Jay Funk Dawg Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 Elizabeth Shepherd CD Release Party Saturday, May 1st, 2010 Black Sheep Inn http://www.theblacksheepinn.com/ Wakefield, Quebec Tix $10 adv / Ticketweb.ca Elizabeth Shepherd is among Canada's most promising young talents and she has the widespread critical acclaim to prove it. The rave reviews for her first two studio albums as well as sold-out performances at prestigious venues like Tokyo’s Cotton Club, London's Jazz Café and the Hollywood Bowl have been extremely gratifying for Shepherd, but the Toronto-based singer/songwriter/pianist has never been content to rest on past achievements. 
Shepherd’s debut Start To Move (2006) and follow-up Parkdale (2008) were both JUNO nominated (*Canada's Grammy equivalent) and described as “pushing the boundaries of jazzâ€. With the release of her stunning third album Heavy Falls the Night, she pushes well past those boundaries to carve out her own niche of smart, sophisticated and adventurous music. Heavy Falls the Night takes the listener on an unpredictable musical ride. It's hard to pick a favourite track from such an eclectic album but, depending on your taste, it could be the dancefloor ready Seven Bucks, co-produced by Japanese mixmaster DJ Mitsu The Beats (Dwele, Jose James), and inspired by an NFB documentary. Or it could be The Taking - Shepherd’s powerful tribute to the women who came before her – knocked out in Jazz 11/8 time. Or maybe it’s the supremely soulful reworking of Anne Murray's 70s soft-rock radio staple Danny's Song, one of the few secular songs that made it past the gatekeepers in Shepherd's Salvation Army childhood home. Elizabeth's rhythmically intricate, groove-oriented tunes, sincere lyrics and distinct, soulful voice have earned her a worldwide following, and her fans will certainly not be disappointed by the explorations on this new record. Critics, hipsters and music aficionados from London to Tokyo have been spreading the word for a few years now, and will surely continue to embrace her music. But more importantly, with Heavy Falls the Night, Elizabeth Shepherd is destined to reach music lovers everywhere. For more info, please visit www.elizabethshepherd.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 Jenna Glatt is the opening act for the Black Sheep Inn show.Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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