Biography
Dahlia Wakefield, a dynamic singer/songwriter from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada creates heart-felt lyrics, memorable melodies and pours her soul into vocal performances that immediately captivate listeners. Her new album "Down This Road" was produced by Jim Stoeber of Tegancat Music and represents just over a year and a half of dedicated effort. It was written, produced and recorded almost completely online and follows her well-received debut CD, "Close to Home", both released on her independent record label, Squirrelly Girl Music. With a strong, unique voice capable of interesting complexity, Dahlia spans easily from angelic and sensitive, to smooth and sensual, to raunchy and gutsy. Her musical direction explores popular avenues combining contemporary rock, pop, blues and a hint of what might be considered modern country. If one must compare styles, the likes of Matchbox Twenty's Rob Thomas, Sheryl Crow, Alanis Morissette, and even Shania Twain come to mind... and then, of course, there are her influences of Fleetwood Mac, Bonnie Raitt, Amanda Marshall, Jann Arden, ABBA, various 80s bands and so on. Dahlia's rich voice and contemporary-with-roots style allows her music to fit comfortably into almost any play-list or program. A graduate of the highly regarded music program at Grant MacEwan College, Dahlia was the recipient of a scholarship and an award. A performer since age 5 and a songwriter since age 15, Dahlia has placed as a high-ranking finalist in three international songwriting competitions, has landed on five compilation CDs so far, has received full-rotation radio play as well as streaming airplay with several other tunes, including airplay in Europe and Australia. Dahlia, as always, is keeping busy with balancing motherhood with more songwriting, performances and promotions. She is also currently doing a lot of studio work, recording backup vocals for other artists' albums. With 'Close to Home' released in 2003, 'Down This Road' released in 2006 and several accolades at her feet, Dahlia Wakefield is a rising star sure to shine bright and long.
For more information, please visit www.dahliawakefield.com
Instrumentation
~ As a Duo Act:
Dahlia Wakefield - Acoustic Guitar & Lead Vocals
Alan Tymofichuk - Acoustic Guitar & Backup Vocals
~ As a Trio Act:
Dahlia Wakefield - Acoustic Guitar & Lead Vocals
Alan Tymofichuk - Acoustic Guitar & Backup Vocals
Al Dobish - Acoustic Guitar & Backup Vocals
~ As a 6-Piece Band:
Dahlia Wakefield - Acoustic Guitar & Lead Vocals
Alan Tymofichuk - Guitars & Backup Vocals
Al Dobish - Guitars & Backup Vocals
Andrew Glover - Keyboards
Mat Stepney - Bass
Steve Hoy - Drums
Discography
2006 "Down This Road" 10-song independent commercial release - 9 originals including one cover song: Nik Kershaw's "Wouldn't It Be Good"
2003 "Close to Home" 10-song independent commercial release of all original songs
2000 4-song self-titled EP
~ Compilation CDs Dahlia appears on:
2006 "Storm Warning Vol. 1" Compilation CD
2005 "Heart of Alberta" Compilation CD
2004 Independent Music Expo Compilation CD - Dahlia's single "I"
2001 "Faces in the Crowd" - Windrift Music Compilation CD - the single "I Believe"
1999 "Music From Within" -a GMCC Compilation CD - one blues cover tune called "Shallow Water"
~ Other Projects Dahlia has recorded vocals for:
2008 Allison Janisse - various country songs
2008 "Fairy Creek" - the lead part of Tania, The Fairy Princess
2007 Rick Morgenstern - Gospel
2007 Allison Janisse - Country
2006 Louie D'Hoedt - Country
2005 Teddy Goodnough - Rock Opera
2000 Eileen Jang - Eclectic
1999 Various jingle and performance projects in the Grant MacEwan recording studio, Edmonton, AB
1997 "ACT 1"-- a 9-song independent "rock opera" album
1995 "Nightshadows"-- a 10 song independent rock album with band Electric Rain
The songs "Let's Talk About Love", "I", "Heaven Knows", "I Believe", "Die for You" and "Meet Again Someday" all currently have streaming airplay in the U.S. The singles "I" and "Die For You" have received regional commercial play as well as songwriting awards. CBC Radio has played "Alive", "You're Coming Home" and "Are You Listening". "Let's Talk About Love" has received extensive commercial airplay in Europe and Australia.
Links
| http://www.dahliawakefield.com |