Celebrated East Coast Canadian songwriter Lennie Gallant is a master storyteller whose musical and cultural legacy is nothing short of iconic. With 19 East Coast Music Awards and three Juno nominations to his name, Gallant has released sixteen albums of original music, firmly establishing his place in the folk music canon.

Hailing from Rustico, Prince Edward Island, Gallant’s songs are heartfelt portraits of life, delivered with a poet’s touch and a rugged emotional sensibility. His distinctive voice and songwriting have earned him loyal audiences across Canada and around the world.

A lifelong touring artist, Gallant continues to sell out theatres and top folk and popular music charts with his latest release, Shelter From the Storms.

Gallant, whose ,music has been inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, is a recipient of the Order of Canada, and has been recognized for his humanitarian work. His timeless songs have been covered by numerous artists - including the legendary Jimmy Buffett - and one of his albums was even taken aboard and played on the International Space Station, orbiting Earth 248 times.

Whether performing his classic catalogue, his all-original Christmas album, or collaborating with symphony orchestras, Lennie Gallant continues to captivate audiences new and old. He also performs and records with partner Patricia Richard as the acclaimed Francophone duo Sirène et Matelot, a staple on the touring circuit and radio waves alike.

Lennie Gallant is a national treasure - an artist forever in search of the next great word.