Just over a year ago, a Vancouver woman quit her comfortable career and took her life on the road to pursue her true passion: music.

And it91裸聊视频檚 a passion that R&B and soul singer Emily Chambers is bringing to Lorenzo91裸聊视频檚 Cafe July 25, and Wilbur91裸聊视频檚 Piano Bar in Kelowna July 23.

91裸聊视频淚 quit my day job in insurance last March, bought a camper van in April, released my debut EP Magnolia in September and toured it through the U.S. in the fall, playing in L.A., Austin, New Orleans, Nashville, New York City and more,91裸聊视频� Chambers said. 91裸聊视频淚91裸聊视频檓 back in B.C. and excited to share this music closer to home.91裸聊视频�

Chambers had planned the drastic lifestyle change for a while but wanted to ensure she was financially stable before taking the proverbial leap.

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Drawing inspiration from her idols Lauryn Hill and Amy Winehouse, Chambers91裸聊视频� five-song debut EP Magnolia blends up-beat sounds on tracks like opener Jumpstart My Bones, and at times atmospheric beats such as with the EP91裸聊视频檚 closing tune Just Let Me Be with Chambers91裸聊视频� sultry vocals to create what she calls 91裸聊视频済ritty, sexy, groove-based stuff.91裸聊视频�

And it91裸聊视频檚 a sound and experience that translates to her live performance.

91裸聊视频淵ou can expect some sensual stuff and to get up and dance,91裸聊视频� Chambers said.

Chambers utilizes a three to eight piece band on stage to boost her sonic presence and share the stories embedded in her music.

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Her Interior B.C. tour in promotion of Magnolia is a near exact replica of her summer tour last year, with the addition of Lorenzo91裸聊视频檚 Cafe in Ashton Creek, and she91裸聊视频檚 excited for the opportunity to perform for a new audience.

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And for Chambers, sharing the love of music is what it91裸聊视频檚 all about.

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Chambers is bringing her sultry sounds to the Okanagan with stops at Lorenzo91裸聊视频檚 Cafe July 25 91裸聊视频� cover is $10, doors at 6 p.m., music at 8 p.m. 91裸聊视频� and Wilbur91裸聊视频檚 Piano Bar in Kelowna July 23 at 7:30 p.m. 91裸聊视频� tickets are $15 in advance at , or $20 at the door. Magnolia is available on Spotify and SoundCloud. For more information, visit .