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Hello 2026
Happy 2026, Folks.
It’s a messy time on Planet Earth and I don’t quite understand why I feel optimistic and excited for 2026, but I do, the gift of being an artist I suppose. We all have an obligation to do what we can to make it a kinder more peaceful place. That work is more important than ever and perhaps there’s no better way than to be creative. It is a rebellious act. Sing, dance, write, that’s what’s makes us human. It’s what feeds our souls, builds communities and prepares us to meet extreme challenges.
2026 is going to be a wild ride for me. I am collaborating with some amazing Prince Edward Island musicians for an album set to be released in the fall. In addition my friend Haley Lewis and I will be showing our art work at the Gallery Cafe in Old Charlottetown June, July and August. I’m delighted to be doing this show with Haley. She is a well established and beloved painter, this will be my first exhibition. I can’t wait to share my whimsical abstract pieces with you.
Rock Barra Artist Retreat continues to grow by leaps and bounds. This year we will have our usual concert series, art and healing workshops and special projects. We just celebrated 25 years and will be featured on the long standing C.B.C. television series Land and Sea.
My partner Curtis and I are off to Mexico for the month of February. We go to a tiny fishing village south of Puerto Vallarta called Melaque. This town is a mecca for older Canadians including some Yukon musicians I’ve known for years.
One final piece of news, I’ve just been granted the Music PEI Lifetime Achievement Award. I feel blessed.
Cheers all,
Teresa
Jazz night at Baba’s on Thursday
Hello, folks.
For those of you on Facebook, you might know that I am singing jazz at Baba’s on Thursday night. This is part of the Island Jazz Series. I’ll be joined by Dan Rowswell on saxophone, Jordan Taylor on guitar, Chris Martell on bass and Matt MacEachern on drums. We will be showcasing some songs that I wrote in Mexico. I hope you can come showtime is 8 o’clock.
Thank you Linda Griesbauer for the lovely photo that you took at the Cultural Centre in Oaxaca.
Cheers, everyone. Enjoy the sun!
Teresa
Teresa Doyle jazz quintet tonight at Baba’s
Hello Winter! Are we ready for this? We had such a long extended fall… finally some sun after a rainy summer. We had an extraordinary summer at Rock Barra Artist Retreat. The season there just gets longer and longer with events this year into early November. It always feels good to drain the water and tuck it in for the winter. We do have a winterized cabin where our members can go for a quiet retreat. It is so lovely and peaceful there on a winter’s day.
I am busy as always with teaching, painting, taking care of my 97-year-old mom, and enjoying time with my delightful new partner. Life is full with lots to be grateful for. It is tough to see events in the world. Our job as artists is to envision a more peaceful equitable global community.
Tonight I’m playing one of my favourite shows, the Island Jazz series at Baba’s. I feel very fortunate to have such a stellar band: Jordan Taylor on guitar (that’s Ian Toms in the photo from last fall’s show), Mat MacEachern on drums, Adam Hill on bass and our wonderful organizer and saxophonist Dan Rowswell.
Showtime is 8 o’clock at Baba’s Lounge, upstairs from the famous Cedar’s Eatery on Great George between Kent and Fitzroy in beautiful Charlottetown, PEI. Be sure to get there early in order to get a table, it is a very intimate little jazz venue. The food is excellent and they have local beers on offer.
Hugs,
Teresa