New Single: A STRANGE KIND OF BEAUTY
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom”- Anais Nin – from Late Bloomer liner notes
LATE BLOOMER CD RELEASE, MARCH 12, 2000
Rossini’s Jazz Club, Gastown, Vancouver
Bill Runge, Robbie Steininger, Laurence Mollerup, Buff Allen, Miles Black & Tania Hencheroff
I was so touched by your responses following my last newsletter. It was really meaningful to hear from you. I am relieved that so many of you are doing well during this pandemic. May you and yours continue to be safe.
NEW SINGLE RELEASE
As I shared in my last newsletter, Spring 2020 marks the 20th Anniversary of my debut CD release, “Late Bloomer”! To commemorate this hallmark, I am now releasing the single, “A STRANGE KIND OF BEAUTY”. Written by myself and arranged by Bill Runge, this poignant song is finally being released 20 years later, with the hope that its message of the possibility of experiencing a strange kind of beauty at times and in places least expected, will resonate in these troubled times.
The Celtic inspired melody reaches into my Irish roots and speaks of the strength and beauty of letting go. This new version has been beautifully re-mastered by Juno award – winning producer Chris Gestrin from the original by Juno award – winning producer, Rick Kilburn. Lucky me! I just love sinking into the piano and violin interplay between Jesse Zubot and Miles Black. đ
LOOKING BACK
In the spring of 2000 at age 44, I felt beyond excited and vulnerable waiting to go on stage at Rossini’s Jazz Club, for the first time. That was a HUGE leap. The response from the sold-out crowd was overwhelming in a wonderful way! I was so lucky to be supported by some of Vancouverâs finest musicians. (See top picture). In addition to my sense of personal accomplishment, I did what I set out to do. And that was to honour my familyâs musical legacy, notably my late father John McCullough and my late brother, Murray.
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!
My new single “A STRANGE KIND OF BEAUTY” is now available for preview and purchase.
Any purchase of my CDs and/or downloads help me. Especially this Friday, May 1st, when my distributor bandcamp will be waiving their service fee. They are generously offering this gesture for the next few months to support independent musicians during this time. Cool huh? All for now. Please stay safe everyone!
May you find strange beauty in your lives.
Love & Light,
Christie Grace 
My dear friends, family and cherished fans,
2019 has been an unprecedented year of transition and adventure. While Iâve been finding my footing, Iâve been so grateful for the many opportunities Iâve had to âsing my heart outâ to such appreciative audiences. This been very meaningful and healing for me. As well, I have focused on up – leveling my education (online) and after two years am proud to share that in addition to my Health Coach certification I am now also fully certified as a Master Life Coach! It’s too long a story to explain how this all unfolded yet suffice it to say, it has been thrilling to discover coaching is as natural as singing is to me! Check out my new FB and Instagram pages. Coaching I’ve discovered is it’s own art, a co-creative one that is remarkably fulfilling as I creatively assist other committed individuals as they each achieve their own life goals, happiness and wellness. So, life is very full!
