Emily Spiller. Singer. Songwriter. Musician. Harmonizer. Performer. Noise maker. Vocal experimentalist. Collaborator. Composer. Independent artist. Travelling gypsy.
Vancouver Island-born soul singer Spiller draws from all genres of music to create her jazz, blues, soul, roots infused sound. With a rich, sweet voice like no other, she quickly grabs the attention of her audience in any room she plays.
By layering vocal percussion and harmonies, Emily builds a unique sound that leaves you wanting more.
A versatile vocalist, Emily has collaborated with acclaimed DJ Shawn Ward (UK & EU), Vancouver producer Graham Kitson of All Tribes Mission, producer/composer Adam Percy (Wonderbro), and recently enjoyed success with the release of three co-written tracks on French duo Urihani’s album Music For The Planet (2009).
Since 2003, Spiller has toured in Canada, China, Australia and New Zealand. In 2007, she released her first EP LIVE At The Apartment, which won airplay in Canada and New Zealand. She has recently received a FACTOR grant for her latest EP The Wonderbro Remixes (2010).
After three months in Australia promoting her new album The Get Go, Spiller is back in Canada to tour B.C. The title track has been placed in two independent Canadian films Zombie Punch and Lucky Man.
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As diverse as Canada itself but with that “West Coast feel”, the Kemal Evans Project (K.E.P.) formed in 2007 around the creation of their debut album No Pressure System.
Following the album’s release in February ’08, the K.E.P. enjoyed a quick rise to success playing 200+ shows throughout Western Canada and independently selling over 1,000 albums.
In March ’09, the K.E.P. was featured in the West Jet Juno Fest Street Party, an experience that motivated and inspired the band. Shortly following that experience, in June ’09, their single Don’t Hold Back won the Virgin Radio Best of B.C. contest, which led to radio exposure and distinction as the “most requested song of the week.”
K.E.P.’s live experience is original, high energy and captivating. Although each performance is unique and spontaneous, audiences can always rely on the K.E.P. to deliver a show as interesting and diverse as band members themselves.
The K.E.P. consists of Rei Noemi, a Japanese-Canadian vocalist whose sultry feminine energy can be felt on the stage and in the sound; Nigel Gibson, a veteran bassist hailing from Montreal, whose funky foundation keeps the bounce in your step; and Cam Stephens, a drumming prodigy from Vancouver versed in all facets of percussion both Western and worldly.
Last but not least, the composer himself: Kemal Evans. A multi- instrumentalist, percussionist, singer/songwriter and MC, Kemal was born in Montreal, but has lived his life local to Vancouver, Victoria and Salt Spring Island.
Armed with a voice that invokes a smile and lyrics to match, Kemal’s roots are deeply embedded in music and West Coast living.
In short, the K.E.P. is a hot, up-and-coming Canadian band, with a brash new sound. They take their art very seriously and come equipped with a new-age global awareness that is felt in their lyrics and presence.
The Joe’s Garage kitchen opens at 5 p.m. and the show starts April 2 at 8 p.m. $15 advance tickets are at Bop City Records. Seats can be reserved online at www.joeson5th.ca.
— Joe’s Garage
