Photo by Alli Hayes
By Alli Hayes
@bunnie604
Toronto’s own Charlotte Day Wilson celebrated her Stone Woman Tour on her first stop in Vancouver on March 20. Her same-titled EP explores the grieving of a lost, long-term relationship, yet is anything but damp. Wilson, 25, is a refined experimental soul singer and seeker, and accompanied by her gifted band members, her show took the audience through a world of fresh sounds, a story of robust electric, acoustic guitar, keys, and saxophone, which Wilson frequently switches through during her set.
After a brilliant performance by Vegas’ John Keek, the stage was dark, red light haloed around the iconic ponytail Wilson rocks; the slow, darker melodies of Stone Woman excited the room. As she presents her new work off the bat, Wilson is making her mark as a fearless artist, expelling her work and natural instincts to a sold out room—connecting the Canadian community seamlessly during the next hour and a half.
As she rolls forth into her next song, “Doubt,” there are no camera flashes and there are minimal smartphones out, glaring her performance. This is Wilson’s time to share. She expresses her gratitude to the crowd at Fortune Sound Club, and how she would consider moving to BC in 50 years–possibly Salt Spring. As she sealed the set with her gospel feels “Work,” (the anthem for the Women’s March last year,) the crowd cheered for her encore. It’s nights like these that are shifting the way we take in music, get inspired, and support one another.
Alli is a wildcard. Faux fur is her wingman. She is constantly moved by art, cool parties, and independent film, and continues to create her own projects. She wishes her photographic memory did her Instagram more justice. Check out her blog at thewildcardwins.com.
