Dana Sipos
AD’s Notes:
Dana is another new artist I discovered through the massive pile of submissions; she has a northern sensibility that really draws you in. Hailing from the North West Territories, we’re really lucky to have Dana journeying down to the southlands to join us this year!
Bio:
Described as a “lyrical satirical poet,” Dana Sipos sews a compelling sound. Likened to the folk minstrels of yesteryear, she’s part politics, part poetry, part hip, part pop, with a dash of blues, hints of soul and a whole lot of heart.
In the fall of 2007, Dana had the fun and luckjoy of representing the NWT in the CBC True North concert series, held in Iqaluit, Nunavut, joined by a host of wonderful musicians from all across the north and the Vancouver Symphony orchestra. It snowed that september on the shores of Frobisher Bay and was a lovely sight to behold.
Written under the influence of the northern moon, with a generous helping of moonshine on the side, Dana’s debut CD, The Moonshine Brigade is that fine moment where cabin fever is finally introduced to her long lost sweetheart, the spring thaw. It’s a glorious reunion. Recorded with Bob Hamilton in the summer of 2008 in a magical little studio, tucked in the woods off the Alaska Highway in Whitehorse, Yukon. Accompanied by mountains and the Yukon River.
Close yer eyes and listen.
