Born in Cities

2012 Vancouver Island Music Awards Nominees: Auto Jansz – Female Songwriter of the Year; Andrea June – Female Vocalist of the Year Andrea June is “a wonderful singer and a talented multi-instrumentalist who brings fire to the stage.” Jennifer Louise Taylor, Musician Auto’s songs “have all the classic virtues of roots music while sounding fresh and contemporary, never lapsing into stolid folk puritanism.” Randy Gelling, Station Manager, CFUV 101.9 FM “a wonderful blend of roots, folk, and heartfelt lyrics. . . when first hearing this new EP [Red Lights, Money and Wine], I am immediately reminded and proud of great Canadian artists, and Auto has joined them.” Jason Valleau, Mountain View Music Festival Artistic Director Andrea has “an eclectic and interesting mix of songs. . . . catchy accordion. . . funky piano and June’s gorgeous voice.” Grant McKenzie, Editor-in-Chief, Monday Magazine From Winnipeg punk to Victoria folk and ragtime, Auto Jansz has earned her musical stripes. As a member of popular roots band, Barley Wik, her songs and style turned many heads in the Canadian roots community. Barley Wik won Album of the Year at the 200... more...