Emily Triggs (AB)
A bred-in-the-bones roots musician, Emily Trigg’s second album, Middletown, takes listeners on a journey through inspirations and experiences that have shaped her folk/roots sound. Bringing in influences she has had over the years, she pushes the boundaries of what is considered folk. These influences span the Deep South, through Texas blues, strains from the Appalachian Mountains, and early years in French Canada.
A regular performer at family gatherings and parties, Emily honed her natural talent in Québec. The youngest of five growing up in a mix of English and French culture, it was in living room jam sessions with local and visiting musicians that Emily learned the history and art of lyrical composition and performance. After studying music in Montréal, she travelled to Calgary by way of West Virginia, where she had immersed herself in the Appalachian side of folk.
A passionate storyteller, Emily’s honest, authentic vocals and music are double-edged, unapologetic, and a unique sound in the genre of folk/roots.