The Haven Social Club

Doors at 7:30 pm, Show at 9:00 pm
Tickets $10 At The Door

Auresia, singer, songwriter and guitarist is breaking new ground on the Canadian Reggae Scene. Born in Edmonton of Ukrainian decent, Auresia has been singing and charming audiences from the age of three. Her style is a new breed of Reggae for the urban soul; deep roots riddims swathed by the melodies of Auresia’s sweet and haunting voice. Her intricate melodies , beautiful harmonies and combination of soul and rnb dedicates implaceable to a particular genre or style. Her fans compare her to Sade, Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bjork, with even Ani Difranco, Jill Scott, India Arie.

Auresia always puts on a great show, filled with high-energy and positive vibes, she captivates the audience with her meditative vocals. After years of performing in Europe, the US, Jamaica, and both sides of Canada, singer, songwriter and producer Auresia has developed a strong fan base.

Auresia has played Toronto Sistah Fest 2009, Montreal International Reggae Festival (2008), Toronto Rastafest (2007), Koots Roots Festival (Ymir, BC) , the Queens of Reggae series. (2006–2008). She’s also played at various Clubs in Western Europe and in Jamaica. She has shared the stage with Sister Nancy, Clinton Fearon, and Canadian legends Ibo & Kindread and Kali & Dub Inc.

Auresia has been nominated in 4 Categories of the 2009 Canadian Reggae Awards: Best Newcomer, Best Female Singer, Best Album and Best PRodcer.With the release of her new album in November 2008, she takes her game to a whole new level in the international reggae arena. Her music is blasted on College Radio across Canada and is aired on CBC Metro Morning, Home Run and CBC Saturday Morning show, Jamaica’s Irie FM and startint to take off at College Radio across USA and Europe. “Auresia is one of Montreal’s top reggae talent. Her melodic voice and original style stand her apart from the rest. She will be creating big waves with her new album”- Loralie Bromby, Rize Productions, Montreal, Quebec

http://www.auresia.com

Opening the night will be self-described “prairieballadeer” and “hi-tech” hobo Scott Cook, who spends most of his timeon the road across Canada and around the world, playing his folk,roots, and reggae compositions alone or with his band, the LongWeekends. For this special hometown show he’ll be bringing along hisloop sampler (aka the Hobo Hifi) and some musical friends, for a setof reggae and dancehall rhythms that is sure to light up thedancefloor.