A highly recognized songwriter, Rebecca Lappa recently garnered a lot of media attention after winning the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta’s Spirit of Vimy Ridge Contest with her original song “The Valiant of Vimy”. Rebecca Lappa and the Revelry have just returned from their Prairie Express tour to support their WCMA nominated CD “Reckless Heart” and are excited to perform at the Ottawa Bluefest for the 2nd year.
Rebecca Lappa, Canadian Folk Music Awards recipient and Edmonton Music Awards winner is Canada’s brightest new folk-rock voice. Her music is a truly special combination of energetic rock melodies and warm roots influences tunes while throwing in a dash of blues. Her story based songs, about history, poetry and life events, carry the listener through a sea of emotions. She performs with her 4 piece band, Rebecca and The Revelry, who give Rebecca’s powerful voice and lush lyrics a rocking beat. The band is made up of Nick Samoil on keys, Madi Myhre on bass and Evan Stewart on Drums. The band has wowed audiences as a finalist in the 2016 She’s the One contest at the Ottawa Blues Festival, Secret Street Car Series, Nextfest, Canada Day at the Legislature, The Needle Vinyl Tavern, Sherwood Park Patio Series, K-Days, Edmonton Unplugged, Black Dog, Fort McMurray Fundraiser and the Sub Stage at the U of A. They have opened for the Pistol Whips, Leeroy Stagger and Jenn Grant.
Rebecca received a Factor Juried Sound Recording grant for her latest album, “Reckless Heart” and teamed up with JUNO-winning producer Russell Broom. While showcasing her compelling songwriting …“The singing is the true knock-out here, the passion of Sheryl Crow with the sensitivity of Sarah McLachlan.” (Mike Ross Gigcity 2016). “Reckless Heart” debuted as # 1 on CJSR’s Top 30 and #10 on iTunes Singer/Songwriter Album chart on Nov.3rd, 2016. Since then it’s charted on many other stations including 5 weeks on CILU Thunder Bay’s Top 10 Folk/Roots/Blues Chart. The singles Crock Pot Girl and Love in a Killing are being played on commercial radio. Russell Broom is nominated for Producer of the Year for “Reckless Heart” at the 2017 Western Canada Music Awards.