BIOGRAPHY
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Dana Valerie (they/she) is a twenty-five year old singer-songwriter hailing from Newmarket, Ontario. Merging their love of folk music with emotionally rich content and an indie-rock flare, Dana Valerie creates lively music that forces the listener to feel. Largely influenced lyrically by poetic greats such as Leonard Cohen and Paul Simon, Dana takes the time to ensure every lyric is carefully chosen.
Having played the flute from a young age, Dana found their joy in music and went on to teach themselves guitar, piano, banjo, bass, and ukulele. Going on to study classical voice at Wilfrid Laurier University, Dana now teaches voice/theory/guitar based out of Newmarket, Ontario.
A past member of the Canadian Musicians Co-operative, Dana Valerie has performed across southern Ontario, from The Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto, to the mainstage at York Region Pride in 2023 and 2024. Dana spends their spare time performing online to their 16,100+ followers on TikTok, sharing originals and covers alike. Dana is dedicated to delivering emotional and enjoyable performances for their audience.
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Dana Valerie (they/she) is a twenty-five year old folk/rock musician from Newmarket, Ontario. Drawing inspiration from their personal experiences, Dana Valerie creates lively music that forces the listener to feel. Their songwriting is emotionally charged and melodically intriguing, and Dana is dedicated to delivering enjoyable and moving performances.
MUSIC
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- Single release, "Scared of my Hometown" (Oct. '22). Reached 1000+ streams
- Single release, "Sink" (Dec. '23)
- Performed on the York Region Pride Festivals' main stage as a solo artist (Jun. '23, Jun. '24)
- Toured with the Canadian Musicians Co-operative as a member and artist (Aug. '23)
- Playing venues in Toronto such as The Painted Lady, The Horseshoe Tavern, The Tranzac, and more
- Session musician/vocalist/vocal coach (Jul. '23 - Present)
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