Music has always been an important part of my world as far back as I can remember. My parents often played their favorite records and danced on Saturday nights, and my older brother was always listening to the latest and greatest hits in his room. My dad played the harmonica, and both of my brothers played piano and drums. Piano lessons started when I was four and continued into my early teen years. Of course, the only way to do chores as far as I was concerned was with the stereo blaring. Sing, dance, dust. In that order. As a young adult, I sang in a folk band. We played pubs and weddings in and around Waterloo Region. Helping a childhood friend advance his career by singing demo jingles he was producing and selling for a jingle house in St. Jacobs gave me a taste of the recording process. And he sold every jingle I sang!
During this time I dabbled in songwriting. Musical expression was not always easy for me though, and for a number of years I buried my gift. I married, became a mom, and had a fulfilling career in horticulture.
A few years after my son was born, life as I knew it began to unravel, requiring me to take a closer look at my past. During this process, lyrics became a sort of journal for me. Creativity began to flow through me in spite of the chaos and confusion of recovery. My faith in God deepened as I began to learn about true passion, love, freedom, and forgiveness.
Wonderful friends gave me the nudge I needed, and Trial by Fire was released in 2004. Working on this album with producer Doug Stronach rekindled my passion. Tracks from this album have been heard as far away as The Seychelles, as well as local, U.S. and U.K. radio play.
In 2006, my single My Way Home was commissioned for the Hespeler Reunion, which is my hometown. It was during this reunion in 2006 that I met Sandy MacDonald. He filled in when the guitar and keyboard players I had lined up cancelled. We were clearly a hit and he's been one of the local musicians I've been fortunate to work with since.
2011 was an exciting year for me. I had a wonderful opportunity to work with Scott Mathews and Tom Luekens. There's nothing quite like laying down vocal tracks and looking at the Golden Gate Bridge. We recorded four of my originals and I look forward to going back.
My cousin Steve Kendry was instrumental in putting together the team for Park Your Boots. This collection was recorded in beautiful Peterborough, where my mom grew up, where I spent many happy summers, and where we released mom's ashes. Every session was magical, Ryan and Sam Weber brought their best to my music, and their harmonies are brilliant. Steve's drum tracks are stellar. Having James McKenty at the helm of this production was amazing.
Doing the spoken word piece This Christmas is Different with the Weber Brothers was, for me, uncharted territory. Ryan and Sam helped me pull it all together with their great music and ideas, then wrapped it up with a beautiful bow waiting for each listener to open.
Recording What I Don't Know was very special. This is the first time my brother Jamie and I ever worked together, and I believe we created something very important. Something only the two of us could have done...
When I'm not gigging or recording, I'm always working on new material
All roads lead to here! Can't wait to see what's around the next corner!
Thanks for listening!
Sue
During this time I dabbled in songwriting. Musical expression was not always easy for me though, and for a number of years I buried my gift. I married, became a mom, and had a fulfilling career in horticulture.
A few years after my son was born, life as I knew it began to unravel, requiring me to take a closer look at my past. During this process, lyrics became a sort of journal for me. Creativity began to flow through me in spite of the chaos and confusion of recovery. My faith in God deepened as I began to learn about true passion, love, freedom, and forgiveness.
Wonderful friends gave me the nudge I needed, and Trial by Fire was released in 2004. Working on this album with producer Doug Stronach rekindled my passion. Tracks from this album have been heard as far away as The Seychelles, as well as local, U.S. and U.K. radio play.
In 2006, my single My Way Home was commissioned for the Hespeler Reunion, which is my hometown. It was during this reunion in 2006 that I met Sandy MacDonald. He filled in when the guitar and keyboard players I had lined up cancelled. We were clearly a hit and he's been one of the local musicians I've been fortunate to work with since.
2011 was an exciting year for me. I had a wonderful opportunity to work with Scott Mathews and Tom Luekens. There's nothing quite like laying down vocal tracks and looking at the Golden Gate Bridge. We recorded four of my originals and I look forward to going back.
My cousin Steve Kendry was instrumental in putting together the team for Park Your Boots. This collection was recorded in beautiful Peterborough, where my mom grew up, where I spent many happy summers, and where we released mom's ashes. Every session was magical, Ryan and Sam Weber brought their best to my music, and their harmonies are brilliant. Steve's drum tracks are stellar. Having James McKenty at the helm of this production was amazing.
Doing the spoken word piece This Christmas is Different with the Weber Brothers was, for me, uncharted territory. Ryan and Sam helped me pull it all together with their great music and ideas, then wrapped it up with a beautiful bow waiting for each listener to open.
Recording What I Don't Know was very special. This is the first time my brother Jamie and I ever worked together, and I believe we created something very important. Something only the two of us could have done...
When I'm not gigging or recording, I'm always working on new material
All roads lead to here! Can't wait to see what's around the next corner!
Thanks for listening!
Sue