TRIBUTE ALBUM ANNOUNCED:
Seventeen artists including folk legend Valdy, Juno Award winner Lynn Miles, and gospel guru Ken Whiteley, sing their praises and the songs of Canadian songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ian Tamblyn on a new and loving tribute album. Inspired by five friends who set out to celebrate the creative work of a friend, colleague and mentor, "Coastline of Our Dreams" is more than a collection of songs, it is an inspired and affectionate reflection of the quiet but potent legacy of one man's journey as a song-smith, artist, and adventurer.
Originally from Thunder Bay, Ontario, Ian attended Trent University in Peterborough before moving to Ottawa in the early 70's. Co-founder of North Track Records, he was one of the first Canadian songwriters to release an independent recording, and later helped establish Ottawa's Acoustic Waves concert series and the Writer's Bloc songwriting collective. An accomplished lyricist, vocalist and instrumentalist (as well as playwright, environmentalist, explorer, producer, and expedition guide) Ian has 21 albums to his credit including natural sound and instrumental recordings. His most recent, and perhaps most ambitious project, is entitled "Machine Works", and marries industrial sound samples with original musical compositions.
Winner of a Juno, the Jackie Washington Award, the Ottawa Council for the Arts' Victor Tolgesy Award, The Helen Verger Award, and the prestigious Estelle Klein Award from the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals, Ian is also the recipient of a Japanese Folk Award and an Honorary Doctorate from Lakehead University, and has received nominations for an additional Juno, a Dora, and a Jessie Award.
When not on stage or in the studio Ian regularly leads adventure travel and scientific expeditions, with trips that range from the Arctic to the Antarctic. Inspiration from these voyages often find their way into song, soundtracks, stage productions, and multi media presentations.
At a time when most record companies and commercial DJ's are striving for maximum sales and listener-ship based on mass appeal and familiarity, 17 artists have come together to truly reflect, explore, and present the work of a maverick, and unsung Canadian artist. Funded entirely by the friends, fans, and artists who conceived the project, "Coastline of Our Dreams" provides a dynamic and diverse view of Ian's catalogue of work, spanning over 35 years and 20 albums. Each track is a brave and revealing rendition of his work, presenting intimate interpretations of small town ballads, classic travelling tunes, instrumental musings, affairs of the heart, and high arctic dreamscapes.
All royalty proceeds from this project are being donated to the David Suzuki Foundation (www.davidsuzuki.org) at the request of Ian Tamblyn. To purchase this CD use SGB Production's printable Order Form, or E-Mail: pmsinc@interlog.com
Label: SGB Productions / 123 Walpole Ave. / Toronto ON M4L 2J4
Phone: 416-405-8768 / pmsinc@interlog.com
Distributed by: Festival Distribution Ltd.
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