TEKATIE is Ted and Katie Shumaker                

The couple were fortunate to be part of the group DUNDEEL for five years, several gigs  and one CD.  Simple and Real.  www.dundeel.com 

The song writing bug continued to hound them during and after Dundeel’s long break from active playing. It took an evening with world class tabla player Cassius Kahn, to convince them that their song writing had real value.  This project “Lines of Time”,sprouted wings that night.

TESTIMONIALS WHO SAYS WHAT ABOUT TEKATIE AND LINES OF TIME

 -I beg to take my leave. "Please accept my heartfelt gratitude for dedicating your time to write and produce this song." General R. J. Hillier.

- I Beg to take my leave" This soldier's song has very thoughtful and compelling lyrics." Stan Harder, St. Paul Alberta.

- I listened. Half a box of Kleenex later (in a good way) I am still so moved by this piece. Christa Phillips.
                                 
-“so  touching, I wept while listening to They were young”   Doreen Saunders ,Vancouver BC

-“my kids have nearly worn the CD out listening to River Rocks” Karen  Henderson,  Naramata BC

-what a wonderful concert at Kiki’s, a night to remember.. Pat Schmidt, Shannagan Lake Vancouver Island.

- You two sound like you're having a lot of fun! How about "Arthur Black says "If you like old-timey,
good-timey, sittin'-around-the-campfire songs written and sung from the heart, this CD has your
name on it." Cheers, Arthur Black - CBC Radio

The CD Single "I Beg To Take My Leave" is free with a purchase of the CD "Lines of Time"

LINES OF TIME                    

From the opening song, “Lines of Time” invites the listener to consider themselves old friends and listen in to heartfelt and beautifully crafted story songs which effortlessly paint mental pictures illustrating Ted and Katie’s love letter to friends, family and, unmistakably, to each other. Their own compositions speak from the heart, and selected old standards get deeply personal touches, ideally suited to their seasoned voices.

This collaboration traces the wistfulness of the passage of time and revels in the wonders of the lives most of us live – or wish we did. Resort town romances remembered in “Fever of Summer,” the Similkameen valley-inspired “River Rock Choir (from Tekatie’s recording debut as members of Dundeel), and the laid-back “Sunrise Cactus Garden,” are love songs in their own right – to the couple’s cherished Okanagan Valley. Ted and Katie Shumaker craft deeply meaningful songs in their intimate yet accessible style of Canadian west coast folk, here polished with the evocative artistry of extraordinarily talented backing musicians. Taken together, this is an infectious and varied collection that demands to be enjoyed time and again, with friends or as a welcome escape into a world where lines of time are but a frame of mind.

Imagination gets some free rein here. The complexity of the hand-crafted originals is breathtaking delights while the sing-along simplicity of some familiar chestnuts makes the easy transition from concert to campfire -- comfortable yet compelling.

The beauty of the songs is in both their telling and in their lively presentation, but these are no empty candy-coated treats. These are stories of lives well lived, with some hearts broken, others mended and lessons learned, and they deserve a thoughtful listen. Of course, if you just want to roll down the window and get lost in great melodies and an ever-changing tapestry of musical texture on the road, this one’s for you too!

MUSICAN

Musicial Friends                 

Katie Shumaker: lead and backup vocals, keyboards, accordion, bass, percussion. Katie’s music started in junior choirs and piano lessons. She has been the accompanist for the 40 person Naramata choir for many years, as well as a singing member;  http://netfire.ca/naramatachoir.  Her vocal ease at harmony, with “that voice” and song writing abilities make the CD what it is. 

Ted Shumaker: lead and backup vocals, acoustic guitars, percussion, the "Clank!" Ted on the other hand started singing at an early age, with family and junior choirs never continued the formal training. He did pick up his father’s $12.95 Stella guitar in the late sixties. Song writing started in his early twenties, but never made it out of the back room, till now.
 

Rick Larmon: acoustic, electric and classical guitars, bass, percussion, keyboards a studio musician on numerous private and commercial recording projects. The science of sound, both acoustic and amplified, has always been a primary element in his musical journey. Rick started with high school bands, to touring for 5 years with Gary Trent founding member of Trooper, as well as 5 years on the western Canada club circuit, and several years in Pop/Rock dance trio Hi Fi. Rick’s musical acumen, and years in the sound business, serves him well in his present successful producing and engineering career.

Steve McPhee: drums, percussion,

Steve was like having a drum machine with feelings. Steve is a drum instructor, playing in many groups as well as a studio musician. 

Justin Glibbery: piano Justin Glibbery is currently the music director for Penticton Secondary School. He received his Bachelor's of Music from University of Victoria in 1991 and moved to the Okanagan to tech music in the Penticton School District. He has been involved with many valley music projects over the years. He currently plays keyboards for the Kelowna based cover band The Corvairs and also the Penticton based jazz group Offramp. Their new CD Open Space will be released this month. Justin has played the piano since the age of 12 going through the Royal Conservatory Method. Jazz was a secondary pursuit after the classical training. 

Brian Russell a session player who played lead guitar on TV the “Tommy Hunter Show” for 11 years, and recorded with Ann Murray, Roger Whittaker, Leona Boyd, Paul Anka and Nana 'Moskuri'
 

Ted Ritchie                 acoustic guitar: #7, 12

 Penny Ritchie             backup vocals:  #7 

Larry Crawford          alto flute, clarinet: #6,8

Thomas Tumbach: violin, mandolin Thomas Tumbach is an explorative string musician, playing violin and mandolin, always looking forward to collaborating with new sounds and styles of music. This project was particularly fun, as it allowed him to create some music with family, playing songs about family.  Thomas is one of the founding members of the Jam Camp Society and the Barefoot Profits band. #4, 14

Bob Larratt: Bob started playing professionally while still attending High School in Calgary. He attended Mount Royal College and spent his summers playing at the Banff Springs Hotel and Chateau Lake Louise.  Then he went on to Toronto playing at the Royal York Hotel and from there he played in the Bahamas with a big band and over the years backed up many famous singers including Patti Paige, Bob Hope, Tom Jones, Engelbert Humperdinck, Al Martino. Bob continues to play professionally in the Okanagan Valley.

Jenny Paquet harmonica:  #6       

Cassius Khan: tables. Cassius Khan has performed with numerous musicians, Ellen McIlwaine, Stu Goldberg and Dave Martone. He is one of Canada's foremost Indian Classical musicians, known as an electrifying tabla player with uncanny intuition, and a charismatic personality on and off the stage and leaves his audiences spellbound with his explosive and unique performances; cassiuskhan.impendo.com

Bill Phillips congas, bongos:  As a student Bill Phillips played timpani with the Vancouver Junior Symphony and bass tuba with the UBC Symphony. During his broadcasting career (CBC, BCTV, CJAZ, QM-FM) he played bass, congas and timbales (as required) with Los Maestros del Mambo and the Jorge Cuba Group. In the early 90s he began studying West African Sabar drumming with Senegalese master drummer David Thiaw. 

Larry Crawford's career as a versatile, all-round musician spans 40 years in Canada and the United States. He has toured and performed with such noted performers as Liberace, Sammy Davis Jr., Harry Belafonte, Rich Little, Alan Thicke, Bob Hope, Phil Nimmons, Sid Ceasar, Doc Severinsen and many others.

He spent 25 years in Canadian and U.S. armed forces staff bands, playing first chair and featured soloist on flute and saxophone. Larry has had extensive experience in radio, television,and studio work, including CBC and CTV with performances on Jazz Radio Canada, Sesame Street and many other shows and series.

Special thanks to:

All these musicians who put their musical creativity into this project.