Amy Bishop brings the spirit of the season to the Empress
The Empress in Fort Macleod is kicking off this year’s holiday season with Calgary folk-pop singer Amy Bishop’s Christmas show and sing-along on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
Bishop and her trio will perform a jolly mix of songs from her Christmas album, some Christmas classics, a few sing-along carols and her blazing rendition of Leonard Cohen’s iconic song ‘Hallelujah.’
Hailing from Calgary, Bishop began her music career around campfires, at block parties, and in church choir. Knowing a career in music is no guarantee, Bishop decided to practice other trades, but her passion for music prevailed, leading her to collaborations with Moby and opening for April Wine, Farmer’s Daughter, and Chris Cummings.
In 2018, Bishop appeared on CTV’s “The Launch”, a reality competition series that had artists being coached by celebrity mentors such as Shania Twain, Boy George, Fergie, Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles, Alessia Cara and hair-metal rocker Nikki Sixx. Bishop and Sixx, Motley Crue’s founder and bassist, collaborated on her song Brand New Day.
The mother of five’s most recent solo album, Perfect & Broken, includes songs that delve into regret, defiance, body image, self-acceptance and overcoming trauma.
Her appearance on “The Launch” opened industry doors as she was quickly signed by both a booking Her voice is a combination of smooth pavement and rough gravel, and she charms listeners with her sweet tones and stuns them with the ability to hit any high note. She has an instinctive ability to craft stories into song and deliver them with sincerity and passion, all qualities that make her an undeniable Canadian talent.
Tickets to Amy Bishop Christmas at the Empress are $35 each and available at MacleodEmpress.com, by calling 403-553-4404 (toll-free at 1-800-540-9229), or at the Box Office on Main Street.
For more information, contact the Empress Theatre at 403-553-4404 or info@macleodempress.com.
About the Empress Theatre The Empress Theatre in Fort Macleod is a rare gem: one of the oldest operating theatres in the country. Built in 1912, the elegant Empress hosts movies, musicals and musicians throughout the year. From the neon tulip lights that grace the theatre’s pressed tin ceiling, to the original ticket wicket and dressing rooms (not to mention our resident ghost, Ed), the Empress is a special place where neighbours gather to celebrate and nurture local, Albertan and Canadian performers.