[BCMA] Creating Partnerships in Arts, History & Heritage

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv]

*Cariboo Goldrush Trail – Creating Partnerships in Arts, History & Heritage*

I've been writing songs about Pacific Canadian History for nearly 30 years
now. In that time, I’ve created study guides, performed at hundreds of
schools, dozens upon dozens of festivals. I’ve collected and created a
substantial amount of related media.

I’ve recently compiled that content on a new website:
https://stirringupghosts.ca/

I am now reaching out to BC Museums and Heritage sites whose collections
(whether exhibits or virtual displays) connect with each song and add depth
to each story. A perfect example is the chapter on Robbie McBeath (
https://stirringupghosts.ca/robbie-mcbeath) with content shared by the
Vancouver Police Museum.

*Cariboo Goldrush Trail*: If you are on the “Cariboo Goldrush Trail” there
are a number of songs that you might connect with:

*Voyageur* <https://stirringupghosts.ca/voyageur>* - *The first Europeans
to cross the North American continent
https://stirringupghosts.ca/voyageur

*Ghost of Simon Fraser* <https://stirringupghosts.ca/ghost-of-simon-fraser>*
- *Noted Fur Trade explorer
https://stirringupghosts.ca/ghost-of-simon-fraser

*Richard Moody* <https://stirringupghosts.ca/richard-moody>* - *Infrastructure
in a fledgling colony
https://stirringupghosts.ca/richard-moody

*Ned McGowan’s War* - The greatest war that never was!
https://stirringupghosts.ca/ned-mcgowan-s-war

*Steamboatin' Jamiesons* <https://stirringupghosts.ca/steamboatin-jamiesons>*
- *The untimely demise of the Jamieson brothers
https://stirringupghosts.ca/steamboatin-jamiesons

*23 Camels* <https://stirringupghosts.ca/23-camels> - A colourful tale of
the Gold Rush Trail
https://stirringupghosts.ca/23-camels

*John Cameron* <https://stirringupghosts.ca/john-cameron> -
Rags-to-riches-to-rags at the height of the Cariboo Gold Rush
https://stirringupghosts.ca/john-cameron

*A **Simply Extraordinary Life *
<https://stirringupghosts.ca/a-simply-extraordinary-life> - A modest,
soft-spoken man
https://stirringupghosts.ca/a-simply-extraordinary-life



If you would like to connect regarding “Stirring Up Ghosts” please email me
at *songsmithbruce at gmail.com* <songsmithbruce at gmail.com>




Soul Singer / Celtic Balladeer / Raconteur
*(778) 847-3014*

*www.songsmith.ca <http://www.songsmith.ca/>www.tillersfolly.com
<http://www.tillersfolly.com>*

“Even as a child, I remember being transported by song. A good song can
paint pictures in our minds, but what’s more, a good song can often connect
us with our own humanity and feelings. I strive to create music that does
that.



I endeavor always to create music which is authentic. Whether I’m singing
Traditional ballads or original Rhythm & Blues, I approach each song with
sincerity. I always seek to acquire a oneness with each tune. To immerse
myself and draw you in with me.”

– Bruce Coughlan
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