Check-in on the Base #11: Announcements - Deer TV and Talkin' to Farmers Tour
a visual ep by little jack films, our Western Seer imprint and a run of October dates
I see the siren emoji used to accompany the word “Announcement” on social media platforms.
Well, light’em up.
For the last few years I’ve as much as been exclusive in collaboration with little jack films. I have valued his mind and eye since my first experience. He’s brilliant.
Today (Friday, September 22), he releases a visual ep titled “Deer TV”. The film and soundtrack are a prairie exposé. A playful yet dark tale on the whitetail deer with an original score by The Local Group, Ellen Froese, Dylan Jules Cooper and Shotgun Jimmie. My involvement is one which is taking me into a new area in my career…and Deer TV is a part of it. The Western Seer imprint is a business venture and new creative outlet with my collaborator, Melanie Berglund (A.K.A. Belle Plaine) - a means to shine light on those that we believe in most (not to mention, some great merch.)
Please take a moment to appreciate, little jack films’ Deer TV.
And,
I’m heading back out on the road.
Talkin’ to Farmers Tour
Saturday September 23 - Harvest Festival - Regina, SK (3:20PM @ Grasslands)
Thursday October 5 - Neighbour's - Manning, AB (Supper & Show)
Friday October 6 - Constellation Concert Series presented by Long Story Records @ The New Grand Hotel w/ Damn Coyote Chris and Kurt Furstenwerth/Amy DeJong (High Road) - Fairview, AB (10PM)
Saturday October 7 - House Concert - Grande Prairie, AB
Wednesday October 25 - BreadMaker Songwriter Series - Calgary, AB
Thursday October 26 - Palais Royale Theatre w/ Brad Proudlove and Lachlan Neville - Val Marie, SK (Doors @ 6:30PM / Show @ 7:00PM, Adv $15/Door $20, Tickets available at Val Marie Village/RM Office
Friday October 27 - Climax Hall w/ Lachlan Neville - Climax, SK
Saturday October 28 - Kyle Elks & Community Hall w/ Bryce Lewis and Lachlan Neville - Kyle, SK (Door @ 7:00PM / Show @ 7:30PM, Adv $15 / Door $20, Tickets available at the CO-OP)
OR DIGITALLY PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS BY EMAILING BLAKEBERGLUND@GMAIL.COM
Thanks Readers,
My friend Mary, says “sharing is caring”. However you spread the word and to whomever you do, is such a big contribution to what we are doing. I basically made this post a triple announcement; Deer TV, Western Seer and my Talkin’ to Farmers Tour. I’ve thrown myself deep into work as part of my process right now and to see creative projects and business initiatives come to fruition is fulfilling and rewarding (are those synonyms?)
If you can make a show, please do - you’ll notice Lachlan Neville is with me for the three Saskatchewan dates. I could have made that its own announcement. I heard one lyric in an Instagram post and I was so floored, I drove to Rocanville to meet him. 18 years old and grasping at greatness. I ain’t gonna make any comparisons…’cause I can’t quite find’em.
And as per usual, thank you to those that upgraded their subscriptions these last couple weeks. You answered the call, I’m into the manufacturing stage of the new vinyl and it’s your subscriptions that are acting as a pre-sale and keeping the wolves away from the door.
Love y’all,
BB
What was the Lachlan Neville lyric that grabbed you?