Oh Look another beautiful day!!

Hello fellow bloggers (ie: Rance :) ) and anyone who reads this!

It's a beautiful sunny day today and I thank God for another day of good health and happiness. Today Matthew and I will be exploring some country fairs around our region. I'm not sure where I'm going yet but I have a few ideas. I love this time of year when all the leaves turn such beautiful and vibrant colors!

Yesterday I was fiddling around on my guitar and came up with a new song! My EP's not out yet but I'm already planning for my third album and this one will be full-length. I've really enjoyed recording this self-titled EP at Westmoreland Recording with Carl. He is very passionate about music and has brought in some of the most talented yet humble musicians around.

I have to run for now...If you're reading this and want to continue reading my blogs please consider joining as one of my readers. Eventually I will be making this for members only!

Until next time, I will leave you with some of my new favorite songs, please check them out!

"Let it Go" by Tim McGraw and "The Story" by Brandi Carlile, I have this song as my ringtone!

May love and light fill your day,

Annie xoxox

2 Days in a ROW!

It's a beautiful sunny day today and I'm doing my vocal warm-up for my recording session later today. If all goes well, my vocals will be done today and we can begin the process of mixing! I already have many ideas for my 3rd album!
Here are a few updates from the past 6 months or so......Since my blog in Feb. my dog Rufus passed away of cancer :( We really loved him and miss him very much...We do have a new addition to the family and her name is Beanie (short for Ebony). I will take a photo of her as soon as we bring her to the groomers and will post it!

More news: In August we (Jeff my husband and Carl my producer and I) performed at the Freeway Cafe in Hamilton and my son videotaped the show! Some of the shots are a little shaky but he wasn't always using a tripod. I'll post a song from my first album "Sensitive" for your enjoyment. Until next time, remember to be kind to one another.

Peace and love,
Annie

Getting to know me

Ok sooooooo I know it's been awhile but this time I WILL try and be consistent with my blogs. I've been working away on my new album for the past 6 or so months with an incredible producer in Hamilton and of course my husband and co-writer Jeff. We've decided to release a 5 song EP instead of a full album so you don't have to wait too much longer to get a copy of my new stuff! If you haven't heard yet, this album will have a more roots/blues/ country feel. I am very proud of my debut album "Alive" which was a pop/rock album but this new direction just feels right...That's the beauty about being independent, you can write and record your music the way you're inspired to. I have been extremely fortunate this time around to have had some very talented musicians playing on my tracks. People like David Love, guitarist with Bachman Cummings, Don Reed fiddle player for Anne Murray/Dwight Yokam and the list goes on.

I have some more exciting news, I have been nominated for "Best Country" song at the Ontario Independent Awards which will be held on Thursday, Oct 16 at the Phoenix in Toronto. It's open to the public and free to attend!

Well I've gotta run. Next time I'll put up some photos from shows I've done this past summer. In the meantime, check out 2 of my new songs (rough mixes) at www.myspace.com/anniemarleau . Also, please visit my website and sign my guestbook and join my mailing list so that I can keep you updated!

Love and light always,

Annie