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THE FATES
Saturday, July 3
Ironwood
Historically, women with a past were openly shunned, but secretly admired and desired. Musicians Jenny Allen, Lin Elder and Lori Reid each have their own track records and now share a collective future in their Alberta-based band the fates. Elder was a backup singer for Jann Arden and has released some superb music, including her 1998 stunner One Beautiful Wife. Allen, recently featured on CMT’s The Undiscovered Country, is in her third decade of lending her angelic voice to the local scene, while Reid’s Radio album has garnered rave attention. Fast Forward caught up with the trio of goddesses to check out what it’s like to trade solo stages for girl power.
Nicknames: Lori Reid a.k.a. Clotho. Jenny Allen a.k.a. Lachesis. Lin Elder a.k.a. Atropos.
Most sought after item while recording or on tour: A lighter.
Best thing about working together: No end to the creativity.
Worst thing about working together: We haven't discovered that yet.
What are you communicating with your music: Understanding, beauty and trying to make sense of the world.
Most asked question: What are we wearing?
Best fates inside joke: It’s totally a chick thing.
A really great night: Being totally in the "zone."
A really bad night: Bad monitor sound and breaking strings.
Band's proudest on-stage moments: When Jenny fixes her guitar strings in 30 seconds.
the fates’s fave way to waste time: Writing a set list.
Funny moment for Lin: When Lori put her chewed gum in her pocket.
Favourite group treat: Cherry Halls.
Often said by the fates: Lori: "Let's go!" Jenny: "Lin, can I use your cell?" or "Where are my keys?" Lin: "Does anybody have any Cherry Halls?" |
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