Canadian singer Alessia Cara held a surprise acoustic session in Toronto on Nov. 1, for her recent single (ISN’T IT) Obvious.
Cara has been holding these secret sessions in cities around North America and this is the first time in two years since she has performed.
The event was held at AM Coffee Studio, a local coffee shop on Dundas St. W. and was on a first come first serve basis until they reached capacity.
AM Coffee Studio gave complimentary lattes to fans in attendance.
Taran Sharma says he was waiting in line for an hour to see Cara.
“I heard about the event after receiving an email from UMusic (Universal Music) and I knew I had to come to see her since I have never been to such a small show before,” says Sharma.
He says the last time he saw Cara in concert was in 2017.
“Knowing the stereotype surrounding Toronto and lines, I didn’t think I would be able to see her performance because I had work earlier today but thankfully I made it,” he says.
After the acoustic session, Cara held a meet-and-greet with fans, during which attendees could take pictures and speak with her.
Priya Patel, another fan in attendance, says she has never seen Cara perform.
“This was definitely one of the best experiences I’ve had, not only did I get to see her sing live but getting the chance to speak to her was such a surreal experience,” she says.
Cara will be releasing her fourth studio album Love & Hyperbole on Feb. 14.
