Prince Edward Island Folk Artist Shane Pendergast Shares Warm Single “Winter Grace,” Title Track of 2025 LP
With performances at renowned festivals like Celtic Colours International Festival and Small Halls Australia, Shane Pendergast has brought his music to audiences across the globe. Currently residing in Corran Ban, Prince Edward Island, he is set to release his fourth album, Winter Grace, in January 2025 – a work that promises to delve even deeper into the Maritime spirit that has always been at the heart of his music.
The title track, “Winter Grace,” is an ethereal and warm offering by Pendergast. The inspiration came from his unique landscape which allowed a romantic and joyous moment when the bay near his home had temporarily frozen over enough to ice skate on with his girlfriend. This moment felt particularly inspiring to Pendergast since it was a retreat from the harsh winters on the island, where he learned how to accept their brutality and thrive in its constraints.
“It was such a liberating and joyous feeling as if we were skating on the world’s biggest rink. Wintertime on the Island can be so stifling, so it was a gift to be able to get outside for a skate.”