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Karen
Romanchuk is an Alberta, Canada, folk, blues and country music singer
and songwriter. Influenced by Steve Earle and Lucinda Williams, her
songwriting has developed into her own unique sound. She travelled the
road with a cover band..now performs her own songs with passion and her
only hope is to touch someone with her music.
Karen has added some
amazing credentials to her resume throughout her career including
opening slots for Willie P. Bennett, Gaye Delorme, Katherine Wheatley,
Wendell Ferguson (7 time CCMA guitar player of the year, who also graces
her new cd "Dance"), Leeroy Stagger, The Good Lovelies (Juno award
winners)and Jill Barber just to name a few.
Karen was the 4th member
of Sirens of Song in a Lethbridge, Alberta show which included Juno
award winners Melanie Doane, Lynn Miles and critically acclaimed
singer/songwriter, Catherine MacLellan.
Karen was chosen as one of
only 60 people, businesses, etc. to represent Lethbridge in the visit
Lethbridge campaign for 2011. She appeared in brochures, ads and
billboards throughout Alberta and BC to promo the city.
Karen would
also like to praise her vocal coach, Brian Farrell, who has worked with
the likes of Paul Brandt and Kalan Porter. Brian has been a very
positive influence to her career.
Karen is a singer/songwriter that you do not want to miss!
Here's
some press and a few quotes to leave you with about Karen as a
performer and thoughts about her first 2 CD's (Dance 2011 and Shine
2009)....
"Karen Romanchuk wraps a rich vocal sound that captures the
depth of the story inside her songs. An incredibly honest songwriter
who writes with her own mesmerizing melodic and lyric artistic
signature." ... Brian Farrell, Artistic Mentor.
"You deserve to be
here. You are a great singer/songwriter!" Quote to Karen from Juno award
winner Lynn Miles during their live performance. (Sirens of Song
Concert)
"Karen is a hidden gem" ... Mike Spencer, Geomatic Attic, Lethbridge, AB. (Jill Barber Concert, opening remarks)
"Your best work yet!"... Mark Campbell (Global Television).
"Romanchuk
has a definite Lucinda Williams tinge to her world wearied voice. Her
melodies are very memorable especially Blue, Blue, Heart. While dance
isn't the first thing you think about when hearing Karen Romanchuk's
latest CD, good music is. It is an enjoyable and upbeat listen."...
Richard Amery (L.A. Beat).
"A cross between Waylon Jennings, Steve
Earle and Lucinda Williams. She writes strong, rich folk and roots. Her
material was formed as if it were at the crossroads between Country
Rock, the famous Texas Outlaw and rootsy folk scene"...Ctrl. Alt.
Country, Belgium.