The Plain Janes (formerly the Vissia Sisters) are quite the opposite of what the name suggests. Far from plain, this group of young women is creating a buzz with their rootsy brand of folk music. Drawing on influences from bluegrass, country, folk, and everything in between, The Plain Janes have an acoustic sound that is very much their own.

At first glance, you might assume that The Plain Janes are merely newcomers to the music biz, but in fact they are veterans. Andi, Aleisha, and Alex began performing for audiences in 2000. They have since shown significant growth in their ability to capture the listener and engage an audience. From insightful lyrics to catchy melodies, every song is an experience in and of itself, but always recognizable as a Plain Janes tune by the trio's trademark three-part harmony vocals.

With two Canadian Folk Music Awards nominations and a Canadian Country Music Awards showcase already under their belts, The Plain Janes have steadily been covering ground. Having played such nationally acclaimed events as the Edmonton Folk Music Festival, these multi-instrumentalists have been gathering recognition wherever they go. In Canada, they have played as far west as Vancouver Island and as far east as Ottawa. Out-of-country opportunities include locations south of the border in Arizona and Tennessee, and even more memorably, a trip across the Pacific Ocean in 2006 for a tour in Japan.

The Plain Janes released their highly anticipated first full-length album in the fall of 2009. The album consists of completely original material, all of which has been penned by one or more of the ladies. Recorded in Edmonton, AB with Mike Lent (Jann Arden), the album resonates with earthy warmth that can only be captured with recording in a live-off-the-floor style. The compilation is essentially acoustic (but for two arrangements) with the Plain Janes' incredible harmonies front and center on every track. From upbeat folk-pop tunes like 8 Feet of Brown Paper to rootsy ballads like Letting Go, the self-titled album will capture any listener regardless of genre preference. A little bit folk, a little bit country, a little bit Americana, the Plain Janes are definitely a little something you don't want to miss.

The Plain Janes

2009. The album consists of completely original material, all of which has been penned by one or more of the ladies. Recorded in Edmonton, AB with Mike Lent (Jann Arden), the album resonates with earthy warmth that can only be captured with recording in a live-off-the-floor style. The compilation is essentially acoustic (but for two arrangements) with the Plain Janes’ incredible harmonies front and center on every track. From upbeat folk-pop tunes like 8 Feet of Brown Paper to rootsy ballads like Letting Go, the self-titled album will capture any listener regardless of genre preference.