Bianca Bernardi Debuts With an EP Filled With Emotion and Passion!

We continue  our reviews of the recent Hamilton Music Award nominees with a look at the amazing Burlington songstress Bianca Bernardi.  Her self-titled debut EP received a nod for Best Pop Recording and the talented lady herself is up for Female Artist of the Year. What a way to kickstart her recording career!

All the recognition is richly deserved as the EP explores many music facets such as pop, jazz, rock, folk, and soul.  Bianca's got the voice of an angel and can perform in any style she damn well pleases.  You can really feel the emotion and passion in her magnificent voice.

The singer/songwriter has enlisted some top flight talent to lend a helping hand.  Her father, Crowbar drummer Sonnie Bernardi is along for the ride and he brought along many of his  905 Band  co-horts (Jack Shearer, Russ Little, Michael Stuart).  This superb lineup also includes Karen Thornton, Bill Dillon, Guido Basso, Paul Offenbacher (who produced the EP), Nikki Loney, Shawn Trotter, and Kiirsi Maunula.

Bianca tells us that the CD has sold out but she is waiting some more copies.  You can contact her for more information.  The EP can also be downloaded using iTunes.

Video above courtesy of Bianca Bernardi



Video above courtesy of Kasey Bridges

Links: Bianca Bernardi, More Bianca Bernardi Stories, More Releases

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Waterdown's Karen Thornton Will Transport You With 'Rain Down on Me'

Jazz doesn't get much better than Rain Down on Me, the Hamilton Music Award nominated album from Waterdown's Karen Thornton.  The music will surely transport you into new worlds.

Rhythms from New Orleans, Europe and Latin America will have you dancing and the ballads will take you on an emotional trip.  Karen's soulful voice guides the listeners through this fantastic voyage.

The talented lady has many sensational musicians on her side: Jack Shearer and Terry Brannagh of the 905 Band, Tom Fosyth, Dave Field, Peter Grimmer, Tom Bigas, Sonnie Bernardi (Crowbar/905 Band), Rob Somerville, Russ Little, and Steve McDade, The legendary Ian Thomas offers up his voice for one of the tracks plus the great Sharon Musgrave, Bianca Bernadi and others add some top notch background vocals.

Physical CDs are available through her online store and to buy at Long and McQuade Burlington.







Links: Karen Thornton, More Karen Thornton Stories,  More Releases, Videos above courtesy of Karen Thorton, More Releases

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