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Imagine memorial for Beatle John Lennon, The Dakota and Strawberry Fields in New York.

Posted on September 18, 2019 by admin

Today was the day I finally got to see the  large memorial to Lennon, Imagine, on the tip of Strawberry Fields in Central Park, New York.  The visit to the Dakota and the memorial was something I have wanted to do since Yoko had established this area in John’s memory. A very emotional experience. The Strawberry Fields plaque placed in stone with all the countries names which endorsed this portion of Central Park as a Peace Park. There are over … Continue reading →

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It Was 50 Years Ago

Posted on September 14, 2019 by admin

It was 50 years ago this fall that four young guys got together to start a band. We met every day in my two cousins basement where all our gear was set up and we stayed there for the day. Myles and I travelled over from Waverly to Sackville  and lived in my dad’s lake cottage all that winter. It was dam cold. Here is one of our first rehearsals. It had no sound so I added one of own … Continue reading →

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This tune started as a children’s song.

Posted on September 10, 2019 by admin

A few years ago I was going thru a period of writing tunes where there were a friend’s children present in the next room. This song got started under their influence and then switched at some later point to a song that was autobiographical with some spiritual overtones. Long way from a children’s tune but as we all know kids are deeper than we think. The chorus is pretty close to the kids version thus the video. Garret Mason on … Continue reading →

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Pictures from over the years

Posted on April 28, 2018 by admin

Early days 1965 Myles Goodwyn and I Woodies Termites lineup 1966-67 From left David Dodsworth, Jim Henman, Doug Grace, Myles Goodwyn, Greg StephensEarly April Wine lineup 1969-1971AW first Album 1999 having tea. All 4 originals together for first timeRitchie, David and I for 104 Wall Of Fame 2008My JunoThe writers of Death The Musical 1999CD cover for music recording of Death The Musical.Playing with my late friend Ricky Jeffery 2000 at Harvest Jazz and  Blues FestivalClose to 20 musicians in the … Continue reading →

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Downs Really Up 2001

Posted on February 4, 2015 by admin

I met Peter Henry in 2001 and he asked if I would help write a song about the birth of his son Jonathan. Jonathan had been born with Down syndrome and Peter had a challenge when he became aware of this. This is the story of one man’s acceptance, love and dedication to his son and family. Written in the hope of supporting  Special Olympics thru this recording. http://youtu.be/ReTDP8LmjV8

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Bag Lady . Written by Jerry Rideout and myself.

Posted on January 19, 2015 by admin

A tune from Jeannie Beks CD ” More Than My Share”. I was reminded of this tune by Myles Goodwyn’s charity work he has started with the street people here in Halifax and Fredericton. A fine thing he has started. https://youtu.be/LklfQwH2s30

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Voyageur -Six String Nation Guitar in Toronto

Posted on December 3, 2013 by admin

This was  quite the guitar . Made from various woods and metal ranging from wood from Louis Riels school , wood from Pierre Trudeaus canoe paddle and  metal from Rocket Richards ring . Thanks to Jowi Taylor for this experience . www.sixstringnation.com

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Death The Musical

Posted on March 20, 2013 by admin

  In 1998 I worked with Dawn Harwood-Jones , Malcolm P. Callaway and Jan Morrison on Death The Musical for Chester Playhouse . We went on to record the music and do a run at Neptune Theatre in Halifax and a French version in Montreal . Here is one of the tunes off the CD called Good Time  sung by the amazing Cory Tetford . https://soundcloud.com/a-jim-henman/good-time      

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1971 Picture of April Wine lineup

Posted on February 6, 2013 by admin

  From top left  clockwise . Ritch , David , Myles and moi .Found in Camera after 30 years . Could be Windsor , Nova Scotia .                

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A Wonderfull Performance of Journey , a co-write with Dawn Harwood Jones {from Death The Musical }

Posted on August 2, 2012 by admin

One of my favorite songwriters and singers , Laura Smith performing Journey with the Westwinds Music Society Choir of Calgary and the Chester Studio Singers . Arrangement by Peter Robson . I was ill that night and could not be there . I am so happy to have it here on You Tube . [youtube]http://youtu.be/RHcU5aYRO2w[/youtube]

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