Chris McKhool: Miracle in my Backyard
- Folk Canada
- 2 days ago
- 1 min read
Following 30 years of acclaimed family performances across North America, three-time Parents’ Choice Award winner Chris McKhool steps back into the studio with "Little Leaf," his long-awaited family album and first release since the CFMA-winning and JUNO-nominated “FiddleFire!” CD 17 years ago.
The focus track, “Miracle in my Backyard”, is written by legendary Canadian entertainer Bing Jensen. “A garden's magic comes from a combination of natural beauty, the wonder of growth and transformation, and human creativity that fosters a sense of peace, purpose, and connection” says Chris, who was recently awarded the Key to the City by Burlington’s Mayor for his work creating community through music. “The process of tending plants connects us to the earth's cycles, and brings our community together in shared purpose and experience”.
The other songs on “Little Leaf” speak to how all living beings around us are part of our community, including “Plant a Tree!”, “A Place in the Choir”, “Walk and Roll”, as well as the title track and “Cosmic Storm”, both of which feature the poetry of long-time collaborator, Ojibway Elder Dr. Duke Redbird.
“Little Leaf” features musicians from Chris’ bandmates in the 3x JUNO nominated, 6x CFMA winning global groove band Sultans of String, including guitarist Kevin Laliberté, bass master Drew Birston, and nyckelharpa player Saskia Tomkins, along with gorgeous backing vocals by singer-to-the-stars Rebecca Campbell, and a children’s chorus. The album is produced in Dolby Atmos by Chris along with Laliberté and Grammy/JUNO Award winning engineer John ‘Beetle’ Bailey.
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