Catherine MacLellan with James Gray

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Event type: All Ages

Acclaimed PEI songwriter, Catherine MacLellan, along with special guest, James Gray, will launch the 2026/2027 East Coaster Studios Presents concert series on Sept. 27th. Proceeds from this season launch charity event will go to benefit the PADDLE program (Providing Adults with Developmental Disabilities Lifelong Experiences).

Catherine MacLellan:
Catherine MacLellan has been captivating audiences around the world with her music for over two decades. Born and raised in the idyllic province of Prince Edward Island, Catherine's songs reflect her deep connection to the land and the people that call it home. Her passion for songwriting runs in the family; her father, Gene MacLellan, wrote beloved hits like "Snowbird" and "Put Your Hand in the Hand."

While Catherine's music is rooted in folk and roots, her sound has evolved to embrace a wider range of influences over the course of her 7 albums. From heart-wrenching ballads to uplifting anthems, her music has a universal appeal that speaks to the struggles, triumphs, and joys of life.

In addition to her musical pursuits, Catherine has also dedicated herself to shining a light on her father's legacy, producing an award-winning documentary and stage show that explore his life and struggles with mental health.

Through it all, Catherine remains committed to the craft of songwriting and the art of connection. Whether she's playing to a packed theatre or an intimate gathering, Catherine's warm presence and heartfelt music create an unforgettable experience for all who hear her.

James Gray

James Gray is a contemporary version of an old-school traveling folk singer. In the past decade, Gray has toured throughout Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand seeing the world and sharing his beloved songs along the way. A unique finger style guitarist, with a vocal that is hauntingly beautiful, Gray, often accompanied by a rather droll, humorous stage patter, immerses himself in each and every song with a soulfulness and attack that is infectious and disarming.

James has released four albums, the most recent being "Daydreamer" which was released in May 2026. In 2019 James won himself a spot at The Mariposa Folk Festival through their showcase auditions. James has since been invited to perform at 5 Mariposa folk events, The Northern Lights Festival Boreal, 2 Troubadour Festivals, The Muskoka Music Festival and recently James was a headliner at the Roots North Music Festival.

Gray has recently returned home from touring throughout western Europe and New Zealand. This past festival season James was invited to perform at both the Northern Lights Festival Boreal and the Mariposa Folk Festival where he had the honour of warming up the main stage for Bruce Cockburn. James will be ventuting to the East Coast this summer and is scheduled to perform a show with Connor Carruthers in New Glasgow, N.S.

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