I worked in collaboration with Kevin Valentine, to create a 3 video media project for this global strategies company called FSG. It outlines and describe the approach of Collective Impact “in solving the worlds toughest problems.” Thank you Brett Bakshis for the voice over and Carrie Benjamin as the contact person in Boston.

My project, Wooden Rings, has been honored with the coveted Community Arts Assistance Program (CAAP) grant, offered through a collaboration between The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and the Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture.

This is a reimbursement grant that will help us cover some costs with recording and mastering our album, Wooden Rings, as well as a project of charcoal rubbings that will accompany our live performances. We are very humbled and would like to thank our friends and family members, the fine folks at Chicago Artist Resource (CAR), and of course, our beloved City of Chicago.

So maybe, just maybe, if you’re listing to WXRT’s awesome Local Anesthetic show, you might hear Wooden Rings!
Wed@9:55pm, Sat@4:55pm and next Sunday @ 7:30pm.

Cheers: To everyone that has gone out of their way and taken a moment to listen to our music and to our troubles, who helped when times were hard, and who share our work and stories with others, tonight we toast to you. Please pick up a copy of the disk for yourselves and or grab a copy for someone that you know that needs to hear it. CDs, download cards, and pins will be for sale.

Canasta will be celebrating their 10th year together boasting albums, many reviews, friends, and even a crazy trip to Mongolia.

Wooden Rings/Record Release Show
Canasta (10th Anniversary Show!)

Schuba’s Tavern 3159 N. Southport, Chicago IL
Saturday, June 2nd
9PM/$12/18+

You can always find us on bandcamp to stream or download as well.
woodenrings.bandcamp.com
woodenringsmusic.com
canastamusic.com