Last June (2022), a friend in Deep River asked if I could write a song about the construction of a new long term care home, which is being funded by the Deep River and Area Hospital Foundation (DRDHF). A few months later, the "Close to Home" song was born. The song speaks to the virtues of small town living in a close-knit community and highlights
Last June (2022), a friend in Deep River asked if I could write a song about the construction of a new long term care home, which is being funded by the Deep River and Area Hospital Foundation (DRDHF). A few months later, the "Close to Home" song was born. The song speaks to the virtues of small town living in a close-knit community and highlights the benefits of expanded long term care services to the area. Musician friends Alastair MacDonald (piano), Karen Steven (fiddle), Chelsea Cheng (cello), and Anne Audet (harmony vocals) collaborated to develop song arrangements. Sound designer John MacLean then turned the recorded parts into a beautiful song. The song is available for FREE DOWNLOAD but people are encouraged to offer a donation to the Project through the DRDHF website www.drdhfoundation.com.