Fall 2011

Spirathon

Spirathon is pleased to announce that he is currently writing new songs for a second record. Stay tuned for updates!

Spirathon plays Courthouse Steps!

A tribute to Betty Krawczyk and Harriet Nahane, featuring celebrity speakers, First Nations dancing, music and general revelry!

When?:Wednesday, September 26, 2007, 5:00pm - 7:00pm 
Where? Vancouver Law Courts, Hornby &  Smithe
Who? EVERYONE (that means you).

Betty Krawczyk has been incarcerated at ACCW since March 5th 2007 for breaking a court injunction granted to Kiewiett & Son's. Betty blockaded along with other protesters in an attempt to stop the destruction of Eagleridge Bluffs in West Vancouver. This fragile eco-system was obliterated for the expansion of the Sea to Sky Highway as required for real estate developments, with the official pretext of building infrastructure for the 2010 Olympics.

She will be welcomed back on Wednesday, September 26th and Friday September 28th at the following events:

Line-up:

"Afterparty" wins honourable mention in 2007 West Coast Song Writers Contest

Spirathon is proud to announce that his instrumental composition "Afterparty," co-written with producer Kevin Kane, won hounourable mention at this year's 2007 West Coast Song Writers Contest.

Afterparty is one of 14 songs from Spirathon's self-titled debut album.

Here is a link to view the West Coast Singer/Songwriter Competion:

http://www.westcoastsongwriters.org/contest_winnerinfo.htm

Here is a link to listen to After Party on myspace:

myspace.com/spirathon

North Shore News (Review)

Spirathon launches new protest CD at Sonar In the grand tradition of Neil Young, North Shore singer/songwriter Stephen Jeffery has released a new protest song..
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Georgia Straight (Straight Choices)

Straight Choices local folkies of Spirathon host a CD release party for their new single “Green Olympics”...
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The Province (Review by Tom Harrison)

Singer-Writer Stephen Jeffery also has recorded a single "Green Olympics"...
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CD Release for Spirathon's Green Olympics

with special guest Carolyna Loveless

Friday December 1st 2006
Sonar (Gastown)
66 Water Street

Early Show: Doors @ 7:00pm
Cover: $6

Set List:

  1. Green Olympics
  2. Pond of Stars
  3. Bongo the Hookah
  4. Ladybug
  5. Cherry Girl
  6. Planet
  7. Franklin's Tower (Grateful Dead)
  8. Motion
  9. Earthship

View Photos of the Show

 Green Olympics Poster

Spirathon’s “TOP 10” reasons for writing “Green Olympics”

Read Top Ten Reasons


To learn more about the Eagleridge Bluff Society check out: www.eagleridgebluffs.ca

Spirathon in the Park

On a gorgeous sunny August afternoon, Spirathon performed for 300 people in beautiful Cates Park, North Vancouver, B.C. as part of the Cates Park Concert Series.

View Photos from Cates Park Concert Series

Set list:

  1. Motion
  2. Ladybug
  3. This old heart of mine (Isley Brothers)
  4. Pond of Stars
  5. Earthship
  6. Owl’s Howl
  7. Sweet Jane (Lou Reed)
  8. Cherry Girl
  9. Bongo the Hookah

Spirathon Radio Play 2006

Spirathon is currently being played on 30 Canadian college & community radio stations.
Stations are sorted by province with email & web links below.
Click Here for list of Radio Stations

Inside Ambleside & Dundarave (review)

Local musician hooks up with Canadian rock legend to release CD.
Ambleside-based singer/song-writer Stephen Jeffery is a modern version of the one-man show, with a little help from some experienced friends. (more)

North Shore Outlook (review)

Positive Guy - West Vancouver musician Stephen Jeffery has just released Spirathon, a CD inspired to promote change through music and lyrics. (more)

Spirathon CD Release Event - November 25, 2005

Turner Music and Events presents a CD Release Party for the debut album, Spirathon (songs & music of Vancouver singer/songwriter Stephen Jeffery)

The Wise Club
1882 Adanac Street
Vancouver

November 25, 2005

Tickets for the CD Release Party are $5, available at Highlife Records (1317 Commercial Dr.), Zulu Records (1972 W. 4th) & at the door.

Spirathon Appears on "Urban Rush" - November 24, 2005

Spirathon is set to appear on Urban Rush, Thursday November 24th, performing "Cherry Girl" from their new self-titled debut album. Urban Rush, the popular Vancouver news show hosted by Michael Eckford and Fiona Forbes airs across British Columbia:

  • Vancouver Lower Mainland - Channel 4
  • 5pm, 7pm, 11pm & 1am
  • 7am and 12pm the following day
  • Victoria and the Cowichan Valley - Channel 11
  • 5pm daily
  • Whistler - Channel 6
  • Saturdays at 1pm & 9pm
  • Sundays at 12pm & 7pm

The "Province" QuickSpin review gives Spirathon CD a "B"

John Maclachlin from The Province gives the CD a "B" and says "it's all cohesive, from the dreamy Ladybug to the poppy Cherry Girl.

"Earthship" part of "Cates for Cancer"

Spirathon’s environmental anthem "Earthship" has been included as part of the "CATES FOR CANCER Compilation CD." This new CD contains 2 Discs - 26 Original Songs - proceeds go to the BC Cancer Foundation. Minimum $15 Donation. Get your copy at all the Concert Series or at Deep Cove Music. All the artists will perform in a series of free outdoor summer concerts entitled the “Cates Park Concert Series” held at Cates Park in Deep Cove, North Vancouver, every Saturday from July 9th to August 20th from 4-7 pm.

 

 

 

Stephen Jeffery performs at SILT benefit - March 19, 2005

Stephen Jeffery performed at a musical benefit for SILT, opening for Van Django, Saturday March 19th 2005 at the Ironworks Studio in Vancouver B.C.

Savary Island is a unique oasis and a BC treasure. Despite its charms, Savary's extremely fragile ecosystems have no adequate governmental or regulatory protection. SILT is a non profit society committed to preserving natural areas and biodiversity on Savary Island. The Benefit is meant to draw attention to the Island's needs and to raise funds for ongoing advocacy and preservation of natural space.

THE IRONWORKS
235 Alexander Street
Vancouver

Saturday, March 19, 2005