Halifax fosters new creativity. At least that’s how Ria Mae sees it.
Recently the songwriter quit her construction-management day job to
take on music full-time, a bold but necessary risk.
“Deep down, I know that I’m doing what I’m supposed to be doing,”
says Mae. “I’ve had to downsize and am living very differently, but I
feel really alive.”
Since the doors opened at The Company House, Mae’s found herself on
the corner stage nearly every week or so with backup vocalist Margot
Durling. Whether the duo are playing Wednesday night’s regular open mic
hosted by Don Brownrigg and Dave Scholten, opening for Mathew de Zoete
or headlining, Mae feels like she’s in her element.
She’s in the midst of finishing recording her debut EP with Don
MacKay. So far she’s got “Amy,” “Questions,” “On the Side” and
“Waiting” on the final cut, and hopes to release it this summer.
Fingers crossed. (SWC)
This article appears in Jun 11-17, 2009.
I am sooooo excited for you…you so deserve the very very best my dear…can’t wait to hear about you newest album and see you on the Ellen show (I made that up..but would love to..see you there too..)soon…big hugs..call me anytime eh..4230703..
Ria Mae
Don’t forget to keep us all notified when ur movie is going to be be released!!! The producers sure knew what they were doing when they cast you as “Emily!”
(they’re using some of your music too??!)
Good luck filming! Halifax loves you.
C. Trainor
Ria
Keep us posted as to when your film is going to be released. The producers/director sure knew what they were doing casting you in the role of Emily.
(they’re using some of your music?!) Good Luck with filming.
Carole Trainor