Wil, Ann Vriend
Great Canadian Theatre Company
Sunday, May 8, 2005
at 8:00PM
Calgary-based roots-rocker Wil is poised to take Canada by storm. Wil is known for his commanding vocals, and strong, intricate guitar playing. He is the force behind a unique electro-acoustic song-writing style that is beautifully showcased on his major label debut, Both Hands, recently released by Capitol/EMI Music, Canada. Wil’s original songwriting, rough-and-ready vocals and manic guitar stylings are matched only by an explosive on-stage energy that will leave you breathless.
Within seconds of listening to Ann Vriend’s smooth, soulful voice you will be completely under the spell of her joyful, thoughtful, expressive tunes. Edmonton-based Ann Vriend has been stunning audiences all over Canada with her unique blend of pop, jazz, soul, blues and R&B. Her deft, personal songwriting along with her dextrous vocals and piano proficiency make her live performances unforgettable. Equally at home in a folk festival milieu or a smoky jazz café, Ann Vriend will take you all over the musical map and back again and you will love the ride. This stellar double bill of Alberta’s most exciting up-and-coming songwriting talents is a must-see.
Ann Vriend
Over the past few years, Ann Vriend has been to New York to record her songs at Sony Studios, made a highly successful appearance at the Edmonton Folk Festival, returned to New York to give performances at such legendary clubs as The Bitter End and Arlene’s Grocery, and won first prize in a song-writing contest, which led her to Nashville. Ann recently released her debut CD, Soul Unravelling, which features her rich powerful voice, intelligent poetic lyrics, and grooving tenacious melodies.
Wil
Calgary-based roots rock recording artist, Wil, is known for his commanding vocals, and strong, intricate guitar playing. He is the force behind a unique electro-acoustic song-writing style that is beautifully showcased on his major label debut, Both Hands, recently released by Capitol/EMI Music, Canada.
