“Honey and wheat harmonies . . . these women have earned their stripes on the frontlines and they know. That’s why their songs strike such a deep emotional chord . . . Great stuff! If this is an example of future material in the works, we have a lot to look forward to. “ Cowichan Valley News and Views
8:30 Thu SEPT 2 Vancouver Montmarte Café (604) 879-8111
8:00 Fri SEPT 3 10 Victoria Spiral Café (250) 386-9303
1:00 Sat SEPT4 Pender Island Winestock 250-629-8351
8:00 Fri SEPT 10 Galiano Island Grand Central Emporium 250.539.9885
7:30 Sat SEPT 11 Duncan St. Andrews Church 250 748-3975
2:00 Sun Sept 12 Ashcroft Fall Fair 24 250-453-9100
Folk-fest favorite Jenny Allen and Albertan ex-pat Leslie Alexander are joining forces this fall, test-driving songs which will appear on highly anticipated new discs from both artists come spring.
With fans stretching across Canada and far into the States, Allen is well known as one-third of the trio “The Fates,” and has opened for remarkable artists including Taj Mahal and Shawn Colvin. She’s also released two roots-folk independent CDs, “Something to Say,” and “If I Fall,” both of which received rave reviews.
Leslie Alexander’s last two CDs “Garden in the Stones” and “Savage Country” also received critical acclaim and widespread airplay, garnering honorable mentions in the Billboard and International Songwriting competitions. She recently returned from a two-month North American tour with Jane Siberry, where she and Allen found themselves on the same bill opening for Siberry in Vancouver last fall. After joining Jane on her anthemic “Calling All Angels,” the two discovered they enjoyed singing together so much, they cooked up the idea of supporting each other on tour.
Presenting a show which includes original music from each artist as well as select covers, audiences can expect everything from flat-out folk rock’n roll to more intimate fare, as well as musical collaboration featuring two of Western Canada’s most respected singer-songwriters.
FOR MORE INFO Nashcroft Productions 250-453-2539 www.reverbnation.com/lesliealexander www.myspace.com/jennyallenband
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