NEWS RELEASE
SOHAYLA SMITH BAND
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Sohayla Smith Band: Born in Toronto, but residing in Shelburne, Sohayla Smith is an international award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter with a diverse musical palate. Fresh off their first international tour in Manhattan, with a TIMA nomination and a Clouzine Best Country Recording win under their belt, the band, consisting of singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Sohayla Smith, guitar/harmonica/back up vocalist Adrian Smith, and percussionist Nick Ovington, play a brand of Americana all their own. Tyler Reed will be joining on bass guitar.
Sohayla's music is described as:
"One of our best kept secrets up here in the North Country. Probably not for much longer.” - Hal Newman - Big Med Playlist for The Big One
“Whether alone or with her band she produces beautiful, heart-rending music that remains in the hearts and in the minds of all who take the time to listen.” - Peter Richardson - Shelburne Free Press
David Lum: Born and raised in Vancouver, David made his way across Canada, spent a decade in Winnipeg before settling in Hamilton. Infusing a blend of contemporary folk and roots, his influences include renowned Canadian singer/songwriters Bruce Cockburn and James Keelaghan, as well as American blues artist Keb 'Mo and folk-rock duo The Indigo Girls. His songs are as varied as the landscapes he has travelled through, and his versatile guitar style traverses folk, blues, pop and everything else in between.
Duncan Ivany and the North Coast Band: This new Indie-folk-rock band based out of Guelph have an interesting onstage set up. Being a three-piece band with the band members' main instruments being bass, acoustic and electric guitar. Light percussion is handled at one point by any member of the band. This does not prevent The North Coast Band from putting on a groovy, melodic, high-energy set for their fans.
Friday, April 19, 8 p.m. at Silence, 46 Essex St., Guelph
Tickets $15 at Eventbrite
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