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

Back at last!

Ok for anyone out there who's reading this blog, I apologize for not having written for quite some time but I must admit that I don't really enjoy talking about myself.

So I'm sitting here taking care of my adorable dog Rufus who has had a sudden illness. Up until a few days ago, my young (5 year old) miniature poodle seemed very healthy. Now he has a catheter and is quite sore from his surgery. Sigh...now we are awaiting results on whether or not he has cancer :( Since he's come home he has been drinking and eating and doing very well. I hope and pray that the news will be good. I must admit before I had my own dog, I never understood why people made such a fuss over their pet. Now I understand more than ever the love and joy he/she can bring to a family.

On a more positive note, my music/songs are coming along slowly but surely. We plan on going back into the studio next weekend, if Rufus is doing better and complete 2 or 3 songs. I'm in no hurry as I know that life is a journey and sometimes we run into bumps in the road that slow us down. Que sera sera..

Until next time, be kind to one another and never give up.

Annie xo

The Moonshine Cafe

Hello all, it's been awhile! Having taken 3 months off to write and work on my next album, my first gig back was at a wonderful place called The Moonshine Cafe in Oakville! Julie (the hostess of the evening) contacted me several months ago and invited me to play and of course I was honored. Despite the fact that I was fighting a cold and that my throat was a bit raw, I had the time of my life. The audience was attentive and lively and thoroughtly enjoyed our set. When I say "our" set I mean my husband Jeff and I, since our songs wouldn't be the same without his smooth voice harmonizing with mine. All and all, it was a wonderful time with one of the best audiences I've played for in a long while. It's always nice to know that the soul and effort we singer/songwriters put into our work is appreciated

It's late so I'd better go. I will try to do a better job at blogging more often.

My next show's in Burlington at a place called the Legendary Red Rooster Vintage Cafe phew!! Say that three times fast!

Be safe all and have a Merry Christmas if I don't blog before then.

Annie xo

ALIVE - CD Release

I am new to blogger, was invited by BallerinaGurl, and am excited to get to know everyone here! I have linked over to MySpace for you to listen to my music and purchase if you would like. You can catch the full album on the IAC Radio link. My Single ADDICTED currently remains in the KIAC Big 50 and has already hit the top! Thank you for your support!