Amanda Cottreau

Rank #1 Ottawa, ON, CA Other / Indie Acoustic / Singer/Songwriter

50% of sales go to the charity Half The Sky Movement.

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Members: Amanda Cottreau

Sounds Like: Priscilla Ahn, Lisa Hannigan, Lykke Li, Lissie, Mazzy Star

Label: Unsigned, GoGirls Elite/GoGirlsMusic.com, Not Just French Music, OMYRECORDS, Wastelandic Paradise

Manager: Amanda Cottreau

Bio: Over the years, this melody seamstress has been refining her hauntingly beautiful brand of folk, elevating sadness to triumph and desolation to celebration. As alluring as the sculpted inlet of the Bay of Fundy, Amanda's voice has begun to garner attention in the international independent music s... See Full Bio

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: Tune into Rogers Daytime this Tuesday to see me perform music from my upcoming album. #Ottmusic #Ottawa #INDIELOVE http://t.co/LGKZgNOFH4

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"Amanda is a woman with a conscious, intuitive, and consistent will to connect people. Her music expresses a desire to love and be loved, and the nuances of what it means to have those desires in a complex world. Her music is lilting, introspective, comforting, precious, reflective, breakable and sometimes broken. It is the sort of music that asks to be listened to and compels its hearers to make themselves vulnerable. Her brand of folk, and the emotional intellect of her song-writing calls out to hold you, but she is, for the moments she is on stage, asking also to be held by the audience."

— Poet, Brandon Wint

“Stereofame November 2010 Artist of the Month: Amanda Cottreau”

— Collin Elliott, STEREOFAME

“Ottawa-based folk singer-songwriter Amanda Cottreau blends haunting melodies with themes of love and redemption... Her tunes are wrought with internal conflict but always seem to offer some sort of resolution through self-awareness... There’s something almost old-timey to Cottreau’s approach that recalls the sweetness of artists like Feist...Cottreau has a voice all her own.”

— Collin Elliott, PR Web

“I see your beautiful work playing to moving images, evoking the purest emotion out of every face on the screen. Your's is the kind of music that you get lost and stare off to. You write the kind of songs that make me feel at home with myself.”

— Artist, Dying Seed

"From the opening phrase of each song, you command attention and respect with a mesmerizing voice and compelling musical presence. Bravo!"

— Artist, Kathleen Gorman

"...your voice and stylings made love to my spirit and feed my soul."

— Artist, The Fat Cats

“Amanda: The thing that captures the imagination is the passion that emanates from the combination of your lyrics, vocals and instrumentation. It is as if you've crafted a special spade for gardening in the heart. You dig little furrows, plant little seeds, remove old sorrows and the magical spade does no damage - nor does it leave any scars.”

— Artist, Rick Frost

“You have an incredible ability to translate emotion into words and then paint them eloquently unto a musical canvas”

— Artist, Steve Perron

“Amanda's song structures are so unique and unexpected. Her hauntingly fragile voice grabs your attention at first note and doesn't let go until something is stirred deep within.”

— The Powergoats, Jampops Records

“Wow. Beautiful music. What a voice. ”

— Artist, The Strip

“I'm in love with your new track [Couldn't Wait]!! The emotion you project is intense and real! It identifies with spirit and touches the soul. You have an amazing gift. Thank you for sharing.”

— Stacey Ronse

"A friend of mine recommended I check out your songs - very nice work. There is a lot of potential in your music."

— Chad Nesrallah, Fat Dog Productions

“WOWWWWWWWWWWWW! I am moved, with shivers. The harmony [in Couldn't Wait] was amazing....the sentiments universal! Gorgeous, I'm inspired to write myself now! :) ”

— Artist, Crystal Inwood

“Great VOICE. Reminds me of early Nettwerk Records output... the little label that could."”

— David Pattee, Artist

“Sounds great! Can't wait to work with you again. ”

— Longshot Records, Matt Baetz

“Oh My God!!!! I say that very literally Amanda because your voice touches my soul like no other!! I weep when I hear you sing because I feel my soul rise up!”

— Kelly Dean

“[Fall is] very soulful,touching, I really like the tones in your voice...A lovely song!”

— Louise Drodge-Smith

“[Fall] love it :) and i dont say that very often. ”

— Artist, Craig McIntyre

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Discography

Universe in a Soft Shell Released on Nov 11, 2010

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Jun 29

Rockin' in the Pines - …
Richmond, ONTAR, CA | 11:00am
Rockin' in the Pines - Mus...
Richmond, ONTAR, CA
Sat Jun 29 11:00am
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This won’t be your run of the mill field party, instead Rockin in the Pines is set on the Rideau Pines Farm (minutes from Richmond on the Vandenberg Family Farm) with a newly built permanent performance stage and concession village. Matt Vandenberg’s dream of Festival grounds on his family’s Pick-Farm is now a reality and what better way to christen it than to celebrate the nation’s birthday at the same time. Bringing back the memories of the bush bashes, field parties of yester year (Sloan Fest, Keye’s Bash, Straw Fest etc…) Matt’s vision to bring back and modernize those old fun loving times is now a reality. With great live music and food that is prepared from produce grown right on the farm the Summer Festival Series hopes to create new memories and help raise money for CHEO. In the past Matt has helped raise funds for the charitable organization with his Pick-Fest event back in 05’ and will continue to non-profit oriented summer festivals.
Sat
Jul 13

Alpha Soul Cafe
Ottawa, ON, CA | 8:00pm
Alpha Soul Cafe
Ottawa, ON, CA
Sat Jul 13 8:00pm
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On the 2nd Saturday of each month Alpha Soul Cafe presents Indie Night - A showcase of original independent artists (singer/songwriters, instrumentalists, poets and other performance artists)
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Aug 10

Alpha Soul Cafe
Ottawa, ON, CA | 8:00pm
Alpha Soul Cafe
Ottawa, ON, CA
Sat Aug 10 8:00pm
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On the 2nd Saturday of each month Alpha Soul Cafe presents Indie Night - A showcase of original independent artists (singer/songwriters, instrumentalists, poets and other performance artists)
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Sep 14

Alpha Soul Cafe
Ottawa, ON, CA | 8:00pm
Alpha Soul Cafe
Ottawa, ON, CA
Sat Sep 14 8:00pm
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On the 2nd Saturday of each month Alpha Soul Cafe presents Indie Night - A showcase of original independent artists (singer/songwriters, instrumentalists, poets and other performance artists)

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Chris Angel
I really can't get enough of your music, Amanda. You are easily the best talent that Ottawa has to offer. Cheers!
Andrew Johnson
I love County Fair! Oh Amanda, sometimes you have just what I need! I agree, please, we must record something together :)
suzanne charron
love coulnt wait. beautiful voice.
Helder Rock a.k.a. T...
Stopping by to Show some Love and Support. And Listen to Some of Your Awesome Music! Wishing You Success with Your Music Keep It Coming.
JMOYA
Great music Amanda, much respect and my support.
Fantasma Web
Love it! Great tracks here. Lovely Voice. Greetings! FW