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At 14 years of age, PAIGE PENNEY will surely be the youngest person to perform at Fred’s. But then, not just any 14 year old can enlist a cast of local musicians in support of her official release that includes Darren ‘Boobie” Browne ( The BURNING HELL, KUBASONICS, SHERRY RYAN BAND. AMELIA CURRAN and many more), Josh Ward ( HEY ROSETTA!) and Elliott Dicks (NOVAKS, AMELIA CURRAN, DENIS PARKER, JANET CULL and more). Furthermore, how many 14 year olds can acquire the services of THE ONCE, Newfoundland & Labrador’s most successful international combo over the past decade on her debut recording and video? Not only that but Paige recorded her debut in Nashville at the same studio as TAYLOR SWIFT, an artist whom she admires and indeed bears some musical similarities with as pertains to Swift’s early work. See where I’m going here?

Paige has been making music most of her young life. She plays guitar, trumpet, piano, bass and sings with SHALLAWAY YOUTH CHOIR. When I asked her if she was hoping/planning to pursue a career in music, she beamed, “Oh, I’m all in”. Her mom nodded in agreement. The road to success in the entertainment/music field is arduous, long-winding and ripe with challenges, but Paige is truly talented, committed and has tremendous support from the most important people, her family, friends and musicians alike.