The cult Canadian country
Singer cooks up an exquisite livestreamed set with honeyed funk, buttery vocals and plenty of soul
‘I’m calling these times ‘Amish dystopian’,” the Canadian singer-songwriter Frazey Ford announces from behind her keyboard, on which a cup of water, and a glass of mescal, are balanced. The cult country-soul singer explains that lately she has been answering the question “How are you?” with “Yeah, I’m Amish dystopian”. It reflects how everyone has been “baking, whittling and hewing” their way through the fear.
Opposite Ford and her band, Vancouver’s Commodore Ballroom is empty, save for an unseen smattering of
Friends, family and crew whose bonsai cheers erupt after every song at this livestreamed gig. Wearing a sparkly pink top and a fascinator, Ford assures her online audience she feels our presence “psychically”.