Rabid Following Singer/pianist Froese has proven once again that you don't need a big record contract and thousands of dollars to make a wonderful album. Recorded straight to DAT at an Anglican church in her hometown of Saskatoon, the 13 dark little songs that make up the Obituary have a quiet urgency and maturity. From the sparse clockings of "Dalhousie Str. Waltz" to her heart-breaking condition of R.E.M.'s "Fall On Me," the album flows and floats effortlessly along in ways that those big-name over-the-top piano women just can't. Stirring shadowplay from a huge talent.
--Erin Hawkins, Eye Weekly

     Gayleen is back from showcases in Calgary and Toronto, and busy recording songs for her impending...sorry, I mean, upcoming, CD. When asked how her showcase went, Gayleen said--
    "Good. The gigs went well. I met some good people. I was on TV and radio in Toronto. I have lived and breathed music and music promotion for the past few weeks. Now my short term plans include eating 7-11 nachos and watching Pretender reruns, and I don't wanna talk about music anymore."
     Her short term plans also include two performances in Saskatoon:
     1. Downtown at the Canadian Original Music Party, July 11th at 2:20p.m.
     2. The Taste OF Saskatchewan Festival in Friendship Park at 7 p.m. on July 17th.
     As always the throwing of money, flowers, and clean underwear is encouraged.
     Work continues on Gayleen's promotional EP. She recently taped an interview from a purloined boat near Saskatoon's Broadway Bridge. She claims the interview will contain "several incriminating comments which I already regret. What's the statute of limitations on ticket scalping?"

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