The track is from the early 2000 album "Carlin's Loup" featuring local singers and musicians from in and around the village of Carlops in the Scottish Borders. "Wild Mountain Thyme" is a traditional tune sung here by former resident Michael Williams of Nine Mile Burn and joined by many of the local residents. Recorded by Dave Gray at the Sound Cafe in Nine Mile Burn.

Wild Mountain Thyme

Old Scottish favourite sung with my old friend John Harris.

An early experiment using Apple Loops. Ok, not original but I had fun making it.

Digg The Funk

Late night jam session at Treetops featuring Michael Williams and Seán Pugh.

Lodi (with Seán Pugh & friends)

I first heard this story (based on an Inuit legend) told by Scottish storyteller Sylvia Troon. I was touched by it and started re-telling it based on my memory of her telling. I'm sure over the years, I've changed bits and added my own stuff here and there but I believe it to be essentially true to her telling. It's an Inuit tale, although I've yet to find it written down anywhere. The story touches me deeply for in many ways it's "my story" too. . . a story of how love makes us grow and how when we're filled with love, anything's possible. I'm accompanied by pianist Seán Pugh and am grateful for his sensitive improvising on my melody. He never ceases to inspire me.


The Story of Kaminik

Songs from my "Twinkle, Twinkle" album - songs for children and the young at heart. Produced by Dave Gray at the Sound Café (Scotland). Features Michael Williams (lead vocal, guitar, banjo), Dave Gray (vocals, guitar), Trish Murray (vocals).

Twinkle, Twinkle: sing-along-songs for youngsters

Twinkle, Twinkle (trad., Michael Williams)

An old cassette recording of Mighty Mike and the Menus from October 27th, 1982 in the Victoria Tavern ("Bucket of Blood") featuring Michael Williams (lead vocals, guitar) Margaret Stowe (lead guitar)Graham Barnes (lead guitar) Gord Hart (saxophone) Larry Smith (bass) Steve Clark (drums).

6 Days On The Road And Menu Boogie

"Mystery Train #1" (from the "Attic Tapes" 1986). Song was written by Mike Gorman. The band consisted of Mike Gorman (lead vocals, acoustic guitar); Michael Williams (vocals, bass); Rod Nicholson (lead guitar); Brent Dolson (drums). This recording was done on a cassette recorder sitting in the corner of the attic loft on Dundas St. London, Ontario where we practised. Blue Rose was the working name of the band. This recording was transferred from the original 35 yr old cassette.

Mystery Train #1

A 2006 track from Scotland's Kings of Cheeze featuring a Michael Williams' song "Sometimes". Recorded at the Sound Café Recording Studio, Nine Mile Burn. Produced by Dave Gray. The band features Michael Williams (lead vocals, acoustic guitar); Dave Gray (lead guitar, vocals); Trish Murray (harmony vocals, percussion); Roy Middleton (bass, vocals); Stevie Connor (flute); Mikey (trumpet); Stuart Sinclair (drums).

This recording comes 20 years after the Blue Rose recordings with Mike Gorman and around the time I got full time into storytelling in Scotland. I remained with the Kings of Cheeze until about 2011 when I moved to Findhorn. The Cheezers are still rockin'.

Rough Mix

Sometimes (by Michael Williams)

The band features Mike Gorman (lead vocals, acoustic guitar) Michael Williams (bass, vocals) Rod Nicholson (lead guitar) Willie P. Bennett (harmonica). Recorded in Willie's Studio, Toronto, March 1985.

Blue Rose (1985)

Mystery Train (Live)

I'm a storyteller, story coach & mentor and an End of Life Planning educator and facilitator. Music has always been a part of my life.

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