Runs in the Robitaille Family

Jackie Robitaille's parents have blessed her with a glorious set of pipes. Having never heard her before, I dropped by the Red Brick Cafe last Friday based mostly on the quality of the shows put on by her brother, Pat Robitaille. Well if I wasn't astounded by the sheer power and range of this young lady's singing voice, with reminders of Jewel, Sarah McLachlan, and Pat himself (especially in the long-held notes). Over simple piano melodies (and the occasional light keyboard/synth sample) she sang primarily originals in both english and french, that were stunning in this quaint cafe. A notable cover was Fix You which by all accounts far surpassed anything Coldplay has ever done with it. Her brother produced her short EP and seems to have set her on a path for a musical career at least as successful as his.