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Recognized by his peers as one of Canada's best performing songwriters, Lennie Gallant has won many awards and received numerous nominations for his six recordings. From Prince Edward Island and now living in Nova Scotia, he has toured extensively playing festivals and concerts accompanied by a full band, symphony orchestras, and in acoustic trio settings. 2003 was also the year that saw one of the country's highest honours bestowed on Gallant for his contribution to Canadian culture when it was announced he is to be named to the Order of Canada "Gallant has garnered much respect for his hard hitting songs chronicling the lives of people dealing with tremendous adversity and serious issues. Songs like Peter's Dream, Island Clay, Man of Steel and The Hope for Next Year, articulate the feelings of many caught up in desperate situations beyond their control, and at the same time celebrate the beauty of lifestyle and landscape with their strong poetry and stirring narratives." While he says he is much appreciative of this kind of recognition for his work, Gallant feels the best part of being a songwriter is the moment of creation. "...when you really feel locked in with the so often elusive ability to convey a story or an emotion in a unique yet universal way" Other artists obviously believe in Gallant's writing abilities as over 30 artists have recorded his songs internationally, the most recent being Jimmy Buffett. Gallant has also written for Feature films, theatre, television series, documentaries, and special events. He co-wrote the theme song for the first World Acadian Congress, and for Pier 21 Canada's immigration gateway. He was also asked to write a song for Halifax's 250th anniversary which was then performed with a choir of 2000 voices on one of the two bridges spanning the harbour. As a Performer, Gallants intense delivery reaches down to the very soul of his audience, moving effortlessly through stirring narratives, comic observations, and hard driving rhythms. He has toured extensively playing festivals and concerts accompanied by roots rock bands, symphony orchestras, and in acoustic settings. "We've been used to welcoming visitors from Canada's east coast in recent years. The biggest impression of all, though, could be the one Lennie Gallant makes when word about him reaches beyond the dedicated seekers of transatlantic talent who investigated this Scottish debut!" The Herald Glasgow, Scotland. He has shared the stage with such accomplished songwriter as Lucinda Williams, Roger Hodgson [Supertramp], Patti Griffin, and Ron Sexsmith and has represented Canada at songwriter events in Nashville and Kerrville [Texas]. "Our northern neighbor has given us some of the best songwriters living today. You can add Lennie Gallant to that list." Performing Songwriter, USA Lennie Gallant is a board member of The Songwriters Association of Canada, and is a spokesperson for UNESCO. Check out the artist's website: http://www.lenniegallant.com Track List: 1. The Pull of The Fundy Tide 2. Which Way Does The River Run 3. La Valse des Vagues 4. Peter's Dream 5. Part of Me 6. Coal Black 7. Pieces of You 8. Desination (Train Song) 9. Slow Boat 10. Lifeline 11. The Band's Still Playing 12. Meet Me at the Oasis 13. Man of Steel 14. Waves (bonus track) 15. Le Tempete (bonus track) Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
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