The Alton Mill Arts Centre is presenting an evening in celebration of the female voice on Feb. 27 from 7 to 9pm.
Four local singer-songwriters will paint the night with music, performing originals and covers.
Orangeville’s Erin Bolton, has immersed herself in many musical collaborations, including her new band, Dives. Her folk songs are hauntingly familiar, delivered with a voice and lyrics full of indie soul.
Also on the bill is the low down, bluesy sound of Nicole Robertson, who brings youthful style to classic blues ballads through her smoky voice.
“I don’t go for a trendy approach,” she said, “What I do is blues.”
The alternative rock of Alton-born, Toronto-based Hannah Chapplain reflects a career that spans two full albums. She writes all her own music and has experimented in several genres, but recently found herself going back to her roots as an alternative rock artist.
The evening will be rounded out by the spirit-filled songs and keyboard stylings of Guelph’s Sue Smith, an original Bird Sister, a founder of Hillside Festival and recipient of Guelph’s 2013 Woman of Distinction award in arts and culture. Her debut album was described as a “stunning collection of heartfelt pop songs.”
Tickets are $10 at the door. Nibbles by Shaw’s Creek Café. For more information go to www.altonmill.ca.
