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January 30th, 2009

SELECTED TO SHOWCASE AT CANADA'S LARGEST MUSIC CONFERENCE, NORTH BY NORTH EAST

Now in its 15th year, The North by Northeast Music & Film Festival and Conference (NXNE) is Canada’s 1 showcase for the best new music. For five days and nights every June, NXNE takes over Toronto with the hottest bands, the coolest films, and the freshest music-related ideas — all within a few km of each other. Bonnie Ste-Croix will be one of those bands performing live as an Official Showcase Selection for the Conference. Last year, 70,000 fans, artists, and industry pros flooded Toronto’s famous club district for the festival.







January 30th, 2009

LOS ANGELES PERFORMANCE AT MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. TRIBUTE EVENT

On January 15th, 2009 Martin Luther King Jr. would have turned 80 years old. With Bonnie Ste-Croix's song, 'You Are The Reason' as part of the project honouring the life of Martin Luther King Jr, she was invited to perform that song and other original material at a Launch Event in Los Angeles California. The event had a sold out crowd and marked the beginning of the project that will include a Compilation Disc, a documentary film and live tour dates.



January 30th, 2009

GRAMMY AWARD WINNING PRODUCER TO WORK WITH BONNIE STE-CROIX

At a music conference a number of years ago, Bonnie and William Ackerman met, and Will declared himself a fan from that moment. Now, years later, with Windham Hill Records behind him, and a Grammy on his mantel, Will will be producing Bonnie's next album. The album will be created in 2009.



December 3rd, 2008

SELECTED AS SKOPE MAGAZINE'S AND SONICBIDS' ‘ARTIST 2 WATCH’ (A2W)

Skope Magazine and Sonicbids select serious musicians that are doing music that is unique, powerful, and has loads of appeal to its readers. Skope has a panel of 5 SKope writers and executives that listen to each group, looking for music that is original, passionate, and has appeal. With over 3 million hits and 500K unique visitors per month Skope Magazine exposes music to music enthusiasts from all over the globe. Skope has garnered a reputation as a leading music based media company.



October 29th, 2008

SELECTED FOR CANADIAN MUSIC MISSION TO ASIA

Bonnie Ste-Croix was selected as an 'export-ready artist' to be presented to Japanese and Chinese delegates at a trade mission in Tokyo, Japan in November 2008. The focus will be to feature the best up and coming export ready Canadian artists for opportunities within the Asian market.



October 1, 2008

HEVYD MUSIC

A free download of 'Here I Am' will be in bags of HevyD's Oldfashioned Kettle Korn! Check out their website www.hevydmusic.com for more information and be sure to look for Hevyd's Kettle Korn (all natural and hand made in BC!) next to the chips in your local grocery and convenience stores (and yes! Depanneurs too!! :) have a snack and check out the free tunes!



September 11, 2008

OFFICIAL PREMIERE SHOWCASE at FOLK ALLIANCE REGIONAL CONFERENCE IN PHOENIX ARIZONA

Bonnie Ste-Croix was selected to perform as an Official Showcase performer for the Folk Alliance Regional Conference taking place October 23rd to 26th, 2008 in Phoenix, Arizona.



August 14th, 2008

BILLBOARD WORLD SONG CONTEST AWARD

Bonnie Ste-Croix’s song “Here I Am” recognized in a worldwide competition for exceptional songwriting by one of the most legendary names in music in the world. The 15th BILLBOARD WORLD Song Contest awarded Honourable Mention to Bonnie, presenting her with a letter of recognition, prizes and certificate from the President and Director of Billboard stating:

“Only the highest quality songs make it to the top. This honor demonstrates the talent and dedication it takes to write a ‘hit song.’” –Billboard World Song Contest-




August 1st, 2008

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PROJECT

Bonnie Ste-Croix's song “You Are The Reason” has been chosen to be part of an International creative collaboration entitled Dream On! a project dedicated to creating positive change in the world and honouring the memory, work and dream of DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, Jr.
All songs included in this project are either directly inspired by Dr. King and his impact on the world, or in alignment with his message of peaceful empowerment.
Dream On! will also be creating a documentary on this project, its intent, its music and its artists. In addition Dream On! will be part of a series of concerts in the States 2009.


BRITISH COLUMBIA MUSIC AGAINST RASICM CD

Bonnie’s song “You Are The Reason” selected for B.C.’s Music Against Racism (MAR) CD Compilation part of a "Make a Case Against Racism" kit for Grades 4-7 in British Columbia. This project works to promote multiculturalism, cultural diversity, and awareness of racism.







August 14th, 2008

BEST AMERICANA, COUNTRY AND BLUEGRASS CD

Bonnie Ste-Croix’s song “Stay” selected for 2008 CCMA Music Week Disc Lawrance Artist Management (LAM), a respected Canadian music management agency and Songscape Music LLC, a publishing and promotional company headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, are pleased to include “Stay” on their 2009 compilation disc created to showcase the BEST original music from Country, Alt Country, Americana and Bluegrass artists.


May 2008

TOPPING THE RADIO CHARTS
Bonnie Ste-Croix's single, "These Dreams" made the TOP 100 on the Radio Charts. (Ratings by Nielsen Entertainment)



February 2008

Bonnie Ste-Croix performed at twelve showcases at the Memphis Tennessee International Folk Alliance Conference.



2007


Bonnie Ste-Croix given Honorable Mention with the international Quicklaunch Music Publishing Song Contest.

Bonnie Ste-Croix selected by Narrative Music as a Featured Storytelling Songwriter. http://www.narrativemusic.ca

Bonnie Ste-Croix chosen to be part of Featured Sounds, a publishing company based out of Los Angeles California for Film and Television placement. http://www.featuresounds.com/

Bonnie Ste-Croix chosen to be part of Noteborn Music out of Ann Arbor Michigan for Film and Television placement. http://www.notebornmusic.com/

Bonnie Ste-Croix’s song “Complete Me” was placed in a Jaffee/Braunstein Film.


Fifty Fifty Music record label reviews Bonnie’s CD http://www.fiftyfiftymusic.com/

BIOGRAPHY

As a freckle-faced twiggy, scuff-kneed six-year old, she stood in front of her school classmates and passionately crooned a Kris Kristofferson song with a startlingly soulful voice, promptly getting sent home because the song had ‘questionable lyrical content.’ If there had been any doubts before then, all further ones were quelled regarding the fate of Bonnie Ste-Croix. With this swift lesson that music was the path to entertaining the masses, making a statement and, as it were, getting an afternoon off with chocolate cake and cartoons; the singer’s dream of becoming a performer was firmly planted in her mind.


Now described as a prolific and introspective writer with the “demonstrated talent it takes to write a hit song.” Billboard World Song Contest, President/Director; Bonnie Ste-Croix is a touring artist with three albums of original work, songs charting on radio, world songwriting winnings, film placement and multiple industry contracts in Canada and the USA. She consistently reels in rave reviews from industry, critics, venues and audiences alike. “Here I Am is easily one of the best albums of 2007, Period. Her voice is very moving in the Sarah McLachlan sense…there’s a confidence in her voice that is very warm, and while she may reveal lyrics that touch on uncertainty and fear, ‘Here I Am’ proves that this is her, on her own path, walking down fearlessly.“ John Book, Music for America.


LIVE PERFORMANCE
It was evident early in her career that Ste-Croix possessed a stage presence that alluded to a comfort born there. While noted as singularly unique, her voice still gained comparisons for arousing sentiment reminiscent of some of the greatest performers to date. "Bonnie's thoughtful, self-penned creations blend contemporary and soul music, delivered in a voice possessing the anguish of Annie Lennox, the passion of Chrissie Hynde, and the tender innocence of Janis Ian." Brenda Whitehall, The Georgia Straight, Vancouver. Her “…immediately recognizable, smoky voice fluctuates between a sensual bluesy Bessie Smith, an assertive country-tinged Mary Chapin Carpenter, and a heartfelt acoustic rocker Sarah McLachlan.” Xtra West.


The combination of her charismatic presence and soulful vocals are widely known for their capacity to hush a rowdy crowd into ‘pin-drop’ silence with the first note. She later seals the deal with the unlikely synthesis of offbeat humour, insight and a “…voice (that) will stop you cold in your tracks. It's one reason she's attracted such devoted local fans, who faithfully attend her gigs…often compared to Jann Arden for her witty humour, interactive and friendly stage presence…Ste-Croix definitely isn't afraid to simultaneously show her intense and comic sides on stage. And the audience falls in love.” F. Hughes. Vancouver Courier.

“Ste-Croix wanders around soul-deep Christine McVie but with a rain and sunshine coast Shari Ulrich-like sensibility.” Warren Footz; SEE Magazine; Edmonton, Live performance review.


ALBUMS
Her first record, Flying High, sold faster than she ever dreamed. Ste-Croix found herself scrambling to keep the CD in stock, gaining mainstream airplay, being signed by Sony in Germany, Switzerland and Austria; on a disc by Valentine Records out of Singapore distributed in Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, China and Korea and being courted by labels out of L.A., San Francisco, Vermont and Florida. Summer June, further unleashed her career both in Canada and Internationally; catapulting her to new industry heights including film placement, sponsored video production offers, compilation discs, wide international fan response through web-based efforts, international contest winnings, and regular mainstream radio airplay garnishing critical recognition as a songwriter by audiences and artists alike.


NEW ALBUM: Here I Am
By far her strongest album yet, Here I Am offers a string of profound, yet accessible songs that re-define the Indie tradition and transcend genre boundaries. “Ste-Croix is a talented singer-writer whose latest CD, Here I Am, neatly balances serious pop with a rootsy type of rock. Nicely done.” Tom Harrison, The Province. And while her voice is the obvious seductress, the album portrays equal character significance to her propensity for unique and insightful songwriting. "Produced by Vancouver's Bill Buckingham and featuring some of our best players, this is a rich amalgam of writing styles from a fine singer…with songs like 'Berry Point Road" show loving attention to craft." John P. McLaughlin; The Vancouver Province. “The Gaspé, Québec native possesses the songwriting prowess of storytellers Dar Williams, Shawn Colvin and Tom Waits.” B. Whitehall, Xtra West. As the title might suggest, it is evident with Here I Am that Ste-Croix is claiming her rightful place in the world of music.





PRESS

“…her voice will stop you cold in your tracks. It's one reason she's attracted such devoted local fans, who faithfully attend her gigs. She's often been compared to Jann Arden for her witty humour, interactive and friendly stage presence…Ste-Croix definitely isn't afraid to simultaneously show her intense and comic sides on stage. And the audience falls in love.” F. Hughes. Vancouver Courier

“Ste-Croix wanders around soul-deep Christine McVie but with a rain and sunshine coast Shari Ulrich-like sensibility.” Warren Footz; SEE Magazine; Edmonton, Live performance review.

"Bonnie's thoughtful, self-penned creations blend contemporary and soul music, delivered in a voice possessing the anguish of Annie Lennox, the passion of Chrissie Hynde, and the tender innocence of Janis Ian." Brenda Whitehall, The Georgia Straight. Vancouver

Her songs are "... strong, personal, intense, introspective and spiritual all at once….Jann Arden fans take note. " Ralph Alfonso, Monthly Music Publication.

“ Ste-Croix is a talented singer-writer whose latest CD, Here I Am, neatly balances serious pop with a rootsy type of rock. Nicely done.” Tom Harrison, The Province.

“The Gaspé, Québec native possesses the songwriting prowess of storytellers Dar Williams, Shawn Colvin and Tom Waits, with an immediately recognizable, smoky voice that fluctuates between a sensual bluesy Bessie Smith, an assertive country-tinged Mary Chapin Carpenter, and a heartfelt acoustic rocker Sarah McLachlan.” B.L. Whitehall, Xtra West

. "Produced by Vancouver's Bill Buckingham and featuring some of our best players, this is a rich amalgam of writing styles from a fine singer (with)…songs like 'Berry Point Road" showing loving attention to craft." John McLaughlin, The Province

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"Here I Am is Easily One of The Best Albums of 2007, Period."

"If you've made it through this point in the column so far, you will notice that there's a lot of Canadian music being reviewed. Let's add another by a woman who has been making music since the early 90's, but was unfamiliar to my ears until recently. I will have to say this, the reason by Bonnie Ste. Croix has been around for so long is due to how moving and powerful her music and voice is. Here I Am (self-released) may become one of my favorite albums for a few reasons. Her voice is very moving in the Sarah McLachlan sense, but that was a first impression. As one takes a more intense listen to her music, one gets a better impression of her as a singer, and perhaps as a person. When the album begins with the title track, the listener is off for a ride that is a joy to be a part of. She's a woman who doesn't like to stay around in one musical place at any given time, one song may be awash in lush keyboards, another may have crispy beats sampled and looped while a mandolin and slide guitar dance with each other, other times she may reach for the heartstrings with a country song, as she does in "Stay". Then she'll turn around and head towards the darker depths of electronica in "Another Day", and that's the exception to the rule, most of her music is rootsy and organic Even when she does go electronic or does a song that may display a bit of Pink Floyd's "Welcome To The Machine" in the shadows, her voice remains the same in any texture, sounding comfortable in each one. There's a confidence in her voice that is very warm, and while she may reveal lyrics that touch on uncertainty and fear, Here I Am proves that this is her on her own path, walking down fearlessly." By John Book, Music for America



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