Edmonton Transit’s Concert in Motion with Colleen Brown

January 2, 2012

in 2010-2013 Term,Arts & Culture,Transit

Something light to start 2012:

I had a lot of fun playing a bit role in the collaboration between ETS and Colleen Brown for the ‘Happy Love Song’ video. That bus was literally bouncing, and the acoustics were surprisingly good. Wonderful Edmonton talent on display – also promoting the new-and-improved ETS Trip Planner.

And the City recently put up a charming ‘behind the scenes’ video as well:

Enjoy!

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