LM 17-10 Karen Olson’s Viola creates a Symphony for the Soul

February 27, 2017January 28, 2019Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

“for the LOVE of Music” with Nathen Aswell and his guest Karen Olson, on air from March 7th on-for-the

Karen Olson is an Internationally recognized violist, recording artist, and composer. She combines her unique background as a musician, Reiki master, and intuitive holistic healer, by providing interactive, inspiring, and transformative concerts and keynote presentations. Three of her CD’s have been in the top 10 of the Billboard charts, with Timeless Being ranked at #1.

She holds a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree from The Juilliard School, a Master’s Degree from Yale University and a Ph.D. from New York University. She is a certified practitioner and teacher in several healing modalities including Theta Healing.

Karen performs for audiences all over the world and is a member of the New York Pops. She has performed healing music programs at The Omega Institute, The New Life Expo, The Open Center and performed at Michael Beckwith’s Agape Spiritual Center in Los Angeles, California. Karen edited a top-selling viola scale book for ECSchirmer and she has performed with the likes of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Liza Minnelli. Karen plays on Thomastik-Infeld strings.

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Some recent comments:

“Olson’t viola creates a symphony for the soul. The true mastery of Karen is truly something to behold, one can feel a realm of inner peace.”

Steve Sheppard

“Karen’s wonderful work on the viola … [shows] the mark of a true artist in that they don’t overplay, and yet possess the talent and power to brighten your day in ways you had not yet imagined.”

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KARENS SONGS ON SOUNDCLOUD

HEAVENS GATE

THE ASCENDING SOUL

LIFE’S PERSUASIONS

A HERO’S JOURNEY

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LM17-09 A Song for Everyone with Michael Averill

February 19, 2017May 1, 2017Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

“for the LOVE of Music’ with Nathen Aswell and his guest Michael Averill, on air from February 28th.

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Michael Averill is an adventurous Canadian troubadour who delivers stories and songs of serendipity around the country by foot. Through heartfelt Roots, Folk, and Blues, Michael captivates his audiences and invites them to connect deeper within themselves and their communities.

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Onstage, Michael’s performance versatility ranges from gritty lap steel slide blues, to intricate finger-style folk, to driving Celtic. He combines buttery guitar licks and philosophical wordplay into an intriguing musical experience. Inevitably, show-goers leave with joy-filled hearts, new friends, and positively charged minds.

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LM 17-08 Under the Piano with Craig Addy

February 16, 2017March 11, 2023Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

for the LOVE of Music, with Nathen Aswell and his guest Craig Addy, on air from February 21st

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Craig is a member of the Amicus Music Duo, the Quiet hearts Ensemble and the founder and creative director of Under the Piano.

Canadian pianist and composer Craig Addy’s training in music was very traditional. From an early age, he studied classical piano, music theory and history. By his mid-twenties, he had two music degrees: One from the University of British Columbia and one from the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. However, during all of those years of disciplined studies, Craig was secretly exploring another world of music……the world of improvisation. Craig’s style of improvisation is a unique blend of classical, new age, and popular. His improvisations are created in the moment with no predetermined harmonies, rhythms or melodies.

Under thePiano

Today, Craig has developed his improvising into a unique experience called Under the Piano. Clients lie underneath Craig’s grand piano. Under the Piano is a Sound Spa for Body, Mind and Soul. For 45 minutes the vibrations of the improvised music envelope and massage the individual or couple under the piano. The experience is most frequently described as calming, relaxing, magical and meditative.

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Amicus Music Duo

Vancouver’s Amicus Music Duo features Craig Addy on the piano and Howard Meadows on the clarinet. Their repertoire includes music from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and 20th Century eras in addition to a growing list of original compositions, and improvisations. The Amicus Music Duo adapts and arranges much of their music. Craig and Howard met while studying music at UBC and sang together in the award-winning University Singers. A shared love for vocal and choral music strongly influences their approach to performing and their repertoire selections.

Quiet Hearts Ensemble

Founded in June 2013, Quiet Hearts Ensemble has been providing one of Vancouver’s most exquisite and unique experiences with their Music Oasis series at St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church. Music Oasis is an intimate and relaxing musical occasion that is like a holiday away from everyday pressures. The Quiet Hearts Ensemble improvises, or rather spontaneously composes, beautiful music in one of Vancouver’s most stunning cathedral acoustics. Listeners are transported, moved and inspired by enchanting flavours of music embracing classical, new age, jazz, folk and world styles. It’s romantic. It’s meditative. It’s soothing. Listeners rave that they “can’t believe” these musical journeys are composed on the spot.

Performer’s ARCT, B.Mus. (UBC)

Recordings

Purple Patches 2005

Soothe 2007

Christmas Improvisation 2008

Quiet Passions 2009

Amicus Music Duo Live: Improvisations 2012

Journeys Under the Piano 2014

Craig Addy

Craig@UnderThePiano.ca

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LM 17-07 “The Clown Prince of Folk

February 5, 2017October 18, 2017Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

“for the LOVE of Music” with Nathen Aswell and his guest Ish DaFish, on air from February 14th

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Ish has a genuine way of connecting with his audience young and old alike while sharing his gifts as a family friendly Singer, Songwriter, Storyteller, Comedian & Balloon Sculpting Artist.
Ish’s shows are positive, upbeat, interactive, age appropriate and feature songs from his four CDs as well as draw on his extensive repertoire of self-penned songs and, off the wall, fun-filled stories everyone will find amusing.
He shares themes we all can relate to; that bounce around from the imaginative, compassionate and thought to provoke, to the joys of friendship, family and the world outside our doors; the environment, to a few of life’s inescapable challenges, love won and lost, parenthood and of course, messages of hope and joy.
Composing on guitar, mandolin, banjo, dulcimer, harmonica and melodica Ish’s style is best described as Roots; a combination of thoughtfully written storytelling lyrics played in a Folk, Bluegrass, Blues, Soft Rock and Country genre.
Ish has released four wonderfully produced recordings, two for Children and their Families entitled, Never Say Never and Cardboard Wings.
He also released a CD for Grown-ups entitled, Go West on 17 and recently an All Ages CD that’s appropriate for young and old alike entitled, Up Fish Creek.
We are also very proud to say that, Ish’s recording; “Never Say Never” was “Nominated for the Western Canadian Music Awards for Children’s Recording of the Year, 2012.”
Throughout the years Ish has toured across Canada from the Arctic to the east and west coast and everywhere in between and has performed at 1000’s of family friendly events that range from Children’s, Folk & Community Festivals, Country Fairs, Schools, Libraries, Daycares, and Community Theatres.
As well as Seniors Centres, Hospitals, Variety Shows, House Concerts and Special Events. Ish also enjoys donating his time and talent for important good causes too, for that’s what he’s all about.
Ish is available as a Solo Artist as well as in a Duo or Trio format as Ish & Friends and together they contribute their own signature sound, feel and vibe and bring to life Ish’s engaging songs and stories, everyone will enjoy discovering.

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Whether it’s a Concert for Kids, Families or for Grown-ups, Festivals, Fairs and Special Events will often have Ish provide different Concert Sets depending upon the Venue and or ask him to mix it up for All Ages to enjoy.

https://www.ishdafish.ca

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LM 17-06 Starchild & The Mystiques

January 28, 2017August 11, 2022Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

“for the LOVE of Music” with Nathen Aswell and his guest Fanny Starchild & Vegari Cendar (The Mystiques) on air from February 7th.

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Starchild & The Mystiques are an adaptable musical ensemble built around the original music of multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Fanny Starchild and bassist/guitarist/vocalist Vegari Cendar, performed in a variety of styles including Reggae, Calypso, Latin, R’n’B, Rock and Afro-Pop. Starchild & The Mystiques were featured entertainers at the 2010 Winter Olympics, and they have performed at Festivals all across Canada.

FANNY STARCHILD – After running away from home in rural Quebec, Fanny lived as a gypsy around places like San Francisco, L.A., Tucson, and San Diego, teaching herself guitar, bass and flute, and developing her formidable vocal skills. Eventually settling in Vancouver, she played with the La-La’s, the Animal Band, and then her own group, the Earth Lovers.

VEGARI CENDAR – Originally from St. Lucia, Vegari came to Canada at age 18, finished high school in Toronto, then moved to Vancouver where he honed his skills on guitar, bass, keyboards and percussion, becoming a seasoned performer competent in many styles. A seasoned traveller, he has toured extensively throughout Canada and the U.S. as bassist for Juno award-winner Alpha Diallo.

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