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"Folk, rock, Celtic and a touch of Cajun and country": Lennie Gallant
A native of Prince Edward Island, Lennie Gallant received his first guitar for C...
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Lennie Gallant
Songwriter/Performer from Halifax Nova Scotia
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A native of Prince Edward Island, Lennie Gallant received his first guitar for Christmas when he was 13. After performing in a variety of rock and Celtic folk bands in his teenage years, Gallant formed Speed The Plow, a band that was a mixture of folk and rock in the vein of Neil Young and Bob Dylan. He also performed at a variety of folk festivals and also wrote music for film and theatre. In 1988, he released his debut album Breakwater. The album received an East Coast Music Award nomination. In 1991, he released Believing In Bitter. More East Coast Music Award nominations were earned, including one for Male Artist of the Year. Juno Award nominations were also given. In 1994, Gallant released Open Window, a mix of folk, pop, Celtic and rock music. He also performed throughout North Ameri... more...Venue
Central Bar & Grill
708 View Street Victoria BC