THE BRIGHTS is an exciting new duo formed by two established singer-songwriters and well-respected instrumentalists, Don Bray and Alyssa Wright. Roots music, tinged with gospel, country and blues is accompanied by guitar, cello, Hawaiian king, accordion, mandolin, cajon, and whatever new sounds have recently tickled their fancy. With soulful harmonies and sensitive arrangements, The Brights present original songs and old classics in an easy-going, timeless style, equally at home in kitchen party or concert hall. Don Bray has impressed audiences from Toronto’s Hugh’s Room to the Tuscon Folk Festival with his finely-crafted songs and high-spirited performances. Alyssa Wright’s vast musical knowledge and experience, trademark tone and innate musicality have made her one of Ontario’s most popular session and studio cellists, performing at such venues as Massey Hall, the Banff Centre for the Arts, and Harbourfront Centre. In 2007, after several years of performing and recording on each other’s solo endeavours, their peers and audiences convinced them to make theirs a more lasting collaboration. The Brights have recently finished their debut CD, Live Love Dream, released on May 3 at Hugh’s Room in Toronto.
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