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Melanie DoaneThe first time you witness Juno-Award winner Melanie Doane perform, you may wonder whether you’re at a concert or a juggling show. Doane moves between instruments (guitar, violin, mandolin, ukulele, piano, and bass) as swiftly and effortlessly as she sings with her rich and clear voice (an instrument in its own right). It may seem like an odd assortment of musical armor for an artist with six Top 40 charting singles in Canada, but that’s the secret to Doane’s craft – she continually finds new ways to embrace elements of rock, pop, folk, country, and jazz, fusing them into a style that’s all her own. If that sounds a little puzzling, just wait till Doane starts plucking her electric violin as if it were a guitar-it’s one of those things you need to see in order to believe. |
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David LeaskOriginally from Edinburgh, Scotland, David is a powerful performing songwriter, who has built an artistic bridge between the influences of his birthplace and the fresh possibilities of his newfound Canadian home to produce three critically-acclaimed CD's, one Juno nomination and a bag full of songwriting awards. His music explores the diverse landscapes of human emotion while combining the story-telling tradition of his homeland in his own fusion of Celtic soul and country-pop-rock. |
"Songs represent whatever the writer worships".
Jody Cross