For some, it91裸聊视频檚 all for a shot at fame and fortune.
But for Alex Vissia (VISSIA), who hits the Record City stage Oct. 3, it91裸聊视频檚 all about the love of playing music.
91裸聊视频淚 think the physical aspect of playing music is the most enjoyable thing, and playing for people is a lot better than playing in your room,91裸聊视频� Vissia said. 91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 really energizing to experience how people also experience your music.91裸聊视频�
In support of her upcoming album Place Holder, which drops Nov. 10, Vissia is taking her love of playing on tour, with over 20 confirmed dates stretching across the province from B.C. to Quebec.
91裸聊视频淵ou find yourself in new territory a lot and it pushes you outside your comfort zone,91裸聊视频� Vissia said.
Vernon is one such new territory for Vissia to explore, and she91裸聊视频檚 looking forward to the opportunity to share her passion with a new audience.
91裸聊视频淚91裸聊视频檝e toured through B.C., but never Vernon,91裸聊视频� Vissia said. 91裸聊视频淚91裸聊视频檓 kind of just trying to branch out more and expand my network.91裸聊视频�
And Vernon came highly recommended by Vissia91裸聊视频檚 musician friends.
91裸聊视频淚 have a lot of friends who have toured through Vernon before and say it91裸聊视频檚 really cool. I91裸聊视频檓 really excited to go back (to B.C.). It should be a lot of fun.91裸聊视频�
The Edmonton-based folk-rocker91裸聊视频檚 B.C. gigs come on the heels of a month-long Canada-wide tour throughout the month of November.
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But Vissia is looking forward to the cycle of hitting the road and touring, with a special interest in her Nov. 10 gig in Toronto, where Place Holder is officially launched, though she will have copies of the album available at shows prior to the Toronto stop.
Place Holder is an evolution of Vissia91裸聊视频檚 iconic warm sound, as evidenced by the album91裸聊视频檚 first single I Wanted and teaser EP You Should Be Sleeping.
91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 where folk and rock meet in the middle. The record does have a lot of electric guitar and full band tracks. I think each song has it91裸聊视频檚 own persona. I just kind of stepped into new categories,91裸聊视频� Vissia said of Place Holder, adding that some of her folk-rock jams take on a country sound.
And it91裸聊视频檚 an evolution that translates well to the stage.
91裸聊视频淚 think there91裸聊视频檚 a lot of energy for sure 91裸聊视频� I tend to get really absorbed in the performance,91裸聊视频� Vissia said. 91裸聊视频淚 have a really great time on stage.91裸聊视频�
As a byproduct of extensive touring, Vissia feels her stage performance has taken on a new life.
91裸聊视频淭he more experience I have, the easier it is to keep that consistency,91裸聊视频� Vissia said. 91裸聊视频淵ou have to be prepared for anything and do what you do, no matter what happens.91裸聊视频�
With her indie-musician background and love of all things music, Vissia decided to take her musician career in another direction, and alongside the release of I Wanted and with the help of business partner Nich Davies, Vissia launched her new independent record label Hurry Hard Records.
91裸聊视频淎s an indie artist you91裸聊视频檙e already doing everything 91裸聊视频� it felt like a good idea to start it,91裸聊视频� Vissia said of her new endeavor.
And it91裸聊视频檚 all with the intent of assisting and promoting Edmonton musicians.
91裸聊视频淚91裸聊视频檝e been doing this music project for five or six years and have formed some really good relationships through it,91裸聊视频� Vissia said. 91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 really hard to do everything on your own as a musician, and I91裸聊视频檓 looking forward to showing what musicians in this area can do to Canada and the world.91裸聊视频�
Place Holder is available for pre-sale online at , with a limited edition 180g gold vinyl available while supplies last.
SMG Endeavors presents VISSIA and Lili Starr 91裸聊视频� Tanya Lipscomb91裸聊视频檚 country persona, at Record City stage Oct. 3. Tickets are available for $10 in advance through or $15 at the door. Doors open at 7 p.m. and music starts by 8 p.m. All ages.
