Of course there are the usual jokes about our name. Contrary to what gets conjured up in curious
minds, it is simply a combination of our last names… few f-bombs were used in
the making of this moniker.
It was a fun-filled, fabulous, and feel-good couple of
days. We sang our hearts out and laughed
until we cried – over the silliest things – but for us it was a furthering of
what the three of us share through our music.
The best part of the whole weekend was who showed up to
support us. It started with a long-time
friend of mine, Tarzan, (yes, I have written about him before), just sauntering
into the lounge as if to say “of course I’m here, where else would I be?” I
couldn’t stop hugging him I was so happy to see him. Then Tammy’s sister,
husband and a bunch of friends arrived.
The family-and-friend theme for the weekend was quickly emerging.
I had contacted my cousin who lives in Kamloops to let her
know I’d be there on the weekend. I
hadn’t seen her for about 30 years and so I was excited that she was going to
make it. She completely surprised me by
bringing her two sisters (also who I hadn’t seen for a number of years). I’m sure you could hear us laughing for a
city block when we started to reminisce about times long past and the fun we’d
had as kids. I grew up in Ontario and
they in B.C. so while our times spent together were few and far between, they
are cherished and memorable.
More family and friends arrived on the scene and by the time
all was said and done, there were probably over 40 people who went out of their
way to come and cheer us on. Everyone socialized and got to know each other better. Some even realized that they had met before or had mutual friends. There were some amazing connections made and
I knew it wasn’t just coincidence.
I’m struggling to describe how it felt. Warm, inclusive, non-judgmental, supportive,
forgiving, generous, poignant, and sacred.
The love was palpable. From the
stage, it felt as though I were singing to a room of open hearts. It was hard to tell who was getting more
enjoyment out of the show – us or them!
And we get to do this all over again in a few short weeks as
we take part in our 6th annual celebration of my son Duncan’s life
at the Backstage Lounge on Granville Island. Not only will I sing with Fowl Mouth McPhee, but I will join the stage for a few numbers with my son Sean. If previous
years are any indication, it is sure to be another night celebrating love of
family and friends through music. I can’t wait.
My favourite songs are in the key of F.
F is for family. F is
for friends.
Branded by the f-bomb,
Buns xoxox
“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind,
flight to the imagination, and life to everything.”
Plato
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