Iron and Wine, Madeleine Peyroux, Sarah Harmer, Ani DiFranco, Damien Rice, Chet Baker, The Real Ones, Jon Chandler, Natasha Alexandra, Jill Barber, Norah Jones, Counting Crows, The Watchmen, Amanda Rheaume, Emm Gryner, Sufjan Stevens, Xavier Rudd, Mr. Something Something, In-Flight Safety, Teitur, Joel Kroeker, Sproll, Tara Holloway, Sarah DeLuca, LURE, Marc Charron, Oh Susanna, Rhonda Stakich, Ramsey Tipping, Craig Cardiff, Rose Cousins, Kathleen Edwards, Jim Bryson, Edie Carey, Amy Campbell, Matt Ouimet... and any musician who I have seen play and moved me.
Sounds Like
After being mercilessly made fun of because of my last description, to keep it simple, I will just say that people say it sounds like a bit of Sarah Harmer and a bit of Norah Jones.
As winner of the 2006 Songs from the Heart award and voted Ottawa's Best Singer/Songwriter in 04-05, Ana's reputation as a rising star has extended deeply into her musical opportunities: She has opened for Sarah Harmer, Jeremy Fisher, Teitur, Nathan Wiley, Fred Eaglesmith and Joel Kroeker. From living rooms to main stages, her smooth, melodic voice, fluid approach to guitar and on-stage banter warms the hearts of each audience she encounters.
"Easily one of the best, most haunting, confident voices I've heard in music today. Ana is the type of songwriter whose lyrics and melodies result in special moments unequalled by most." Mauler - The New HOT 89-9.
Ana Miura's songs captivate with folky inflections of jazz, pop, and rock. Beginning wiith a solid background in conservatory piano and vocal training from numerous choirs, as well as 4 year stint as percussionist in her high school's concert and jazz bands, Ana followed her heart and taught herself how to play guitar. By 19, she was addicted to performing and was playing regularly in bars, hallways and other public domains around Ottawa as well as Kingston, where she attended Queen€™s University.
Following her move from Kingston back to Ottawa, Ana decided to pursue a solo career with her already overwhelming collection of original compositions. Her metamorphosis into a singer/songwriter has exploded into many wonderful musical opportunities including the release of her debut EP, Tenacious Heart.
Based in Ottawa, Ontario, Ana has already toured the eastern US and Canada and plans to take her music to fans in western Canada and the US!
Accolades and accomplishments:
***Winner of the 2006 Songs from the Heart Award - Galaxie Rising Star Award for He Swallows Whiskey
*** Recipient of Inaugural CAO Recording Award to produce CD
***Miura chosen as one of 10 "People to Watch for 2007" by the Ottawa Citizen; only musician in distinguished group
***Performed at the residence of the Japanese Ambassador Sadaaki Numata, as well as involved in upcoming embassy "Sakura" concert
***Voted Runner-up to Kathleen Edwards for Ottawa's Best Singer/Songwriter for 2005/2006 in the Ottawa Xpress; Honorable mention in 2006/2007
***Voted Ottawa's Best Singer/Songwriter for 2004/2005 in the Ottawa Xpress
***Best of Fall - Rising Scene Star - Ottawa Magazine
***Opened for Sarah Harmer, Jeremy Fisher and Nathan Wiley at the Canadian Tulip Festival, as well as sold out show with Sarah Harmer in Perth, ON
***Won sole acoustic opening slot at HOPE Beach Volley Ball with Three Days Grace and Thornley; peforming for a crowd of 15,000+ people!
***Voted Ottawa's Best Singer/Songwriter for in the Ottawa Xpress
***Finalist in the Galaxie Rising Stars event (CBC's Continuous Music Network) to perform at the CKCU Ottawa Folk Festival and the National Arts Centre's Fourth Stage in Ottawa
***Shared stages with Teitur, Fred Eaglesmith and Joel Kroeker
*Featured in Rogers Community Television Best of Bands special for 2004
***Multiple performances at The Canadian Tulip Festival, CKCU Ottawa Folk Festival, Montreal Fringe Festival, and Barrymore's Music Hall
***Organized many shows in the Ottawa/Kingston region, including a benefit for Breast Cancer Action Ottawa, featuring Ana among others.
With an ever-growing audience and a talent and love for music that knows no limits, Ana is clearing her path to even brighter skies.
Tenacious Heart was engineered and co-produced by Dean Watson
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Thanks to in larger the support of our Myspace Friends in helping get the word out, Feed the Homelesss 5 was a huge success!
A near record crowd enjoyed amazing sets by Jill Zmud, Huntley Slim, and Arms of the Girl .
There was a well attended fun after party with Legendary Zaphod's DJ's Kerri and Arun... Cody Doby Much of Music VJ Contest fame, did a brillant job as MC.
Hey Ana! Hope all is well. Just letting you know that we are playing at the Raw Sugar Cafe this evening if you aren't too busy. Take care and keep in touch, Sandra J.
Thanks for adding. Now who has had the worse winter so far? Ottawa or northern Illinois? Maybe we have you guys beat for once, It was sure tough watching that Hawks vs Sens game, I didn't know who I wanted to win.
Hey Ana, I hope the Babes tour is going well. Our pictures made it side by side in the Canmore Paper. Destiny? Fate? Oh wait, I know the photographer. That's it
sorry i missed your pembroke stop but it was a busy weekend here. not as busy as yours i see - good luck on the road and don't forget about the time zones, eh?LOL!
IndieCan salutes Ana Miura and Amanda Rheaume for their "Babes for Breasts" tour and looks at some of the great artists that blessed us with Ottawa and Toronto performances to celebrate Episode 100. This week, hear The Painted Birds, Mike Yates and The Candidates, Sule, Lindsay May, Iconoclast, Plants and Animals, Rory Gardiner and more. IndieCan talks to David Usher about FaceBook, MySpace and all the other social media phenomina that has changed how artists and fans relate to each other.
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