A Songwriting Workshop with Shari Ulrich

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Saturday, August 13th, 2011
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

You know her name from Pied Pumkin, UHF, the High Bar Gang and a career spanning 19 albums, but did you know Shari Ulrich has been teaching songwriting for over 20 years? It�s a side of her that many of her fans may not know, and one that�s been an important part of her life for many years.

"Helping writers to improve their craft is tremendously rewarding.� Ulrich says. �I am ever in awe of the power of music and song, and exploring it with others always teaches me so much - not just about the mechanics and the art form but about the ever fascinating inner world of humans."

Ulrich brings that skill and experience to The Haven on Saturday August 13th for a one day songwriting workshop and concert. After all it wouldn�t be a Shari Ulrich visit if she didn�t perform. Joining her onstage for the concert are her long-time partner Bill Runge, and her daughter Julia Graff.

It�s not often you get the chance to sit down with someone of Ulrich�s calibre, but it�s starting to become a regular thing at The Haven. In addition to Ulrich, they�ve hosted several programs with world class musicians such as Eric Bibb, and Victor Wooten. Ulrich has performed at The Haven before but this will be the first time that attendees will be able to sit and learn from one of our most beloved singer-songwriters. For information call The Haven at 1-877-247-9238 ext.1 or visit The Haven�s website www.haven.ca/news to register.

ABOUT SHARI ULRICH
A two time Juno Award winner, and inductee in the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame, Shari Ulrich was first heard in the early 70�s with the quirky Pied Pumkin playing fiddle, mandolin, dulcimer, flute & sax. Her latest release �Find Our Way� is her 7th solo album, and the 19th of her career including her work with Pied Pumkin, Ulrich Henderson Forbes, her trio with Barney Bentall & Tom Taylor, and the most recent High Bar Gang. She has been a songwriting educator for 20 years, for the Songwriters Association of Canada, at various camps and workshops, and in UBC�s creative writing department teaching Lyric & Libretto. She is the Vancouver producer of the Bluebird North songwriter series for the SAC.

ABOUT THE HAVEN
Since 1983, The Haven has offered experiential programs for personal and professional growth and development, emphasizing self-responsibility, effective communication, healthy relationships, creative expression and integration of body-mind-spirit. Haven programs help people live their lives more fully and with deeper awareness of themselves and others. A not for profit charitable organization, The Haven is located on Gabriola Island, BC, Canada.