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Learn about Lindsay May

Learn about Lindsay May

“Every guitar slide, breathy harmony and note is Nashville-quality.” Grade A-, the Vancouver Province

“Ten perfect songs gathering together on one album reminding us that albums can be good from start to finish. “ Mossip Journal

“With her unique phrasing and distinctive smoky tone, she doesn’t emulate any singer of today.  Lindsay is one of a kind.” - earshot

“Here’s another example of the fine musical talent this country has to offer. “ - Scene Magazine

“Bronze and Blue is brimming over with foot tapping melodies ..... her songs are that good.” Herizons Magazine

May, 2015 - "Lindsay gets 4 E's! Entertaining, engaging, energetic, and expressive. A thoroughly enjoyed show from start to finish. Great songs and variety mixed with personal stories had the audience entranced."
(J. Braymen)

November, 2016 - "Wow. What a show Lindsay put on for us on Saturday. Her gorgeous haunting melodies coupled with her wonderful, distinctive, sometimes smoky voice made for an truly magical evening. I had several friends comment that it was "Best Show We've Hosted Yet". Sounding sometimes like Janis Joplin and next like Linda Ronstadt, her amazing voice and talented songwriting left everybody wanting for more. Friendly, Honest and Open Personality. We can't wait to have her back again next year."
(D. Miskey)


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Biography

Whether you’re talking about her songwriting, her acoustic guitar and mandolin playing or spotting her singing and playing bass in her band the Mayhem, one thing is indisputable: Lindsay May is a multitalented artist.

Her songwriting have won her huge accolades including Texas’ Kerrville New Folk Finalist, New Mountain Stage Song Finalist and more. And it’s no surprise, because she has spent years honing her craft through workshops, endless songwriting books and just plain old hard work.. Her songs mine the depths of emotion, riding the line between loss and temptation with the slow-burn ballads along with a few fun, upbeat road-trip worthy tunes.

The last decade has seen Lindsay May release 5… albums ranging from a bluesy rocky album to the crowd favourite ‘Shimmer’, to an acoustic album ‘Acoustic 4.0’, and now her latest, a beautiful Christmas record ‘Sweet Cinnamon. Partially funded with the generous support from Creative BC.

Lindsay May has toured Europe solo 4 times and criss crossed North America twice… always being asked back.. and when she’s not writing, producing her own records or practising(a lot!), you can find her playing bass and singing in her country/rock cover band, the Mayhem. The Mayhem is also her band with select talented buddies that back her up for her original tunes at festivals such as 2019 BC wildlife park fundraiser, Rockin River Fest, Rogers Hometown Hockey, CBC Holiday Train tailgate party and many others.

Lindsay has also shared the stage with Valdy, Shari Ulrich, American Aquarium, the Hunter Brothers and many more.


Accolades:

  • Kerrville New Folk Finalist in 2012 at Texas' prestigious Kerrville Folk Festival. A festival all about songwriting.

  • A Vancouver Folk Festival Picking a Folk Star Ukelele Song Contest Runner Up in 2011.

  • A New Mountain Stage Regional Songwriting Finalist in 2010

  • Top 10 Shore 104.3 Sounds of Summer Songsearch Finalist.

 

 

Not only are her songwriting skills top notch, also, her live performance skills keep getting her some prime gigs including being asked to open for Valdy, John Gorka,  American Aquarium and Shari Ulrich and being asked back 4 times to perform at Harmony Arts Festival and Vancouver's Motown Meltdown charity benefit at the Commodore Ballroom.

 

"Equipped with an engaging stage presence and a sincere gift for gab, she’s also blessed with a larger-than-life voice and the enthusiasm to drive it home, commanding complete attention."  - Roots Music Canada