Breagh Mackinnon

With a voice that digs deep into your heart, smooth guitar lines, and jazzy interludes, Breagh Mackinnon's debut album, Where The Days Went, set to be released September 25, truly flaunts the timeless sound that sets her apart. As a Cape Breton singer songwriter, Mackinnon’s age is unrecognizable in her sophisticated lyrics and thoughtful arrangements. Where The Days Went, which Mackinnon co-produced at Lakewind Sound Studios along side sound engineer Mike Shepherd, draws inspiration from her extensive songwriting collaborations, as well as her formal Jazz training. “White Picket Love”, a song that propelled the young artist into a finalist position at the Ottawa Bluesfest ‘She’s The One Contest’ and recently, the International Mountain Stage NewSong Contest, demonstrates Mackinnon’s ability to express melancholy in beauty. The pop infused melodies of "Secret" and "Call You Mine" continue to demonstrate her versatility. “Whiskey”, the album’s stripped down, piano bonus track, completes the package with a soothing quality unmistakably reminiscent of a young Norah Jones. “Part of gaining life experience is interacting with other people and learning how that shapes who we become…The album was inspired by my experience of different relationships- whether it be with a place, another person or within myself”. Nowhere are Mackinnon’s insights reflected more clearly than on stage where she creates a personal relationship with her audience. Backed by strong musicality and a charming demeanor, it's impossible not to feel at home with this up and coming songstress. Since releasing her self-titled E.P, Mackinnon has been busy playing shows and festivals across the Maritimes, as well as participating in The Winnipeg Folk Festival Galaxy Young Performers Program. She has had the pleasure of working closely with both long term and emerging musicians, including Dylan Guthro, Carleton Stone, Natalia Zukerman, Gordie Sampson, and Steve MacDougall. Mackinnon has also shared the stage with numerous Maritime favorites including Rose Cousins, Mo Kenney, Carmen Townsend and Meaghan Blanchard. The new album explores Mackinnon's experiences and inspiration, while highlighting the alluring sound that is uniquely her. Where The Days Went is an elegant debut for Breagh Mackinnon. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Breagh is that rare combination of voice, song and musical strength. The writing is breathtaking and the voice is strong medicine" – Gordie Sampson “Breagh Mackinnon…displaying intricate piano/guitar chordal-work and unique arranging in her promising musicality.” – Todd MacLean The Guardian "Her guitar playing and arranging skills are compelling and even refreshingly unique" - Devon Strang Whats going on? “The acclaims held up. Her voice is striking.. Numerous people remarked after the show, “what a voice” “she reminds me of Norah Jones” – Laurie Burns in LorOpr Halifax Urban Folk Festival 2012 Review www.breaghmackinnon.com