Kevin Bulmer

“Kevin Bulmer writes about his hometown, his own past, and their shared history, describing with a clear eye the place that shaped his songs. He writes and performs with undeniable passion."

- David Francey (3-time Juno Award Winner)


“As you do so often ... you became a crusader for the cause and made it your own. It is a delight to have a personality who does not just read the script.”

- Jean Doull & Jo-Ann Schultz (Organization for Literacy in Lambton)


“Kevin, thank you for making Supernova 2K the best yet! We promise to hold onto our dreams and work to make them come true!”

- The Saunders Supernova Committee


“You are one of those rare special people who come along in life that light up the soul and make everything seem so worthwhile and possible.”

- George Lightfoot (Entrepreneur Support Services)


“Great CD! You have captured the past, the culture, and the sentiment of Wallaceburg. I'm glad you told me your background and the connection to Wallaceburg, as it comes out in the songs. I didn't know you were so musical!”

- Bev Shipley (MP, Lambton-Kent-Middlesex)


“It has been my good fortune to have had the opportunity to work closely with many people in the media business for several years. Every once in a while, someone comes along who adds that extra verve to the task at hand. Kevin is one of those remarkable individuals. have found him to be adept at creating excitement about a project, and not only maintaining, but perpetuating the momentum. He is cooperative and accommodating when dealing with businesses and customers. Kevin is charming, sociable and entertaining. He has had such a refreshing and positive impact that I felt he deserved to have it brought to your attention.”

- Janice Douglas (Promotions Director, “Hourglass”)


“Kev, absolutely fantastic! You and your crew did a great job.”

- Mike Kilbreath (Sarnia Bay Marina)


“The show sounded great! You are on the right track to great things that are coming your way.”

- K. Alward
- Various

By Don Robinet, August 6, 2008

A recording artist with strong local roots, who has recorded songs about Wallaceburg, will be returning to WAMBO this year.

Kevin Bulmer will be performing his song “Wallaceburg” during the opening ceremonies on Friday and is also scheduled to play his folk rock style ion Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the lawn at the library.

The Wallaceburg songs trace their origins to early 2007 when Bulmer took on a project in honour of his grandfather, Murray Newkirk, writing and recording three songs in support of the Wallaceburg Antique Motor and Boat Outing (WAMBO) and the town of Wallaceburg in general.

Murray Newkirk lived to hear his grandson perform the songs, and passed away on March 31, 2008.

“Wallaceburg is my family’s home town, and it was everything to my Grandpa Newkirk,” says Bulmer. “He loved watching the boat traffic on waterways like the Sydenham, Snye and St. Clair Rivers. The weekend of WAMBO, when the old wooden boats come back and downtown comes alive again, was an event in which he took great pride. So I decided to do something, largely on his behalf, to support it.”

In February of 2007, Kevin brought to Wallaceburg a song he’d written years earlier. He played it for WAMBO Chairman Chip Gordon and town historian and author, Alan Mann. They instantly encouraged him to continue with the project.

Bulmer soon wrote the songs “I Remember” and “Glass” and began the process of trying to get them on CD. To help out, he called his old friend from the Riverband, Dave Cook, and began working with London-based producer, Kevin Gorman.

In June of 2007, the “I Remember” CD was recorded at KG Productions in London. It was released in July of 2007.

In addition to the three songs on the CD, Kevin once again mixed in his own songs for many of the subsequent performances to support the disc, including “Everything’s Just Fine,” Orlando,” “Bagley Avenue,” “Benjamin Briggs,” “No Schedule Man” and “Back to Buena Vista.”

Bulmer enjoyed positive feedback with his songs and live performances. Among many highlights, he performed at the opening ceremony for the Glass Gallery exhibit at the Wallaceburg and District Museum. He also performed at the Wallaceburg and District Chamber of Commerce annual summer party and performed at the CPT Entertainment Inc. business launch / CD release party on the Macassa Bay Boat in Sarnia.

His songs have been played on local radio station CFCO and he has been featured several times in the local media, including the Wallaceburg Courier Press.
- Wallaceburg Courier Press