The Pigeon takes flight at Vancouver Fringe this September!
The Pigeon & The Dove: A History of Hatred & Love
Premiere performance! Our new all original lo-fi folk opera, The Pigeon & The Dove: A History of Hatred & Love is a mix of comedy, social justice, and dark yet danceable tunes – with a birds-eye view of some of the many roads one can take to end up on the street. But really, it’s about pigeons… Inspired by the works of Buffy Sainte-Marie and Gabor Maté. Join us at the Vancouver Fringe this September and feel all the feels…
Written and directed by Carolyn Victoria Mill. Music written and performed with Reid Jamieson.
Fri Sep 8 – 8:20pm Sat Sep 9 -10:00pm Sun Sep 10 – 2:45pm Wed Sep 13 – 7:15pm Fri Sep 15 – 5pm Sat Sep 16 – 3:20pm
Red Gate Revue Stage | Granville Island 1601 Johnston St Vancouver BC
Looking for a Father’s Day tune? Do we have something very special for you!
NEW DAY COMIN’ ROUND aka Pappy’s Lullaby written by Gilbert Harvey Jamieson aka Gil, aka Reido’s Pappy!
We wanted to send this one out special, as Pappy achieved 75 this May 11th, 2023.
I remember visiting Reid’s dad one time about 20 years ago when we had just gotten together…. Pappy played a song for us on his nylon stringed guitar, sitting on the other side of me on the couch in Reid’s childhood home. It was a tender lullaby he used to sing to Reido when he was just a wee one. When Reid and I were making our lullaby record Trouble Sleeping (a commission from a dear fan in Seattle), we chose an eclectic collection of songs that meant something to us, from a variety of unusual suspects for a lullaby record. I asked his dad about that song – where had he pinched it from? Imagine our surprise when pappy told us that he actually wrote the song just for Reido back in 1976! An instant classic in the style of Willie Nelson. And the only song he has ever written…so far.
On Trouble Sleeping we rejigged the lyrics for ‘Pappy’s Lullaby’ to suit our new nieces (subbing cowgirl instead)…
And just in time for Father’s Day we decided to release a single with the original lyrics for our little cowboy. It’s called ‘New Day Comin Round’ (Pappy’s Lullaby). – CVM
Say goodnight your eyes are droopy
And your head is hanging down
Say goodnight our little cowboy
A new day is comin’ round
May your dreams be filled with good things
Lots of toys and things to eat
If tomorrow brings us sunshine
You can play in your bare feet
You played so hard you even wore
the knees out of your pants
You learned to count to ten and that's not bad
Your mommy might have yelled but she's not mad
So go to sleep we love you dearly
Cause you filled our day with fun
Go to sleep our little cowboy, A new day is comin’ round
Go to sleep our little cowboy, A new day is comin’ round
TROUBLE SLEEPING – Reid Jamieson If you are anything like us, then you have had some Trouble Sleeping lately. Maybe all your days even. Whether you are a wee baby, a hormonal woman, an anxious human fretting about your choices, or just overwhelmed with world events…you might need a little help with finding dreamland. Canada’s eclectic choirboy Reid Jamieson has a new collection of all ages lullabies that might be just the natural sleep aid you seek. Nylon string guitar. ukulele and Reid’s signature croon made to melt hearts. With tender tunes by Willie Nelson, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Yoko Ono, Cliff Eberheart, a couple of old chestnuts, a new original lover’s lullaby, and an instant classic written by Reido’s own pappy back in 1976. Guaranteed to put you to sleep – or your money back! (and yes, that’s Reido’s grumpy lil face on the ful record, and Pappy’s on the single)
NOTE: We off for the rest of 2023, and will return to the Irish Heather Thursday January 11, 2024…and will continue as long as y’all come out and help us keep live music in Vancouver alive!
We are tickled green to have this new weekly residency at the Irish Heather in Vancouver, every Thursday from 6pm-8pm. Having a hoot trying new tunes and digging up old gems, and finally getting together with real humans to have some laughs and a few tears. If you haven’t been yet – what are you waiting for?! Only YOU can keep live music alive. Join us! We aim to create community at this legendary pub now located in Chinatown – just a 10 minute walk from the Main St/Chinatown Skytrain. Date night done right! or a place to meet new peeps, and with special guests dropping in – anything can happen in the Scéal Eile! Join us for a pint and/or a bite, and get lost in the song…
= The Irish Heather present artists in residence… Reid Jamieson & CVM Songbird Sessions Thursdays 6pm-8pm $10 cash at door or put on bar bill downstairs in the Scéal Eile 248 E Georgia @ Main St Vancouver BC 604-688-9779 reso @ irishheather . com https://www.irishheather.com
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NOTE: We are in the UK/Ireland for the month of October to celebrate Reido’s 50th. In the meantime our fabulous co-host Sinead X Sanders will be subbing, so come on out and help her keep it warm for us!
ABOUT special guest host SINEAD X SANDERS (Oct 5-12-19-26 + Nov 2)
Raised on jukebox-era rock & roll, blues, R&B, country, jazz, & punk rock, Sinéad X Sanders cut her teeth playing local pubs around Vancouver and has a gift for keeping folks entertained. Her voice has been compared with everything from Wanda Jackson to Billie Holiday, Janis Joplin to Elvis Presley — but she doesn’t quite sound like any one of them, or possibly, anyone else you’ve ever heard. More about this little firecracker at https://sineadxsanders.com
ABOUT Reido + CVM
“Gorgeous, sun-struck acoustic soul”- Globe & Mail
Vancouver’s Reid Jamieson & CVM are a vocal powerhouse making music that matters and moves us. With an incredible voice, spirited guitar playing, and a magical way with melodies, Reid is that rare songbird whose originals are every bit as compelling as his interpretations. In years past, Reid was a regular on CBC’s Vinyl Café, has recorded with Cowboy Junkies, and performed with Mary Margaret O’Hara, members of Blue Rodeo, Be Good Tanyas and more. A classic introvert/extrovert combo, Reid shines alongside his saucy wife and long-time songwriting partner Carolyn Victoria Mill, their unique harmonies and swapping of lead vocals make for an eclectic, entertaining and sometimes heartbreaking variety show. Together they won the John Lennon Songwriting Contest and wrote their way in to the Vancouver Folk Festival by winning 1st place in their Pickin’ a Folk Star contest. Tireless promoters of voting, equality, and love, they thrive on creating intimacy, causing tears and laughter in equal measures. Their latest all original album ‘Me Daza’ was recorded in Ireland with producer Kieran Kennedy (Maria Doyle Kennedy) which features the posthumous vocals of Fergus O’Farrell (Interference, Once). There is nothing traditional about the record – or this dynamic duo. Following up on tributes to Leonard Cohen, John Lennon, 50/60s era gold, and what could be mistaken for a simple holiday record, they are currently working on the first ever tribute to indigenous icon Buffy Sainte-Marie, plus an all original folk opera about Pigeons(!) and the causes of housing insecurity, set to premiere at the Vancouver Fringe Fest in September. You won’t want to miss what they do next…
Have a request? Wanna sing a song? Send us a note and see what happens… songbirdsessions (at) reidjamieson (dot) com
TIMING Who doesn’t love an early show?! The doors downstairs are open from 6pm to 8pm. You are welcome to start earlier in the pub, or on the lovely new patio, and then head down at 6. After 8pm you can bring your drinks and convo upstairs. This helps with managing staff schedules and allowing the band to pack up in a timely fashion.
MUSIC Live music will happen inside 6pm-8pm. At least an hours worth. Depending on when folks show up, maybe one long set in the middle, maybe 2 shorter ones with a wee break. We want to make sure folks have a chance to connect. If yer feeling chatty please sit in the back and do so in a whisper. The speakers are staggered so you will still hear fine, and not distract the listening crowd we hope to encourage.
COVER $10 all goes to the artists. Can pay cash at the door downstairs, or have it added to your bar bill (+gst). Just let your server know and they will give you a wee slip to bring to the band/door person.
FOOD & DRINK Yes you can order both downstairs. If we are short staffed, or you started in the pub, you can always grab something upstairs and bring it down. The fish and chips are magically dairy and gluten-free and delicious!
ALL AGES? Technically yes, tho this is an Irish pub so the language may get a little salty.
ACCESSIBLE? There be some concrete stairs to go down. If you need better access, please give a call or send a note and we can take you round the back laneway and unlock the service entrance. Couple of spacious all-gender washrooms available too.
SPECIAL GUESTS We will randomly have special musical guests join us from time to time. If you are a musician would like to come and sing a tune or three, or just would like to be on the guests list (we get it!) please do send a note! songbirdsessions @ reidjamieson.com
Canada’s eclectic choir boy Reid Jamieson is committed to amplifying women’s voices, and along with his musical partner/producer/wife Carolyn Victoria Mill (CVM) he has been working for over a year now on what appears to be the very first full tribute album to Buffy Sainte-Marie. Longtime fans, and those who admire the icon and activist but are not as familiar with her diverse musical catalog, will find this contemporary snapshot of her incredible body of work something deliciously new to explore. Independent artists working full time while doing everything themselves, makes this very much a labour of love in a dark time. Every artist needs a purpose, and they have found that, and more here. In a world where our heroes regularly let us down, Buffy remains an inspiration, with no signs of stopping.
BUFFY SINGLES
Various Buffy songs released as singles or videos. Full album coming Sept 2023. Performed, recorded and mixed by Reid Jamieson. Produced by Carolyn Victoria Mill. Radio/Media Download
Celebrating Buffy’s 82nd bday on Feb 20 with this upbeat single from her 1992 comeback album Coincidence and Likely Stories. FALLEN ANGELS was a radio hit that spookily sums up where things stand in the world then and today, taking on corruption with her trademark blend of biting assessments and bottomless compassion…this time around with a delightfully danceable beat!
FALLEN ANGELS – Lyrics
Fallen Angels, Fallen Angels I know a man in the business line, He power hungry, he’s a money mine Smooth as satin he’s a big time shark -Fallen Angel
I know a brother, oooh he’s mean as sin, He’s got a brother who’s just like him Livin’ over in Moscow, 2 of a kind. How come the great power got the junkie mind
Fallen Angels, They never get enough Fallen Angels oo oo, They got the addictions Fallen Angels, They litter the skies Fallen Angels, Don’t you wanna turn ’em around, Turn ’em around?
I know a man in the USA, He runnin’ guns with the CIA He’s the best that being bad can be, Who’d think he do it all for me? What’s it matter if you’re green or red, The Yankee dollar or the commie threat When the real power in the real world, Gonna deny it all anyway
Fallen Angels. They never get enough Fallen Angels oo oo, They got the addictions Fallen Angels, They litter the skies Fallen Angels, Don’t you wanna turn ’em around, Turn ’em around
You believe in the system from the top on down, Potential is a beautiful thing It’s hard to keep believing in the big time, Now you’re sinking in the wind Star light, star bright, Somebody going down tonight Stayed true when it was time to lie, ya got it right
Fallen Angels. Never get enough Fallen Angels hoo hoo, They got the addictions Fallen Angels, They litter the skies Fallen Angels, Don’t you wanna turn ’em around, Turn ’em around
SUMMER BOY written by Buffy Sainte-Marie (from her 1967 release Fire & Fleet & Candlelight), is the first single from Reid Jamieson’s upcoming tribute to Buffy Sainte-Marie. Originally a love song when Buffy sang it, here we find Reid looking back at his younger self with all the longing of summers end. Huge vocals with dark instrumentation fit for a Bond theme, and a fine example of BSM’s incredible catalog.
Naturally, Reid cannot sing her many potent indigenous protest songs. He can, however, sing her praises as a singer songwriter. Many are familiar with the activist and icon, but if you are anything like us, you may not be as familiar with the diverse body of music this living legend has released over the last half century. Such creativity with song structures and adventurous melodies, Reid says he has never felt so inspired to create and be intentional with his art. Lending his voice to amplify hers in hopes of reaching new audiences on both sides, this may very well be the first tribute album of its kind.
Be sure to join the mailing list to find out when the full album comes out!
CREDITS: All vocals and instruments by Reid Jamieson. Recorded at home by Reid. Produced by Carolyn Victoria Mill. Mastered by Michael Holland.
SUMMER BOY – LYRICS
Face of joy, covering all your fears Summer boy, give me your tears Hands of gold, playing a prayer Heart and soul, praying a song
Clowns can smile, and gardeners grow their flowers Summer boy, give me your hours Give me your glance, like the wing of a dove Summer boy, give me your love
Suns can set, and willows can weep their tears Summer boy, give me your years Give me your hand, before autumn starts Summer boy, give me your heart
LOVE CHARMS
CVM’s bday on March 14 with another sneak peek from the Buffy record. LOVE CHARMS is a tune that caught CVM’s ear and heart from Buffy Sainte-Marie’s spectacular 2015 album Power In The Blood …so much so that birthday girl be singing it! Pairs well with getting on a plane – something that terrifies us still. As always, just glad we are doing it together. All CVM wants for her bday is for y’all to share the tunes and/or come to a show k? (only available streaming on youtube/our site for now)
CREDITS: Written by Buffy Sainte-Marie /Featuring CVM on vocals / performed, mixed and recorded by Reid Jamieson / produced by Carolyn Victoria Mill.
Talk about luck of the Irish! We scored double sync placement – two tunes in the same series. CLEAN SWEEP is an Irish/Canadian coproduction shot in Ireland (where they discovered our music). A detective from the west of Ireland is looking for a murderer, not suspecting that his wife may be the culprit. This limited series will premiere on RTÉ in Ireland and SundanceNow in the United States.
Our songs open and close the series…. In episode #1 they chose our recording of Don’t Go Down (written by Glen Hansard/Fergus O’Farrell), featuring the late great Fergus O’Farrel on posthumouos bgs, and for the final episode #6 they chose Perfect Storm, a song we wrote that is very dear to us. Both songs are from Me Daza, the album we recorded in West Cork, Ireland, with producer Kieran Kennedy.
(on the pivot point of fidelity) You’re only lonely on your own You’re only lonely holding on Hold on to what we’ve got You’re only lonely on your own You’re only lonely holding on Hold on to what we’ve got Here tonight There’s nobody holding back Deep inside There is only what you lack The rest just fades to black You’re only lonely on your own You’re only lonely holding on Hold on to what we’ve got You’re only lonely on your own You’re only lonely holding on Hold on to what we’ve got Open wide You drink all defenses down Wounded pride Where the best intentions drown Don’t buy another round Stars align Promise release should they collide And ties that bind, they Can’t compete with rising tides Of need so long denied Just hold on There’s too much here to lose When morning comes There’s no way to undo And what went wrong Isn’t fate, no, its down to you Here tonight Only forward, no way back You decide What you break, and what’s just cracked Is that too much to ask? You’re only lonely on your own You’re only lonely holding on Hold on to what we’ve got You’re only lonely on your own You’re only lonely holding on Hold on to what we’ve got Let go of what we’re not
DON’T GO DOWN (Fergus O’Farrell / Glen Hansard)
(on the ups and downs and overcoming)
Through the glass I can see the stars Yeah I was born with a wishing heart… No matter what life brings I won’t let it rattle me When I’m up against a turning tide And everything starts to twist inside Won’t go down on my knees Gonna let it ride over me Aaaahhhooooohhh x 3 When life has got me up against the ropes It’s raining punches, there’s nowhere to go… I’m gonna float like a butterfly and sting like a bee Aaaahhhooooohhh x 3 When I’m tangled in the mess of things And all the troubles that living brings… Won’t go down on my knees Gonna let it ride over me Aaaahhhooooohhh x 3 Through the glass I can see the stars Yeah I was born with a wishing heart… No matter what life brings I won’t let it rattle me When I’m up against a turning tide And everything starts to twist inside Won’t go down on my knees Gonna let it ride over me Aaaahhhooooohhh x 3 Won’t go down on my knees Gonna let it ride over me x 6 Gonna let it ride….
Thanks to the fine folks at Arpix we scored a sync placement in an upcoming TV series! Placements in Film & TV are our best way of reaching new audiences, so we are pretty fecking delighted. This one is kinda unique in that a couple of the actors ( Jake Foy as Tuff, Alexandra Beaton as Janine) will be singing our song themselves! – to our backing track – how cool is that? The new series RIDE follows a rodeo dynasty and premieres on Sunday, March 26 at 9pm ET on Hallmark Channel. Our tune ‘This Could Be The Year’ will end Episode 7. Woot! https://www.imdb.com/news/ni63946026
This Could Be The Year (written by Reid Jamieson and Carolyn Victoria Mill) is from our winter-themed holiday record Songs for a Winter’s Night. What started as a holiday/Christmas song ended up also being a tongue-in-cheek homage to the Stanley Cup! This twang-filled tune tells the tale of long standing wishes granted, and/or grace in defeat. Featuring the tasty talents of Steve Dawson on Banjo and slide guitar.
THIS COULD BE THE YEAR
(written by Reid Jamieson / Carolyn Victoria Mill)
I’ve got a feeling, this could be the year I’m gonna get what I wish for I’ve been good so long
I’ve got a feeling this could be the year I’m gonna get what I wish for I’ve been good so long and if I’ve got it wrong there’s always next year I’ll be strong till you come home where you belong
It’s coming nearer and this could be the year we all get what we long for this feeling can’t be wrong
let’s raise a cheer for making this the year we all get what we need lord we’ve been waiting so long and if we get it wrong there’s always next year we’ll stay strong till we get home where we belong
winters come and winters go high hopes melting with the snow I find myself just wishing though for you and me, you never know
I’ve got a feeling this could be the year I’m gonna get what I wish for I’ve been good so long
let’s raise a cheer for making this the year we all get what we need lord we’ve been waiting so long
A tribute to that legendary lady Yoko Ono on her 90th birthday. Yoko achieves 90 this Feb 18, 2023 and Canada’s Reid Jamieson is keen to celebrate with two covers, ‘Remember Love’ written by Yoko herself and ‘Oh Yoko’ written by her late mate John Winston Ono Lennon . Thank you for your service, Ms Ono, your commitment to creativity and LOVE has changed our world.
The B-side of 1969’s ‘Give Peace a Chance’ is Yoko’s beautifully delicate acoustic song ‘Remember Love‘, and likely the first proper song that she had ever written and recorded. Reimagined here on Reid Jamieson’s Trouble Sleeping (Lullabies for all ages) we are reminded of what she has been saying for decades.
OH YOKO
OH YOKO
“Oh Yoko!” is a 1971 song written by her late mate John Lennon. It was first released on his album Imagine, and was later included in the greatest hits compilation Working Class Hero: The Definitive Lennon.
Written by John Lennon / performed, mixed and recorded by Reid Jamieson / produced by Carolyn Mill. From the Reid’s John Lennon tribute album JOHN 20:20.
Celebrating 30 years since Tori Amos released Little Earthquakes, Canada’s eclectic choir boy takes her seasonal gem ‘Winter’ and makes it his own, on nylon string guitar with an epic build of intense emotion and enchanted vocals. This remaster marks the 10 year anniversary from his fan fave winter collection ‘Songs for a Winter’s Night‘. A reminder that there is magic in us all, if only we could believe. Reid continues to amplify womens voices, watch for his upcoming tribute album to Buffy Sainte-Marie.
Amos explained this song concerning thoughts about her father and failed aspirations to Rolling Stone: Said Amos: “The ‘White Horses’ are your dreams. That doesn’t really say it. Opportunities? Roads that you thought you would go down and haven’t experienced, and all these potential experiences are gone now. Those doors are closed. And imagination – the belief that your imagination can take you to places. The magical world having gone from your world, which to me there’s nothing more painful than that – when you can’t access your magical world. There was a moment when I thought I was too young to not be able to access that anymore. But I’ve noticed over the years that a lot of teenagers feel locked out of that world. They don’t know how to get back anymore because in trying to become an adult you feel like you have to circumcise the magical world.”
SUMMER BOY written by Buffy Sainte-Marie (from her 1967 release Fire & Fleet & Candlelight), is the first single from Reid Jamieson’s upcoming tribute to Buffy Sainte-Marie. Originally a love song when Buffy sang it, here we find Reid looking back at his younger self with all the longing of summers end. Huge vocals with dark instrumentation fit for a Bond theme, and a fine example of BSM’s incredible catalog.
Naturally, Reid cannot sing her many potent indigenous protest songs. He can, however, sing her praises as a singer songwriter. Many are familiar with the activist and icon, but if you are anything like us, you may not be as familiar with the diverse body of music this living legend has released over the last half century. Such creativity with song structures and adventurous melodies, Reid says he has never felt so inspired to create and be intentional with his art. Lending his voice to amplify hers in hopes of reaching new audiences on both sides, this may very well be the first tribute album of its kind.
Be sure to join the mailing list to find out when the full album comes out!
CREDITS: All vocals and instruments by Reid Jamieson. Recorded at home by Reid. Produced by Carolyn Victoria Mill. Mastered by Michael Holland.
SUMMER BOY – LYRICS
Face of joy, covering all your fears Summer boy give me your tears Hands of gold playing a prayer Heart and soul, praying a song
Clowns can smile, and gardeners grow their flowers Summer boy, give me your hours Give me your glance like the wing of a dove Summer boy, give me your love
Suns can set and willows can weep their tears Summer boy, give me your years Give me your hand, before autumn starts Summer boy give me your heart
Be sure to join the mailing list to find out when the full album comes out!
written by Billy Talmadge. For our dear Texan peeps. You are the best of Texas.
When we dance together my world’s in disguise It’s a fairyland tale that come true And when you look at me with those stars in your eyes I could waltz across Texas with you
Waltz across Texas with you in my arms Waltz across Texas with youLike a storybook ending, I’m lost in your charms And I could waltz across Texas with you
My heartaches and troubles are just up and gone The moment that you come in view And with your hand in mine dear I could dance on and onAnd I could waltz across Texas with you
Waltz across Texas with you in my arms Waltz across Texas with youLike a storybook ending, I’m lost in your charms And I could waltz across Texas with you
