Across Canada
Hey All,
I am gearing up for the long way home. Seriously, we are starting in New Brunswick, and ending on Vancouver Island…. literally coast to coast, now that IS the long way home…
I am excited to be doing my first headlining Canadian tour in ages. Over the past several years, I have been on the bill with other major American acts (Brad Paisley, Big and Rich) as the middle act on a package tour. I make jokes that I am the act that the Americans pick up at the border and put on the bill to help sell extra tickets in Canada, then drop me back off on their way back and leave me to fend for myself…. HA.
Anyway, this time I am going to be doing my full shows, in some nice theaters and performing arts centers, and Dean Brody will be opening the shows all across the country as well. He is a new, up and coming artist who just won his first CCMA award last month. Anita will be doing her short acoustic set as well before Dean comes out, so be sure everyone gets to their seats in plenty of time so as not to miss out on all the talent.
I will be signing autographs at the merch table after the shows, as long as my health, and my voice are holding up. It’s a barnburner, and a tough schedule for me vocally, so I need to be sure I take care of my voice so I can sing night after night. A lot of times it’s the excessive talking that gets me. I am really looking forward to going to some tiny places that we have never been before…it will be an adventure.
I am having a special hoodie made for the tour- it is badass if I do say so myself- hell, I would wear it if my name weren’t on it- maybe I will anyway. I am also partnering up with Canada’s #1 clothing line “Joe Fresh.” I will be doing some in store appearances across the country during the tour wearing my “Fresh” new clothes…very exciting!
My Dad and his wife drove down to spend Canadian Thanksgiving tomorrow; good thing she knows how to do a turkey. They brought their Harley Davidson’s down to ride, but it looks like rain this week, so we are a little bummed. We are taking a ride today. I remember years ago I bought one, and had a mishap. I got nervous about injuries and not being able to play guitar after that. However, I have purchased another one, and am planning to take the motorcycle course to insure that does not happen again. I will just be riding “bitch” until then.
The new single “If You Want Fire” is doing GREAT in Canada. Even better than “Gypsy Boots.” It looks like it will go to # 8 next week…. top ten already! Seeing as how, our plan for independent radio promotion in the U.S. didn’t really propel Gypsy up the chart, I have decided not to invest any more money in promoting myself at radio here in the US. I can save the money to buy chrome!!! HA. XM plays me, and GAC plays the video, and there is so much online now, it’s ok. My home and native land has been awesome, welcoming, and supportive and I will continue to focus my energies on the radio folks up there who are playing my music.
The last thing I intend to do is bail on my U.S. fans, or stop playing shows down here, so we are coming up with a plan that will make sense, feed my soul, and allow me to get to the U.S. folks who are true fans of my music. I love the idea of playing the “hip” little listening rooms such as “The Fine Line”, and ”The Birchmere,” as opposed to every corn dog stand and county fair across the Midwest with the full production show.
I will make less money, but it will feed my soul to do this so much more. It’s not about the money for me anymore; it’s about doing what matters to me. I am considering focusing on doing a string of acoustic shows sometime this winter and spring in major cities, and promoting the new record that way.
It means more to me to know 300 people showed up because they want to hear me play and sing, rather than play fairs under less than favorable conditions, or be in afternoon slots in a long lineup of acts at festivals. Don’t get me wrong, playing fairs and festivals for 14 years are what have enabled me to make and fund this record myself, and tour the way I want to now; so thank God for them. I am truly grateful for all those years of steady work, but other than the odd run here or there (IF it makes sense), my heart isn’t into that kind of touring anymore, and I want to do something different now. A lot of my full production touring will be in Canada from this point on, as I am sure many of you can see, it would make sense. I guess I need to beef up on my winter driving skills EH???
I am going to sign off now. Stay warm, and Happy Thanksgiving to all the Canuks, and Happy Halloween and “early” Thanksgiving to everyone else. I am doing a practice run tomorrow….yay…
xoxox
TC
Dani
02. Nov, 2009
I just saw you in Thunder Bay, ON You did a great show! Thanks so much well worth the ticket price for sure…PLEASE come again…..Thanks
april morey
01. Nov, 2009
hi terri, whats up? i know ur a busy person but i wanted to let u know that u r a insperation to me and i have always wanted to c u in concert. i set outside the concert in des moines iowa and listned my parents dint have the money for a ticket so i did the next best thing, i sat and listened while they walked around the fair. i know all ur music by heart. and maybe one day we can meet. stay cool and true to urself. maybe u can visit iowa some day soon. not much to c but corn but it would cool. thanks for ur music it hits home thanks alot april
Heather Hodgins
31. Oct, 2009
Hi Terri, I just saw you in Belleville and met you for a 2nd time (I was about 3rd last person to have you sign my shirt & CD that night). I was a little dissapointed to hear that you told a friend from work (she was in line quite a ways before me) that you would not be coming back to Belleville and that we “sucked” as an audience? I’ve gotta say, she is as big of fan as myself and was so dissapointed and so am I. I know people weren’t out of their seats but they were still enjoying your show… Not sure if you were just having a bad night? I kind of got that feeling, like you just wanted to get out of there. I hope no one in Belleville did anything in particular to offend you.
Just thought you should know that comments like that really dissapoint, especially being as big of fans as we both are…
jennifer spann
30. Oct, 2009
hey teri, i got to meet you this summer at the country thunder concert in Wisconsin.you were awesome and it was a pleasure meeting you up close and personal. It is sad you wont be in the usa much..but i do understand. Keep doing what you do best.you are a great artist and i love your voice..” if you want fire” is my favorite song on your album…i hope it comes to usa..i smell a number 1 hit if it does. God Bless, Jen….in Indiana
Tara
29. Oct, 2009
Hi, just wanted to let you know that I love your music. I don’t think I’ve ever heard a song of yours I didn’t love. I know your mainly playing in Canada now but just want you to know that we miss you in the states and I look forward to seeing you in concert whenever your tour takes you anywhere close to me. Thanks for sharing your talent…
-Tara
Bev Brennan
28. Oct, 2009
Terri,
We just got home from your concert in Belleville – WOW! I really enjoyed all your music but the ‘oldies’ set really blew me away -you have an amazing voice! Have a great tour and hope you come back to Belleville sometime!
Amanda Sulpher
28. Oct, 2009
I drove over from Michigan last night to see your concert in Kingsville…wow. It was worth every penny for the ticket and the expedited passport.
The new album is excellent and your perspective on life it too. My friend and I were having dinner at Jack’s when your group came into the restaurant, which made the whole trip that much more special and fun. Have a great tour and I hope the album does really well for you!
Amanda
James MacDonald
27. Oct, 2009
Hi Terry – keep up the great work and good luck with everything. If you need any songs let me know I write lots!!!
Cheers,
James
Kassie
24. Oct, 2009
Hey, this is my first time leaving a comment on here….hoping you actually do read these!
Went to your concert last night….it was truly a thrill of a lifetime for me. I sang along to every song, every word and bounced around having a great time..not sure how everyone else felt about me doing that (haha), but I didn’t care…I was being ME and having a truly awesome time! And, on that..one thing I like so much about you is that I feel you are true to yourself and you act and say how you want, not worrying about what others say. I think that is important. That is what I love about you. I can SO relate to your songs, and what you say on stage and even how you act! Also, I am greatly into the Canadian thing and IF I ever got a tatoo I would get one like you..but in a different place! Your songs have made me laugh, and made me cry……..but, each have so much meaning for me…..I know you meet so many people but I am the one who gave you the red CANADA bracelet. I know you love Canada as much as me!
Once again…thanks for a thrill of a life time in meeting you, and thanks for being YOU!