Sidney May Weich is an alternative pop singer/songwriter born and raised in Calgary, AB. Sidney has played in and around Western Canada the last few years checking off numerous opportunities like playing at The King Eddy to Trees on Granville twice where past performers include Carly Rae Jepsen and Dan Mangan.
Sidney was selected to partake in great Canadian Songwriter Challenge with Bell Media and Alberta Music in 2018 where she was able to work with Canadian Country Singer/Songwriter, Tebey. Other career highlights include winning the 2nd annual Anza Showcase in Vancouver BC against 10 of the best hand chosen local artists throughout Vancouver, being a finalist twice in the Ship and Anchor songwriting competition, selected for Local Drops Female singer/songwriter showcase and most recently, Sidney is one of Calgary’s artists that is a part of the YYC Music Program at the Calgary Airport where she plays weekly to passengers.
Sidney’s debut single “We Know This”, gives the listener an idea of what to expect from this artist; clever writing and contagious melodies. This is just the beginning for this songstress.
Name: Sidney May Weich
Genre: Pop/Alt
Founded: 2013
# of Albums: Working on it!
Latest Release: “We Know This”
Latest Single: “We Know This”
Latest Video: “We Know This” Acoustic
Favourite Local Restaurant:
Reds in Ramsay
Favourite band as a teenager:
Sheryl Crow
Favourite band now:
Bon Iver and Solange
Guilty Pleasure Song:
Nothing Compares 2 U
Live Show Ritual:
Make sure I have water around and deep breaths!
Favourite local artist:
There’s so many! Indigo Rose (her EP Indiglow is incredible- we played a show together a year or two ago and my jaw was dropped the entire time.). I also love Megan Dawson and Marcus Trummer.
Nose Hill or Fish Creek??
Fish Creek
EP or LP?
EP… for now!
Early bird or night owl?
Both
Road or studio?
Road- I love playing live.
Where can we follow you?
Any shows or albums coming up?
My debut single “We Know This” is available everywhere!