Chris Mann's STAY GOLDEN

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“We have fallen into this place where everything is music.”  ~ Rumi

SongRoots Bursary Fundraiser
SongRoots takes place at Camp Fircom on gorgeous Gambier Island, where participants enter a rich world of diverse community and sensational music making with others who love to sing. Daily singing classes in all different music genres are taught by open-hearted and talented instructors. It is a time of outdoor beauty, warm connections, campfires, uplifting community singing celebrations and most of all, unbridled delight and fun!

Chris Mann – Host, Birthday Celebrant & Fundraiser Coordinator
Chris is offering this concert to her networks of friends and community of choristers as an uplifting musical evening in joy and appreciation for life! Chris is a high energy soul who is filled with deep gratitude for good health, music, nature, photography, social justice, optimism and engaging friendships. Formerly an innovative and passionate school Principal and motivational presenter, she now delights in forest dog walks, community gardening, kayaking & outdoor adventures, and singing as often as possible in choirs (City Soul and Rhythm ‘n’ Roots) and small groups. She encourages us all to STAY GOLDEN – to see the light in others and reveal the light within ourselves to celebrate this shared adventure called Life with every ounce of heart & compassion possible.

“When they ask you how you live you can tell ‘em you were gold, tell ‘em you were gold.”  Pharis and Jason Romero

Sarina Partridge – from Minnesota
Sarina arrived on the planet in the nick of time – ready to teach her original songs of joy and heartache, and wildly healing visions … to groups of people hungry for the shared bliss of singing together. The stories of her ancestors unfurl themselves in Sarina’s richly imaginative songs. The essence of everything living and gone, fully present and ethereal, woven into respect for the natural world is the alchemy of Sarina’s love songs to the earth and every one of us. Join in learning and singing Sarina’s songs and awaken to a hope you haven’t yet dreamed into being.  “We are the light.”

Jennifer Scott
Sizzling soulful sounds and a heart as big as the moon, one of the most important jazz artists and vocal improvisers in North America, pianist and singer Jennifer Scott is a beloved performer and instructor with a huge fan base. We are grateful that her generous spirit brings her to this event. Let her voice caress you and possess you! Even the mountains rise to pay attention, and the oceans stop to listen when Jennifer Scott’s voice is in the wind and her fingers are dancing on the keys!

Karla Mundy
Founder of SongRoots singing camps workshops & retreats plus SongRoutes trips, choir director extraordinaire Karla Mundy is our effervescent Queen of the Universe! Her capacity for building community through all she offers is matched by her boundless heart of gold. Karla is a brilliant air traffic controller of music adventures, and she exudes kindness and grace while juggling more balls than a circus performer. Her gifts as a pianist, vocalist and dancer make her performances vibrant, soulful musical experiences. Get on a magic carpet ride and let Karla’s voice lead you to places you’ve only dreamed of.

Tanglewood Trio
Impeccable musicians in their own right, Karla Mundy, Noa Neuman and Emily Villavicencio are known collectively for their zipper-tight and flawless harmonies, multi-layered rhythms felt deep in the forest, and performances that glide right into the heart of every listener. Perfection in a package, their signature sounds include music from around the globe, inspired by the taste of sunrise. Wake up and smell this aromatic café-au-lait of life! You will definitely want more.

Laura Crema and Bill Coon
Vancouver vocalist Laura Crema moves through many genres and styles to bring intoxicating renditions of classics and originals in her acclaimed performances, either solo or collaborations. Known as having the ability to “shift from mysterious to magical”, Laura’s gentle and compassionate soul always emerges. Her delight in life is her unique calling card and opens heart-spaces with others as she connects through her delicious singing.
Juno-nominated and award-winning guitarist/composer Bill Coon plays guitar with magical fingers that fly like hummingbirds, sailing through every genre and each skillful and charming collaboration with other professional musicians. Affable and kind, Bill brings warmth and wizardry to every brilliant performance and harmonic invention. Everything Bill plays, simply takes your breath away, and makes you believe that spring will always come again.

Patti Powell
Patti is a bucket of love walking around the world spreading music, joy, and hilarity wherever she goes. Part of the Ubuntu Choir Network, Patti is a song leader who has hundreds of songs in her hip pocket and skillful guitar chops. Patti is an empathetic soul seeker who can draw music out of every living thing. If the rocks and the trees can sing, Patti will tell you, so can you!  Rise up to the invitation of unexpected musical joy in the presence of beloved Patti.

Here Comes Treble
Shasta Martinuk, Ruth Walmsley, Chris Mann and Joanie Wolfe have enjoyed singing soulful songs together in house concerts and at music and soul-time camps for a long time. Drawn to meaningful lyrics and heavenly harmonies, they delight in each other’s presence and the shared happiness of creating music together. Accessible and easy-going, they always feel uplifted when immersed in song.

Jacinda Oldale
Born with words tumbling from her lips before her first sip of the nectar of life, Jacinda is an artistic being who dances into the unknown with curiosity and the capacity to reflect every human emotion and thought in her creations. She brings her original poetry to many a stage, rich with her ability to capture unique perspectives and metaphors. Any door that opens into Jacinda’s world, is one worth opening – soon