Almost famous

Fame is a funny thing. How does a band or an actor or any performer for that matter attain fame and notoriety? What does it take and what series of events need to occur to secure ones spot in the world of celebrity? Perhaps it comes down to the stars aligning ever so perfectly. Maybe it’s a chance meeting with an important contact or tireless hours of unpaid and unrecognized work. Whatever the magical equation may be, it amazes me how many talented people are out there and why so many of them have yet to be discovered.

Having realized that some of these said talents are people i know or who have crossed my path, I was inspired to compile a short list of....

The Urban Cowgirl’s Ones to Watch

Sophie Bramley West

This British babe is not only easy on the eyes but has a sultry voice and mad songwriting skills to match. She compares herself to the likes of Ladyhawke and Little Boots but I say she has a sexy style all her own. Hailing from Sheffield, England, Bramley West is also a member of the group Orange 38.

I met Sophie years ago while working at a backpackers hostel in Australia. She’s come a long way since serving XXXX to intoxicated travelers. Give her a listen on MySpace.

Andrew Allen

I stumbled upon this singer songwriter while volunteering for the 2009 Junos. BC boy Andrew Allen really stood out for me during a Junos pre-party while performing among several other up and coming Canadian musicians. His poignant sometimes romantic lyrics paired with a serious set of pipes really caught me off guard! What can I say...I’m a sucker for a boy with a guitar. Check him out.

Darcy Michael

I may be a tad bias with respect to this next talent, but I don’t mind because this politically charged pot head (and I say so affectionately) is certainly someone to keep an eye on.

Darcy Michael, the self-proclaimed undercover fag, has been corrupting comedy club audiences for the past 4 years and I feel like this furry fella is on the brink. From his debut on a small stage on The Drive, to comedy festivals, headlining shows across the country and a spot on Leno, Michael is just a few tokes away from super stardom.

Michael also recently got a rise out of self-righteous bitchy blogger Perez Hilton himself, and for that I love him even more.



I hate to love you and leave you possums, but I’ve got to run...tickets to Scott Weiland at the Commodore tonight and I still need to select which under pants I plan on hoisting onto the stage.

Bon soir xx