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Re: Peace of Mind (Jim Fidler's new single)

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On Dec 2, 2023, David Dalton wrote
(in article<0001HW.2B1AE96C006D470B70000BFAD38F@news.eternal-september.org>):

> On Nov 21, 2023, David Dalton wrote
> (in article<0001HW.2B0C853400E3C45870000511E38F@news.eternal-september.org>):
>
> > On Nov 11, 2023, David Dalton wrote
> > (in article<0001HW.2AFF3A3E0048E69E70000E43F38F@news.eternal-september.org>)
> > :
> >
> > > On Nov 9, 2023, David Dalton wrote
> > > (in article<0001HW.2AFCB7CC004402BB7000055E238F@news.eternal-september.org>
> > > )
> > >
> > > > Newfoundland singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and
> > > > producer Jim Fidler is set to release his new rock concept
> > > > album on December 8. I will post a review of the album
> > > > and details on the virtual launch a little closer to the date.
> > > >
> > > > But for now, the first single off the album, Peace of Mind,
> > > > has just been released. It is a tapestry of sound, including
> > > > some stellar sax work from guest Rory Hoffman, and
> > > > with thought-provoking lyrics. It can be streamed for
> > > > free at https://jimfidler.com/new-single/ but if you like
> > > > it I recommend you buy it directly from the bottom of
> > > > that website for CAN$0.99 (US$0.72, 0.67 Euro, 0.58 pound)
> > > > to support the artist.
> > > >
> > > > Since it is a rock concept album, it is a departure from
> > > > his earlier reggae, celtic folk, Americana, and world music
> > > > repertoire. Much of that early material is also available at
> > > > https://www.jimfidler.com/ , which also has details of the
> > > > virtual launch, though I think media people could
> > > > probably contact them for a free ticket.
> > >
> > > Jim’s bio is at https://jimfidler.com/about-jim/ .
> >
> > The virtual launch will be from 7--8:30 p.m. EST December 8,
> > or 8:30--10 p.m. Dec. 8 Newfoundland time, which is
> > midnight--1:30 a.m. Dec. 9 in UTC/GMT.
> >
> > To get a ticket to the virtual launch visit https://jimfidler.com/ .
> > Tickets are CAN$30 (US$21.86, 19.95 euro, 17.45 pound)
> > and include access to the live stream concert, plus a signed CD
> > including tax and delivery (and the CD includes a lyric
> > booklet with some amazing graphics by Lillian Fidler).
> >
> > The launch will include sets from Jim Fidler and
> > guests Lindsay Ferguson, Rory Hoffman, and Terry Kelly.
> >
> > Jim Fidler is a musician and producer from Newfoundland, who has had a
> > remarkable musical journey. Jim’s career includes successful ventures like
> > pioneering Newfoundland’s first reggae group, Pressure Drop, and releasing
> > acclaimed albums like “Gypsy.” He became the first solo Newfoundland
> > artist to sign a European record deal. Jim’s versatility shines through
> > albums like “Friendly Fire” and “Midnight Rover,” blending diverse
> > musical influences. He also aimed to promote world peace through
> > cross-cultural collaborations on “Musaik, In This World”. His latest
> > album, “RPM, Volume II, Ten Years Later,” is set to be released on
> > December 8th 2023, continuing to showcase his innovative musical spirit.
> >
> > Lindsay Ferguson will be joining us from her home in Switzerland. She is a
> > critically acclaimed Canadian singer and song writer, and an international
> > touring artist who’s music is regularly featured on various Canadian and
> > European Radio stations. Influenced as a young woman by the likes of Joni
> > Mitchell, Cyndi Lauper and Tracy Chapman and later in life; José Gonazalez,
> > Kate Bush and Gord Downie, she has come into her own style of music with a
> > mix of folk meets pops meets country. Compared to Adele, Lucinda Williams
> > and
> > Jason Mraz, she has a unique sound which resonates deeply, creating a
> > profound connectedness to the listener.
> >
> > Rory Hoffman is a Nashville based multi-instrumentalist. Raised on a small
> > ranch in North Dakota, Rory grew up recording and touring with the family
> > Gospel band. He started teaching himself to play guitar and piano at age 3.
> > By age 5 he was the drummer in the family band. He currently plays over a
> > dozen stringed, keyboard and wind instruments. Rory has played sax on many
> > of
> > Jim's recordings including the new single 'Peace of Mind’
> >
> > Terry Kelly’s enthusiasm for life and sheer determination have gained him
> > international recognition as an accomplished athlete; an award-winning
> > singer, songwriter, and entertainer; a professional speaker; and a lover of
> > life. As a musician this Newfoundland native has released seven full-length
> > recordings, resulting in seven East Coast Music Awards and nominations for
> > four Canadian Country Music Awards and a JUNO. Terry has shared the stage
> > with Symphony Orchestras, and has performed his original music in Europe,
> > Australia, New Zealand, and for the troops in Afghanistan. He is most
> > recognized for his inspirational song, “A Pittance of Time”.
>
> I spoke with Jim and Lillian Fidler briefly tonight on Zello
> and they said the virtual launch is shaping up to be a
> very special event. If you are planning on attending it,
> I suggest that you get your tickets as soon as possible,
> preferably by December 6, to give them time to send
> out the link for the livestream. However tickets won’t
> go up in price after December 6.

I was wrong. Tickets will go up to CAN$40 as of Friday morning, to
encourage people to get them before then, so that Lillian Fidler won’t
have too much last minute work.

-- 
David Dalton dalton@nfld.com https://www.nfld.com/~dalton (home page)
https://www.nfld.com/~dalton/dtales.html Salmon on the Thorns (mystic page)
"And if I shed a tear I won’t cage it; I won't fear love;
And if I feel a rage I won’t deny it; I won't fear love" (Sarah McLachlan)

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