Just over a year ago, a Vancouver woman quit her comfortable career and took her life on the road to pursue her true passion: music.

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Chambers had planned the drastic lifestyle change for a while but wanted to ensure she was financially stable before taking the proverbial leap.

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Drawing inspiration from her idols Lauryn Hill and Amy Winehouse, Chamberssa国际传媒� five-song debut EP Magnolia blends up-beat sounds on tracks like opener Jumpstart My Bones, and at times atmospheric beats such as with the EPsa国际传媒檚 closing tune Just Let Me Be with Chamberssa国际传媒� sultry vocals to create what she calls sa国际传媒済ritty, sexy, groove-based stuff.sa国际传媒�

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Chambers utilizes a three to eight piece band on stage to boost her sonic presence and share the stories embedded in her music.

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Her Interior B.C. tour in promotion of Magnolia is a near exact replica of her summer tour last year, with the addition of Lorenzosa国际传媒檚 Cafe in Ashton Creek, and shesa国际传媒檚 excited for the opportunity to perform for a new audience.

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Chambers is bringing her sultry sounds to the Okanagan with stops at Lorenzosa国际传媒檚 Cafe July 25 sa国际传媒� cover is $10, doors at 6 p.m., music at 8 p.m. sa国际传媒� and Wilbursa国际传媒檚 Piano Bar in Kelowna July 23 at 7:30 p.m. sa国际传媒� tickets are $15 in advance at , or $20 at the door. Magnolia is available on Spotify and SoundCloud. For more information, visit .