Interview: The Abramson Singers

This interview is part of a series of interviews conducted via email with a bunch of Vancouver/Victoria bands who will be heading out to Toronto in mid June for the NXNE Festival (North By North East Festival). They were selected to play at NXNE by applying via their Sonicbids account. That was the best photo I could find.



Please identify yourself(ves) for those reading, what you do in the band, and who else plays in the band

My name is Leah Abramson and I play guitar, sing and write the songs in The Abramson Singers. The band morphs depending on time and circumstance. Sometimes I have an 8-piece choir and band, and sometimes it's just me and two other singers.


Tell us a little bit about the history of your band.

The band started when I had tendonitis in my wrist and I couldn't play guitar, so I started writing songs with just my 8-track and voice. Then my hand got better and I turned it into a band.


How would you describe your sound?

My sound is usually harmony and melody heavy. I'm a folkie who likes playing indie-rock.


You'll be traveling to Toronto to play at NXNE in the middle of June. What makes this festival worth crossing the country for or is it just another show?

I don't get out east very often, so it's a good way to meet people out there, since everyone kind of gathers there at once. Besides, I'll get to see some amazing acts all in one weekend.


What's your favourite song from the 80's?

Gee, that's hard. Probably something off of the Dirty Dancing soundtrack. Maybe "I had the time of My life"... it's so grade 2.


What's the coolest thing you've ever bought?

My sweet little orange Framus guitar from the 60's.


For the people who've downloaded your album, tell us why they should check out your live show.

My album isn't downloadable yet! So the only way to get it is at my live show!


Thanks for doing the interview; you have the last word, say what you want to say.

Um... thanks? It's nice to see people supporting the scene, especially in Vancouver.



http://www.myspace.com/leahabramson
http://leahabramson.com