Shawna Caspi

The start of September always feels like the sun setting on summer – even though here in Toronto, the air is still thick and muggy and the long weekend feels like it’s stretching out to accommodate the anxious back-to-schoolers.

My summer was filled with music and travel and friends old and new. I’m gearing up for a fall filled with much of the same, only maybe with longer sleeves and multi-coloured leaves.
For the home base crowd, I’m playing at one of the best rooms in Toronto, the Burdock, on September 8, just before I fly out to BC. I’ll be opening for Australian artist Glenn Skuthorpe at his album release show. Tickets are on sale now.
Forest Fire just turned one year old and I am so grateful for all the support I’ve received for this project. Stay tuned for new songs and new adventures.

I watched as a tiny mountain mining town in British Columbia transformed, blossomed, grew exponentially in size, and then exploded with art and music.

Thanks to everyone at the ArtsWells Festival Of All Things Art for the opportunity to perform amid such talented and creative people in a unique setting. I even got to sing an unplugged set in a beautiful church from the 1800s in the town of Barkerville.
I also had the opportunity to participate in a songwriting workshop leading up to the festival, taught by three great songwriters – David Francey, Jenny Whiteley, and Joey Wright. I’ve got a lot to think about in the aftermath, and new songs to work on.
This weekend, I’m in Kingsville, Ontario for the Kingsville Folk Music Festival. Check out the website for the full schedule. Then I’ll be in the Grey-Bruce area next, for a cottage concert in Wiarton at the end of the month. More info on the gigs page.
Live music outside – what could be better!?