hulbert's

It has been a privilege to have hosted the Sunday Night Songwriter Stage for the past 2 ½ years, but like all good things, the run is coming to an end. We are down to our final two shows. New owners will take over on August 1st . While it is truly sad to loose a wonderful live music venue, Chris and Cameron are taking a well deserved break and I fully support them in their new ventures. It’s really not the end – but rather just the beginning.

I’m thrilled to announce that Samantha and Emily Schultz will be my special guest openers tomorrow and will perform for the first half hour of the songwriter stage (starting at 7:00 pm). As you may already know, Samantha has received a full scholarship into the music program at Berkley and will be leaving Edmonton to live in Boston for 4 years. She and Emily are two of the most genuine, exceptionally talented and gracious people I know.

I encourage you to come by hulbert's on Sunday July 19 and share in the music, celebration, laughter and tears as we begin to bid farewell to both Samantha and to hulbert's.

If you can’t make it in person, you can listen in live from the hulbert's website -- click the listen now link on the right hand sidebar.

Please email us with your messages or use the form below, and we will read them on air live as they come in.  Thank you all for your incredible support of the Sunday Night Songwriter's Stage!

You made it one of the most welcoming, nurturing and reputable listening rooms in Edmonton.

Blessings All,

Rhea

Last update: Sunday, 19 July 2009

This perfect, hot summer's day was followed by the comraderie and fellowship of our community of musicians, and nothing could have been better.  Thanks to everyone for sharing your time and talent, and a sincerely appreciative nod to guest host Tim Chesterton for covering for Rhea, who needed a break after spending 2 full days of volunteering with the fine performers in the U22 repertoire.

An absolutely incredible display of talent with an amazingly appreciative and supportive audience.  Thank you all for sharing your time and your talent with us, and never stop believing in the magic of music...

Tonight we celebrated Father's Day with songs about dads and songs performed with Dad, and a recognition of the values and habits that we've learned from our dads that make us who we are!  Thankfully baldness come from mom's side of the family... listen and you too will believe in the undeniable magic of music!

Energetic and touching, tonight's performances featured some impressive new talent and the continuing refinement of the craft of songwriting and performance from our favourite artists!  There is magic in music, and you'll find it here week after week.  See you again next time!

Lots of fun with some newcomers and folks we haven't seen for a while.  Guest opener Ty Cerda gave a preview of his upcoming show and Rob Heath closed the show with a great performance of two new songs and a favourite from his recent album.  Hey everyone, keep believing in the magic of music!