Tue, Nov 22nd, 8-10pm, Concert – Pianist Jenie Thai - Western Canadian Tour –Roots / Blues

Jenie Thai is rapidly building a musical presence with the electric energy she displays on stage and the old soul that's conveyed through her song writing. Jenie combines classical technique, jazz harmonics, and a life-long appreciation for blues and folk to produce a unique charm as a singer-songwriter on the Canadian folk, roots, and blues music scene. Vocally, she has been compared to an early Maria Muldaur, but soaks in the musical influences of Tom Waits and Bonnie Raitt. She is nominated for a 2016 Maple Blues Award and was a semi-finalist in the International Blues Challenge (2014).

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Jenie Thai Long Bio

Jenie Thai is rapidly building a musical presence throughout the country with the electric energy she displays on stage and the old soul that's conveyed through her song writing. An Edmonton-based performer, song-writer, singer, and instrumentalist, Jenie combines classical technique, jazz harmonics, and a life-long appreciation for blues and folk to produce a unique charm as a singer-songwriter on the Canadian folk, roots, and blues music scene. Vocally, she has been compared to an early Maria Muldaur, but soaks in the musical influences of Tom Waits and Bonnie Raitt.

With a lifetime of piano playing, a voice that spans more than three octaves, and a unique combination of blues, soul, and roots influences, Jenie has been gaining international recognition. She is nominated for a 2016 Maple Blues Award, was a semi-finalist in the International Blues Challenge (2014), was nominated for Edmonton Music Awards (2013, 2014), and was a finalist in the International Songwriting Competition (2012).

As for how things have been going for Jenie, here is a brief rundown:

 received an honourable mention from the International Songwriting Competition (2012)

 nominated for "Female Artist of the Year" (2014) and "Artist To Watch" (2013) by the Edmonton Music Awards

 represented Northern Alberta as a semi-finalist in the 30th International Blues Challenge held in Memphis (2014)

 nominated for a 2016 Maple Blues Award as new artist of the year

Jenie has performed at the following festivals:

 Tiny Lights Festival in Ymir BC on June 13 – 14, 2015

 International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN on Jan. 22 – 25, 2014

 North Country Fair in Driftpile AB on June 20 – 22, 2014

 South Country Fair in Fort MacLeod AB on July 19, 2014

 Sasquatch Gathering Festival in Rangeton Park AB on July 25, 2014 and July 27, 2013

 Edmonton Fringe Festival in Edmonton AB on Aug. 21 – 24, 2014

 Jasper Folk and Blues Festival in Jasper AB on Sept. 12, 2014

 Frozen Rose Blues Festival in Camrose AB on Feb. 2, 2013 and Feb. 10, 2012

 Wild Mountain Music Festival in Hinton AB on July 20, 2013 and July 21, 2012

 Canada Day Weekend Festival in Kaslo BC on July 1, 2012

 Pembina River Nights Festival in Rangeton Park AB on July 13, 2012 and July 9, 2011

 Canmore Folk Festival in Canmore AB on Aug. 5 – 6, 2012

 Beaumont Blues Festival in Beaumont AB on Sept. 4, 2011

 Edmonton Folk Festival in Edmonton AB on Aug. 6, 2011

Highlights of the coming season include performances at the following folk concert series:

 Acoustic Harvest Folk Club w/ Noah Zacharin at Robinson Hall, Toronto, ON on Nov. 21, 2015

 Bow Valley Music Club in Calgary AB on March 12, 2016

 Vermillion Folk Club Presents Jenie Thai Band Vermillion, AB on Feb. 27, 2016