"It's a Life"...perhaps the most difficult song I have written thus far. A song about the life and death of my father, William F. Dent. How do you honor, celebrate and grieve a life...all in a 5 minute song? I…
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Sep 7 2020
Jul 15 2019
Hey Mavis Awarded "Best Of Akron" by Editors of "Akron Life Magazine"
Hey Mavis received a "best of" award and full-page article in the July 2019 Akron Life Magazine. Please pick up your copy today! (We will post links when available).
Oct 17 2018
New Release Now Available in Our Store!!!!
Our new release, Silver Ribbon Dream~Songs and Stories of the Ohio & Erie Canal, is now available in our store. A 28-page book of beautiful illustrations by Leandra Drumm with a 10-song CD of original songs by Laurie Michelle Caner…
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Aug 27 2018
Hey Mavis with the Tuscarawas Philharmonic this Sunday!!!
This Sunday, September 2nd, we will be performing all ten of our new canal songs with the Tuscarawas Philharmonic! Concert info can be found here...we would love to see you there!
Aug 26 2018
SNEAK PREVIEW
Here's a sample of Leandra's beautiful artwork for our upcoming release Silver Ribbon Dream: Songs and Stories of the Ohio & Erie Canal. Enjoy!
Apr 3 2018
March 30, 2018 GAR show SOLD OUT!
Thanks for all who bought tickets in advance!
Oct 24 2017
Hey Mavis Selected as Featured Performer on Melissa Etheridge Cruise!
Please join us March 12-19! Use the coupon code MAVIS for a VIP pass to an intimate Hey Mavis party and some free goodies aboard the ship. Hope to see you in the Caribbean!
Mar 8 2017
Look About Lodge SELL OUT Show
Huge thanks to all those who joined us at the beautiful Look About Lodge!!!! Such a lovely venue, with the fire crackling in the background, and an attentive and enthusiastic audience in the foreground. And a KNOCKOUT introduction by Marvin…Read more
Jan 20 2017
Laurie will Preview 3 "Canal Stories" Songs at Hines Hill Conference Center - Jan. 22
This show is SOLD OUT!! Thanks to all who purchased tickets!!
Dec 24 2016
Happy Holidays!!! 
Many moons ago, we thought it would be fun to contribute to the vast and crazy genre of holiday music. We were invited by Michael Stanley to appear on his Christmas compilation, 'Tis the Season: "This 19 track seasonal release…Read more
Oct 26 2016
Laurie Michelle Caner Awarded 2016-2017 Akron Knight Arts Challenge Grant
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Arts Challenge funds the best ideas for engaging and enriching Akron through the arts. The project will "celebrate Akron’s heritage by creating a vibrant and beautiful book and CD of original…
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