Artemis
Where you might find Artemis:
(Write artemissongwriter@hotmail.com for directions to any of the venues below)
Many times a month in different Ontario schools, performing in writers' rounds, or presenting musical literacy workshops free to
students, sharing her love of songwriting with the talented young writers in the S.A.S.S. Program.
July 25, The Genuines will return to at The Banshee on Taunton Rd. just East of Simcoe St. in Oshawa, to play three sets, beginning
at 9:30 p.m.
August 7, The Genuines will return for a fourth annual performance as part of the Pickering Waterfront outdoor summer concert
series, 7:00 p.m., at the base of Liverpool Rd., S. of the 401 in Pickering. Bring a lawn chair and your dancing shoes!
Recent News:
Artemis released her first original CD project, "More Light", followed by two music videos/ DVDs by Greg Rist, for the title track
"More Light" as well as "Attitude Is Everything". These original songs were inspired by her experiences as a mother and teacher
who has spent years tuned in to young people. She is currently in session for a new project to be released by The Genuines.
Artemis is the founder of the School Alliance of Student Songwriters, or S.A.S.S. which has grown to over 50 schools in Ontario
and British Columbia since 2003, with the help of Dale Russell, Don Quarles, Don McLeod, David Blair, Katherine Wheatley,
Carrie-Lynn Perry, Oso Simple, and 25 other songwriters, 150 caring, Canadian teachers and over 1200 students. Following
over 7,000+ hours of volunteer youth work which led to grants by The SOCAN Foundation, MIAC, the CMPA and the Ontario
Trillium Foundation, Artemis continues to support the growth of more S.A.S.S. songwriting clubs in other provinces across
Canada. For more about the extraordinary young writers of S.A.S.S., visit www.sasscanada.net
Artemis developed a free song-writing curriculum she provides to S.A.S.S. schools. In the winter of 2004, she also co-authored
the French-language Oxford University Press grade 8 unit on songwriting, "Ca Brasse!", distributed in schools across Canada in
the spring of 2005. Many will remember the volunteer efforts of Artemis between 2002-2004, organizing several benefit concerts
for Cancer Research at Sunnybrook Hospital, Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre, and the Canadian Diabetes Association,
with fellow-musician Dale Russell, under the banner of their not-for-profit organization, Do It For The Love.
Past Performances:
July 17, 2008, The Genuines performed an outdoor family concert at the Brooklin Gazebo. Thanks to Gracie, Lily, Ashley, and the other tiny dancers!
June 13, 2008, The Genuines played The Banshee in Oshawa.
March 31 and May 4, 2008, The Genuines rocked The Village Pump in Oshawa.
February, 2008, The Genuines performed at the Ajax Wing Shack.
August 2, 2007,the third annual Pickering Waterfront outdoor concert with "The Bungalows".
Sunday, Oct. 13, 1-4 p.m., 2007, at Hugh's Room, The Genuines, Artemis, Dale Russell, and writers from SASS performed in support of the Jai Dee
"Good Heart" Children's Fund.
Saturday, June 23, 2007 The Bungalows performed at the Whitby Town Carnival
Thursday, May 24, 2007, D-Tour and the Bungalows made a guest appearance at a special Markham Fairgrounds dinner
leading up to the Markham Stampede, with headliners George Canyon, Wendell Ferguson, and Beverley Mahood.
Saturday, May 26, 2007, p.m., The Bungalows performed on centre stage at the Markham Fairgrounds during the
Markham Stampede
Sunday, May 13, 2007, 1-4 p.m., The Bungalows delivered an outdoor concert outside the Whitby Public Library.
Sunday, April 15, 2007 at the Whitby Press Café at the Whitby Library, with the Bungalows.
Saturday, April 28, 2007, D-Tour (Dale Russell and Artemis) were featured performers at the Pickering United Church fund-raiser. Proceeds to the
Cancer Centre of Lakeridge Hospital.
Friday, November 24, 2006 --"More Light" Cd signing at "Jungle Interiors in the Village of Markham. Thanks to Les Ford for hosting.
Saturday, Dec. 2, 8-10 p.m. an all-originals acoustic set with the new quartet "The Bungalows" at Jus' Chillin in Courtice.
Saturday, January 20, producing the S.A.S.S. Benefit Concert featuring pop/rock group Orleans.
Sept. 1, 2006, 9:30 p.m. at Jeff Healey's bar in Toronto with Patrick Dune.
July 20, 2006, 7:00 p.m: Free Millenium Park Waterfront Concert with "The Bungalows"
Friday, July 21, 200, 8:00 p.m.: Acoustic original set with Dale Russell at the new "Jus' Chilling" eatery
Friday, July 28, 8:00 p.m. Acoustic original concert with Jim Parker & Ray Gauvin at "Jus' Chilling"
Saturday, July 29, 12:30 p.m. Performance on the stage across from "66 on Brock": for the Uxbridge Festival
May 27, 2006: Main Stage at the Markham Rodeo (see www.markhamrodeo.com)
March 4 & 5: Markham Fairgrounds Home Show--Performances with Dale Russell for Markham Rodeo promotion
January 28, 2006--The Marquee Toronto, a concert for The United Way, with bands The Bungalows, Thornbush, Greystone, and J45.
Songwriting Workshop Series for Teachers--See "Song Workshops" page of www.sasscanada.com for details
In the fall of 2005-various performances for S.A.S.S. schools-Click on "Launch Concert" page at www.sasscanada.com for details
June 12, 2005, 11:30 a.m. Rouge River Environmental Benefit concert at Herongate Barn Theatre, Pickering, Ontario, with Jim Parker's band, "The
Bungalows"
June 26, 2005, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Whitby Four Corners outdoor concert with Jim Parker,
July 1 -Canada Day performances at the Oshawa Waterfront Park with Jim Parker
July 16- Millenium Park in Pickering with Jim Parker
April, 2005-Co-ordination and judging of second annual S.A.S.S. Songwriting Contest with Chris Patterson, Mike Freilich, Selena,
Patrick Stephenson, Dale Russell, Don Quarles, Stephanie, Ellen Drake, Peter Linseman, and Wendell Ferguson, Whitby
March 17, 2005,Judging "Songs Revealed" Contest at Durham College, Oshawa, Ont.
November- January, 2004-05--Delivery of over 30 S.A.S.S. songwriting workshops to Durham schools
Jan. 25, 2005, Kiwanis Club breakfast concert Oshawa, Ont.
2005--Espresso Legato Coffee House Guest Appearances, Bowmanville, Ont.
April 7, 2005--Pine Ridge Arts Council Annual Meeting concert, Pickering, Ont
Dec. 10, 2004 --S.A.S.S. writers' round concert with Dale Russell, Don Quarles, & A.J. Ottaway, Stouffville
Dec. 9, 2004--S.A.S.S. concert with Scott Darby & Dale Russell, Oshawa, Ont.
November 24 2004,--Judging "Cradle to Rave" singing competition, Oshawa, Ont.
November 25 2005, --Durham West Arts Centre variety concert,Pickering, Ont.
November 20 2004, --Judging Pickering Idol Competition Pickering, Ont
Nov. 12, 2004--Organization of concert for S.A.S.S. featuring Amy Sky and guest appearance, Ajax
November 11 2004,--Songwriting & performance workshop for 300 students & teachers, Whitby, Ont.
Oct. 22, 2004 --S.A.S.S. concert with Carl Dixon & Dale Russell, Whitby, Ont.
Oct. 21, 2004--S.A.S.S. concert with Jim Parker & Dale Russell, Whitby, Ont.
Oct. 20, 2004--S.A.S.S. concert with Dale Nikkel & Dale Russell, Oshawa, Ont.
Oct. 19, 2004--S.A.S.S. concert with Linda M & Dale Russell, Pickering, Ont.
Oct. 18, 2004--S.A.S.S. concert with Carl Dixon & Dale Russell, Oshawa, Ont.
Oct. 15, 2004--S.A.S.S. concert with Colin Amey & Dale Russell, Oshawa, Ont.
Oct. 14, 2004--S.A.S.S. concert with Katherine Wheatley & Dale Russell, Whitby, Ont.
Oct. 13, 2004--S.A.S.S. concert with Hidden Echo & Dale Russell, Port Perry, Ont.
Oct. 12, 2004--S.A.S.S. concert with Wendell Ferguson & Dale Russell, Oshawa
Oct. 7, 2004-S.A.S.S. concert with Dale Russell, Suzie Vinnick & Joe Taylor, Oshawa, Ont.
Oct. 6, 2004--S.A.S.S. concert with M & Dale Russell, Whitby Ont.
Oct. 5, 2004--S.A.S.S. concert with Linda M & Dale Russell, Pickering, Ont.
Oct. 4, 2004--S.A.S.S. concert with Peter Verity & Dale Russell, Whitby, Ont.
Oct. 1, 2004--Songwriting and performance workshop for teachers, , Whitby, Ont.
Sept. 30, 2004--S.A.S.S. concert with Dale Russell & Jim Parker, Oshawa, Ont.
Sept. 29, 2004--S.A.S.S. concert with Jim Parker & Dale Russell, Sunderland, Ont.
Sept. 28, 2004--S.A.S.S. concert with Carl Dixon & Dale Russell, Ajax, Ont.
Sept. 27, 2004,--S.A.S.S. concert with Chris Patterson & Trevor Strong of The Arrogant Worms, Whitby
Sept. 24, 2004--S.A.S.S. concert with Linda M & Dale Russell, Whitby, Ont.
Aired May-Sept, 2004--Oshawa Radio 1350 and two Rogers Cable 10 appearances in addition to
a half-hour "One-On-One" documentary on Artemis, Oshawa, Ont.
Sept. 20, 2004--CHEX TV interview with Dan Carter, Oshawa, Ont.
June 10, 2004, --Teachers' songwriting workshop and evening concert, Oshawa, Ont.
April 15, 2004,--"More Light" DVD Release Party and concert, Oshawa, Ont.
Dec. 12, 2003 --"More Light" CD Release Party Whitby, Ont.
Dec.2 & 3, 2003-- Songwriting workshop for students Oshawa, Ont.
Dec. 6, 2003--Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts Diabetes Benefit with Robert Pilon
Oct. 29, 2003 --Songwriting symposium for teachers Linda M & Katherine Wheatley Huntsville, Ont.
Oct. 20, 2003 --S.A.S.S. concert with Don Quarles, Dale Russell and Joe Taylor Stouffville, Ont.
Oct. 16, 2003 --S.A.S.S. concert /United Way fundraiser Linda M, Michael Vassos & Dale Russell Oshawa
Oct. 15, 2003 --S.A.S.S. concert with Carl Dixon, Wendell Ferguson & Dale Russell Pickering, Ont.
Oct. 14, 2003 --S.A.S.S. concert with Dale Russell & Wendell Ferguson Whitby, Ont.
Oct. 10, 2003 --S.A.S.S. concert with Suzie Vinnick & Dale Russell Ajax, Ont.
Oct. 9, 2003,--S.A.S.S. V.I.P. Reception at the Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts, Toronto, Ont.
Oct. 9, 2003 --S.A.S.S. concert with Linda M, Michael Vassos & Dale Russell Port Perry
Oct. 8, 2003 --S.A.S.S. concert with Dale Russell & Katherine Wheatley Oshawa, Ont.
Oct. 7, 2003 --S.A.S.S. concert with Dale Russell & Katherine Wheatley Pickering, Ont.Oct. 6, 2003
-S.A.S.S. concert with Dale Russell & Katherine Wheatley Oshawa, Ont.
Oct. 3, 2003 --S.A.S.S. concert with Dale Russell & Michael Vassos Bowmanville, Ont.
Oct. 2, 2003 --S.A.S.S. concert with Dale Russell & Michael Vassos Whitby, Ont.
Oct.1, 2003 --S.A.S.S. concert with Dale Russell, Michael Vassos and Wendell Ferguson Oshawa
September 28 2003-- "Hearth Beats" benefit concert for Hearth Place Cancer Support Oshawa Centre, with Dan Clancy,
Dale Russell, Rob Maciag, Ellen Drake, Dee Brown, and other special guests , Oshawa, Ont.
May 24 2003--Tin Pan North Round with Dale Russell, Brampton, Ont.
May 3 2003 --Kingsway College 100th Anniversary Gala appearance Oshawa, Ont.
June 2002-August 2003--Composing vocal and flute music for weddings, banquets, and private parties
Apr.16, 20023 --Lighthouse Theatre Guest appearance for Tia McGraff's Camp Trillium benefit concert Port Dover, Ont.
February 16 2003 --Heritage Day Performance Ottawa--Winterlights Awards Ceremony
January 18 2003 --Beanz Café Concert Uxbridge, Ontario
November 17 2002--Kingsway Student Fundraiser appearance Oshawa, Ont.
2001--Creation of the theme songs for CHER (Children's Health Education and Relief) Fund
l998--Creation and Direction of 9-song musical to benefit Hearth Place and "The Ark" Youth Shelter
1980-1997--Personal composition and writing music for weddings and other private events
Artemis thanks her husband, Pierre, her children, her parents, and brothers, John, Scott, Frank, Patrick and Michel, and sisters, Cara,
Vanessa, Judith, Muriel, and Dolores, and friends, Dale, Jewell, Colleen, Jim, Ray, Doris, Randall, Anton, Jeryl, Marg, Greg, Linda,
Heather, Bill, Sandy, Karen, Sherry, Ren, Don, Oso and Lance for their valuable support at various times of her artistic life.

Artemis playing for South Oshawa high school students
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Whitby elementary students
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Artemis, Edwin, and other judges at the Communities of Note Song Contest
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Artemis & Communities of Note Winner, Jaylene Johnson
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Artemis and Hearth Place Concert Host, CTV News Anchor Ken Shaw
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Artemis building songwriting lessons with teachers and musicians
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Artemis and good friend, Harry
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Artemis with young songwriters, Anthony and Milica
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Writing at home, November, 2006
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With Dale Russell at Angus Glen, Markam, October, 2006 Photo by Paul Ewald
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On stage at the 2006 Markham Rodeo with Wendell Ferguson and Don McLeod
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Artemis plays for students at a S.A.S.S. Concert
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Artemis, Dale Russell, Carl Dixon, Rob Maciag, and Ellen Drake at the 2nd annual Hearth Place Benefit Concert
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Artemis, Dale Russell,
Patrick Dune, Tim Gittens
and Doug Elash at Healey's
With the Benders at the Rouge River Environmental benefit concert
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