Kelly McMichael (Renders) at Folk Night

[David Dalton]

This Wednesday, November 21, 9--11:30 p.m., at Folk Night at The Ship Pub in
St. John’s, Newfoundland, the headliner is Kelly McMichael (Renders).
There is an open mic set between the two headline sets and open mic
performers get a free Quidi Vidi beer. Also there are door prizes, which are
usually $10 gift certificates donated by sponsors. Also the kitchen is open
until 8 p.m. Cover is only $5.

Here is the blurb from the Facebook event page, which is
https://www.facebook.com/events/553652148439110/ :

"Kelly McMichael (Renders (https://www.facebook.com/rendersmusic/)) is known
for her sultry, versatile voice and melodic sense. Her start as an
“Emerging Artist” for the Peterborough Folk Festival in 2007, helped her
to develop a career as keyboardist/vocalist. She has toured North America and
The U.K. sharing the stage with artists such as Sarah Harmer and The Hidden
Cameras while playing keys with Arts and Crafts band “Gentleman Reg” and
co-fronting Pride favourite “Rouge” in Toronto.
In recent years Kelly has focused her efforts on her band “RENDERS”,
known for catchy sounds and underlying feminist themes that have gotten
international attention and praise. Using her mother’s last name feels
appropriate for the content which ranges from sassy “moving on” dance
songs to angry “Take Back the Night” anthems, to soul-bearing softer
songs about mental health struggles.

Inspired to break down barriers and expectations by experimenting with a
variety of genres and instruments, Kelly constantly challenges herself to
evolve, sometimes collaborating with local Maria Peddle who is an equally
versatile and powerful performer. RENDERS features self-produced beats and
synths, and Kelly will sometimes stick to her given name and do her stripped
down guitar or piano-driven songs. A new album is in the making with no
official project name or release date yet. Stay tuned in 2019, and in the
meantime catch Kelly / Renders downtown St Johns at The Ship, The Blacksheep,
The RockHouse or with other local bands JOHN (Joanna Barker), and Thelma &
Louise.“

Newfoundland & Labrador Folk Arts Society:https://nlfolk.com
(https://nlfolk.com/)
(now accepting applications for next year’s folk festival main stage, see
https://nlfolk.com/2019-nl-folk-festival-main-stage-performer-application/)

Upcoming:
November 28: traditional tune jam session
December 5: Dave Panting
December 12: Quote the Raven

After the show I usually go around the corner to The Black Sheep Pub to hear
the last set of Andrea Monro.

[David Dalton]

Post by David Dalton
This Wednesday, November 21, 9--11:30 p.m., at Folk Night at The Ship Pub in
St. John’s, Newfoundland, the headliner is Kelly McMichael (Renders).
There is an open mic set between the two headline sets and open mic
performers get a free Quidi Vidi beer. Also there are door prizes, which are
usually $10 gift certificates donated by sponsors. Also the kitchen is open
until 8 p.m. Cover is only $5.
Here is the blurb from the Facebook event page, which is
"Kelly McMichael (Renders (https://www.facebook.com/rendersmusic/)) is known
for her sultry, versatile voice and melodic sense. Her start as an
“Emerging Artist” for the Peterborough Folk Festival in 2007, helped her
to develop a career as keyboardist/vocalist. She has toured North America and
The U.K. sharing the stage with artists such as Sarah Harmer and The Hidden
Cameras while playing keys with Arts and Crafts band “Gentleman Reg” and
co-fronting Pride favourite “Rouge” in Toronto.
In recent years Kelly has focused her efforts on her band “RENDERS”,
known for catchy sounds and underlying feminist themes that have gotten
international attention and praise. Using her mother’s last name feels
appropriate for the content which ranges from sassy “moving on” dance
songs to angry “Take Back the Night” anthems, to soul-bearing softer
songs about mental health struggles.
Inspired to break down barriers and expectations by experimenting with a
variety of genres and instruments, Kelly constantly challenges herself to
evolve, sometimes collaborating with local Maria Peddle who is an equally
versatile and powerful performer. RENDERS features self-produced beats and
synths, and Kelly will sometimes stick to her given name and do her stripped
down guitar or piano-driven songs. A new album is in the making with no
official project name or release date yet. Stay tuned in 2019, and in the
meantime catch Kelly / Renders downtown St Johns at The Ship, The Blacksheep,
The RockHouse or with other local bands JOHN (Joanna Barker), and Thelma &
Louise.“

She was very good and did a mix of originals on voice and keyboard
or guitar and some covers including of Fiona Apple, Tori Amos,
and Joni Mitchell. She plays The Black Sheep Pub (164 Water St.,
St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada) every Monday from 8:30 p.m.
to 11:30 p.m., sometimes with special guests. She said she will
have an album out within a year, either under her name or Renders.