Joel Parkes - God's Girlfriend

Hit songwriter Joel Parkes debut album 'Planet' is a sweeping collection of indie-folk songs written throughout his life and performed here with Parkes' going for the 'live off the floor' treatment of solo vocal and acoustic guitar. What results is a powerful and hypnotic gem of an album.

The instrument played on the CD is a 6 string C.F. Martin, approximately 30 years old with a bright and warm patina. The ballads are sharp and sweet, reminiscent of tea and oranges.

This intimate album marks the debut of local musical project and one-woman-show The Meantime.

Featuring the voices of the world-renowned St. Michael’s Choir School, this song honouring veterans and first responders is best described as “Patriot Rock”. The choir is backed by military drums, Irish and Scottish bagpipes, brass, guitar and keyboards and elicits emotions of sorrow, pride and solidarity towards the common cause of freedom – all in support of True Patriot Love and Wounded Warriors Canada.