Allie Hughes

"After covering the arts for more than ten years, I still find myself consistently, and thankfully, blown away by talents new and brave. The most recent example of this is the wonderful new composer, pianist and singer-songwriter Allie Hughes" Ben Kaplan, Feature Writer, National Post"Commanding a large cheering section while seated smiling behind her keyboard, Hughes sometimes sounds like the new Sarah Slean, except with more Rufus Wainwright theatrics and a decisive pinch of punk.........Definitely a performer to watch out for." NOWIt has been quite the year for Allie Hughes. From playing some of Toronto's best venues with her band and performing in Katie Stelmanis' band around Ontario, to meeting Andrew Lloyd Webber and performing as a finalist on CBC's How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria. 23 Year old Hughes is becoming a force to be reckoned with in Toronto. With training in musical theatre and a background in classical piano Allie Hughes' sound is quite unique. A sort of melodramatic pop often compared to Rufus Wainwright, Regina Spektor, Kate Bush or even Joanna Newsom. (Photography by David Leyes)