Romancing The Bones

Wednesday night I was at the Burdock to see some new acts including headliner Kaili Kinnon. First up was her brother Liam. He sings typical pop/americana for his solo set though Explorers of the Don Valley evoked some fun memories for the locals. Chris & Nicole was a duo that shared equal vocal duties. Songs like Whispers in the Night and Nothing Left had sweet pop harmonies with a touch of country. Often in duos, you want to hear more of one singer but both were compelling.

I actually saw a young Kaili Kinnon in a French cabaret almost 8 years ago. She was studying Jazz at York University at the time. When she started singing, her rich voice had deepened even more. She also had a deft hand on the keys. Combined with groovy arrangements, it was a good set. Somewhere between actress Kathleen Turner and local chanteuse Charlotte Day Wilson. The only dissatisfaction was the average lyrics. They were so typical of any pop/r&b song that it was a bit of a let-down given the quality of Kinnon's talent.