Happy Spring! I can smell it in the air! Just yesterday, March 28th, the weather became mild and I stopped wearing my winter coat to walk my little dawg. The Lilac, Mint, Daisies, Peonies, Clematis are poking their sleepy heads up through the dirt exclaiming, "it's time! time to grow!" And the Hollyhocks, Winter Pansies and Gerbera Daisies that stood valiantly, never wavering, throughout the winter winds and rain.. my little garden...

The girls, Jane, Kendra and I are in rehearsal for the upcoming Motown Meltdown this Saturday night at the wonderful Commodore Ballroom. It's an annual event for the Shooting Stars Foundation that does such an amazing job, helping those with AIDS. I should mention that our group AUGUST will be performing that great old classic, Ain't No Mountian..The evening is a fab blast from the past, so COME!

I'm also very happy to report that my new musical friend, Dave Pickell and I are recording a Chirstmas Album, set for release Oct. or Nov. 2012. We're writing songs as well and have one "in the can" as I write. It's a cheeky, jazzy swing entitled, Don't Let Santa Know..


Enjoy the beautiful Spring scents, warm weather and ever increasing light!! I will!


Some up-coming events:

Sat. March 31st, Motown Meltdown, Commodore Ballroom, Show 8:00 PM
Wed. April 4th, Lulu's Lounge, Free Will Orchestra, Show 8:30 PM
Thurs. April 5th, Lulu's Lounge, Free Will Orchestra, Show 9:00 PM
Sun. April 8th, Unity of Vancouver, Easter Service, 11:00 AM
Sat. April 21, Soul Shake, Red Robinsin Theatre, Show 8:00 PM
Sun. April 29th, Sing City Choir, St. Pauls Anglican Church, Show TBA



Linda Kidder is proud to present, CLOSE TO BLISS. Insightful, delightful, witty and honest, this CD is a beautiful collection of original material.

Jazz, Blues, and Roots only begin to describe Linda's style - truly a charismatic singer/songwriter/performer with the voice of an angel.

Close to Bliss features musicians Michael Creber - keyboards, John Forrest - bass, Mickey Mekilok - drums, Norman Foote - guitar, Linda Kidder - bass, guitar, melodian, all vocals, Jim Salmon - percussion, special guests - Jim Foster, Ron Johnson, Brent Shindell, Rick Kilburn.

For more info on this talented artist, or CD purchasing contact:


inarow@normanfoote.com or lkidder@shaw.ca

or cdbaby.com/cd/kidder
or http://payplay.fm/kidder

Produced by Norman Foote & Linda Kidder

Released on IN A ROW Records.

Close to Bliss Cds also available at Indigo Books on Marine Drive, Chapters on Robson, Chapters Strawberry Hill and Chapters Pinetree Village