Cellist Rebecca Foon's Delicate Layers of Song on "Black Butterflies"

Soundcheck | Jan 5

Rebecca Foon is best known as a cellist – she’s been a pivotal figure on the Montreal scene, playing with bands like Thee Silver Mt Zion and her world music/chamber ensemble Esmerine. But Foon has also been making solo records, often including her vocals as well, and her latest, Black Butterflies, is a collection of songs that blends dream pop, minimalism, and ambient music. Rebecca Foon plays live, in-studio. 

Set list: 1. If I Could Only See the Distant Sky 2. in a time of truth 3. Flood of Eternity

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