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Musical Performers
Want to hire a performer to help you teach science and environmental awareness and knowledge and inspire action? Here’s information on experienced singers, songwriters and musicians who can help you to drive home your environmental lessons and messages.
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Heather & Eric
Heather Walter (environmental educator and singer) and Eric West (Newfoundland classical guitarist and songwriter) have been performing music together for more than ten years – in concert halls, schools, at festivals, and on radio and television. Their music is a blend of traditional and original music, a celebration of natural and cultural heritage. Together they have performed on Sesame Street, produced national and television and radio shows, recorded three albums, published a children’s storybook, toured across Canada, and won awards for their work in combining music and environmental education. Since Heather’s move from Newfoundland to Alberta several years ago, the duo looks forward to any excuse for a musical reunion … including a recent stint at the GEOEC Conference 2001! |
Telephone: (403) 609-0073
See also:
http://www.tidespoint.com/music/
heather_eric.shtml |
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Barry Hertz
Singer/songwriter, based in Calgary, Alberta – CD Sure Cure includes 11 originals, a blend of various styles of folk and blues. The song Creation’s Dawn, was chosen as the opening track on another album entitled The John Muir Tribute CD that also includes tunes from John Denver, Michael Martin Murphy, Kate Wolf and Dougie Maclean. This CD was dedicated to John Muir, founder of the Sierra Club and the world-wide environmental movement. |
See also:
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/barryhertz
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Ron Mason
Singer/songwriter, based in Medicine Hat, Alberta – Working on his first CD. Penned the campfire singalong classic Right Beside (also recorded by Peter Puffin in 1995) celebrating the importance of friends. A gifted guitar player with a voice reminiscent of Lyle Lovett meets Tom Waits in an all night honky tonk!
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E-mail: romason@memlane.com
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Dave Mussell
Rick & Suzanne Moore
Former members of the Legendary Piper Creek Brick Company and the Stairwell Trio! Dave (Pembina Institute), Rick (Red Deer Teacher) and Suzanne (Red Deer College Arts Centre) turn heads with their unique blend of uplifting voice and various stringed instruments!
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Telephone: (403) 346-6188
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Captain Wilderness and
Peter Puffin
Based in Canmore/Calgary – Catch caped crusader Captain Wilderness (aka CPAWS Education & GEOEC Conference Director Gareth Thomson) and guitar slinger/songwriter Peter Puffin (aka Peter Lenton) on a brief stopover from their relentless workshop and concert schedule. This year’s Kid’s Paws & Grizzly Claws tour marked the fourth sold-out concert tour, that began with their co-produced Passengers CD and Saving Our Species activity booklet in 1998. Peter’s Whale Tales recording (1995) and numerous accompanying teaching resources continue to help students, parents and teachers learn about environmental literacy and stewardship. Listen for a sneak preview from Peter’s third CD Watercolor Days, scheduled for a summer 2001 release.
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Toll-free: 1 (888) 878-3346
See also:
http://www.puffin.ca |
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Remy Rodden
When not performing as a singer-songwriter, Remy Rodden is a dedicated dad, dog-musher, and environmental education specialist with the Government of Yukon. His 1997 CD release Think About the Planet has received plaudits from around the world and features humorous and moving songs on a number of earth-based topics. A few of these have been covered and recorded by other eco-artists including the famous Peter Puffin! Most recently, Remy has written and recorded several new songs to support and promote the WILD Education programs of the Canadian Wildlife Federation. He also recently presented a commissioned performance piece as a result of his cross-Yukon voyages in the summer of 2000 with artists from across the country.
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E-mail: info@roddenbourque.com
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