Sunday Slow Jam Vol.29 – Third Eye
It’s a slow, quasi-grey day in Vancouver. I love days like this. They’re like an invitation to exhale, take stock, day dream a bit, stay in bed a little longer and make more time to get things done. I have […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:21-08:00August 14, 2011|
It’s a slow, quasi-grey day in Vancouver. I love days like this. They’re like an invitation to exhale, take stock, day dream a bit, stay in bed a little longer and make more time to get things done. I have […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:22-08:00August 7, 2011|
I Can’t Make You Love Me, Bon Iver
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:22-08:00July 31, 2011|
I loves me some Donny! I often wonder how wonderful the person must have been to inspire him to write this song. They must have been outstanding! I love how love can set you on fire like […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:22-08:00July 24, 2011|
I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t heavy hearted today. So much trouble in the world and too many sad stories this week: famine, senseless murder of innocent youth, the loss of a special voice…… All tragic in their […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:22-08:00July 17, 2011|
I heard this song last week and it stopped me mid stretch in my Zumba class. I was mesmerized and couldn’t get it out of my head. So I immediately went home, pressed play and it has been […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:22-08:00July 15, 2011|

WOW! BJ and I just found out that our album, ‘The Land of Make Believe’ has been nominateed for a 2011 Western Canadian Music Award (Urban Recording of The Year)! This a fabulous […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:22-08:00July 10, 2011|
Perfect tunes for a sunny Sunday!
Dreamflower, Tarika Blue
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:23-08:00July 3, 2011|
Love You Down, Me’shell Ndegeocello
For some, Devil’s Halo may feel like a major departure from Me’Shell’s sound or previous albums. It could be conceived as more of a “rock” flavoured album as opposed to her “jazzy/funky” stuff that […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:23-08:00June 26, 2011|
All I have to say is SAAAAAAAAAANG Girl! LaShun Pace is one of my favourite singers. She is the real deal. No pretense. All heart, soul and amazing vocal flexibility. For me, she’s right up there with the Clark Sisters, […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2015-03-22T11:28:46-07:00June 19, 2011|
Today’s pick is dedicated to my Dad, a funny, loyal and sensitive guy who loves to dance, box, and tease his family non-stop. I remember being a young girl, like 5 or 6 and waking upon a Saturday morning to […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:23-08:00June 12, 2011|
Bill Withers can do no wrong. His songs, voice, music are still relevant and poignant as ever. Here is a recording of one of his classics “I Can’t Write Left Handed” from his 1972 concert at Carnegie Hall.
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By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:23-08:00June 5, 2011|
This weekend I’m up in beautiful Pender Harbour on the Sunshine Coast for the annual Blues festival and I’ve had the pleasure of sharing the stage with some great players and vocalists like Diane Lines, Chris Nordquist, Tim Hearsey, Rob […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2015-01-29T23:30:45-08:00May 30, 2011|
Check out this great video created by the uber talented Breanne Jansen. It was shot at our last Intimate and Interactive installment with David Ward at Raw Canvas.
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:23-08:00May 29, 2011|
Today’s selection is in honour of Gil Scott Heron, an extraordinary poet, philosopher, musician, activist, human being.
I’ll Take Care of You, Gil Scott Heron
The revolution will not be televised, RIP Gil.
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:24-08:00May 22, 2011|
I’m a lucky lady. I have great friends who are inspiring, who love life, who love music and most importantly who love to share. One of those special people is the fabulous Robyn Kent AKA, appletreecafe. She is […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:24-08:00May 15, 2011|
Hello My Little Pumpernickels! BJ and I have a shot at the top 10 for the Shore 104.3 song search and we need your help. We need as many people as possible to ‘like’ (click the little green thumbs up) […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:24-08:00May 15, 2011|
Today’s selection is a classic. Gladys Knight and The Pips are B.A.D. This one deserves a few listens, the bass line alone is so melodic and tasty.
If I Was Your Woman, Gladys Knight and The Pips
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:24-08:00May 15, 2011|
Warren Dean Flandez is an amazing talent, artist, collaborator and friend! One of the craftiest and creative people I know! He recently released his latest album called “Vintage Love”! I’m am thrilled to have had a small part in this […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:24-08:00May 10, 2011|
Oooo weeeeee, just got some exciting news! BJ and I have been selected to be part of the Top 20 Shortlist for The Shore Song Search! We entered our song “Just Be”. You can check out all of the Shortlisters […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:24-08:00May 8, 2011|
I love this gorgeous cover of Bob Marley’s classic song. Be warned, this groove is fairly greasy.
Happy Mothers’ Day! ♥
Is This Love, Corinne Bailey Rae
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:25-08:00May 1, 2011|
It’s a beautiful day today in Vangroovy. So, this edition of the Sunday Slow Jam is going to be a 2-fer. Open up the doors and windows and crank up the volume!
Wherever you may be in the world right now….Enjoy!
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By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:25-08:00April 24, 2011|
My People Hold On, Eddie Kendricks
By Dawn Pemberton|2015-01-22T20:22:08-08:00April 20, 2011|
This past March Karla Mundy and I were invited to be guest clinicians for a fabulous choral festival called, Festival of Voices, in Smithers BC. Overall, it was a rich experience that affirmed the magic of music and […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:25-08:00April 20, 2011|
Vibe, ambiance, mood…..whatever you want to call it, can truly transform an ordinary moment into a magical and memorable one. I am a true seeker and nurturer of vibe, whether I’m at home, performing, or out […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:25-08:00April 17, 2011|
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:25-08:00April 10, 2011|
Bubbles, Wah Wah Watson
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:25-08:00April 3, 2011|
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:25-08:00April 2, 2011|
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:26-08:00March 26, 2011|
Patrice Rushen is my hero. An outstanding musical mind. This is the title track off of her 2nd album called “Before The Dawn”, which she released when she was 20 years old. Um yeah, she’s a bad mutha […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:26-08:00March 20, 2011|
Better late than never……
This is my go to slow jam: Love TKO, Teddy Pendergrass
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:26-08:00March 15, 2011|
I’m loving these ladies right now.

Latest tracks by weareKINGworldwide
“Hey” is my favourite at the moment. I love it when things get […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:26-08:00March 13, 2011|
Today’s a 2fer:
I Want More and Then Some, Nina Simone
Lover You Should Have Come Over, Jeff Buckley
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:26-08:00March 11, 2011|
I have two fabulous friends who put together a monthly podcast called Dirty Apples. This past December, they created one called Gandhi’s Fundamentals which was inspired by Gandhi’s […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:26-08:00March 6, 2011|
This song stopped me in my tracks the first time heard it. I love the delicious texture that is created by the strings, the warm and sparkly guitar, mellow horns and amazing vocals. I never get tired of listening to […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:27-08:00February 27, 2011|
“After The Rain” is one of my favourite Coltrane ballads ever. True, tasty perfection! It can be found on the album called, “The Gentle Side of John Coltrane”. The whole album is divine and features greats such as Duke Ellington, […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:27-08:00February 20, 2011|
This tune is heavy. This group exemplifies the sound of “Philly Soul” and produced a plethora of amazing soul singers such as Teddy Pendergrass. Enjoy.
I Miss You by Harold Melvin and The Bluenotes
By Dawn Pemberton|2015-03-30T06:25:41-07:00February 14, 2011|
Love hurts….but we all love to love, we need to! Join Robyn Kent, Mike Ardagh and I as we take a journey through love’s many side effects and sweetest moments. Introducing… Dirty Apples Podcast […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:27-08:00February 13, 2011|
This week’s Sunday Slow Jam selection was chosen by one of my dearest musical colleagues and friends, Derek DiFilippo. Here’s what he has to say about his pick…
“The first 30 seconds of this tune will teach you all that you […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:27-08:00February 11, 2011|
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:28-08:00February 6, 2011|
This one is a mandatory headphones jam. Enjoy!
There’s A Limit to Your Love by James Blake