alicia penney
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After years of focusing on her other musical projects, returning to university, and starting a family, Cape Breton indie-scene veteran, Alicia Penney, is ready to share the songs from her personal journey into adulthood. The new album, “Fox Sparrow” features themes of love and family, presented with Alicia’s characteristically powerful vocals, rich harmonies and heartfelt lyrics, showcasing the progression of her songwriting skills. The melodic prowess she is known and loved for takes centre stage in Fox Sparrow, Alicia’s first full-length, professionally recorded solo album.
news and updates
Available in Stores!
I just wanted to make a post to let you all know that Fox Sparrow is available in some amazing local businesses.Please check out these excellent places even if you don't want to buy an album, haha.On Paper Books
The Herring Choker Deli
Mira Ferry Market
Mullins Rite Stop
Inverness County Centre for the Arts
ECMA 2023
I am so excited to have been asked to be part of the East Coast Music Awards Week Partner Stage program this year. I played a really great show at the Brown Hound Public House, a sweet little cozy venue in downtown Halifax!My good pal Sean MacGillivray happened to be in attendance and, naturally, I asked him to sing some impromptu harmonies.After the show, Sean and I talked to Darcy from the amazing podcast, East Coast DnA. See if you can tell how excited I was to be involved in the whole thing!
live shows
| Event | Location | Date | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamarack's Live Album Recording | Doktor Luke's | June 2rd at 700pm | More Info |
| Glam Night Out | Membertou, NS | June 3rd at 630pm | Tickets / Info |
| Mabou Farmer's Market | Mabou, NS | August 27th at 11am | More Info |
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Promotional Material
With a voice that routinely makes people shut up and listen, lyrics that paint vivid murals inside your head and a mastery of anything with strings, Alicia Penney has graced the stages of Cape Breton and beyond since the early 2000s. At home or while touring across Canada or overseas; whether with a punk trio (Static in Action), a bluesy folk duo (Billie Yvette), a folk-rock sextet (Tamarack), or acoustic solo, Alicia Penney shines through.You can hear Alica's musical gifts on her 2005 solo debut release “Right Out of ‘Er'”, three Yellow EPs, Static in Action's self-titled double disc, and her former band, The Tom Fun Orchestra's “You Will Land With a Thud”. She also makes guest appearances on the sophomore album by Fire Valley Fire, Great Plains' “Home of the New Totem”, as well as Ricochet's “Daze Away”, and Black Tooth Grinn's self-titled acoustic album. Alicia is routinely called upon to add her unique voice to the mix whether it be for a recording or a guest appearance live on stage with her friends.After years of focusing on her other musical projects, returning to university, and starting a family, Cape Breton indie-scene veteran, Alicia Penney, is ready to share the songs from her personal journey into adulthood. Her new album, “Fox Sparrow” features themes of love and family, presented with Alicia’s characteristically powerful vocals, rich harmonies and heartfelt lyrics, showcasing the progression of her songwriting skills. The melodic prowess she is known and loved for takes centre stage in Fox Sparrow, Alicia’s first full-length, professionally recorded solo album.
CDs in Stores
Check out the map below to see where Fox Sparrow can be found in stores! Thank you so much to the wonderful local businesses which made this possible.