“So long as Lowry Olafson releases a new CD each year, all is right with the world.” Jurgen Gothe, CBC Radio, Disc Drive
“Lowry Olafson combines skillful guitar and vocals with the ability to communicate directly to the audience.” The West Australian, Perth, Australia
Lowry Olafson is a singer, songwriter and performer who has released nine CDs and toured the globe. His live shows are an entertaining mix of heart and humour that leave audiences renewed and inspired.
With his intricate fingerstyle guitar playing providing a compelling backdrop, Lowry's original songs, humourous anecdotes, and lively violin instrumentals invite listeners of all ages into a world that celebrates the poetry of life.
Lowry is also a gifted teacher and experienced facilitator with both children and adults. His songwriting workshop for kids From the Page to the Stage in One Day! has given over 7000 elementary and high school students the chance to co-write and perform a song they can call their own, and over 60,000 thousand more have experienced Lowry's captivating and fun-filled school concert performances. His first CD for Kids: My Dog Ate My Homework features 18 songs written during these workshops. It HIT #5 on the Galaxie Kidstuff Channel's TOP TEN.
The Theme Shop is a team-building songwriting workshop for businesses and organizations in which Lowry Olafson guides participants on a journey of collaboration and discovery. During this unique, interactive workshop participants create a song that celebrates their organization’s vision and contributions.
Borderland
Borderland features 12 songs and two violin instrumentals, recorded live with a band of stellar musicians. read more>
My Dog Ate My Homework : Songs for Schoolkids
Lowry's first CD for Kids HIT #5 on the Galaxie KIdstuff Channel read more>
Listen to song samples:
Borderland
Hey Jack
My Dog Ate My Homework
50,000 students , 5000 songwriters, 200 songs and counting...An intriguing, heartwarming and hilarious glimpse of Lowry's remarkable school program in action!!
"The creative opportunity was profound. It was an amazing day...It would be wonderful if all children could experience such an opportunity."
– Michael Bourcet, Principal,
Charlie Lake Elementary, Fort St. John, BC
"Beyond excellent...best bang for the buck ever!"
Anne Smith, Principal,
Shady Valley Elementary, Prince George. BC