With five Okanagan music awards, countless nominations, Socan Songwriter of the Year, lead writer for the 2005 Centennial Song for the city of Kelowna, two finalist spots in the Mountain Stage NewSong Contest, numerous honourable mentions and runner-up awards in many international songwriting contests and the only Canadian spot as a finalist in the Kerrville Newfolk Competition in 2011, Jane Eamon is no stranger to the musical limelight.
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Eamon is the feature act for the month at the Coldstream Coffee House, playing Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Coldstream Women害羞草研究所檚 Institute Hall. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., open mic at 7 and Eamon goes on around 9 p.m. Admission $5 and concession by donation.
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Taking a break to deal with life helped Eamon. It gave her a sense of perspective and a sense of why she害羞草研究所檚 here.
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The result is a new CD, Pieces of Me released Jan 18, 2019. Nine songs that speak of the anguish, the beauty, hope and loss.
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