Artist Information
Biography
A truly genuine performer, always “one” with her music; compelling the listener to engage with her, be pulled into the moment & feeling the spirit & soul of her lyrics.
Connie Saulnier’s songs speak from somewhere deep within, blending diverse musical influences of rock, folk, R&B, classical & jazz. As an Indie musician, she is unafraid of following her music, taking her audience…and herself on an incredible journey.
As a Singer-Songwriter, Connie has thrilled audiences in Canada nationwide, carving “her place” into each province’s music scene. She has shared the stage with Michelle Wright, Quartette, Melanie Doane, Lee Aaron, Coco Love Alcorn, Irish Mythen, Ryan Cook & Dwight d'Eon to name a few.
Performances and interviews on local TV, numerous nightspots including Vancouver’s musical launch pad ‘the Railway Club’, 2011 ECMA's in Charlottetown, Harmony Bazaar, Coal Shed Festival & Music Nova Scotia.
Her latest 3-song EP is compelling, blending her roots in folk with a soulful edge & a bit of rock to give a unique Indie sound. Now That You’re Here, Solid Ground &
I Will Be Denied will uplift, intrigue & get your toes-a-tapping!
Born & raised in a small fishing community near Yarmouth NS, Connie has filled her life with a love for music. The sounds of an Acadian heritage; choirs, musical gatherings, celebrations & the ‘rock & roll’ sounds of the surf have fueled & fed her. From her first guitar (purchased with money raised from rolling coin for her school cafeteria; still used to write most her music on), to picking up unique instruments & musical teachings from travels around the globe you will hear in her music an explosion of passion, heart, soul & honesty. An Acadian soul, a worldly spirit.
Instrumentation
Connie Saulnier - Vocals, Lyrics, Guitar, Dobro, percussion
Tim Feswick - additional instrumentation, harmony vocals
Cindy Hinde - back up vocals
Sandy Ackles - live performance -guitar/bass/percussion
Discography
3 song EP - (songs on EPK) -currently in distribution / regular airplay.
Official Website
Audio
Lyrics
Video
Photo Gallery
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Connie Saulnier and Sandy Ackles
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connie Saulnier
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2010 Harmony Bazaar
Press
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Songwriter's Circle...one of the hottest events
http://users.eastlink.ca/~wondershed/songcircle.html
Setlist
Originals set list would include the following:
Dark Desert Night
Now that you're Here
Not this Time
Stay
Windswept Garden
One in a Million
Solid Ground
Love or Something
Bring on Down the Day
Ain't no Country Hick
Don't Know what its Gonna Be
O.S. Police
Forgotten Star
It'll be Alright
Tired Fears
Different point of View
So Afraid
Fell away
Last night
Lifeless Shadow
Vision mine
So fine
With the band it is usually 4 sets at 45 mins each. As a Trio or Duo usually 3 sets at 45 mins.
Covers include works by: Doobie Brothers, K T Tunstall, The Beatles, CCR, BTO, The Rolling Stones, Pat Benitar, Melissa Etheridge, Janis Joplin Etc.
