Celtic Folk Duo Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira Release New Album, HERE TO STAY
Canadian Folk Music Award winners Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira share their new album Here To Stay out now on all digital streaming platforms. The duo is also featuring the title track, “Here To Stay” as the second single from the album, following lead track ‘Midnight‘.
Known for their vibrant fusion of traditional Celtic music and contemporary folk influences, Canadian fiddler Jocelyn Pettit and American cellist Ellen Gira have carved out a distinctive space on the international music scene. Their latest single carries a message of unity and emotional resilience, which is something that Jocelyn (who wrote the lyrics) finds especially meaningful.
“Here To Stay’ is about coming together for strength and happiness, especially in times of hardship,” said Jocelyn Pettit. “The jig in the middle of the song was inspired by my dear cousin, Mary-Jane, whose bright spirit lives on.”
Here To Stay is Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira’s second collaborative release, following their award-winning debut All It Brings, and is Jocelyn’s fifth album overall. The album is a vibrant celebration of home and travel, featuring 11 carefully crafted instrumental and vocal tracks inspired by the duo’s roots and global journeys. Since first meeting in Scotland, both musicians have returned to North America – a migratory path reflected in the album’s artwork, which features the Common Loon. Blending textured fiddle-cello interplay, French Canadian foot percussion, rich harmonies, and lively dance tunes, the album also features Montréal-based guest guitarist Everest Witman.
“It is so exciting to share this new music!,” says Jocelyn. “With inspiration from home and from touring adventures, Here To Stay combines traditional tunes and songs with more original material than our previous album. It’s a joy to be part of the vibrant traditional music community, and to bring people together through music. We’re keen to help keep traditional music alive and celebrate this living tradition!”
Upcoming Shows:
06-20 – Vancouver, BC – St. James Hall
06-21 – Gibsons, BC – Summer Solstice Garden Concert
06-25 – Olympia, WA – Traditions Fair Trade
06-26 – Mount Vernon, WA – Littlefield Celtic Center
06-27 – Brentwood Bay, BC – The Butchart Gardens
06-28 – Tofino, BC – Tofino Jazz Festival
07-05 – Squamish, BC – Squamish Academy of Music