After a successful week performing at Canadian Music Week in Toronto and Canada’s renowned Tulip Festival in Ottawa, Sister Speak is holding concerts in four cities in their home province of B.C. as part of their current seven-week North America Tour.
Their trek home to B.C. commences this week with performances on Canada’s Via Rail Train from Toronto to Kamloops, as part of the Via Rail’s Artist On Board program.
Sister Speak’s first stop in B.C., and only Okanagan concert, will be held in Vernon at Triumph Coffee House Monday. The core acoustic duo, comprised of the Okanagan’s own Sherri Anne (singer-songwriter, guitarist) and drummer Lisa Viegas, invite the audience to share in an intimate evening of music featuring songs from the duo’s Rise Up For Love album, as well as new singles and stories from the road.
Sister Speak’s moving live show and unique musical palette has afforded them opening slots for major acts such as Air Supply, Chris Isaak and performances at premiere industry showcases and concert halls throughout Canada and the U.S.
“As both a duo and band, Sister Speak has built a large fan base in their adoptive hometown of San Diego, Calif., and created a strong presence in cities they frequent in North America,” said Barry Siegel, manager of Australia’s acclaimed Air Supply, who has twice invited Sister Speak to open for the band.
Sister Speak’s debut, Rise Up For Love, is airing on CBC Radio and lead single, Chicago Dream, placed them as regional finalists in CBC’s Searchlight contest.
The band was recently named Juice FM Nelson’s Breakout B.C. Artist.
Catch them live on Monday, May 18 in Vernon at Triumph Coffee, 3401 30th Ave. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Cover is $10 at the door, with partial proceeds going to the Zimbabwe Project.
