We’re very pleased to announce that the extraordinary Coco Love Alcorn will return to The Carleton stage for a show on Thursday, October 26th. Show time is 7:30 PM and tickets are $20 advanced or $25 at the door.
As a performer, she’s always in the moment; joyful and genuine, soulful and compelling. Alcorn sings joyful soul; a combination of her diverse musical influences, including jazz, pop, R&B and folk, Her voice has been hailed by press as extraordinary, beautiful and stunning. Her playful and witty character, love of improving and her willingness to engage fearlessly with the audience has made Coco Love Alcorn an established presence on the Canadian music landscape.
“Coco has the voice, the look and most importantly the presence of a true Canadian star.” Echo Weekly
“A bright burst of colour amidst the many shades of indie grey.” Ottawa Xpress
“With arrangements as bright as the material, Alcorn takes a lot of chances here and pulls it off.” The Vancouver Province
“Most surprising is the fact that this album full of gospel and Motown backup vocals, Casio, guitar and handclaps came mostly out of one woman.” Now Magazine
“as sweet and cool as a tub of haagen-dazs” Chatelaine Magazine
“vocal power and impressive improv skills” See Magazine
“Coco Love Alcorn should be celebrated as a Canadian treasure,” Alberta Morning on CKUA
“A young veteran of every genre” The Toronto Star
“one of the most soothing, uniquely refreshing vocalists in Canada” The View Weekly
“amazing” Earshot
“Her voice is a revelation” The Standard
“the feel of classic R&B but with a modern singer-songwriter’s sensibility” Sing Out
“a sensual alto that elegantly captures old school soul” Hamilton Spectator