Photo by Lawrence Chrismas

"To be able to take the experience and thoughts at mid-life, my perspectives and the stories of the people who make us great and bring these together in poetry and song,  has been a wonderful thing. During this whole process I’m learning what a Canadian is! My journey has led me to the horrendous subject of 'war' which without exploring, could not have led me to the promise of 'peace'.  

The pioneer who came, searching for hope and a piece of ground they could call their own, who built our country and forged a future we now enjoy; the very human feelings that we share no matter where we were born on this planet, are all topics in my songs.  I love that nowadays with the internet and the awakening of the spirit, all ages are contributing to the voice. As it should be."

Powerful voice and persuasive lyrics, written from a place of experience she writes and sings Folk, Blues, Country and Celtic. Harmony is her second language and she's provided back up on stage and studio for many performers.

Phyllis writes and sings about who we are as Canadians; the pioneer, the farmer, the cowboy, the soldier, the Peacekeeper, friends, and lovers.

Her training and work as a counselor and life skills facilitator gives her the insight to creatively focus on 'who we are' as Canadians helping students become more aware of their past and the 'pioneer' values they can call upon even in today's times.

Whether an Original Music Concert, or working with Tom Poole and David O'Toole on their Sixties/Hippie Show, or their Irish/Celtic Show, it is always high energy, fun and very entertaining.

Phyllis' poetic lyrics have found their place in print publications as well. Canadian painter, Real Fournier, published her lyrics to "The Story of Become" in his Retrospective of his life works. (2005)

Her song "No Ordinary Cowboy" was published in Ken Mitchell's Rhyming Wranglers, an anthology of Cowboy Poetry (Fronenac House) 2007.

Her songs have been aired across Canada, quite a feat for an indie artist. "There Was No Battle Here" was heard across Canada on CBC Newsworld in 2004.

With a special interest in Scotland's early connection to Canada, resulting from a series of events surrounding the songs she wrote after archiving letters for Calgary's Museum of the Regiments, from WW1 Scottish born Canadian, David Argo to his wife Mae.

In September 2006 Phyllis travelled to Scotland to teach students there about the Scottish-Canadian Connection and to take the letters of WW1 soldier David Argo to his descendents particularly a baby born a month after David died on the front lines. He was also named David Argo and was 90 years old.