Harvey Sunshine

Patio Pacifica…The album's name references Pacifica Treatment Center - a refuge for addiction recovery in East Vancouver where I recently spent 90 days writing and recording these songs.

Despite the difficult circumstances of living in a treatment center, I feel like these are the most joyous and celebratory songs l've ever written. They are loaded with love, and a true expression of rediscovering authentic joy in my life. Through the music I was able to move directly toward a part of me I thought was gone. A part of me that was unbroken and unconditional.

My path towards healing has no doubt been rocky and unpredictable, but today I am sober, healthy, and feeling more creative than ever. As I reflect on the Patio Pacifica production process, I feel so grateful for a time of significant personal and creative growth. It wasn't like I set out to, or expected to make a record at such a confusing and vulnerable time in my life.

I had no idea I'd be here now….Sober, and on my way to a yoga class at 5am when I first sat down at the piano I hadn't learned how to play yet in Pacifica's group therapy room in day 1 one. It was unknown territory for me, but I like to think that my lack of experience is what makes this album magic.
It's a testament to pure trial and error and never giving up that mirrors my life's journey.