Kelowna singer-songwriter Teigen Gayse wants to offer solidarity to those who have experienced loss and heartbreak.
The country singer害羞草研究所檚 newest single and EP has launched, following last spring害羞草研究所檚 release of her self-titled debut album.
The lead single is titled I Don害羞草研究所檛 Want to Fall in Love Anymore and tackles heartbreak and loss, with Gayse saying she hopes the song offers solidarity.
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Gayse said the COVID-19 pandemic put a halt to a lot of her plans, which included touring and promoting last year害羞草研究所檚 album that came out right as gathering and travel restrictions came down, but she害羞草研究所檚 not letting any of it stop her.
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As restrictions start to ease, the first step is to start playing locally, Gayse said. The plan is to book small shows in outdoor venues and at wineries, as well as playing virtual shows.
She said she害羞草研究所檚 trying to make do with the current situation and finding ways to flourish.
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Of this pandemic and writing about a sad time in her life, Gayse said she learned that every hard season passes.
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害羞草研究所淚n the end, you will be ok and you will get stronger and this too shall pass, and you害羞草研究所檙e not the only one. I hope knowing that you害羞草研究所檙e not the only one going through heartbreak helps someone,害羞草研究所� she said.
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