Vocal Vibes Podcast with Cindy O'Neil

    my guest; Mirja Parry   Meet Mirja, a woman who knows how to have balls of fun with plastic bags. Plus, the winner of the Vocal Vibes Artist of the Year Award is announced.   Many thanks to my sponsor of this edition of Vocal Vibes, CanIndie http://www.canindie.com  All the music played on Vocal Vibes is by permission from the artists.     Watt Box - intro  music from Mirage CD by WilliamCarey, 2006 Carey Parder-Accoustic Guitar Bill Wilton-Accoustic Guitar hummingbirdstudios.com http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/williamcarey2   Ode to Terapin Station from Alex Boisselle's Ashbury Train CD by Alex Boisselle, 2010 http://www.myspace.com/alexandreboisselle https://www.facebook.com/alexandreboisselle   After The Show from Lucky Tonight  CD, by Romi Mayes 2006 http://www.romimayes.com/   Seems Like Yesterday from The Road it Goes CD, by Jen Foote, 2012 https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-road-it-goes/id569480284   For those of you who are good at it, or weaving, there are patterns to make the mats. After some searching I found a link to the Aylmer United Church site, and it has the information for making the mats. http://aylmeruc.wetpaint.com/page/Milk-Bag+Mats     There Was A Time from He Gave Me a Blue Nightgown CD by Sunday Wilde, 2012 http://www.sundaywilde.com   HDP15.Thumper 01 - sound bumper Diger Boing - sound bumper Written and Produced by Grant Corriveau http://www.soundcloud.com/qrstee   follow me on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/AuthorandSongwriterCindyONeil

    my guests; Nancy Painting, Karen Shaver and Scott Mair   With the season of frenzied shopping, blasé buying and mall music ringing in the ears, I thought that it would be fun to check out some other ways to gift this holiday season. All of the nominees for the Vocal Vibes Artist of the Year Award are featured this month.   Many thanks to my sponsor of this edition of Vocal Vibes, Dog Grooming by Gale   613-542-20252459 Perth RdGlenburnie ON K0H 1S0  All the music played on Vocal Vibes is by permission from the artists. Watt Box - intro  music from Mirage CD by WilliamCarey, 2006 Carey Parder-Accoustic Guitar Bill Wilton-Accoustic Guitar hummingbirdstudios.com http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/williamcarey2   Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada Les Grands Frères Grandes Soeurs du Canada 3228 South Service Road, Suite 113E Burlington, Ontario L7N 3H8 800-263-9133 http://www.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca "We commit to Canada's young people that we will be leaders in providing them with the highest quality, volunteer based mentoring programs"   Birds Come Back from Songs of the Year: Vol .2, track released 28 April 2011 Produced by Clea Roddick and Craig Newnes Clea Roddick-Piano/Vocals Noel Johnson-Vocals Craig Newnes-Guitar/Bass/Glockenspiel Spencer Cheyne-Drums http://www.clearoddick.com/ http://clearoddick.bandcamp.com/   Phone Calls from Home from Move Along  CD, 2012 Written by Nathan Day Project Recorded and mixed by Latent Image Studios http://www.facebook.com/thenathandayproject http://www.thenathandayproject.bandcamp.com   Still Keeping It Yeats from Mean Every Word CD, by Pure Joy, 2012 Written by Alex Ricci and Robin Wright The album was conceived in both Magnetic Sound and the Lion's Den studios in Guelph ON, recorded and mixed by band members Scott Fitzpatrick and Alex Ricci. http://www.purejoyband.bandcamp.com/   Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary 3873 Swan Lake Victoria, B.C. Canada, V8X 3W1 Phone: (250) 479-0211 http://www.swanlake.bc.ca/the-sanctuary.php Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary is a nature education centre. The Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary will be a leader in the stewardship of functioning & diverse ecosystems and an urban refuge that provides opportunities to bring people and nature together. We provide a diverse and enriching experience with a focus on natural history, education and ecological restoration to inspire personal action in stewardship activities.  Offering programs for; School, Children's, All ages and Adults   I Will from Suppressed Anthems CD, 2011 Written by Santa Lucia LFR Performed by Santa Lucia LFR  http://www.santaluciamusic.com   Pie In The Sky from Discovery CD, 2011 Written by Pedro Costa Performed by Pedro Costa http://www.pedrocosta.com   I Still Do from Letters from Home CD, 2011 Written by Amy Campbell Produced by Don Kerr http://www.amycampbell.ca http://www.facebook.com/therealamycampbell   I came across a brilliant quote that fits perfectly with the graceful giving theme. This is it; “Christmas gift suggestions: To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect." Oren Arnold   Bitter Grasses from Even Though The Sky Was Falling CD by Karyn Ellis, 2009 Written by: Karyn Ellis Produced by Karyn Ellis and Don Kerr Mixed by Ken Friesen Mastered by David Travers-Smith http://karynellis.com/ http://www.cdbaby.com/artist/KarynEllis   Moving On pre-release track Produced by Sora Sora-Piano/Vocals http://www.soramusic.ca   Canadian Heart from Under Skies CD, by Hark The Herons, 2010 Written by Kalyn Allan and Glenn Lavender Produced by Kalyn Allan and Glenn Lavender http://www.harktheherons.com http://www.harktheherons.

    my guests; Aidan, Nicole and Brent Craddock   Tiny hands doing big work is the best way to describe Aidan's project.  In this final segment in my series of  shows about young people doing positive acts I fumble my way through some fiddly hand stuff, and learn how much impact one choice makes.   Many thanks to my sponsor of this edition of Vocal Vibes,  Shelley Duggan Website: http://www.shelleyduggan.com   All the music played on Vocal Vibes is by permission from the artists. Watt Box - intro and extro music from Mirage CD by WilliamCarey, 2006 Carey Parder-Accoustic Guitar Bill Wilton-Accoustic Guitar hummingbirdstudios.com http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/williamcarey2   Bitter Grasses from Even Though The Sky Was Falling  CD by Karyn Ellis, 2009 Written by: Karyn Ellis Produced by Karyn Ellis and Don Kerr Mixed by Ken Friesen Mastered by David Travers-Smith http://karynellis.com/ http://www.cdbaby.com/artist/KarynEllis   Still Keeping It Yeats from Mean Every Word  CD, by Pure Joy, 2012 Written by Alex Ricci and Robin Wright The album was conceived in both Magnetic Sound and the Lion's Den studios in Guelph ON, recorded and mixed by band members Scott Fitzpatrick and Alex Ricci. http://www.purejoyband.bandcamp.com/   Canadian Heart from Under Skies  CD, by Hark The Herons, 2010 Written by Kalyn Allan and Glenn Lavender Produced by Kalyn Allan and Glenn Lavender http://www.harktheherons.com http://www.harktheherons.com/albums/under-skies   HDP15.Thumper 01 - sound bumper Diger Boing - sound bumper HauseWerk - sound bumper Written and Produced by Grant Corriveau http://www.soundcloud.com/qrstee   Watch the video edition of this show on CindyOvideo   follow me on Facebook  - http://www.facebook.com/AuthorandSongwriterCindyONeil

    my guests; Raven and Samantha Knapp   This month we're visiting Raven,  who's incubating one of her long term projects in a peanut butter jar.  This 2nd in my series of 3 shows about young people doing positive acts is good news for things furry and feathered.   Many thanks to our sponsor of this edition of Vocal Vibes,  Scully Love Promo   All the music played on Vocal Vibes is by permission from the artists. Watt Box - intro and extro music from Mirage CD by WilliamCarey, 2006 Carey Parder-Accoustic Guitar Bill Wilton-Accoustic Guitar hummingbirdstudios.com http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/williamcarey2   Show Me a Man from What Man? Oh That Man!!!  CD by Sunday Wilde, 2011 Written by: Sunday Wilde Piano/Vocals: Sunday Wilde Guitar: David West Upright Gut Stringed Bass: Ronnie Hayward Produced by: Sunday Wilde Engineer: Greg Schultz http://www.sundaywilde.com http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/sundaywilde2   Phone Calls from Home from Move Along  CD, 2012 Written by Nathan Day Project Recorded and mixed by Latent Image Studios http://www.facebook.com/thenathandayproject http://www.thenathandayproject.bandcamp.com   I Still Do from Letters from Home CD, 2011 Written by Amy Campbell Produced by Don Kerr http://www.amycampbell.ca http://www.facebook.com/therealamycampbell   Zombie Jig - sound bumper Diger Boing - sound bumper Written and Produced by Grant Corriveau http://www.soundcloud.com/qrstee   Watch the video edition of this show on CindyOvideo   follow me on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/AuthorandSongwriterCindyONeil

  my guests; Dylan and Vaundra Bruce     Welcome to the first in my series of 3 shows about young people doing good things. The Aug 2012 edition checks in with 12 year old Dylan and his two year project. All the music played on Vocal Vibes is by permission from the artists. Watt Box - intro and extro music for this edition of Vocal Vibes from Mirage CD by WilliamCarey, 2006 Carey Parder-Accoustic Guitar Bill Wilton-Accoustic Guitar hummingbirdstudios.com http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/williamcarey2   We Will Run from Choices  CD by Dani Star, 2011 Written by: Dani Star Performed by: ATTIC JACK Players: Dani Star (vocals, guitar) | Paul DiSalle (vocals, guitars) | Jesse Leclerc (Bass) | Dave Turnbull (Drums) Studio Choir: Adam Blais, Trevor Taylor, Claire Carriere, Jacinthe Brisebois, Alexie Brisebois, Diane Brisebois, Julie Crispin Taylor, Christine Delarosbil, Jean-Luc Brisebois, Renee St-Georges, Lisa Hamilton, Paul DiSalle, Dani Star, Gilles Blais, Tim Dupont, Alison McKnight, Kristyanne Dubé, Rachel McKnight, David McKnight, Cody Traynor, Simon Trottier Mixed by: Luke Sellen Mastered by: Cory Barnes Recorded by: Luke Sellen on January 25th 2010 @ Cosmic Daves (Sudbury, Ontario, CANADA) Produced by: Dani Star | Paul DiSalle http://www.danistarmusic.com   I Will from Suppressed Anthems CD, 2011 Written by Santa Lucia LFR Performed by Santa Lucia LFR  http://www.santaluciamusic.com   Pie In The Sky from Discovery CD, 2011 Written by Pedro Costa Performed by Pedro Costa http://www.pedrocosta.com   Watch the video edition of this show on CindyOvideo  

  my guests; Joel Mackey and Sky Wilson Who wants to be a rock star? Most everyone it seems, my guests included. Check out the July 2012 edition and hear why young people in their community are benefiting by Joel and Sky not being rock stars.  All the music played on Vocal Vibes is by permission from the artists. Watt Box - intro and extro music for this edition of Vocal Vibes from Mirage CD by WilliamCarey, 2006 Carey Parder-Accoustic Guitar Bill Wilton-Accoustic Guitar hummingbirdstudios.com http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/williamcarey2   Generation Now from Totally Awesome - Power of Youth CD, 2011 Written by J. Powless and D. Purcell Performed by SYR Monday Night Group   Live for Today from Totally Awesome - Power of Youth CD, 2011 Written by S. Durette and J. Mackey Performed by SYR mentors   Wannabe Me from Totally Awesome - Power of Youth CD, 2011 Written by B. Bonneville  and J. Mackey Performed by SYR Tuesday night group http://www.facebook.com/Sudburyyouthrocks http://sudburyyouthrocksprogram.yolasite.com/ Sudbury Youth Rocks Stands up against Bullying   Watch the video edition of this show on CindyOvideo  

my guest; WPR founder Wendy Huntbatch A happen chance drive down the Alberni Hwy led to my conversation with this month's guest.  Join in as Wendy tells us how a traumatic robbery instigated the creation of a 23000 square foot facility adorned with tree branches, colourful toys and bells for 800+ very flighty residents.   All the music played on Vocal Vibes is by permission from the artists. Watt Box - intro and extro music for this edition of Vocal Vibes from Mirage by WilliamCarey 2006 Carey Parder-Accoustic Guitar Bill Wilton-Accoustic Guitar hummingbirdstudios.com http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/williamcarey2 Wings In Flight single track released 20 December 2011 Produced by Craig Newnes and Spencer Cheyne Sora-Piano and Vocals Cindy O’Neil-Vocals Ben Plotnick-Violins and Viola Spencer Cheyne-Symbols String Arrangement-Donovan Seidle http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/cindyoneilandsora http://www.soramusic.ca Birds Come Back from Songs of the Year: Vol .2, track released 28 April 2011 Produced by Clea Roddick and Craig Newnes Clea Roddick-Piano/Vocals Noel Johnson-Vocals Craig Newnes-Guitar/Bass/Glockenspiel Spencer Cheyne-Drums http://www.clearoddick.com/ http://clearoddick.bandcamp.com/ Raven from Mirage by WilliamCarey 2006 Carey Parder-Accoustic Guitar Bill Wilton-Accoustic Guitar hummingbirdstudios.com http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/williamcarey2 Thanks for listening and for this email: Tue, Jan 10, 2012 Hi  Cindy Just listened to your talk with Wendy at the World Parrot Refuge. It was very interesting and informative.;  It is incredible and so very fortunate that we have people like Wendy.  It is heartbreaking to think of what would have happened to all those birds without the refuge.  Wendy, keep up the wonderful work and Cindy, thank you for making us aware of the World Parrot Refuge.  I am sure that there are many people out there like myself that had never heard about the Parrot Refuge. Best of Luck in raising funds for these wonderful birds. Henri M    Watch the video editon of this podcast - Discovery of the WPR   Mon Jan 16, 2012 Hi Cindy, Life is slowly coming back into my body after the toxic infusion on Wednesday !!!  I have not done much at all except feel really yukky.  However - it  is the last time so I have a life to look forward to. I will check out YouTube pretty quick. Thank you for everything.   Wendy...

    my guest; Calgary author Fenna Schaapman The April 2012 edition is all about stuck places. You know that 'why the heck does this keep happening to me' feeling that follows us through life.  Join in on my conversation with Calgary author Fenna Schaapman as we discuss how to get rid of really big toddlers. Your Next Change - Guidebook for the Stuck Places EarthWord Books, 2010, 60 pages ISBN 978-0-9738398-6-9 http://www.yournextchange.com   All the music played on Vocal Vibes is by permission from the artists. Watt Box - intro and extro music for this edition of Vocal Vibes from Mirage by WilliamCarey, 2006 Carey Parder-Accoustic Guitar Bill Wilton-Accoustic Guitar hummingbirdstudios.com http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/williamcarey2 Does One Win from Flight CD Produced by Krisjan Leslie and Cindy O'Neil Cindy O’Neil-Vocals Jason Kendall-Guitar Barry Erfle-Drums Bruce Cameron-Persussion http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/cindyoneil http://www.cindyoneil.com/music Moving On pre-release track Produced by Sora Sora-Piano/Vocals http://www.soramusic.ca Doin It from The First Song by Phyllis Wheaton, 2005 Phyllis Wheaton-Vocals Jeff Muller-Fretless Bass, Accoustic rythm/Lead Guitar Jim Munro, Phyllis & Jeff-Finger snappers phylliswheaton.com