Keane @ Sound Academy

Keane @ Sound Academy

May 23 2009

come back for the full review

Photos : http://www.flickr.com/photos/corinnecopreni/sets/72157618772067372/

Mat Kearney interview & concert with Keane

Last Friday I had the chance to meet up with Mat Kearney.
We chatted a little and here's what he had to say about his new album: City of Black & White.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INs3pT2eRYo

The next day I went and shoot photos of him opening for Keane at the Sound Academy in Toronto. Needless to say me and the other 2,200 people that showed up had a blast. The sound, the music the lights of Mat Kearney's performance were stunning and he easily conquered us all. His new album City of Black & White is now # 16 on the most downloaded albums on iTunes.
You should definitely give it a go!
Cheers,

To see photos of his show :
http://www.flickr.com/photos/corinnecopreni/sets/72157618772083832/
Next up, Keane's review.


words: Corinne Copreni
Video & interview: Corinne Copreni
Photos: Corinne Copreni

The power of expression: Alejandra Ribera

If you are looking to spend a Tuesday night in good company, then you should head out to the Cameron House: Alejandra Ribera will certainly catch your attention.

Her unconventional vocals paired with trumpet, guitar & base make her music unique. Blending jazz, international music and alternative pop Alejandra Ribera has already been compared to Edith Piaf, Tom Waits and Joan Armatrading. Although fame might be not around the corner yet, the passion and grace of her movements, the dark subjects of her songs and her disarming humor blend to make of Alejandra an artist to look out for.

"Its the grown up music" she plays, the one that can either make you sing, cry or think, but can never leave you indifferent. Besides her music, what makes the show special is Alejandra's personality that reaches her public. Introducing her songs with "out of the blue" comments you can't resist but laugh and smile. I had the pleasure to meet Alejandra before I actually heard her music, and I don't have but good words for her. She initially caught me with her passion for music, her irresistible laughter and her desire to make and be the difference.

Now its your time to get out there and discover her. You might find yourself pulling out that "red" banknote while she's walking around the room to collect some change that, as she says:"will be spent responsibly". I'm sure you wont regret it!

You can catch her every Tuesday at 10pm at the Cameron House.

She will also perform on May 13, 2009 at 12h30 at Dundas Square in Toronto.
Cheers!

Words: Corinne Copreni

Photos: Corinne Copreni

View also photos of Alejandra Ribera: http://www.flickr.com/photos/31142057@N02/sets/72157617561713671/