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====== Miranda Stone ======

Folk Rock\\
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada

"Miranda Stone is a Canadian singer-songwriter originating from the Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario region and currently based in Toronto where she operates independent record label Earthdress Productions.

The title track of her album //Seven Deadly Sins// won the 2004 songwriting prize of the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals.

As of 2003 she had sold more than 10,000 copies of her first two discs.

Her paintings were among those on display at the Riverdale Art Walk, Toronto in June 2005.

During her career, she has toured in Canada, India and the United States. She is married to Chris Hale of Aradhna."

From //The New History of Canadian Christian Music// compilation CD: "Miranda, from the Niagara area, has gained popularity over the last half of the 90's through dynamic performances (solo or with band) across Canada and the States. as well as through her recordings which showcase thought provoking lyrics combined with a fiery folk sound. Her artistic side reaches beyond music into visual arts and she has designed all her own CD graphics and merchandise."

===== Discography =====

| 1997 | Brave | Earthdress Productions |
| 1999 | 1,2, Trash a Few, 99, 100 | Earthdress Productions |
| 2002 | 7 Deadly Sins | Earthdress Productions |

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==== Brave ====

1997 Earthdress Productions (7-76127-04222-2)

Miranda Stone - Vocals, guitar, percussion, etc\\
Tom Forsthe - Violin, Spanish guitar\\
Robert Hunter - Organ\\
Gord Lemon - Bass\\
Norm Jones - Drums

  - Thorn in Your Hand (4:49)
  - Nevertheless the Dog (4:33)
  - Don't You Cry Out (4:53)
  - Growing Old (5:24)
  - Silverlined (5:05)

"The first album by Miranda Stone- a five song EP featuring the Spanish flavoured "Nevertheless the Dog." This studio album also is the home of dysfunctional love song "Silverlined." The Brave album is a mellow, yet invigorating studio offering for our tender listeners. Recorded by Dale Clyne."

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==== 1,2, Trash a Few, 99, 100 ====

1999 Earthdress Productions (7-75020-07982)

  - Don't (Forget the Capo) (0:20)
  - Don't You Cry Out (4:50)
  - Growing Old (6:08)
  - Follow (4:44)
  - The System (0:47)
  - Never Lick the Stamp (6:24)
  - 3 Stories (7:43)
  - Go Baby Go (0:18)
  - House of Ill Repute (4:54)
  - The Problem With Polyester (0:25)
  - Fields of Joy (4:22)
  - Gag Me (With a Hand Drum) (0:28)
  - Break Out of Line (4:27)
  - Brave (3:51)
  - The Girl Next Door (3:15)
  - Mr. Bad Cold Germ (19:21)

"The second album, a full length, fully live project featuring Miranda and band at Clinton's tavern in Toronto, ON. Two reworked songs from the //Brave// album are featured, as well as seven brand new tunes. Other highlights include a performances by afro/Japanese drum group Real Tribal on "Never Lick the Stamp." Most people who don't like live albums tend to like this one. A bonus (or not, depending on your personality) are the stories from the 1930's kids book recited by bass man Marty; the odd and bizarre hidden tracks which total about 20 minutes at the end. Also, the song "Brave" which never made it onto the //Brave// album can be found on this album instead. Recorded by Ravensound."

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==== 7 Deadly Sins ====

2002 Earthdress Productions (7-76127-17932-4)

Miranda Stone- Vocals, acoustic guitar\\
Tony Lind - Electric guitars\\
Tim Abraham - Guitar\\
Tom Bovaconti - Pedal steel, mandolin, national guitar\\
Mike Janzen - Keyboards\\
Regan Bull - Hammond B-3\\
Mark Abraham - Bass\\
Robin Pirsin - Drums\\
Ben Bowen - Trumpet

  - 20/20 in the Morning (5:20)
  - Remedy (4:24)
  - Non-Dysfunctional Lovesong (4:12)
  - 7 Deadly Sins (6:30)
  - Emotions are a School Bus With a Drunkard at the Wheel (3:30)
  - Power of One (4:31)
  - Winter at Nine (3:48)
  - Beautiful Disaster (6:25)
  - Little Fishes (3:19)
  - Liberation Party (3:11)
  - A Prayer (6:21)
  - Rest (4:23)

"The third album, 12 songs in the studio. Elements of jazz, subtle country funk. Pop and passion and poetry blended with both the electric and the acoustic vibe. The finest offering to date. This is the record fans have been waiting for. Recorded and mixed by Andrew Horrocks."

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===== Links =====

  * [[https://www.mirandastone.com/|Miranda Stone's Official Website]]
  * [[https://mirandastone.bandcamp.com/|Miranda Stone on BandCamp]]