artist Carrie Hryniw

Carrie Hryniw was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and began her musical training as a classical pianist.  She continued her studies in  the Bachelor of Music Program at the University of Alberta.

Upon graduating, Carrie began to explore the world through songwriting and travel.  While experiencing the people and places of Canada, Europe and India, she taught herself to play the guitar and began to write.  It was at this time that she discovered the beauty of creating song through voice and guitar, and has since cultivated a sound that works: allowing simple harmony to be the backbone for lyrical melodies. Though her first love is the piano and classical music, there is something she finds very intimate and soothing about the guitar: the way it feels, the way it resonates, the way it blends with other instruments and voice.

In September 2005, Carrie released her debut recording Pieces of Me, a collection of songs that originate in aloneness and carry feelings of hope, hardship, and beauty.  The album opened many doors for Carrie as a performer.  Since its release she has played several venues throughout Alberta and British Columbia, and was invited to play at South Country Fair in 2006 and North Country Fair in 2007.  In April 2008, Carrie released her second full length album Finding Grace, which is a collection of songs inspired by her attempts at love and poetry.  Finding Grace has been receiving attention by music reviewers and radio stations in North America and in Germany, and is continuing to open doors for Carrie.

Her repertoire ranges from the delicate love song, to the silly little ditty, to the powerful and profound.  Carrie's lovely voice and sensitive style draw the listener into the snapshot images she creates with her lyrics.  

Carrie Hryniw currently lives in Edmonton where she continues to perform regularly and explore songwriting.  

Carrie's musical style is influenced by many of her favourite performers and songwriters such as: Damien Rice, Justin Rutledge, Sarah Harmer, Martin Sexton, Leonard Cohen, Josh Ritter, Joni Mitchell, and Gillian Welch.

Alex Boudreau Lead Guitar, Vocals
Lindsay Woolgar Bass
Colin Reimer Drums