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"This intriguing five-piece acoustic group has melded ageless music." -Larry LeBlanc, Billboard Magazine; Most Likely To Succeed: Talent Picks for '98 |
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"A very complex and complete sound." -Dirty Linen Review of Home |
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"Night Sun's particular blend of classically trained musicianship, intelligent songwriting and infectious rhythm work makes them irresistible to audiences. They have HEART, SKILL and IMAGINATION. Add eclecticism and a unique, mature songwriting voice and their potential becomes exceptional." -Grit Laskin, President, The Borealis Recording Company |
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"Janis Joplin singing Celtic-Zydeco with a Klezmer twist!" -Dean Verger, owner of Ottawa's Rasputin's: Live Review |
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"Night Sun brought several hundred to their feet. Each member is multi-talented. Lithesome percussionist Les Casson can get a rhythm out of anything that makes a noise. Lead singer and award-winning songwriter Ellen Hamilton never just sings. She performs with her entire body, swaying, jumping, tossing a mane of thick, curly hair." |
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-Jack Evan, The Intelligencer: Live Review |
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"Irish jazz. Hey! Home, endearing and exciting, never disappoints." -Jim Foley: Folk DJ |
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"Ellen's songwriting seems to possess a wonderful eclectic blend... with driving rhythms and marvelous lyrics. It remains a source of mystery to me that someone with so much talent hasn't moved into the higher echelons of the Canadian music scene. Her voice is mesmerizing and her energy infectious!" - Steven Charles, Artistic Director Collingwood Celtic Continuum |
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"Their latest album, Home, is a real stunner... Every year for the last few years, there's been a local album that gets into my Top 10. This year I'm betting on Home." - Greg Burliuk, The Kingston Whig-Standard |
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"Propelled by a superb rhythm ensemble and Bonnie Dawson's vigorous accordion playing" -Chris Jones, Words & Music, SOCAN: Review of Home |
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"Not only are the five musicians enormously talented, they have an upbeat, warm stage presence that immediately draws in the audience." |
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-Christine Brousseau, The Kingston Whig Standard: Live Review |
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"The soulful lyrics and musicianship of Night Sun shine at every performance... Besides their unique sound and passionate lyrics, the band maintains a relaxed rapport with their audience. Storytelling and good humour keep the atmosphere light-hearted and enjoyable for performer and patron alike." - The Queen's Journal, Queen's University |
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"Notable is the work of Bonnie Dawson, who provides a couple of tracks and plays the fluid accordion that's become the cornerstone of the band's sound. Gypsy, Irish, Middle Eastern and Klezmer...with Hamilton's tremolo-laden voice it makes a fascinating blend." -Lynn Saxberg, Ottawa Citizen: Review of Home |
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"I was struck by the strength of Ellen Hamilton's song writing. The music ranges from upbeat and light, to stark and quiet arrangements. But the lyrics are consistent in their personal, almost spiritual tone... It's groups like Night Sun that have helped bring the folk style back into 'fashion'." - Studio Magazine |
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"I was impressed as everyone else by Hamilton's honey voice and Coleman's instrumental versatility..." - Kingston Whig Standard |
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"So charged with emotion, you can't help but listen to what she has to say. |
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- Nunatsiaq News, Iqaluit |
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"Night Sun was upbeat, funky, folky and fun." - Up Here Magazine, Yellowknife |
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"Caught a couple of excellent shows recently at the intimate Wellington pub... featuring the warm sounds of the wonderful Night Sun... I was particularly taken by the singing and song writing of Night Sun's Ellen Hamilton..." - Studio Magazine |
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