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After years of focusing on her other musical projects, returning to university, and starting a family, Cape Breton indie-scene veteran, Alicia Penney, is ready to share the songs from her personal journey into adulthood. The new album, “Fox Sparrow” features themes of love and family, presented with Alicia’s characteristically powerful vocals, rich harmonies and heartfelt lyrics, showcasing the progression of her songwriting skills. The melodic prowess she is known and loved for takes centre stage in Fox Sparrow, Alicia’s first full-length, professionally recorded solo album.

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Available in Stores!

I just wanted to make a post to let you all know that Fox Sparrow is available in some amazing local businesses.Please check out these excellent places even if you don't want to buy an album, haha.On Paper Books
The Herring Choker Deli
Mira Ferry Market
Mullins Rite Stop
Inverness County Centre for the Arts

Rock Music

Some of you may know that I love being involved in lots of musical projects besides my solo / singer-songwriter type stuff. I recently was able to make a bandcamp page for some of my rock and punk projects of the past and present so I thought I'd include them here in case anyone wants to take a listen.

live shows

EventLocationDateTickets
Songwriter's CircleCoxheath Community HallOctober 20th at 2pmCANCELLED

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Promotional Material

With a voice that routinely makes people shut up and listen, lyrics that paint vivid murals inside your head and a mastery of anything with strings, Alicia Penney has graced the stages of Cape Breton and beyond since the early 2000s. At home or while touring across Canada or overseas; whether with a punk trio (Static in Action), a bluesy folk duo (Billie Yvette), a folk-rock sextet (Tamarack), or acoustic solo, Alicia Penney shines through.You can hear Alica's musical gifts on her 2005 solo debut release “Right Out of ‘Er'”, three Yellow EPs, Static in Action's self-titled double disc, and her former band, The Tom Fun Orchestra's “You Will Land With a Thud”. She also makes guest appearances on the sophomore album by Fire Valley Fire, Great Plains' “Home of the New Totem”, as well as Ricochet's “Daze Away”, and Black Tooth Grinn's self-titled acoustic album. Alicia is routinely called upon to add her unique voice to the mix whether it be for a recording or a guest appearance live on stage with her friends.After years of focusing on her other musical projects, returning to university, and starting a family, Cape Breton indie-scene veteran, Alicia Penney, is ready to share the songs from her personal journey into adulthood. Her new album, “Fox Sparrow” features themes of love and family, presented with Alicia’s characteristically powerful vocals, rich harmonies and heartfelt lyrics, showcasing the progression of her songwriting skills. The melodic prowess she is known and loved for takes centre stage in Fox Sparrow, Alicia’s first full-length, professionally recorded solo album.

CDs in Stores

Check out the map below to see where Fox Sparrow can be found in stores! Thank you so much to the wonderful local businesses which made this possible.