Annie Canada Bio

Annie Handley is a singer-songwriter living on Vancouver Island, part of Canada’s beautiful Pacific West Coast. She grew up on the Island and first started writing songs and Playing the guitar at age nine. Annie played on and off throughout school, at lunch, after class, at home, and eventually at the university. Friends would often ask her to play them their favorite song: “I guess I never really thought about anything coming to fruition though.”
A three year jaunt playing with the local rock band ‘Push’ gave her a grounding in live performance and recording. She grew to realize the importance of focusing on her own material. Her songs are soulful, yet playful, and are tempered by the west coast atmosphere that surrounds her. Folk overtones cross over into popular music and are enhanced by the energy and edge from rock and groove. The unique compositions are highlighted by a rich voice sometimes described as both strong and sultry. Currently she is recording her first CD with a Vancouver Island Music Producer.