WAWA, Roots Music, Toronto, and Haiti!

Hi Everyone, my plate has been so full lately I’m feeling a little heart burn comin’ on. Nonetheless, I’m pretty happy that I am finally able to sit my ass down and write you an excruciatingly long message! There have been some really exciting things going on this month and I’d like to take you through the list of fabulous goings on locally and beyond if that’s ok? Thanks so much

THE WAWA SHOW!
As many of you already know, WAWA is an event I produce every year in the spirit of collaboration.   The above photo taken by Ms Andree-Anne Handfield is a super hot testament to that.  The photo features some of the performers I’ve invited to perform at WAWA; Left to Right, Break dance babe JoDee Allen, best comic ever DeAnne Smith, yours truly holding the amazing contortionist Andreane Leclerc “Mimi”,  the sizzling Miss Sugarpuss and the beautiful trip hop singer Elsiane.

Creating a dialogue between artists and contributing to the strengthening of the community therein is something very close to my heart. I am so proud to bring you the 5th installment of WAWA featuring Canadian women in the Performance and Visual arts. I am very lucky to know so many talented women and thrilled to bring them all together for you on this special night. I was also really lucky to get St Ambroise as our sponsor, they are amazing to local talent. The two-night WAWA Valentine’s weekend event features a mix of established and up-and-coming artists from the worlds of pop, rock, urban, comedy, dance and more. I will be performing 3 songs at the end of the night on the 14th after all the artists I’ve invited have performed their wonderfully diverse sets.

Sunday, Feb 14th, Main Event at La Sala Rossa
featuring Amanda Mabro, Miss Sugarpuss, NLX, Elsiane, DeAnne Smith, JoDee Allen, contortionist MIMI, and many more
4848 St. Laurent, $15

In addition, I have co-produced an evening with the AMAZING DeAnne Smith that will take place on Feb 13th at the Centre St Ambroise, 5080A Saint Ambroise. This is a 100% chic - comedy event! You will laugh so hard it hurts.

You can get details for both events at www.thewawashow.com
Or the WAWA Facebook page for photos of the beautiful performers…I must sound like a madam:
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=WAWA&init=quick#!/event.php?eid=262129967209&ref=ts

ROOTS MUSIC CANADA! I was recently in Toronto for a bunch of different reasons and had the opportunity to speak with the fab Andy Frank. Check out the recent interview I did with him, where we discuss recent videos, crazy gigs and the latest EPs Red Rows and Wine Flows http://www.rootsmusic.ca/tag/amanda-mabro/

TORONTO, TORONTO, I LOVE YA, TORONTO, YOU’RE ONLY 10 DAYS AWAY!
I will be performing again at the Rivoli on Feb 17th! It will be a very short set as part of the Avant Garde Cabaret, but I hear this is always a sold out event not to be missed. So DO come on by to hear me sang and maybe we can hug after. Seriously. I’m a very emotional person. Deal with it.

HAITI BENEFIT
I have friends that have lost family and the whole thing has of course been heart breaking for so many people. I’ve been trying to figure out how to contribute in a way that is useful. The Metro grocery store near my place made stickers that say “Help Haiti” and put them on plastic containers. I was compelled to donate, but they rip me off on my fruits and veggies constantly so how can I trust they will actually give the money to the people they say they’ll give it to? So, instead I’m going through a more trustworthy outlet and will thus be performing a short set at a Haiti benefit on Feb 10th at Petit Campus.

Finally, in the online world, many of my next releases will be digital, but the thrill of owning something tangible is still kinda fun. Human beings are into tactile things are we not? Owning your own disc that comes with artwork and images doesn’t suck, which is why printed copies of Red Rows and Wine Flows will be on sale at WAWA and everywhere else I am in town. No, I do not sell them out of a trench coat as I pound the pavement. I’m referring to gigs. $10 each, or two for $15 - hoowah, now that’s a deal!

Big love to my peeps,

Amanda