A relentless poet with a "siren's voice" (Montreal Mirror), Orit Shimoni has been performing her own material since she was sixteen. In Montreal, she found herself immersed in a thriving musical community. It was there she met side-man Andre Kirchhoff and formed Little Birdie.
At a gig, Little Birdie was approached by Mark Goodwin, who offered to produce their debut album.
Since the release of Cinematic Way, the band has enjoyed showcase opportunities such as Canadian Music Week and Mariposa Folk Festival, and gotten international praise for the album, as well as international radio play.
The album Cinematic Way was nominated for a GAMIQ award (Quebec Independent Music), and was named one of the top 3 Canadian albums of 2007 on CBC radio, alongside Feist and Arcade Fire.
Little Birdie has toured in Ontario, an east coast tour this past September, and Alberta this past October, where she opened for Michael Jerome Browne in Medicine Hat and had the honour of having Billy Jones, long-time side-man for Stompin' Tom backing her up.
Little Birdie has recorded their second album this winter (also produced by Mark Goodwin), and is releasing it in the fall of 2009.
Orit is spending this spring and summer in Europe, where she is working on a third album.
You can buy the record, or download individual tracks, at:
Hi There Little Birdie, Your music is great. So you are. Thats why I am big fan of yours Little Birdie. Keep up the gr8 work. I am proud being your fan. Do
Hey there, thanks for the request. As for solo edmonton shows. I would recommend some of these. The Blue Chair, The Haven Social Club, The Metro room (axis cafe). Maybe google some of those names and check them out... hope this helps you. let me know, great songs! peace
Hey, welcome! no havent forgotten the pasta, you guys are great people and musicians, hopefully till next time in berlin or somewhere else, greet the Matt for me, many greets Rik
