Valery Gore returns with her self-produced sophomore album, Avalanche To Wandering Bear. Her debut on Do Right Music, it’s the record she’s wanted to make since she began writing songs, a waif whispering lost tunes in the basement so those above ground couldn’t hear.

Avalanche To Wandering Bear is borne of stubborn restlessness. The curiosity, trepidation, and victory of discovery are wrapped in a heavy dose of danceable rhythms, soul, and humour. With its tumbled lyrics, un-conventional arrangements, and progressive piano, Avalanche sets the mood for a bold audio journey.

Originally from Ridgeway, Ontario, the Toronto-based pianist and songwriter began her musical journey from the age of eight, tapping unemotional melodies on the black keys. Valery’s performing repertoire grew from songs about bees and snack time to the classical masterpieces of Chopin, Debussy, and Liszt. All the while her ears were tuned to her dad’s playlist of 70’s - 90’s rock. Gore topped it off with jazz piano studies at Humber College and wove these disparate sounds into her own undefinable genre.

Gore’s live performance is captivating with solo piano/vocal intimacy, driving with her trio format’s rhythmic detail, and teeming when her three part horn section joins in to elaborate on the many intricate harmonies that sprawl across the record.

Her self-titled debut album was released in 2005 with Six Shooter Records in Canada and Europe. She toured Canada, Italy, and Japan, headlining and supporting such artists as Jorane, Josh Ritter, Joel Plaskett, and more.