Gary Rasberry. Philosopher. Poet. Imagination Consultant. Musician. Artist. Educator. Insecure Extrovert. Reluctant Enthusiast. Risk-taker. Scaredy Cat. Small Animal with Fast Metabolism. Currently touring with The Big Idea Band doing shows for What’s the Big Idea?!? his latest musical release. What’s the Big Idea?!? ( featuring old time fiddle and banjo duo, Sheesham & Lotus) has been nominated for Children’s Album of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards. The Big Idea holds distant echoes of Pete Seeger, a splash of Fred Penner and the beautiful vibe of songs sung around the campfire. Gary Rasberry and The Big Idea Band were awarded an Official Family Showcase at Folk Music Ontario's 2013 Annual Conference. Gary has released three independent solo recordings as well as one record with the acoustic trio Fireweed. He is about to release his second book of poems, More Naked than Ever (Hidden Book Press). As Though it Could be Otherwise (Idea Manufactory Press), was released in 2011. Gary has appeared at Hillside Music Festival, Ottawa Folk Festival, Summerfolk, Mariposa, Peterborough Folk Festival, Blue Skies Music Festival, Northern Lights Festival Boréal, Home County Music & Art Festival, Canmore Folk Festival and the Australian National Folk Festival.