biographical info
In
the relative isolation of northern BC small town life, Theresa Pasaluko
has spent many hours in solitude, singing, playing guitar and writing
songs that reflect on life and its various casualties, complications
and accomplishments. Stirring up an audience of its own, Theresa's
sulfurous voice conducts emotion like copper wire conducts electricity
and her honest and dynamic intimate songwriting and guitar playing uses
roots, alternative, folk, and rock influences to expose that wire.
At
the age of 22, having honed her craft on BC folk festival stages, at
pubs, bars and coffee houses around Canada from Quebec's Blacksheep Inn
to the Edge of the World Music Festival in Haida Gwaii. She has opened
the stage and collaborated with Canadian luminaries such as Alex Cuba,
Fred Eaglesmith, The Deep Dark Woods, and Rachelle VanZanten. Theresa
has recently been a host and performer in the 2010 OCFF Showcases.
After
writing her first handful of songs, Theresa traveled to the Yukon to
record with Jordy Walker. Twelve songs were originally recorded though
only three were chosen to be released on her 2008 self titled Demo CD.
While later living in Vancouver Theresa continued to work on and
recently release her first full length Album “Sound of Town”, recorded
at “The Garage" with producer, multi-instrumentalist Jordy Walker (Kim
Barlow, Crash the Car, Erica Mah). The Album has received airplay from
regional (CBC Radio, Shore 104 fm, and Evolution Vancouver) and local
(The Peak, Smithers Community Radio) Canadian radio stations, as well
as recognition from song writing contests. The joyful folksy poppy
track “More of the Times” placed in the top 20 finalists for
Vancouver's Shore 104 fm's 2010 acoustic song search, and received
honorable mention in the 2010 Ken Whitely Song writing contest.
Currently
residing between couches in Smithers BC, Vancouver, and Victoria,
Theresa has been working on new songs, and booking shows across BC for
an upcoming Summer Tour. Depending on her location Theresa is connected
with many musicians to provide extra accompaniment for her concerts.
She puts forth her love and ability to connect with audiences for
intimate, playful, and memorable performances. Traveling with her
guitar and suitcase of dreams, Theresa is able to continue work with
her once local Smithers band mate and childhood musical comrade Jake
Jenne-Drums (Victoria). Jake has a lucid drive and is able to bring
alot to the table in terms of adding inspiration and fresh direction in
the production of new material.