CP employee Salem Woodrow chats with Miss Emily about her time on the Canadian CP Holiday Train
Salem: This is your first year on the CP Holiday Train, how has your journey been so far?
Miss Emily: It's full of excitement and the real kind of Christmas spirit, cheer, good will and positivity. It's really eye-opening too. We get to see some of the small communities that I've never had the chance to see. You drive through these areas but seeing it by rail is totally different.
Salem: Fans across Canada have been asking where you came from and how they can get your CD. Where and when can people hear more of Miss Emily?
Miss Emily: I'm originally from Prince Edward County but currently reside in Kingston, Ont. Most of my shows are between Kingston and Toronto. I'm releasing my full length debut album in spring 2013 and I will be touring to support that in summer 2013. People will hear original soul/pop rock. I'd say I could be described between Adele and Janis Joplin.
Salem: How is it playing with Doc Walker?
Miss Emily: I've had a fantastic time getting to meet, know, and make music with Doc Walker. The collaboration between the group is unreal. It's been a great opportunity to fill in for Chris when he lost his voice.
Salem: You have played over 70 shows in just 21 days. Can you tell us about some of your most memorable moments from communities the train has stopped in?
Miss Emily: Some of the smaller, more remote communities have really had an impact on me. Seeing the support and what the Holiday Train means to these towns is touching. Knowing that this program does so much and seeing the look in the eyes of all the kids there really hits you.
Salem: What have you learned about train travel?
Miss Emily: I've learned so much. It's like living on an island. There's certain preparations I would have done differently though. But I can slap on lipstick like it's nobodies business.
Salem: If you won $20 million in the lottery, what would you do with the money?
Miss Emily: I'd do the usual like pay off my house, set aside money for my family. And support artists that I believe in, propel some of my own music. I'd also donate to mental health research, specifically the Schizophrenic Society of Ontario.
Salem: What advice do you have for young musicians?
Miss Emily: Practice, be passionate about what you do, and be ambitious to create opportunities when you feel like there aren't any in your community. Finally, remember that music should be fun.
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