They are called Twin Peaks not because of a cult classic TV show, but because of, well, girl humour.
"It's a boob joke. An elaborate boob joke - so elaborate we built a whole band around it," said Lindsay Pratt. She and Naomi Shore are the duo winning awards and scoring sweet gigs all over Western Canada these days under the name Twin Peaks.
They are in Prince George tonight at the Legion, with Cariboo singer-songwriter Sam Tudor opening for them. Then they are off to Fort St. James for a couple of sets at the Music On the Mountain (MOM) Festival.
They are piling up the national accolades, which is exciting for the entire regional music scene since Twin Peaks hails from just up the road. Pratt is from Taylor and Shore is from Fort St. John. Yet they are not household names in northern B.C. just yet, so they are here to win audiences over with their on-stage charm as much as their deft songwriting and acclaimed vocals.
"Our harmonies have been described as heavenly," said Pratt, only partially kidding. "We're very good at banter, so when you come to the show, not only is there the music, but we tell stories, make fun of each other, and just having a good time. It's a full package of comedy and music and entertainment. And Naomi and I really do do a lot of improv. We might be laughing hard at a story the other one tells, and that's because we really haven't heard that before, so it really is genuine. Sure, there are times that we know a particular joke goes over well, so we say it again, but its never the exact same way twice."
They have been in the writing process in recent months, putting their upcoming album together. The material is mostly set, said Pratt, but they haven't booked the recording sessions yet.
What they are promoting instead is an initiative they have underway with fellow Peace-country music star Miss Quincy. It's called My Peace River, with music provided by the two acts and compiled with social media platforms to raise a voice of opposition to the Site C Dam construction project. The funds raised will go to the Treat 8 First Nations court action against the dam.
Showtime at the Legion tonight is 8 p.m. Tickets are available at the door for $10, and all ages are welcome. The show is a presentation of Mad Loon Entertainment.
The MOM Festival happens this weekend in Fort St. James with a deep roster of varied musical talent.
