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.
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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
Battle of the SADS 7
We recently had the 7th Battle of the SADS! This is an annual show I created 7 years ago as a fundraiser for our local campus and community radio station,
Caper Radio - CJBU (107.3 FM).I love sad songs, and when I play shows where people are having a good time, I sometimes feel bad for bringing the mood down, so a show of all sad songs where everyone who attended knew what they were getting into (and got to participate by voting on the saddest song) was like a dream!It is so much fun, every year there are surprises in how people interpret "sad" songs, the mood in the room is surprisingly fun and often giddy, and we all get a little catharsis and hopefully a few laughs along with the tears.This year we livestreamed the event, so I would like to share that feed with you here if you are interested.Click here to view the video!
live shows
| Event | Location | Date | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music at the Market | Cape Breton Farmer's Market | March 25th 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.