Alanis Morissette, Chrissie Hynde and The Pretenders, Ani Difranco, Chantal Kreviazuk, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Tracy Bonham, Tara Holloway, Sarah Smith, The Joys, Ana Miura, NLX:Natasha Alexandra and so on...
“Rheaume has an undeniably powerful voice that fits perfectly with her self-written material, or any other song she chooses to perform. Like a light switch, Rheaume can go from a bright comforting harmony to a dark hard edge at the crowd's request.”--Capital Extra
Hundreds of shows, fans and great stories are bringing Amanda Rheaume to life on the entertainment scene. Having just won $40,000 in Ottawa's "Big Money Shot" talent showdown, Amanda is rapidly solidifying her position in rising to the front of the pack of up and coming female artists in Canada. Determination, courage and strength typifies the high energy and musically rich and diverse live performance Amanda has perfected.
Over the past three years Amanda has received critical acclaim from media across the country, opening for bands like The White Stripes, The Trews, Sloan, Jeff Martin and Ani DiFranco to name a few. Her early performing days go as far back as 1999 sharing the stage with veterans Sarah MacLachlan, The Dixie Chicks, and The Indigo Girls at Lilith Fair in Toronto. "To share the stage with these people and connect to their audience is a challenge, and they've embraced me. It's so amazing that such a variety of crowds have taken to my music so well."
Her stage show is a high octane, energetic, tight and dynamic. Amanda and her five-piece band deliver a wide range of musical flavours spanning pop, rock, funk, acoustic and even dance. Amanda exudes excitement in concert, organically drawing in the crowds' attention with her positive energy and downright natural love for music and performing.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
In May, 2008, Amanda was awarded $40,000 in Ottawa talent showdown contest, "Big Money Shot." She will go on to the quarter million dollar finals this December.
Chosen, along with Kathleen Edwards and Kellylee Evans, to perform at CBC's Canadian Divas, a broadcast where the women had to interpret and then cover some of top female vocalists from the golden age of radio and early TV
Toured throughout Alberta with Babes For Breasts last October, raising $8442.00 with other singer-songwriters including NLX: Natasha Alexandra, Ana Miura, Emily Fennell etc.
In 2007 performed over 170 shows in cities across North America including Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, London, Kingston, Calgary, Edmonton, New York, Los Angeles. Also at Aboriginal Day, two Ottawa Bluesfest performances and Indieweek Toronto.
VIDEO: LiVE 88.5 BIG MONEY SHOT ROUND 1 FINALS FOR $40G
You Go Girl!! Huge congrats on the 'Live' 1st round win!! I still haven't seen ya live yet... Maybe I'll have to take some time off and head down to T.O., catch you at Slack's, lol...hmmm! Hope you've knocked their socks off at BluesFest!! Keep fightin' the good fight, Amanda!! Hugs Heather
Pour sa deuxième édition, l'équipe de la programmation du festival la Grande Descente de la Gatineau lance un tout nouveau concours « La Relève Musicale des Collines 2008 » afin d'inviter tous les musiciens et chansonniers de la région de l'Outaouais/Ottawa à démontrer leurs talents et tenter de se qualifier pour l'audition du Concours.
Le groupe ou l'artiste gagnant du concours aura l'unique chance de performer à la première partie du spectacle de la soirée sous le grand chapiteau.
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Hope you had a great birthday. The open mic at Quinn's was awesome! Sorry we missed you. There were some freakin amazing musicians there. There was one girl who did some awesome covers including Radiohead and Alanis Morresette. If you know who I am talking about, could you pass on her myspace if she has one. Look forward to playing Ottawa again soon. Tim.
What time does the open mic start tonight? How long or how many songs per person/band? See you there. I am excited. I also heard you mentioned on the radio as I was driving around Ottawa. That's Awesome!!!
just wanted to take a minute to post a big fat congrats!! nice to see that you finished the round in the $$$. Believe it when it is said you deserve it because you really do. I have been listening and watching for a few years now and can truly say that you are right where you're supposed to be at this moment. In the spirit of Joan Jet and all the women who know how to rock out....run baby ..... run
Congrads, sounds like every things coming up Amanda, lol. Things are steady here. showing at the Cube next month and at the Lester B Pearson Building, so I'm procrastinating up a storm. Any local shows coming up? let me know.
