By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:12-08:00July 26, 2013|
Friends and Fans of the Vancouver Folk Music Festival! Check this out. Beautiful, heartfelt songs crafted from your memories by the talented Veda Hille and performed by Veda, her dynamic band and kicky choir! I was lucky enough […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:12-08:00June 25, 2013|
This year I had the rad privildge of perfoming at the VIJF and played some amazing stages with amazing musicians in front of thousands of vibrant and eager people! The music, the weather and the crowds were all perfection. It […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:13-08:00June 5, 2013|
Yesterday the Dirty Birds (myself, Leora Cashe and Rebecca Lam) had bg session with the fabulous band, Miss Quincy at Neighbourhood Productions and the fabulous Matt Rogers (The Harpoonist and The Axe Murderer) at the helm. […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2015-02-08T21:49:23-08:00January 2, 2013|
Soooo….oooooo…… I had the opportunity to be in a movie this summer called ‘Twist of Faith’ with some mighty fine Vancouver folk, oh and TONI BRAXTON! It’s on this Saturday night at 8pm! Here’s hoping that I didn’t end up […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:13-08:00December 9, 2012|
We are excited! In anticipation of our upcoming album, BJ Block and I have released a bonus track in partnership with the amazing organization, Nations Cry. All proceeds from the song, “We Cry” will go directly to humanitarian projects in […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:13-08:00September 9, 2012|
Today a community of people gathered to say goodbye to a sweet friend, brother, son, nephew, and neighbour. What a gift it is to remember and grieve, celebrate and sob, and ponder and smile all in a single moment. […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:13-08:00September 2, 2012|
“There’s a fire that you need to start from your love and pain”. Amen Brother!
Fall is approaching. I can feel it. The days are getting a little shorter, the night air is crisp and cool, it’s September. How did that […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:13-08:00June 25, 2012|
I was never a huge Tweet fan. I’ve always loved her voice, but was never moved by her songs…. until now! She has a new album coming out soon. I’ve heard a few tracks off the release […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2015-02-09T00:11:41-08:00June 24, 2012|
A few weeks ago, I took an amazing course called “Stand and Deliver“. It’s a fabulous public speaking experience that helps you to develop and refine the skills to speak confidently, effectively, from the heart and from a […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:14-08:00May 6, 2012|
Warm and mellow, just like this sunny day!
No Room For Doubt – Lianne La Havas ft. Willy Mason
♥
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:16-08:00April 29, 2012|
Sweet Thing – Rufus feat. Chaka Khan
♥
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:17-08:00April 15, 2012|
This is a fantastic live performance. ♥
Unaware by Allen Stone
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:17-08:00April 14, 2012|
This bright, beautiful human makes me want to be a better person. Wow, what an infectious source of light and wonder! Sujari Britt is amazing!
Find out more about Sujari Britt here.
♥
By Dawn Pemberton|2015-02-07T23:27:14-08:00April 11, 2012|
At this very moment I’m flexing my songwriting muscles and have begun a marathon of writing. I have to complete a shwack of songs in the next 3 weeks for various musical endeavours. Some songs have starts, some are co-writes […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:17-08:00April 7, 2012|
Today a magnificent bunch of crazy, talented, “big voice” singers spent the evening recording vocals for Devin Townsend’s latest release, Epicloud. What a blast it was. His songs are thrilling, orchestral, intricate, chop busters, intelliegent and quirky. It […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:17-08:00March 25, 2012|
“All Hail The Queen!”
Happy Birthday to the Queen of Soul, Ms. Aretha Franklin. What a blessing she is!
Day Dreaming, Aretha Franklin
Young, Gifted & Black (1972)
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:17-08:00March 11, 2012|
Beautiful prose, gorgeous delivery, warm tones, syrupy bass solo and great ensemble playing. One of my favourites.
Never let me go
Love me much, too much
If you let me go
Life will lose its touch
What Would I be
With […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:18-08:00March 11, 2012|
So….BJ and I are getting ready to record our follow-up album to The Land of Make Believe! Curious about how you can help us get our music out into the word? […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:18-08:00March 5, 2012|
Mentors are so important. I don’t know where I would be without the fabulous people in my life who cared enough to teach me something and share their passion and knowledge with me. All I can say is thank you!
A […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:18-08:00February 13, 2012|
What a blessing you are. Your voice, your depth and your presence will be dearly missed.
Rest in Peace Whitney.
I Have Nothing If I Don’t Have You, Whitney Houston
This is tribute was tastefully done. I appreciate that Jennifer Hudson honoured […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:18-08:00January 30, 2012|
There have been many rumours, mutterings, promises, assumptions over the last 12 years about D’Angelo’s return to the stage and studio. There have been “leaks” of unreleased material, hype in magazines and online, but nothing really became of all that […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:18-08:00January 22, 2012|
Dearest Etta,
Thank you for giving us your all, sharing your heart, your voice and your soul “every minute, every hour, everyday.”
You are loved and will be missed.
Sunday Kind of Love by Etta James
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:18-08:00January 16, 2012|
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:19-08:00January 9, 2012|
This is one of my faves……a track off of Lalah Hathaway’s newest album called, “Where It All Begins”. The whole album is quite tasty, but this track stood out to me. The groove, the bass playing, the use […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:19-08:00January 1, 2012|
Happy New Year! I hope you craft a year that entices you, inspires you and rewards you with grace, beauty and love. I trust that you will stretch out, re-invent, create space and have a few moments to daydream and […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:19-08:00December 23, 2011|
Happy Holidays everyone! I hope that the mystery and magic of the Season inspires and transforms you!
Here is a lovely little video to from the last Wachu Concert Series.
On Friday, December 9th the Wachu Christmas […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:19-08:00December 19, 2011|
I would love to hear this on vinyl.
What Does It Take, Isaac Hayes
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:19-08:00December 11, 2011|
For Wilson… this song is so poetic, simple and full of heart. Just like my friend.
I miss him.
Birds, Neil Young
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:20-08:00December 8, 2011|
TONIGHT and next Thursday, December 15th, our song “Just Be” will be featured on a sweet new show called “Go to Gal”. You can hear our song and watch the show […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:20-08:00December 4, 2011|
I am blessed with many lovely friends. Hilary is one of the finest and the dearest. She is inspiring, loving and extremely talented. ♥
Here is a tasty example of her gifts and talents:
(This song, gets me everytime.)
Right For You, […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:20-08:00November 27, 2011|
A place I’d like to visit….
Jupiter, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble
By Dawn Pemberton|2015-02-07T21:08:50-08:00November 24, 2011|
A lovely friend posted a wonderful little story about a conversation that she had with her 5 yearold daughter recently. It was so good, I had to share, with permission of course 🙂
“Okay. This morning on our way to […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:20-08:00November 20, 2011|
Vancouver has lost a beautiful soul this weekend, Randy Ponzio was a great person full of passion, integrity, joy and creativity. Watching him perform was witnessing someone do something they love, not because they wanted to, but because they had […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:20-08:00November 14, 2011|
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:21-08:00November 13, 2011|
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:21-08:00November 6, 2011|
Sunday Slow Jams are back! I’ve had an amazing few months of travelling, learning, teaching connecting with cool folks and resting. I’m happy to get the slow jammage going again with the amazing Freddie King. I have been on a […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:21-08:00October 25, 2011|
Everyday this time of year I am greeted by the most stunning and delightful scene.
Just imagine it: 2 blocks of sumptuous maple trees stretched to the heavens, reaching up and up […]
