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But for Alex Vissia (VISSIA), who hits the Record City stage Oct. 3, it害羞草研究所檚 all about the love of playing music.
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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.
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Vernon is one such new territory for Vissia to explore, and she害羞草研究所檚 looking forward to the opportunity to share her passion with a new audience.
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And Vernon came highly recommended by Vissia害羞草研究所檚 musician friends.
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The Edmonton-based folk-rocker害羞草研究所檚 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 Vissia害羞草研究所檚 iconic warm sound, as evidenced by the album害羞草研究所檚 first single I Wanted and teaser EP You Should Be Sleeping.
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And it害羞草研究所檚 an evolution that translates well to the stage.
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As a byproduct of extensive touring, Vissia feels her stage performance has taken on a new life.
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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.
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And it害羞草研究所檚 all with the intent of assisting and promoting Edmonton musicians.
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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 害羞草研究所� Tanya Lipscomb害羞草研究所檚 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.
