Last Saturday night on September 10th, 2016, I was able to witness a soon to be rising star in the music community. Ginger Ale & The Monowhales put on an astounding performance at O Patro Vys. They were alongside Montreals own Pin Up, who were raising awareness for I Am That Girl‘s foundation, so that all women may be confident in themselves, lift each other up and make it safe for them to be exactly who they are as individuals.
Before this show, I had only heard a song or two, but once seeing them live I will definitely be adding them to my everyday music. The crazy amount of energy and charm that lead singer Sally Shaar portrayed alongside fellow band members leaves me speechless. If only I had half of the energy that they had on stage, life would be so much easier!
Yo-Yo Ma once said “Passion is one great force that unleashes creativity, because if you’re passionate about something, then you’re more willing to take risks.”
Ginger Ale & The Monowhales truly proved how much passion they have for their music; and it will get them far, no doubt.
When it comes to Sally’s voice, this powerhouse of a woman is a vocal mix between Emily Haines (Metric) & Hayley Williams (Paramore). I was astounded by her vocal range, and even though her ear piece gave her trouble after it stopped working in the middle of their set, she went up to the mic and said “let’s do this old school” ; and then continued to blow us all away.
If that wasn’t enough to convince you to give them a listen, they also have amazing guitar solos (lynyrd skynyrd style) when performing live. They truly know how to vibe off of each others energy and I haven’t seen a band so perky or alive in a long time. They are currently touring around the Ontario area, so if you’re thinking of taking a road trip to Toronto anytime soon, I’d definitely recommend making a pit stop to go and see this amazing and fun loving band.
Review – Brittany Salmaso
Photos – capturacamera.com