Shawna Caspi

November 11, 2008

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:31:14 GMT

Nice to see some of the Toronto crowd warming up Graffiti's on Friday night! Always fun to meet a big pile of other songwriters and sing a round of tunes.
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October 29, 2008

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:31:14 GMT

Whew! Took me a couple of days to recover, but I'm back from the OCFF conference, glowing with new knowledge and full of all the joyful musicmaking I got to experience. A heartfelt thanks to all who made it happen.
Keep the music going and come out to Graffiti's next Friday, November 7th for Songwriters Unite!. It's a talent-packed bill.
Also, I now have Facebook. See if you can pick me out of the sea of faces! Do say hello.

October 24, 2008

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:31:14 GMT

Conference update! I've been having a blast, meeting new people, running into old friends, and learning some very valuable info at the panels I've attended so far.
Note that some updates have been made to the guerrilla showcase schedule:
SATURDAY NIGHT: My set is now from 12:00am - 12:30am in the Dark and Stormy room, which is room #1822 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
[trust me, you want to come find out why it's the Dark and Stormy room...you will be rewarded in liquid-form]
Tonight's showcase with Songwriters Unite! is still at 12:30am. No room number confirmed yet, so please check for posters once you arrive - see you there!

October 20, 2008

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 01:22:32 GMT

I'm rediscovering Ottawa as I take a couple of "vacation" days to rest up for this coming weekend's OCFF conference. I'm playing in two late-night guerrilla showcases, so if you're browsing the posters at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, keep your eyes out for details.

September 19, 2008

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:08:04 GMT

Exciting news! I've been nominated in the 2008 Ontario Independent Music Awards in the "Best Folk" category. I'm in good company with Emma Cook, Same Latitude as Rome, The Wilkins, and Amy Campbell. The awards show is on October 16th at the Phoenix in Toronto - it's open to all, so come on out and celebrate!

September 13, 2008

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 20:47:09 GMT

If you're in Toronto, I'll be playing at the Free Times Cafe at the end of the month.
I'm also registered for this year's OCFF Conference in Ottawa. If you're planning to attend, drop me a line! I'd love to say hello in person.

August 13, 2008

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:49:01 GMT

New photos are up from Fresh Wednesdays! Go have a look in the "LIVE" photos section.

August 7, 2008

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 03:02:58 GMT

Fresh Wednesdays was lots of fun! Great weather, nice crowds...an all around sucess! Photos from the event will be posted soon.
CBC Radio even picked up on the excitement and gave my record a couple of spins in the last week! Thanks to Fresh Air and Metro Morning for the airplay.

July 28, 2008

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 03:08:19 GMT

To update the news below regarding my beloved Rasputin's Folk Cafe, after much thought and assessment, Dean Verger has decided to take this opportunity to retire. I wish him all the best. Rasputin's was very dear to me, truly a place to come home to. I am glad I was able to hold my Ottawa CD release at the cafe back in February. I have many fond memories of the many shows I played there over the years. Thank you Dean, for giving us all a stage to stand on.

July 7, 2008

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:29:54 GMT

It's been a sad week for folk music. On Thursday, the incomparable Oliver Schroer passed away after battling leukemia. His music was truly unique and hearing him play the fiddle was an all-encompassing emotional experience. His wit and sense of humour never failed. We'll miss you, Oliver.
Please consider donating to the Oliver Schroer Scholarship Trust Fund. Nobody plays like Oliver, but his beautiful music will live on in future generations.

On Saturday, a fire damaged Ottawa's finest folk venue, Rasputin's. I have spent many, many hours listening, playing, and working at Rasputin's and am devastated to hear the news. The damage is still being assessed and future plans are still being determined. Stay tuned. In the meantime, Dean is looking to rebook upcoming acts, so if you live in Ottawa and you're fond of house concerts, do speak up! Sending strong thoughts your way, Dean!

July 1, 2008

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:29:02 GMT

I've been soaking in the summer sun, checking out the local festivals, local produce, and local musicians.
Mark down August 6th on your calendar - I'll be playing at Fresh Wednesdays at Nathan Phillips Square!

June 17, 2008

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:28:11 GMT

NXNE was pretty wild...musicians dragging instruments all over the city, extreme heat, unpredictable thunderstorms. Thanks to everyone who helped make it happen, particularly the valiant volunteers.

If you're still recovering, come relax at Slack's this Thursday at 9pm.

June 7, 2008

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:27:18 GMT

The weather today is clear, so it looks like the NXNE park show this afternoon at Bellevue Square Park is a GO! It's going to be HOT though, so bring the sunscreen and plenty of water.

June 3, 2008

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:26:05 GMT

I'll be playing a set at "NXNE in the Park" this Saturday at 2pm. This performance is weather permitting so check back here on the day of the show to make sure it's still a go!
For more details about my official NXNE showcase and a new gig at Slacks with Elana Harte, go here.

May 6, 2008

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:24:51 GMT

I'll be playing at North by Northeast this June! Keep an eye on the gigs section for updates and details.

May 4, 2008

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:21:50 GMT

Very sweet night at Graffiti's on Friday, sharing songs and hearing new voices and stories.

If you were snoozing through my live appearance on Take 5 on Thursday morning, you can listen to my scratchy, sleepy voice in this archived podcast. Thanks to Andy, Ian, and Rachel for the warm welcome, and to Elizabeth for setting it all up.