Lenore

Artist Information

Biography

Canadian singer/songwriter Lenore's high energy solo performances have been attracting fans throughout the singer/songwriter scene since she began her career performing at open mics in Toronto. Her blend of folk/country/roots music creates a distinct upbeat sound but it is her unusual lyrics, so deceptively simple, that will burrow into your brain after just one listen.

"Another Life" is Lenore’s 3rd CD release and features the production talents and superb guitar work of roots veteran Paul Mills (Stan Rogers, Ron Hynes) with additional support from some of Toronto’s finest acoustic musicians. The result is an intimate collection of original songs that showcase Lenore’s unique vocal, insightful lyrics and stylistic diversity. The CD charted on college radio in both the U.S. and Canada and has just begun receiving European airplay.

Lenore has been touring since the CD release and her upbeat, highly entertaining performances have garnered her fans from Toronto to Texas. She has opened for Martyn Joseph, Cheryl Wheeler, Zoe Lewis, The Laws, Edie Carey among others, and she is just as comfortable playing large festival stages as she is performing small intimate house concerts.

2009 Finalist (Top 20) Unisong International Songwriting Contest, Folk/Acoustic Category

2009 Finalist Unisong International Songwriting Contest, Political Category

Nominated 'Female Vocalist of the Year' 2007 Durham Music Awards

Nominated 'Acoustic Recording of the Year' 2007 Durham Music Awards

3rd Place Winner 2007 International Unisong Songwriting Contest (Political Category)

Winner 'Listener's Choice', Political Category 2007 Unisong International Songwriting Contest

Nominated "Best Folk Artist" 2006 Toronto Independent Music Awards.


"'Another Life'...is a candidate for 2007 folk album of the year!" Jim Marino, CFMU-FM

“A joyful, sassy, bluesy, rockin’ singer/songwriter…” - WCUW FM, Worcester, MA

“Tremendous presence for a single voice and an acoustic guitar.” - What’s On in Durham

“…fun-loving smoky vocals and excellent writing.” - Indie-Music

“…like a breath of fresh air in a crowded room.” - Soundbytes

"She is way better live than she is on her CDs..." - Everyone



Related sites: www.myspace.com/lenorecanada
www.lenore.com
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Instrumentation

Lenore - vocals and acoustic guitar

Often has an additional guitarist with her.

Discography

2007 - Another Life (producer - Paul Mills)

2002 - Summer Dancing

1999 - Lenore (self-titled debut)

Links

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Audio

• The Hippe Song (It Could Never Happen Again)
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• Just One More
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• My God
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• The Old Man
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• The Pirate
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• The Bully
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• Crowded Sidewalks
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• Paris
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Lyrics

• The Hippie Song (It Could Never Happen Again)
• Just One More
• I Take My Lovin' Seriously
• I'll Make You Smile
• Crowded Sidewalks
• The Bully
• Paris
• The Old Man

Video

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Press

• Review of live performance
  

  "You are way better live than you are on CD!!"

• Review of live performance
  

  "...tremendous presence for a single voice and an acoustic guitar."

• Review of live performance
  

  "Lenore combines her talent with class and a lot of attitude. Definitely a crowd pleaser."

• "Another Life" Review [+ Show ]
  

  "It is truly fun to watch a performer move and grow along a musical path. LENORE'S 3rd and latest cd..."It is truly fun to watch a performer move and grow along a musical path. LENORE'S 3rd and latest cd ANOTHER LIFE continues her amazing songwriting journey. Her tunes about the elderly, hippies, parenting, poverty and love (to name a few) will capture you and make you wish you had written them. Lenore's passion for life flows into these insightful songs giving them an uplifting quality. Also, the diversity of styles, her warm vocals and some excellent production work makes ANOTHER LIFE a cd worth listening to from beginning to end. It will leave a mark on your mind and a smile in your heart.
  --A candidate for 2007 folk album of the year!"
  
  

• "Another Life" Review
  

  "Another Life really shines....I love this new disc!!"

• 'Another Life' Review [+ Show ]
  

  "Lenore with her new album, "Another Life," demonstrates that she has the ability to bring laughter ..."Lenore with her new album, "Another Life," demonstrates that she has the ability to bring laughter or tears for her listeners, but far more important, her music can bring insight and thought and that is a rare thing for an artist in today's music world. "
  

• 'Summer Dancing' Review [+ Show ]
  

  "This second release by Lenore more than lives up to the promise of the first one -- snappy lyrics, ..."This second release by Lenore more than lives up to the promise of the first one -- snappy lyrics, tight playing, nice tunes, and a great voice. Well worth a place on your playlist."

• Lenore
  

  'Like a breath of fresh air in a crowded room...'

• Lenore
  

  '...a joyful, sassy, bluesy rockin' fun-loving singer/songwriter...'

Setlist

Lenore has enough originals to easily perform a 2 hour show but often includes a smattering of covers by e.g. Springsteen, Dylan, Tom Russell, Melanie, John Prine and others.

Basic Requirements

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