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.

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害羞草研究所淚 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,害羞草研究所� Chambers said. 害羞草研究所淚害羞草研究所檓 back in B.C. and excited to share this music closer to home.害羞草研究所�

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, Chambers害羞草研究所� 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 EP害羞草研究所檚 closing tune Just Let Me Be with Chambers害羞草研究所� sultry vocals to create what she calls 害羞草研究所済ritty, sexy, groove-based stuff.害羞草研究所�

And it害羞草研究所檚 a sound and experience that translates to her live performance.

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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 Lorenzo害羞草研究所檚 Cafe in Ashton Creek, and she害羞草研究所檚 excited for the opportunity to perform for a new audience.

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And for Chambers, sharing the love of music is what it害羞草研究所檚 all about.

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Chambers is bringing her sultry sounds to the Okanagan with stops at Lorenzo害羞草研究所檚 Cafe July 25 害羞草研究所� cover is $10, doors at 6 p.m., music at 8 p.m. 害羞草研究所� and Wilbur害羞草研究所檚 Piano Bar in Kelowna July 23 at 7:30 p.m. 害羞草研究所� tickets are $15 in advance at , or $20 at the door. Magnolia is available on Spotify and SoundCloud. For more information, visit .