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OIL which features 10 original songs

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Promotional Poster (Click on the image for a larger size) Oil Poster

The summer of 2008 marks the 150th anniversary of the first Discovery of Oil in North America. Oil discovery, oil production and refining took place in our very own Enniskillen Township, more specifically in the towns of Oil Springs and Petrolia situated just west of London Ontario. These activities back in the late 1800’s took place with a frenzie not dissimilar to the famous gold rushes of the late 1800’s. Events this spring include “Black Gold Extravaganza” in April and a  “Commemorative Stamp Launch in May.  These are part of the efforts to celebrate and commemorate some of what is considered the most important world events of the 19th and 20th centuries. For more information go to www.oilsprings.ca or www.lclmg.org.

Oil collage

In addition, The Lambton County Museums and Fairbank Oil Properties of Petrolia and Oil Springs have proposed a unique way to create enthusiasm as well as perhaps some permanence around the commemoration of these events. They have jointly proposed the writing and recording of a suite of songs that will reflect the importance and the significance of oil discovery in Canada. I am pleased to announce that I am currently directly involved in the writing of the songs and the production of a cd set to be released in early Spring 2008. The project has been the focus of my writing over the past few months and will finish with a 10 song set for recording with the direction of the accomplished singer/songwriter and producer James Gordon of Guelph, Ontario.

Stay tuned for some exciting music to hit the airwaves in the very near future.



Last updated May 28, 2008