Rheaume has an undeniably powerful voice that fits perfectly with her self-written material, or any other song she chooses to perform. Like a light switch, Rheaume can go from a bright comforting harmony to a dark hard edge at the crowd's request.
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Hundreds of shows, fans and great stories are bringing Amanda Rheaume to life on the entertainment scene. Having just won $40,000 in Ottawa's "Big Money Shot" talent showdown, Amanda is rapidly solidifying her position in rising to the front of the pack of up and coming female artists in Canada. Determination, courage and strength typifies the high energy and musically rich and diverse live performance Amanda has perfected.
Over the past three years Amanda has received critical acclaim from media across the country, opening for bands like The White Stripes, The Trews, Sloan, Jeff Martin and Ani DiFranco to name a few. Her early performing days go as far back as 1999 sharing the stage with veterans Sarah MacLachlan, The Dixie Chicks, and The Indigo Girls at Lilith Fair in Toronto. "To share the stage with these people and connect to their audience is a challenge, and they've embraced me. It's so amazing that such a variety of crowds have taken to my music so well."
Her stage show is a high octane, energetic, tight and dynamic. Amanda and her five-piece band deliver a wide range of musical flavours spanning pop, rock, funk, acoustic and even dance. Amanda exudes excitement in concert, organically drawing in the crowds' attention with her positive energy and downright natural love for music and performing.
Some Career Highlights
- In May, 2008, Amanda was awarded $40,000 in Ottawa talent showdown contest, "Big Money Shot." She will go on to the quarter million dollar finals this December.
Chosen, along with Kathleen Edwards and Kellylee Evans, to perform at CBC's Canadian Divas, a broadcast where the women had to interpret and then cover some of top female vocalists from the golden age of radio and early TV
Toured throughout Alberta with Babes For Breasts last October, raising $8442.00 with other singer-songwriters including NLX: Natasha Alexandra, Ana Miura, Emily Fennell etc.
In 2007 performed over 170 shows in cities across North America including Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, London, Kingston, Calgary, Edmonton, New York, Los Angeles. Also at Aboriginal Day, two Ottawa Bluesfest performances and Indieweek Toronto.
