Amalie Patterson
Fri., Sept. 30, Calgary Legion
Confession: we went to the Legion looking for a second Jake Vaadeland and the Sturgeon River Boys show and ended up accidentally seeing one of the best performers at the entire festival, Alberta-based singer/songwriter, Amalie Patterson — such are the joys of showcase festivals. Initially a somewhat unassuming presence on stage, like a rising rock beast, Patterson quickly takes control of the stage and her indie rock outfit, dropping searing, sizzling vocals that are, at times, evocative of rough and raw Janis Joplin with all the incumbent urgency. The inaugural poet laureate of Banff and recent winner of the YYC Calgary Music awards alternative album of the year, Patterson is a powerful rock voice to watch.
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