Joe Chalmers is a singer/songwriter who resides in the Perth area. His influences are deeply rooted in folk and traditional Celtic music. He is a storyteller who explores themes varying from a shotgun carrying woman saving the man she loves, to the dream of a young man who walks through hell alongside the devil.

His CD, Long Goodbye is a wonderful disc and right now his song Fisherman’s Daughter is in the finals of the Worldquest songwriting competition. It would be great if you could zip over there (contest.worldquestmusic.com/?q=node/232) and vote for Joe before the contest closes on July 26.

Best of luck, Joe!

Posted on July 11, 2008 1:14 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

As Nathan Sloniowski points out in his comment about the Arts Carleton Place website, the website for the Mississippi Mills Arts Council is alive and well and looking for members!

According to the site: “The MMAC exists to foster creativity and diversity in Mississippi Mills (formerly Almonte, Pakenham and Ramsay, Ontario), support artistic education and teaching, and help build an arts-friendly community that respects the value of our many contributions. Our members include Order of Canada award-winners, internationally renowned painters, potters, sculptors, writers and actors, musicians known and loved around the globe, and lots of people who purely and simply place their passion for the arts and artistic endeavours foremost in their lives.”

The MMAC is also planning their next Arty Party, scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 12 at Fitzgerald’s Restaurant in Almonte (more details to follow). Plan to go, schmooze, eat and greet!

Posted on December 12, 2005 4:54 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Check out the relatively new and great-looking Arts Carleton Place website. The group describes itself as a “non-profit arts organization dedicated to empowering artists and area residents through the arts.” The site includes detailed information about the organization, descriptions of current activities, and a fledgling artist database featuring photos and artist bios. I’m told that the area artists can join for only $10, and you can contact them directly from their website to find out more.

Posted on November 11, 2005 11:48 AM | Permalink | Comments (1)