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On August 1st 2009, I performed my first gig with the group at the Taste of the Danforth festival in Toronto. I'm already coming up on my 1 year anniversary with the group...I can't believe how fast the time has flown by!

I remember how nervous I was getting up on that stage for the first time as the newest member of The Essentials. I had some pretty big shoes to fill! But after spending so much time in rehearsals to learn the songs, I thought to myself..."I worked really hard for this", so I toughened up and managed to push past my nerves and I've enjoyed every minute of it thus far.

I feel like I've accomplished so much with the group over the last year, and it just feels like it was all meant to be. I feel like a brand new person!

Once I conquer one goal, I can't wait to tackle the next. It's almost addicting!

I never imagined that in 1 year I would hear my voice on the radio performing a jingle (CNE theme song), or singing in front of thousands of basketball fans at a Toronto Raptors game at the Air Canada Centre, or performing live TV appearances, or being interviewed by newspapers, or being a part of a music video or photo shoot.

But most rewarding of all, I am proud of being an 'essential' part of the full length album "Nothing But Blue". The countless hours we spent writing, arranging and recording the album was an experience I will never forget (and I can now officially say that I've released an album)!

No matter where this road may lead, I look forward to my future with The Essentials. We hope that you will join us for the ride!

For this month's Q & A, I've decided to turn the table and ask you a question!

Q: We are on the hunt for a music video concept for the song "Some Things Never Change" from our new album "Nothing But Blue". When you hear that song, how do you imagine a music video to go along with it?

If you haven't picked up the CD yet, you can stream the song at our myspace site by clicking here.

Please post your answers either to our Facebook page or send your answer in an email!