2007/04/28  Rexall Place; Edmonton, AB ...   Opening the night up, Ottawa's Kathleen Edwards delivered a solid set of a particular sound that's become almost a staple of the pop-folk-country crossover genre. She's got a breathless delivery akin to Beth Orton, Dido or Cranberries lead singer Dolores O'Riordan. Round here, though, she comes off very Sarah McLachlan-esque. That's hardly a dig at Edwards, however, and if you're going to be compared to people, that's a pretty enviable and esteemed bunch. She's also a charmer, her candor and easy-going style drifting beautifully over her band's dreamy, melodic sound, particularly her pedal-steel guitar player - and aside from the sitar, it's the toughest instrument in the world to play, Edwards told the crowd. SCREAM "Look at all the pretty ladies at the front," she said. "Are you happy with your seats? There's a responsibility that comes with sitting in the front row. It means you have to scream 10 times as loud." And they did all night long. It might not have been a sellout show, but it sure did sound like it. Yuri Wuensch edmontonsun.com				Album reviews Feature articles Interviews Show reviews