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 May 19, 2006

NANCY JOHNSON TO LAUNCH WATER SONG ON JUNE 13

Toronto - Aboriginal Singer/songwriter Nancy C. Johnson, member of Caldwell First Nation, and nominated for Best Female Vocalist at the 2002 Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards, will launch her second CD, Water Song, on Tuesday June 13, 2006, at 7 pm at Hugh's Room in Toronto.

Water Song showcases Nancy's masterful songwriting style and powerful voice. Produced and recorded in Toronto by Eugene Boyer from Batchewana First Nation, Water Song features twelve original folk/Indigenous fusion tracks ranging from two-steps to blues to ballads with rich harmonies and instrumentation.

A host of professional talent will be performing with Johnson at the CD Launch - including George Koller on bass; Mark Kelso on drums; Rick Hyslop on violin and Eugene Boyer on guitar taking the stage with Johnson at 8:30 pm. Hector Sturgeon (Chippewas of the Thames First Nation) will open the evening with a solo performance at 7:30 pm followed by Aboriginal hand drumming before the main set.

Admission is pay-what-you-can and seating is limited so come early. Hugh's Room is located at 2261 Dundas Street West, south of Bloor and the Dundas West subway station - free parking at the mall across the street.

Contact:

Hugh's Room
(416) 531-6604
www.hughsroom.com

Nancy Johnson
www.nancyjohnsonmusic.com
migizimusic@yahoo.ca

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Hugh's Room Toronto Tuesday, June 13th, 7pm FEATURING: Eugene Boyer (Batchewana First Nation), guitare, George Koller, bass Mark Kelso, drums Rick Hyslop, violin Guest artist Hector Sturgeon (Chippewas of the Thames First Nation) and others Hugh's Room is at 2261 Dundas St. W. (south of Dundas West Subway Station), Toronto. Free parking across the street. Telephone (416) 531-6604. Contact www.hughsroom.com or Nancy Johnson, migizimusic@yahoo.ca. Admission: pay-what-you-can. Limited seating, book early. Reservations required if dining.