Serena Postel - vocals, guitar, strange and unusual sounds that she calls belly laughter;
David Graham - vocals, upright bass, electric bass, guitar, drums, percussion... everything we want pretty much;
Influences
Life - the two most amazing creatures ever, my son and daughter!; live recordings, live music; street performers; crazy guitar players like Don Ross; Tommy Emanuel; Dale Willis; Jesse Cook; John Lee Hooker; Stevie Ray Vaughan; voices and songwriters like Dar Williams; the Hip; Linda Perry; Jack Johnson; Patti Griffin; Dave Matthews; Martina Sorbara; Melissa Ferrick; Pearl Jam; Jeff Buckley; Brandy Zdan; Natalie Merchant; Ani DiFranco; Anouk; Meatloaf (don't laugh you love it); Natalie Cole; my favourite music score Carmina Burana (shiver, oooh the drums) and all my very forgiving and loving friends.
She’s been called “Winnipeg's Firecracker” and the “love child” of Ani DiFranco and Sarah Harmer. She’s been compared to Emmylou Harris and Edie Brickell. She has a sound that resonates familiar, yet, you can’t quite put your finger on it…
Every one who witnesses Serena Postel perform is blown away by the volume of raw talent and unbridled energy. Her intriguing voice and riveting songs are complimented by a unique percussive guitar style and razor-sharp wit. She displays a mosaic of emotion and sentiment that charms and mesmerizes. She puts on a show to remember, and then afterwards, her magnetic personality draws the people in who want to know something more about her.
Serena’s passion for playing is obvious at first sight. Since starting her musical journey three short years ago, she has impressed audiences at the OCFF Conference in Ottawa, the NXNE Music Festival in Toronto, the Winnipeg Fringe Festival, the Brandon Folk Festival, the Trout Forest Festival, and across Canada on three tours. She has played hundreds of shows, sharing the stage with some of Canada’s finest folk artists including Nathan Rogers, NQ Arbuckle, Coco Love Alcorn, Romi Mayes, Twilight Hotel, Dan Frechette, Hey Ocean, and C.R. Avery.
Serena’s music garnered airplay on CBC Radio, UMFM, CKUW and KICK-FM. Big Bad Wolf, a haunting tale of a child's nightmare from her debut EP Spare Change, sat at number one on Manitoba’s Music Chart for several weeks in 2006. During the summer of 2008, Serena was approached by filmmaker James Meagher who had seen her perform previously. He proposed making a music video for her the old-fashioned way – shot entirely on film, hand-processing, and using the nearly lost art of frame-by-frame image transfer.
Serena agreed, and began working with music producer Lloyd Peterson to record the song for the video. The result is Not My Wave – a compelling track supported by a super cool Super 8mm music video, recently released to a near-capacity crowd at Winnipeg’s Gas Station Theatre. The evening also featured the gallery debut of Serena’s acrylics and charcoal artwork, and was presented by corporate sponsor Southern Comfort.
Inspired by the success of Spare Change and excited by her own musical evolution, Serena is currently recording her next CD – a six-song EP featuring the first single Not My Wave and including a digital copy of the accompanying music video. Once released in early 2009, she plans on touring persistently across Canada, the US and Australia, because on the road "you have no choice but to be heading somewhere…"
In Winnipeg available at: The Folk Festival Music Store, Music Trader,
.. CDBABY LINK for SERENA POSTEL: Spare Change -->
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Just noticed your new pics from your last show. (been on vacation for a week) Very nice. I have to admit I could do without the guys in their underwear... that's just me though.
Hey Serena, Its been a long while. Last we seen of each other was on osborne that a long while a go. I saw your vid, its so good, I see you still got that touch of gold. Im still in Vancouver but occasionally back in winnipeg the odd time.
Saw the video, and it looks and sounds great. I hope your weekend in Ottawa went smashing. I told J. Keelaghan to say hi to you, I hope you could connect. Anyway, see you round. JD
Wow that's cool. And I just watched the video(s) and I gotta say VERY impressive. You should never worry aobut being in front of a camera. Take care and enjoy the autumn (it's just peak colors here weeeeee!) Peace, John
Before Saturday night, I already thought you have an amazing voice, write amazing music with amazing lyrics. Now I also think you have an amazing stage presence and are amazing in person and are an amazing artist. :)
And I was right!! You don't look a day over 25!! ;)
I'm very happy with my Serena tote bag, Serena scarf and Serena shaker... all of which got immediate use for my walk home. (I used the shaker to ward off the evil night spirits. hee)
Have yourself a wonderful Sunday basking in all that love you received from such a great audience.
Serena.. K i just totally put two and two together. You are friends with my friends Pam, Stacy and Kristen! You were at Pam's the night of my going away party in August, and i knew you looked familiar!! I"m still a big fan of your's and have been for some time now, and since i've put the two together you totally made my going away party night! (it was the same night as that street party that was going on next to Pam's Loft) It was really nice to meet you!!! I really love your music!!
Hello! pretty lady Serena,i wished i lived closer i could possibly show you a few things.I have performed in canada long time ago in Regina,Moosejaw,Calgary,Loydminster, Lethbridge and Toronto.Wishing you much success my new friend Serena,Emmett.
Hi Serena...Thanks for being friends. Your sound ,voice and style is sooo good!!!! Wish you the best....Love to catch you live. Thanks and God Bless....Allan
Hi Serena, Actually Erin (that's her name) is a tortoishell but she photos' black if there isn't a lot of light. There's a better shot of her in my 1st photo album. But regardless of coloring she is very very chatty. How's the new album coming along? Can't wait! Take it easy.
Thanks for the add Serena - When you've got the time, come check out the tracks on our page. How about you? Got a new album in the works? Take it easy.
