Aug 29 – Florence Simmons Performance Hall, Charlottetown, PE
East Coast musical icon and masterful storyteller Lennie Gallant releases a new deluxe version of his first English-language album in seven years. Shelter From the Storms is Gallant’s 16th album to date, and the new 14 track deluxe version includes three new songs available to the public digitally.
A percolating slice of Americana, “Please Wait” offers a fervent prayer to a loved one, as the singer rushes home along the highway so that both of them can rescue themselves, together, from the damages of the past.
“It’s about a desperate journey through day and night to confront a dark episode that has never been resolved. Some stories refuse to stay buried and must be dealt with head on before those involved can ever find peace,” says Gallant.
The touching folk song “Uncle Harold” is a captivating tale of a full life lived, not unlike the song “The Dutchman,” a folk classic written by Michael Peter Smith. “Uncle Harold” tells the heartrending story about Gallant’s Uncle Harold and Aunt Emma. It’s a fascinating tale of how a former sailor became a bird healer, nursing hundreds of injured ones to health, allowing them to ride free on the breeze again. Quite the noble calling.
“The last scene is rather fantastic, but it’s true,” says Gallant.
“Trust,” a co-write Chris Ledrew, is a folk song that addresses that very thing, sometimes looking a little thin, but perhaps able to be built up again. It includes a lovely, brief harmonica solo.
Gallant adds,
“Trust is the elusive and essential element that holds relationships together or allows them to fall apart.”
August 29 – Florence Simmons Performance Hall, Charlottetown, PE
Don’t miss this concert with much revered P.E.I. songwriter Lennie Gallant. The 19-time East Coast Music Award winner and member of The Order of Canada will be celebrating the release of his 16th album, Shelter From The Storms! Gallant will be showcasing brand new songs, but also presenting some selected excerpts from his multimedia hit show Searching For Abegweit. Joining the legendary artist on stage will be his fabulous band comprised of multi-instrumentalist Patricia Richard, fiddler/ bassist Keelin Wedge, 22 year old keyboard wonder Julien Robichaud, and some very special guests! It’s sure to be an Island summer celebration event you do not want to miss! Lennie’s new album is receiving very high praise.
Get your tickets here.
Upcoming Shows:
Aug. 30 – Acoustic Roots Festival 2025 | Marion Bridge, NS – 4pm – Songwriters Circle | 9pm – Mainstage
Aug 31 – Margaritaville at the Marina | Murray Harbour, PE
Sep 3 – Iona Heights | Iona, NS
Sep 4 – The Island Nest | Arichat, NS
Sep 5 – Vicar’s View | Baddeck, NS
Oct 10 – Stompin’ Tom Centre | Skinners Pond, PE
October 11 – Decoste Theatre, Pictou, NS
Oct 23 – Hugh’s Room Live | Toronto, ON
Oct 24 – Old Town Hall, Waterford, ON
Oct 25 – The Registry Theatre | Kitchener, ON
Oct 26 – Trinity Arts | North Bay, ON
Oct 29 – Neat Live Music | Burnstown, ON
Oct 31 – Red Bird Live, Ottawa, ON
Nov 1 – Newmarket Folk Society | Newmarket, ON – Venue: Newmarket Legion, 707 Srigley St.