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Amy Thiessen

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Amy Thiessen
Thiessen in 2012
Background information
OriginCalgary
OccupationSinger-songwriter
InstrumentGuitar

Amy Thiessen is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Calgary.[1][2]

Thiessen's debut full-length album was Give Up The Fight,[2] released in 2011.[3] Her second album, In Between Goodbyes (2014),[4] was produced by Russell Broom.[5] In a Fast Forward Weekly review of Give Up the Fight, James Wilt wrote "Thiessen's lyrical honesty and powerful voice deserves a listen."[6]

Thiessen is a certified Yoga instructor, which she says has influenced her music, especially her first album.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Meagan, Baxter (June 26, 2014). "Amy Thiessen". Vue Weekly. Archived from the original on June 26, 2014. Retrieved June 26, 2014.
  2. ^ a b Keeble, Ellen (May 30, 2014). "Amy Thiessen set to release sophomore album In Between Goodbyes". Calgary Sun. Quebecor. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved June 26, 2014.
  3. ^ "Concert in the Gallery Production presents Amy Thiessen". Alaska Highway News. Fort St. John, B.C: Postmedia. April 18, 2011. p. A.5.
  4. ^ Durrie, Miles (May 31, 2014). "Live Music This Week: Amy Thiessen CD Release". Avenue Magazine (Calgary). Archived from the original on June 26, 2014. Retrieved June 26, 2014.
  5. ^ Bell, Mike (June 26, 2014). "Concert preview: Calgary singer Amy Thiessen keeps it real". Edmonton Journal. Archived from the original on June 26, 2014. Retrieved June 26, 2014.
  6. ^ Wilt, James (August 11, 2011). "Amy Thiessen - Give Up the Fight". Fast Forward Weekly. Archived from the original on June 26, 2014. Retrieved June 26, 2014.
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