Dahlia Wakefield

The lyric a little bit country, a little bit rock and roll could have been written about emerging Edmonton, Alberta-based singer-songwriter Dahlia Wakefield. Dahlia creates heart-felt lyrics, memorable melodies and pours her soul into vocal performances that immediately captivate listeners. Her new album "Down This Road", which was written and recorded almost completely online, was produced by Jim Stoeber of Tegancat Music and represents just over a year and a half of dedicated effort.

It follows her well-received debut CD, "Close to Home", both released on her independent record label, Squirrelly Girl Music. With a strong, unique voice capable of interesting complexity, Dahlia spans easily from angelic and sensitive, to smooth and sensual, to raunchy and gutsy. Her musical direction explores popular avenues combining contemporary rock, pop, blues and a hint of what might be considered modern country. If one must compare styles, the likes of Matchbox Twenty's Rob Thomas, Sheryl Crow, Alanis Morissette, and even Shania Twain come to mind... and then, of course, there are her influences of Fleetwood Mac, Bonnie Raitt, Amanda Marshall, Jann Arden and so on. Dahlia's rich voice and contemporary-with-roots style allows her music to fit comfortably into almost any play-list or program.

Dahlia graduated with Distinction from the highly regarded music program at Grant MacEwan College in Edmonton where she received one scholarship and one award. A performer since age 5 and a songwriter since age 15, Dahlia has placed as a high-ranking finalist in three international songwriting competitions, has received full-rotation radio play as well as streaming airplay with several other tunes, and has landed on five compilation CDs so far. Songs from the hot-off-the-press release "Down This Road" have caught the attention of local radio and Dahlia, as always, is keeping busy with more songwriting, performances and promotions in Canada, the U.S., Europe and Australia. With full-length albums "Close to Home" and "Down This Road" released and several accolades at her feet, Dahlia Wakefield is a rising star set to shine bright and long.