Fera (band)
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Fera is a Canadian Pop rock
/Singer-songwriter
duo composed of twin sisters Courtney Fera and Stephanie Fera. Over the past ten years Fera has recorded three albums: ‘The Music Room’ (2005) – produced by Paul Airey (Michael Bublé
); ‘Familiar Feeling’ (2007) – produced by CCMA award-winner Tom Mckillip (Aaron Pritchett
, One More Girl
); and most recently a self-titled EP (2009) – produced by Tom Mckillip and Paul Shatto (The Higgins
).
, One More Girl
and Prairie Oyster
; and shared the stage with artists such as Jessie Farrell
, Aaron Pritchett
, Ian Tyson
, Randy Bachman
, Bill Henderson
and many more.
Fera's songwriting led to an opportunity at the 2008 CCMA Music Conference, where their song ‘Fairytales’ was signed to OLE Music Publishing. Their co-writing adventures have since led to writing sessions with Jessie Farrell
, One More Girl
, Kathleen Higgins (of The Higgins
), Exit This Side, The Matinee and a writing trip to Nashville. Fera has been nominated several years in a row for the BC Country Music Awards ‘Group or Duo’, ‘Roots Artist’, ‘SOCAN Song of the Year’ and ‘Rising Star’. The song ‘Tornado’ was in the Top 20 of local radio station "The Shore 104.3" ‘Sounds of Summer Contest'
Pop rock
Pop rock is a music genre which mixes a catchy pop style and light lyrics in its guitar-based rock songs. There are varying definitions of the term, ranging from a slower and mellower form of rock music to a subgenre of pop music...
/Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
duo composed of twin sisters Courtney Fera and Stephanie Fera. Over the past ten years Fera has recorded three albums: ‘The Music Room’ (2005) – produced by Paul Airey (Michael Bublé
Michael Bublé
Michael Steven Bublé is a Canadian singer. He has won several awards, including three Grammy Awards and multiple Juno Awards. His first album reached the top ten in Canada and the UK. He found worldwide commercial success with his 2005 album It's Time, and his 2007 album Call Me Irresponsible was...
); ‘Familiar Feeling’ (2007) – produced by CCMA award-winner Tom Mckillip (Aaron Pritchett
Aaron Pritchett
Aaron Pritchett is a Canadian country music singer. He was born in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia.-Biography:...
, One More Girl
One More Girl
One More Girl is a Canadian country music duo composed of actor-singers Carly McKillip and Britt McKillip, who are sisters. The duo signed to EMI Canada in 2008 and released their debut album, Big Sky, in 2009. In 2010, they won the Rising Star award at the Canadian Country Music Association Awards...
); and most recently a self-titled EP (2009) – produced by Tom Mckillip and Paul Shatto (The Higgins
The Higgins
The Higgins are a multi-award-winning Canadian country music group from Delta, British Columbia. The Higgins comprise three siblings: John , Eileen , and Kathleen Higgins . They have charted a total of three singles on the Canadian Country Music charts, two of which were Top 15...
).
Biography
Born and raised in Vancouver, B.C., the songwriting sisters known as Fera started their music career in 2000. Over the past five years, Fera has been attracting new fans and winning over a wide range of audiences with their genre-bending blend of music which ranges from country, rock, alternative, as well as pop. After releasing two singles to Canadian country radio in 2008, Fera had opportunities to open for Lisa BrokopLisa brokop
Lisa Brokop is a Canadian country music singer/songwriter and actress. Active since 1990 in the country music field, she has released a total of six studio albums, and has charted more than twenty singles on the country music charts in her native Canada...
, One More Girl
One More Girl
One More Girl is a Canadian country music duo composed of actor-singers Carly McKillip and Britt McKillip, who are sisters. The duo signed to EMI Canada in 2008 and released their debut album, Big Sky, in 2009. In 2010, they won the Rising Star award at the Canadian Country Music Association Awards...
and Prairie Oyster
Prairie Oyster
Prairie Oyster is an award-winning Canadian country music group from Ontario. They were named Country Group or Duo of the year six times by both the Canadian Country Music Association and the Juno Awards. The band also won the Bud Country Fans' Choice Award from the CCMA in 1994...
; and shared the stage with artists such as Jessie Farrell
Jessie Farrell
Jessie Farrell is a Canadian country music singer. At the 2007 Canadian Country Music Awards, Farrell was nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year and the Chevy Rising Star Award. Farrell's first country album, Nothing Fancy, was released on October 9, 2007. In 2008, Jessie Farrell won Female...
, Aaron Pritchett
Aaron Pritchett
Aaron Pritchett is a Canadian country music singer. He was born in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia.-Biography:...
, Ian Tyson
Ian Tyson
Ian Tyson CM, AOE is a Canadian singer-songwriter, best known for his song "Four Strong Winds". He was also one half of the duo Ian & Sylvia.-Career:Tyson was born to British immigrants in Victoria in 1933, and grew up in Duncan B.C...
, Randy Bachman
Randy Bachman
Randolph Charles "Randy" Bachman, OC, OM is a Canadian musician best known as lead guitarist, songwriter and a founding member for both the 1960s–70s rock band The Guess Who, and the 1970s rock band Bachman–Turner Overdrive...
, Bill Henderson
Bill Henderson
Bill Henderson is a Canadian singer/songwriter. He first appeared on the Canadian music scene as a member of the group The Collectors, but he is best known for his work with the group Chilliwack in the 1970s and 1980s, who produced such hits as "Lonesome Mary", "California Girl", and "My Girl "...
and many more.
Fera's songwriting led to an opportunity at the 2008 CCMA Music Conference, where their song ‘Fairytales’ was signed to OLE Music Publishing. Their co-writing adventures have since led to writing sessions with Jessie Farrell
Jessie Farrell
Jessie Farrell is a Canadian country music singer. At the 2007 Canadian Country Music Awards, Farrell was nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year and the Chevy Rising Star Award. Farrell's first country album, Nothing Fancy, was released on October 9, 2007. In 2008, Jessie Farrell won Female...
, One More Girl
One More Girl
One More Girl is a Canadian country music duo composed of actor-singers Carly McKillip and Britt McKillip, who are sisters. The duo signed to EMI Canada in 2008 and released their debut album, Big Sky, in 2009. In 2010, they won the Rising Star award at the Canadian Country Music Association Awards...
, Kathleen Higgins (of The Higgins
The Higgins
The Higgins are a multi-award-winning Canadian country music group from Delta, British Columbia. The Higgins comprise three siblings: John , Eileen , and Kathleen Higgins . They have charted a total of three singles on the Canadian Country Music charts, two of which were Top 15...
), Exit This Side, The Matinee and a writing trip to Nashville. Fera has been nominated several years in a row for the BC Country Music Awards ‘Group or Duo’, ‘Roots Artist’, ‘SOCAN Song of the Year’ and ‘Rising Star’. The song ‘Tornado’ was in the Top 20 of local radio station "The Shore 104.3" ‘Sounds of Summer Contest'