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Originally from Cape Breton but now based in Montreal, Angela Desveaux has spent the last three years growing her sound and building a solid backing band with help from producer Howard Bilerman (ex-Arcade Fire).
Steeped in country, folk and pop, Desveaux errs on the side of understatement her rich lyrics sometimes inadvertently take a back seat to the band’s nuanced musicianship, anchored by lead guitarist Mike Feuerstack. Lacking anything excessively catchy – save for a great guitar solo in Red Alert – Desveaux’s biggest challenge will be differentiating herself from the slew of similar-sounding Canadian acts.
Angela Desveaux plays the Boat tonight (Thursday, September 4).
