Singer-songwriter Jay Semko visits!

I tried to explain this to a friend (and, well,...she got "it")...I can be a huge fan of someone but not a fan in a usual way. Hard to explain.

I grew up with The Northern Pikes...I loved them, I played them...I probably still have their "cassette" somewhere?! They can be checked at thepikes.com

I had 1987 - Big Blue Sky & 1988 - Secrets of The Alibi. I just simply loved the music. I couldn't tell ya who the band members were, and unless we became friends...I could care less. I simple loved their music.

So, we are 2010 and I am an Emerging Artist Coordinator with Country 93...and we have a submission from Jay Semko. Wait a minute....I know that name! Ahhh...The Northern Pikes...well,... "a part of" returns to my life. And, now I am excited. This guy is talented...and branched into Country Music....and, well, he was the bass player for The Pikes. OMG! Check him out at jaysemko.net.

It's hard to explain what it is like to meet someone like that. And, yes...they are a human being like you & I....but, in my eyes...a very talented human being! And, without actually putting anyone on a pedestal...I still believe in letting someone know when they are appreciated!

So, now...here we are: June 2011...and Jay is making a stop in Owen Sound! He has a new song out with Patricia Conroy.... which BTW... She is fabulous, too!!! And, I finally get to meet Jay! I look forward to hearing more music come our way!

I know, I know...I had to pull him down to my level...but, it was FUN! Safe Travels, Jay...see you at the CCMAs in Hamilton this Sept!