Ali Milner's fresh-faced appearance might make her look like a newcomer, but don't be fooled- at 21 years old, she has already been recording and performing for eleven years. In that time she's gone from being a promising teenaged favourite to a seasoned performer who is quickly becoming a familiar face in Canada's indie music world. Raised in Whistler, BC, but now living in Vancouver, her timeless sound blends R&B pop with old-soul jazz and even a dose of hard-hitting rock n' roll.

In the summer of 2010, she graced the stage at the legendary Lilith Fair festival alongside icons like Sarah McLachlan, Sheryl Crowe, Erykah Badu, and Sugarland. Her music has been broadcast on CBC Radio 2 and Radio 3, and her busy performance schedule has taken her to the UK, USA, and Asia. Along the way she's shared bills with Michael Buble, Ron Sexsmith, Divine Brown, Barenaked Ladies, and countless others.

Recently, Ali competed on the CBC reality television show, Cover Me Canada, placing third out of thousands of applicants. During this show, Milner was joined by her high-caliber band: bassist Erik P.H. Nielsen (Rich Hope & His Evil Doers, The Poolhall Gospel), guitarist Matt Kelly (Treelines, Portage & Main) and drummer Richard Brown (Big Sugar).

Not surprisingly, critics have begun to take notice of the fast-rising Milner. The Province praised her "powerful vocals, command of the stage and fiery red locks," while Discorder called her a soulful singer "with style and talent beyond her years."

With a busy schedule ahead and new songs coming all the time, even more listeners are bound to be won over by Milner's golden voice and
fleet-fingered keyboard playing.

Reviews

“Strong visuals and a confident versatility makes Milner stand out among the many women performers around here. Milner has a nice light touch that simply dances over a latin-flavoured pop song such as "Break Away," which could have been a hit for The Drifters back in the early '60s, can be playfully coy in "Don't Forget to Call Me," visits Motown with "Gonna Dance" and touches on reggae with "I Wanna Be Loved By You." Opening song "Crystal Clear" has maturity and rings with an authority that suggests it could be an instant classic. With discreet use of strings and brass, I Dare You, is full and fully-formed. Watch her.” ..... Vancouver Province

“The final track “Can’t Change This Girl” was born to be her calling card because it crystalizes Milner’s classy vocals and the sophisticated songwriting that is bound to become her signature style...
All in all the album serves as a great throw back to the classic sounds of big band charmers like the Rat Pack that sounds equally influenced by modern artists like Norah Jones or Allison Krauss. The songs on I Dare You are held together with soulful melodies wrapped up in Milner’s ravishing vocals that will leave anyone searching for Canada’s next diva breathless.” ..... Fazer Magazine

“Ali Milner has to be, by far, one of the most talented young artists I've ever listened to....Ali's vocal work is powerful. Shocking to those who don’t know who she is...Overall, this album is fantastic! This one will be played for a while, and will more than likely be one of those albums that I come back to over and over again.”.....  Blankjebus

Facts

• Upcoming: Lilith Fair, Vancouver
• Upcoming: Vancouver Coatal Jazz and Blues Festival
• Ongoing: Pacific Rim Fairmont Hotel – Monday's through April
• Several Olympic gigs; Whistler Live!, Athlete's Village, Experience BC! Robson Square in Vancouver, Canada Whistler House, Paralympic Closing Ceremnies and more, Feb/March 2010
• Canada AM, December 2009
• Ambassador's residence in Tokyo for Olympic Countdown, 2009
• Canada House in Trafalgar Square in London, England for the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) for an international ski media event 2009
• The Live Sessions at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts 2009, recorded for a CBC Radio 2’s “Canada Live” broadcast, Feb 5th, 7 pm
• 2009 Western Canadian Music Awards Festival
• Vancouver Junos 2009, Westjet Street Party
• Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2008, Canadian record producers association’s Canadian Music Café for music supervisors for film and TV
• Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) 2008, Tourism fairs in Denver and Cancun
• Four Seasons Hotels Top North American Corporate Client Party 2008, in Scottsdale, Arizona
• 2008 Music Festivals: Sunshine Coast Musicfest and the 2nd Annual Rockanagan, Kelowna
• 2008 Temecula Valley Film Festival and Musicfest near Los Angeles
• TIFF 2007, two repeat performances at the Drake and a standing invitation to return
• TIFF 2006, for a FIDO movie premier after-party at the Drake Hotel, 2006
• China 2006 with Premier Gordon Campbell, Guangdong Cultural Festival before 60,000 people, televised to 90,000,000
• Olympic and Paralympic Games flag raising in Whistler Village
• At age 13, Ali sang for HRH Prince Andrew of England, who hosted the North American Children’s Hospital Benefit at B.C. Place in Vancouver

Ali performed regularly at the Four Seasons Resort, Fifty Two 80 Bistro & Bar in Whistler during three ski seasons from 2006 to 2008. . She performs for many charitable benefits, and private and corporate functions in Whistler and Vancouver for audiences ranging from 15 to 1,000. In Toronto, she has played the Drake Hotel, the Hard Rock Café, the Cobourg Bar, the Central, The Free Times Cafe and the Cameron House.

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