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Nov 13, 2017

Waiting for Nothing

Hello from a tolerably wintry Calgary!

'Waiting for Nothing' was recently featured at the end of this fascinating German NDR documentary and I started playing it again. After a photoshoot with http://www.jagerandko.com/ Justine played it in the studio. We…

Aug 25, 2017

This Must Be The Place - Talking Heads (cover)

Jul 31, 2017

Omar Khadr and A Canada That Values Children's Rights

Over the past two weeks I've been getting several Google Alerts in my inbox with updates about my friend Omar Khadr. I've been following his case since I was studying at The King’s University in Edmonton in 2008. It all…

Jan 12, 2017

Sailor (single)

Today is my 30th birthday which seems like the perfect time to release Sailor, the studio single.

This single was recorded and produced by the one and only Stew Kirkwood at Sound Extractor Studio in Edmonton the summer of…

Apr 19, 2016

Generosity

Just thinking here today about privilege. On a bright summer-like day here in Lacombe, it's hard not feel enlightened by the frisky robins in the yard singing with sweet conviction. And this strong Nicaraguan coffee feels like a metaphor for…

Apr 2, 2016

Folk Alliance and The Justine Vandergrift Trio

I had a real good time down in Kansas City showcasing at Folk Alliance International back in February. I got to meet and play with so many amazing artists. I've never seen so many musicians, beards, plaid shirts and swirly…Read more

Feb 12, 2016

The Banff Centre, Moving and Folk Alliance International

We're already 1.5 months into 2016. I spent 3 weeks in January at The Banff Centre working on new songs and taking a much needed break from travelling, city life and a lack of routine. It takes a strong spirit to stay on the road for the better part of a year. Right now I don't have my own place but my stuff is in boxes at my folks' wonderful home in Lacombe. They are pretty kind to let me crash there when I do. I sneakily moved away from Edmonton at the end of December. Nine big years were spent in that city and sometimes you feel something so strongly in your guts and for me, it was that it was time to get out of Edmonton. Moving/purging was a trip! It's amazing how many memories are associated with the things we have. Hard as it is, some of those things need to be left behind, passed along or destroyed. Felt good overall. So I will be moving to my own place in the spring. Where? Well ain't that the million dollar question! It's the wait and see game now.
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Dec 24, 2015

"Mary" Christmas from Lacombe, Alberta

It's pretty rare that my little sis actually sings with me so here's a little Christmas gift from us to you. I hope it makes your heart feel as full as mine does when I sing with Riss. This is…

Nov 13, 2015

It's OUT

I've got a bit of time here in Creston, BC to acknowledge everyone who's helped with the release of this album! Thank you isn't a strong enough word.

It's been whirlwind of a week with the CD release and then…Read more

Nov 1, 2015

November is here....

...and it's going to be an adventure to say the least. It's been a wild summer/fall filled with new music, new people and big decisions! The biggest of the decisions was to not go to teacher school for an Education…