As a girl growing up on the cold Canadian prairies, this singer/songwriter had just one ambition; “I’ve always wanted to be a musician and to be on stage. Ever since I went to my first concert – I knew that’s what I wanted to do! I remember being enthralled with watching Neil Finn perform and I’ve held on to that ever since.” Lyrically, Monica writes honest explorations of comfort and hope, while trying to convey the difficulty in always believing that these things can be found. This newest recording sees Monica diving into what makes her music heartfelt and mixes it up with the hope and beauty of Christmas. Since her first independent recording, Monica has shared the stage with performers such as Jane Siberry, Gordon Lightfoot and the Cowboy Junkies. She has also been featured nationally in magazines like Billboard and Maclean’s and has been played on radio stations across North America, including the CBC and NPR. Moving from dynamic, full-bodied pop songs to simple piano/voice numbers, Monica’s recordings seek to blend acoustic elements with an electronic edge, while maintaining those qualities that draw people to her music – a beautiful voice and the ability to communicate on an emotional level with her audience through her songs.