I’ve been geeking out with interactive topo maps on ACME mapper.  My good pal Chris Eager showed it to me – so now I’m using it to plan the trip route with it.

Great news: the good folks at VIA Rail have agreed to  provide transportation from Halifax to Ottawa. I will kick off Paddle To The Ocean with a show at Raw Sugar on April 28th, with Steve Gates.

Also, I’ve secured key equipment sponsorships from Salus, Immersion Research, & Shred Ready.

‘Still looking for a boat sponsorship ….

* Please come out to the Bus Stop Theater on Saturday March 5th for the Halifax Media Co-op’s Birthday Party. I’m going to play a few tunes to support ethical journalism.

There will be  birthday cake, snacks, treat bags, skits, stories, games & a silent auction with items from local businesses, artists, authors, and musicians.
($5-10 suggested donation or FREE for sustaining members)

I’ve contacted the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society and requested safe traveling weather for this weekend.

If you are joining us for the house show in Seaforth this Sunday, here are some handy directions (also, the house is actually located in the lovely community of Chezzetcook):

#5 Brookside Lane, off the East Chezzetcook Rd.

– Drive out of town on Main St in Dartmouth (Hwy #7)
– This road becomes Hwy 107. Stay on it until Exit 21
– Take exit 21.
– Turn Left off the exit ramp onto East Chezzetcook Rd
– Take your 2nd Right onto Brookside Lane
It’s 1st house on your right.

-z

I’m playing some more shows next week with Tanya Davis. Come sing away your winter blues with us:

Thursday, Jan. 20th – The Orient Lounge, Antigonish NS, 8pm

Friday, Jan 21st – Waldegrave Farm, Tatamagouche NS, 8pm

Sunday, Jan 23rd,  – House Show, Seaforth NS, 7pm

Joining us on stage will be the Abramson Singers from British Columbia.

(EMAIL ZAC(at)ZACROUSE.COM for tix)

Kind words from some super cool kids south of the border:

babysue.com

Hot off the Press! If you’ve been looking at my website & wondering why I am interested in encouraging folks to be a little more active in their daily lives; read this.

-z

Come on down to the Bridgewater Hotel this Sunday Dec. 26th  for Air Traffic Control‘s Boxing Day Bash.

I’m opening up the night for the Brothers Comstock.

Show starts at 9pm.

-z

I can’t say enough nice things about our hosts for the mini-tour.  We were treated to 1st class hospitality at Lane’s Privateer Inn, then off to Kip & Brit’s house for good times in Lunenburg.

The next day I scored an old hand-planer at the flea market (Tanya is full of good ideas) and Mr. Pope picked up some LPs. Then we went 4 wheeling on the West Dalhousie Rd – turns out it’s not paved very much at all – to arrive in the magical village of Bear River.

Jon & Erin were amazing hosts, preparing a huge meal; & making the show go smoothly – even though they just had twins! Which could be why Jon had no problem staying up with us until 4am to play music. I think they’ve both been dealing with no sleep for a while now.

Also, I was fortunate enough to meet Tim Wilson, director of ‘Griefwalker’ – you may have seen it at the film festival a few months ago. He gave me some tips for the upcoming documentary I’ll be filming in the spring.

Tanya Davis & I will be coming you your town.
(especially if your town happens to be Liverpool, Lunenburg or Bear River.

We’ll be accompanied by the talented multi-instrumentalist Kris Pope from the band Acres & Acres.

see you soon!
-z

Wow, what an amazing time on Saturday – thanks to all my friends who helped out & played music with me.

If you missed the show, you can see it online:

(thanks to EngineFace Films!)

Also, if you want your mind blown & your musical sense expanded come to The Music Room tomorrow night at 7:30pm.

Ian Bent, keyboard player, quality control officer for Caledonia, musical genius and general all-around nice guy with a Master of Classical Music Performance – will be playing his new grand piano for your enjoyment.

Don’t be late – show starts at 8pm sharp.

Want some free tickets to the CD Release show on Nov 13th?

check out www.herohill.com

I’m very excited about this show. Lots of special guests & mind-blowing musicianship.

Yup – this show is gonna change your life.

Also: I’m on Tour With Tanya Davis:

Dec 9th – Liverpool

Dec 10 – Lunenburg

Dec 11th – Bear River

stay tuned for more shows in January.