C82FA00E33EA270000511E38F@news.eternal-september.org>):   
   >   
   > > On Nov 11, 2023, David Dalton wrote   
   > > (in article<0001HW.2AFF38F900489A6D70000E43F38F@news.eternal   
   september.org>)   
   > > :   
   > >   
   > > > On Nov 9, 2023, David Dalton wrote   
   > > > (in article<0001HW.2AFCA740004021FB7000055E238F@news.etern   
   l-september.org>   
   > > > )   
   > > >   
   > > > > Newfoundland singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and   
   > > > > producer Jim Fidler is set to release his new rock concept   
   > > > > album on December 8. I will post a review of the album   
   > > > > and details on the virtual launch a little closer to the date.   
   > > > >   
   > > > > But for now, the first single off the album, Peace of Mind,   
   > > > > has just been released. It is a tapestry of sound, including   
   > > > > some stellar sax work from guest Rory Hoffman, and   
   > > > > with thought-provoking lyrics. It can be streamed for   
   > > > > free at https://jimfidler.com/new-single/ but if you like   
   > > > > it I recommend you buy it directly from the bottom of   
   > > > > that website for CAN$0.99 (US$0.72, 0.67 Euro, 0.58 pound)   
   > > > > to support the artist.   
   > > >   
   > > > Jim’s bio is at https://jimfidler.com/about-jim/ .   
   > >   
   > > The virtual launch will be from 7--8:30 p.m. EST December 8,   
   > > or 8:30--10 p.m. Dec. 8 Newfoundland time, which is   
   > > midnight--1:30 a.m. Dec. 9 in UTC/GMT.   
   > >   
   > > To get a ticket to the virtual launch visit https://jimfidler.com/ .   
   > > Tickets are CAN$30 (US$21.86, 19.95 euro, 17.45 pound)   
   > > and include access to the live stream concert, plus a signed CD   
   > > including tax and delivery (and the CD includes a lyric   
   > > booklet with some amazing graphics by Lillian Fidler).   
   > >   
   > > The launch will include sets from Jim Fidler and   
   > > guests Lindsay Ferguson, Rory Hoffman, and Terry Kelly.   
   > >   
   > > Jim Fidler is a musician and producer from Newfoundland, who has had a   
   > > remarkable musical journey. Jim’s career includes successful ventures   
   like   
   > > pioneering Newfoundland’s first reggae group, Pressure Drop, and   
   releasing   
   > > acclaimed albums like “Gypsy.” He became the first solo Newfoundland   
   > > artist to sign a European record deal. Jim’s versatility shines through   
   > > albums like “Friendly Fire” and “Midnight Rover,” blending diverse   
   > > musical influences. He also aimed to promote world peace through   
   > > cross-cultural collaborations on “Musaik, In This World”. His latest   
   > > album, “RPM, Volume II, Ten Years Later,” is set to be released on   
   > > December 8th 2023, continuing to showcase his innovative musical spirit.   
   > >   
   > > Lindsay Ferguson will be joining us from her home in Switzerland. She is a   
   > > critically acclaimed Canadian singer and song writer, and an international   
   > > touring artist who’s music is regularly featured on various Canadian and   
   > > European Radio stations. Influenced as a young woman by the likes of Joni   
   > > Mitchell, Cyndi Lauper and Tracy Chapman and later in life; José   
   Gonazalez,   
   > > Kate Bush and Gord Downie, she has come into her own style of music with a   
   > > mix of folk meets pops meets country. Compared to Adele, Lucinda Williams   
   > > and   
   > > Jason Mraz, she has a unique sound which resonates deeply, creating a   
   > > profound connectedness to the listener.   
   > >   
   > > Rory Hoffman is a Nashville based multi-instrumentalist. Raised on a small   
   > > ranch in North Dakota, Rory grew up recording and touring with the family   
   > > Gospel band. He started teaching himself to play guitar and piano at age 3.   
   > > By age 5 he was the drummer in the family band. He currently plays over a   
   > > dozen stringed, keyboard and wind instruments. Rory has played sax on many   
   > > of   
   > > Jim's recordings including the new single 'Peace of Mind’   
   > >   
   > > Terry Kelly’s enthusiasm for life and sheer determination have gained him   
   > > international recognition as an accomplished athlete; an award-winning   
   > > singer, songwriter, and entertainer; a professional speaker; and a lover of   
   > > life. As a musician this Newfoundland native has released seven full-length   
   > > recordings, resulting in seven East Coast Music Awards and nominations for   
   > > four Canadian Country Music Awards and a JUNO. Terry has shared the stage   
   > > with Symphony Orchestras, and has performed his original music in Europe,   
   > > Australia, New Zealand, and for the troops in Afghanistan. He is most   
   > > recognized for his inspirational song, “A Pittance of Time”.   
   >   
   > I spoke with Jim and Lillian Fidler briefly tonight on Zello   
   > and they said the virtual launch is shaping up to be a   
   > very special event. If you are planning on attending it,   
   > I suggest that you get your tickets as soon as possible,   
   > preferably by December 6, to give them time to send   
   > out the link for the livestream. However tickets won’t   
   > go up in price after December 6.   
      
   I was wrong. Tickets will go up to CAN$40 as of Friday morning, to   
   encourage people to get them before then, so that Lillian Fidler won’t   
   have too much last minute work.   
      
   --   
   David Dalton dalton@nfld.com https://www.nfld.com/~dalton (home page)   
   https://www.nfld.com/~dalton/dtales.html Salmon on the Thorns (mystic page)   
   "And if I shed a tear I won’t cage it; I won't fear love;   
   And if I feel a rage I won’t deny it; I won't fear love" (Sarah McLachlan)   
      
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