The Pigeon and The Dove: A History of Hatred & Love
Written & directed by Carolyn Victoria Mill
Music created and performed with Reid Jamieson
“The role of the artist is to make the revolution irresistible.” ~ Toni Cade Bambara
The Pigeon and The Dove: A History of Hatred & Love is a powerful new lo-fi folk opera about Pigeons! Well, really, it’s about housing insecurity. But also about pigeons…
Much like the homeless and the housed, the pigeon and the dove are, in fact, the same damn bird. ‘They’ are ‘Us’. Through celebrating the lowly pigeon, we will explore how perception affects the support we offer those experiencing homelessness and how we may prevent this global crisis on a local level. Inspired by the works of Buffy Sainte-Marie and Dr. Gabor Mate, Vancouver singer-songwriter couple Reid Jamieson and Carolyn Victoria Mill (aka CVM) use a mix of music and comedy to explore the tipping point, where we go from housed to homeless, with a wider variety of causes than we might think. With cycles of lighthearted vignettes about the much-maligned pigeon, related insight from local housing advocates, and dark but danceable songs reflecting on just some of the many roads one can take to end up on the street. By singing these stories we may find them easier to hear. But really, it’s about pigeons. Prepare to be amazed by this fascinating bird of lost paradise as we take an eye-opening journey of perception, with a bird’s eye view of those living on the street.
DOWNLOAD MUSIC:
Circles (upbeat, on escaping the cycle of abuse) https://s.disco.ac/lkfrtphiyhzc
Don’t Forget (slow, on addiction) https://s.disco.ac/ylibmvhcuzfj
It’s Not Enough (upbeat, on Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women) https://s.disco.ac/ncovlhwdzcpw | LYRIC VIDEO https://youtu.be/bCyu3rYxAAY?feature=shared
VANCOUVER FRINGE DATES– World Premiere **Georgia Straight Pick of the Fringe**
Fri Sept 8 – 8:20pm
Sat Sept 9 -10:00pm
Sun Sept 10 – 2:45pm
Wed Sept 13 – 7:15pm
Fri Sept 15 – 5pm
Sat Sept 16 – 3:20pm
Red Gate Revue Stage – Granville Island 1601 Johnston St Vancouver BC
60 mins | TICKETS $15 https://www.vancouverfringe.com/events/the-pigeon-the-dove-a-history-of-hatred-love
Facebook event https://www.facebook.com/events/1462808624504322
ABOUT CVM & Reid Jamieson
“Gorgeous, sun-struck acoustic soul”- Globe & Mail
“Prepare to be surprised” – Vancouver Province
Vancouver’s Reid Jamieson & CVM are a vocal powerhouse making music that matters and moves us. With an incredible voice, spirited guitar playing, and a magical way with melodies, Reid is that rare songbird whose originals are every bit as compelling as his interpretations. In years past, Reid was a regular on CBC’s Vinyl Café, has recorded with Cowboy Junkies, and performed with Mary Margaret O’Hara, members of Blue Rodeo, Be Good Tanyas and more. A classic introvert/extrovert combo, Reid shines alongside his saucy wife and long-time songwriting partner Carolyn Victoria Mill, their unique harmonies and swapping of lead vocals make for an eclectic, entertaining and sometimes heartbreaking variety show. Together they won the John Lennon Songwriting Contest and wrote their way in to the Vancouver Folk Festival by winning 1st place in their Pickin’ a Folk Star contest. Tireless promoters of voting, equality, and love, they thrive on creating intimacy, causing tears and laughter in equal measures. Their latest all original album ‘Me Daza’ was recorded in Ireland with producer Kieran Kennedy (Maria Doyle Kennedy) which features the posthumous vocals of Fergus O’Farrell (Interference, Once). There is nothing traditional about the record – or this dynamic duo. Following up on tributes to Leonard Cohen, John Lennon, 50/60s era gold, and what could be mistaken for a simple holiday record, they are currently working on the first ever tribute to indigenous icon Buffy Sainte-Marie. You won’t want to miss what they do next…
Media release and image provided by Carolyn Victoria Mill.
