After many hours of blood, sweat and, yes, tears, I am able to announce Tiger Dreaming, the website has been born. Not only will you find everything you need to know about The Tramp, there is a whole world of music, art and words to explore.
I hope you’ll visit, leave a comment or ‘like’ and maybe even get in touch.
Our journey from Meelup to Cape Naturaliste involved a detour to Eagle Bay Brewing Co. Situated in the northwestern corner of the Margaret River region, this microbrewery has been a family affair since 2010. The sweeping views over verdant farmland made for a glorious backdrop to enjoy a leisurely beverage.
The handcrafted beers are brewed in small batches, the magic is created with only four ingredients; malted barley, yeast, hops and rainwater fresh from the heavens. Whichever way you look at it, the tasting paddle was the obvious choice.
The mist gathering on the horizon wasn’t only induced by the beer,
I can’t say the same for the smile on Michael’s face as we departed.
Next time, lunch is definitely on the menu.
The long awaited launch of ‘The Tramp’ took place on Sunday, 12th February at Burnie Regional Art Gallery. An enthusiastic crowd gathered to enjoy an afternoon of music and literary delights. The band assembled
as Roger Jaensch, MP, became MC
and, reading an excerpt from the novel, introduced the song, ‘Cottage By The Sea’.
Three more tracks from the CD were preceded with a reading by guests, each shared passage and song a tantalising tidbit of what lay within the pages of the novel.
Michael related the story of how ‘The Tramp’ evolved from a dream he had and the journey of the last two years to the culmination on this afternoon.
Michael was supported by some amazing musicians who also appear on the CD. Julie Swain played the baby grand piano;
Neil Gray, lead guitar;
Phil Tibbits, bass guitar; Nick Turner, lead guitar;
Gary Pine, harmonica
and Kane Wylie, drums.
Husband and wife team, Tony & Judi Swain, expertly synchronised backing vocals and harmonies.
I nearly forgot to mention, Michael Cannon, acoustic guitar.
The final number, featuring the fabulous voice of Natasha Bakker, had the audience clapping, singing and dancing.
The excited crowd called for encore and Michael obliged with a thought provoking ballad. The entertainment was over, the bar was still open and many were compelled to take home a copy of the book and CD. Our friend, Jude, came all the way from W.A., her help was invaluable.
A big ‘Thank You’ to all who have believed in Michael, we really appreciate your support. Looking forward to the next project……
Photography courtesy of Chris Swain and David Harvey. Thanks guys.
The paperback and Kindle are available online at Amazon.com, Kindle at Amazon.com.au and the CD at Bandcamp.com
https://michaelcannon.bandcamp.com
Both CD and paperback are in stock at Burnie Regional Art Gallery and ‘Not Just Books’, Burnie, Soon to be on shelves of bookshops around Tasmania and at tigerdreaming.com.au. Alternatively, you can use the contact form on this site for more information or to purchase a copy.
Our first morning at Dunsborough was overcast as we set off to discover the beautiful coastline of Geographe Bay. Nature has painted the rocks with her wondrous palette,
a stunning contrast to the calm waters.
Nestled in the next bay is Meelup Beach, a perfect swimming beach, sheltered from wind and waves with crystal clear water. Meelup means “Place of the Moon Rising” and is one of the few beaches in Western Australia where you can see the moon rising over the ocean.
There is a phenomenon called “Staircase to the Moon” when, during summer, the silvery light of a full moon rising is reflected in the ripples of the water all the way to the horizon. I would love to witness that, it seems a return trip is in order.
Last Sunday, we took Cooper for a drive off the beaten track to while away the afternoon at Prickly Mo.
The vineyard was established twenty two years ago at Eugenana but the cellar door is a more recent evolution.
The old shearing shed offers a unique tasting room experience and the comfy seating arrangements are irresistible.
Wet weather and storms had been forecast so the main deck was enclosed, gas heaters poised for Tasmania’s unpredictable elements (no, I don’t mean the customers).
We felt at home straight away, our philosophy obviously in tune with that of the establishment.
I’m sure there are a few stories to be told about this rustic ornament.
The highlight of the afternoon was the live music Sunday Session, on this occasion starring the very talented Neil Gray.
We savoured a lavish platter
and a bottle of rosé
while Neil entertained with masterful guitar work and smooth vocals, not to mention some nifty pedal shifting.
The microphone stand accessory is now on Michael’s wish list.
The storm clouds moved on, leaving nothing more than a few showers
and by the time we departed
the blue sky had broken through.
We enjoyed a leisurely drive home with the top down, reflecting on our wonderful day, four bottles of Prickly Mo in the back seat.
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