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1 Press Kit Welcome to Alison Demeter s Press Kit. Within this kit you will find: 1. Promotional Photo 2. Alison Demeter s Short Bio 3. Alison Demeter s Full Bio 4. CD One Sheet 5. Quotes, Placements & Awards 6. Stage Plot For bookings please contact Alison at: Phone: (403) Fax: (403) alison.demeter@songs-we-remember.com Website:

2 Alison Demeter s Short Bio University and the result is an ever changing range of musical influences. Alison's sung stories are reflective of events in the lives of ordinary people weddings, babies, romance, faith and just simply having a good time. While performing she invites those she meets to "experience the music she has to offer. Alison Demeter s Full Bio University and the result is an ever changing range of musical influences. Although Alison has been writing songs since age 10, it wasn't until 2002 that she began sharing her songs at various venues and festivals around Alberta. Included are the Mountain View Music Festival, Tongue On The Post, Celtic Folk Club, Water Valley Celtic Music Festival, and the Pincher Creek Cowboy Poetry Gathering. She has also faired in a few competitions: Alison's debut album, Moments in Time is co-produced by Craig Newnes and was recorded and engineered at Glow Music Arts in Calgary. Although some of the songs on Moments in Time have a fuller sound, most of her arrangements are very simple. The variety of musicians who contributed to the album include Alison Demeter on voice, guitar, piano, and backing vocals, Bruce Harding on flute, alto flute, and bass flute, Clea Roddick on accordion, Craig Newnes on upright and electric bass, Greg Hooper on tin whistle, Kathy Cook on mandolin and backing vocals, Myran Szott on fiddle, Natasha Platt on backing vocals, Shaun Coburn on violin, backing vocals, Spencer Cheyne on drums and percussion, Tim Williams on guitar, and Will Mehew on backing vocals. With the exception of the title track, all of the songs on the album were written between 1980 and 2002 and are reflective of events in the lives of ordinary people weddings, babies, romance, faith and just simply having a good time. Sorinda's Lullaby, written before Alison's first child was born, begins with a conversation between the upright bass and accoustic guitar that continues with counter melodies and harmonies that gently weave the story together. Oh My Lord is an intimate conversation with God during a dark night of the soul. A response to 9/11, Moments in Time, reflects on the relationship between the gift of life each of us are given and how we choose to spend our time here. While Alison celebrates the western music passed on to her in My Father's Gifts, she tells the story of her Celtic influences passed down through several generations of Scottish women in And She Danced. With her sassy girlfriends standing right beside her, the story of Blue Eyed Baby is sung through the voice of a southern girl, Liza-Belle, after her all too charming husband has done her wrong. Through her music Alison has met some of the nicest people you could ever hope to know. With the release of Moments in Time, her goal is to begin touring solo in the spring of 2011, inviting those she meets to experience the music she has to offer.

3 Alison Demeter Moments in Time N E W R E L E A S E University and the result is an ever changing range of musical influences. Although Alison has been writing songs since age 10, it wasn't until 2002 that she began sharing her songs at various venues and festivals around Alberta. Included are the Mountain View Music Festival, Tongue On The Post, Celtic Folk Club, Water Valley Celtic Music Festival, and the Pincher Creek Cowboy Poetry Gathering. Alison's debut album, Moments in Time is co-produced by Craig Newnes and was recorded and engineered at Glow Music Arts in Calgary. Although some of the songs on Moments in Time have a fuller sound, most of her arrangements are very simple. The variety of musicians who contributed to Moments in Time include Alison Demeter on guitar, piano, and backing vocals, Bruce Harding on flute, alto flute, and bass flute, Clea Roddick on accordion, Craig Newnes on upright and electric bass, Greg Hooper on tin whistle, Kathy Cook on mandolin and backing vocals, Myran Szott on fiddle, Natasha Platt on backing vocals, Shaun Coburn on violin, backing vocals, Spencer Cheyne on drums and percussion, Tim Williams on guitar, and Will Mehew on backing vocals. With the exception of the title track, all of the songs on the album were written between 1980 and 2002 and are reflective of events in the lives of ordinary people weddings, babies, romance, faith and just simply having a good time. Sorinda's Lullaby, written before Alison's first child was born, begins with a conversation between the upright bass and accoustic guitar that continues with counter melodies and harmonies that gently weave the story together. Oh My Lord is an intimate conversation with God during a dark night of the soul. A response to 9/11, Moments in Time, reflects on the relationship between the gift of life each of us are given and how we choose to spend our time here. While Alison celebrates the western music passed on to her in My Father's Gifts, she tells the story of her Celtic influences passed down through several generations of Scottish women in And She Danced. With her sassy girlfriends standing right beside her, the story of Blue Eyed Baby is sung through the voice of a southern girl, Liza-Belle, after her all too charming husband has done her wrong. Through her music Alison has met some of the nicest people you could ever hope to know. With the release of Moments in Time, her goal is to begin touring solo in the spring of 2011, inviting those she meets to experience the music she has to offer. For more information visit

4 Quotes "Alison has thoughtful lyrics and a sweet voice. Her songs are presented honestly which adds to her charm. I think she is an up and comer who we should watch for." Verne Luchinski CHRB 1140 AM radio When Alison first came out to the Open Mic that I host in early 2006, I was quite impressed. And since that time, I have been thrilled to see her progress even further as a performer and songwriter. Whether she is playing one of her own terrific songs or covering someone else's, she always puts her heart into it. Alison is blessed with wonderful singing and songwriting abilities and her talents are a blessing to us. Doug Baker Open Mic Host Central Blends, Calgary A fresh new voice on the Calgary music scene Alison Demeter brings her heart-felt lyrics to life with a bright vocal presentation. Utilizing her talent on keyboard and guitar Alison s original ballads and love songs along with traditional material can bring an audience to laughter and to tears. I look forward to hearing more from this new light in Canadian folk music. Will Mehew Artistic Director Soundwaves Music Club "Alison Demeter blew into Medicine Hat like a southerly snow eater on the first night of the Tongue on the Post winter folk festival. Her clear, true, voice and strong original ballads were a highlight at the Friday night Singer Songwriter open stage. On Saturday afternoon, Alison's special ability to form immediate bonds with an audience were showcased at the Children's Side Stage. Kids loved her sing-a-long stylings and storytelling. As the Radical Rover, Alison warmed the crowd waiting for seats for the evening concert and proved that her connections run to older folks as well. It takes that special personal something for complete strangers to risk singing a round under Alison's capable direction. Alison Demeter's musical gifts, her training, and experience as music professional make her an immediately warm and familiar friend whenever she performs. She was a welcome winter presence at our festival." Placements & Awards Les Pearson Past Chairman Medicine Hat Folk Club

5 Stage Plot Alison Demeter Stage Plot Solo = XLR Input = Vocal Mic with boom stand AUDIENCE Monitor Alison Guitar Alison will bring her own vocal mic. These will require phantom power. Any questions please phone Alison l at