Women in Music Toronto - Songwriter Showcase Feb 26 LIVE @ C'est What
Women in Music Showcase is BACK with a brand new lineup and brand new songs to share
6pm Doors | 7pm Showtime
Tickets: $15 in advance | $20 at the door
Our talented performers are:
Nicole Haber | Francesca Panetta | Julianna Jones | Rachel Hickey | Paige Rutledge
Hosted by Lora Ryan
N I C O L E H A B E R:
Nicole Haber is an up-and-coming emerging Electro-Pop artist from Toronto, Canada, whose audience massively expanded throughout 2022, reaching almost 200K listeners worldwide and accumulating over half a million streams on all platforms. The artist is known for their quirky, spot-on relatable lyrics and high-energy Dance-Pop production. Which can be found on top tracks like Poison, selected as one of the best songs of the year in 2022 by CBC Music. Nicole is currently working on a full-length album and hopes to show fans an authentic, bold, badass side that has been dying to be unleashed.
Follow along: FB/IG/TikTok: nicole.haber.music | www.nicolehabermusic.com
F R A N C E S C A P A N E T T A:
Each song that Francesca Panetta writes is laced with unapologetic authenticity. Leveraging self-reflection in her songwriting, the Toronto-born musician translates her own personal experiences into compelling lyrics that everyone can find comfort in. On her debut EP When the Sunshine Rains, Francesca aligns nostalgic moments with sweet melodies and passion.
Francesca began dabbling in singing and playing instruments at a young age and found an early love for writing music. Valuing the subtle nuances in life, Francesca allows for her creativity to flow constantly, not hesitating to stop in the middle of her day when inspiration strikes. Panetta has remained dedicated to her craft, contributing to the local music scene with memorable performances at music festivals, Canada’s Wonderland, and on the streets of downtown Toronto.
So Few Words (love letter) represents Francesca’s latest release. Written exclusively by her, Panetta invites her listeners to join her as she navigates the intricacies of life. Francesca’s biggest goal is to create music that people can relate to, yet still give them the chance to find their own meaning in her songs.
Follow along: IG: @singing.hippe | FB/Tiktok: @singinghippe
J U L I A N A J O N E S:
Hailing from Toronto, Canada, singer-songwriter Julianna Jones is a powerful and rich RnB Pop voice who has an insatiable core fanbase for one reason - she’s authentic. Jones is a relatable artist, living life to its fullest, echoing her experiences to fans who are navigating life as new adults. Drawing from modern and classic influences such as Ariana Grande, Tate McRae, FLETCHER, Olivia Rodrigo, Julia Michaels and Adele, she infuses Rnb, soul, pop, and rock writing from her personal experiences in love and life.
Off her newest single ‘Depend on You’, she has been featured on CBC Radio’s Toyota Searchlight Top 100 finalists and CBC’s Best Songs of 2022 Playlist. She is also featured Honey Jam artist of 2022, home to known artists like Nelly Furtado, Melanie Fiona, Haviah Mighty and Charmaine.The singer-songwriter landed on the scene with her first single ‘Stranger’ in 2019 which saw radio play with local Toronto stations, including INDIE 101.5 and 93.3 CFMU. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Jones was forced to reimagine her career, strategy and sound. Julianna decided to go back to school to complete a degree in music business while also working on her music career. She later released her smash single 'Bad for Me' and follow up single 'Can't Help It' in mid 2021. Fast forward to 2022, Jones has been featured by the likes of Ones to Watch, Canadian Beats, FYI Music News, Sidedoor Mag, Sarah’s Hot Spot and many more for her effortless songwriting and catchy melodies and performing in historic venues like the legendary El Mocambo, The Rivoli, The Axis club(formaly known as "The Mod Club") in Toronto and a featured performance at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Described by BuzzMusic (Los Angeles) as “leaps and bounds above the rest as she digs into the exposed storyline and puts her own emotions on blast,”Julianna Jones has only just begun her artistic journey with new music on the horizon.
Follow along: IG: @juliannajones
R A C H E L H I C K E Y:
Rachel Hickey is an independent singer-songwriter from Kitchener-Waterloo, now based out of Toronto. Her latest EP, “So Long” is out now, with brand new music and shows coming in 2023!
Rachel's musical style can be described as folk-focused with a blend of indie, pop, and rock music inspired by Canadian artists like Joni Mitchell, Basia Bulat, and Hey Rosetta!.
Focused around guitar, Rachel uses storytelling and descriptive imagery to captivate listeners with her feeling-packed performances.
Follow along: FB/IG: @racheljhickey | TikTok: @racheljhickeymusic
P A I G E R U T L E D G E:
Vibrant, energetic and dynamic are words that have been used to describe Paige Rutledge. Growing up in Oakville, Ontario, Paige was raised on country music. When Paige was nine, her grandfather, passed away and Paige sang at the funeral. It was in that moment Paige recognized that music can connect people and knew she wanted to make music for the rest of her life.
Paige is one of Ontario’s most exciting upcoming country artists. Paige was recognized in the number two spot of “21 Artists to Watch in 2022” by Soundcheck Entertainment. Paige has performed all across Ontario and in Nashville, with some performance highlights including the Hillside Inside Festival, HarmoniaFest, and numerous writers rounds including the Blue Jay sessions as the Canadian Country Music Awards.
Follow along: FB/TikTok: paigerutledgemusic | IG: paigerutledge www.paigerutledge.com
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