An evening with Lucy Farrell & Shane Pendergast at Cafe No9

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- Rooted in the rich traditions of English and Maritime folk music, Lucy Farrell andShane Pendergast bring together two distinct yet complementary voices incontemporary folk.Lucy Farrell, a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winner, is celebrated for her poeticsongwriting, unconventional melodies, and the crystalline clarity of her voice. Knownfor her work with The Furrow Collective, Eliza Carthy and the Wayward Band, and ahost of other acclaimed collaborations, Farrell has carved out a singular place inEnglish folk with her elegant, understated tenor guitar and viola arrangements. Hersolo work reveals a deep lyricism and a rare ability to make the strange feel familiar,and the familiar feel extraordinary.Shane Pendergast, hailing from Prince Edward Island, Canada, carries forward along lineage of Maritime storytellers and songkeepers. A troubadour of the EastCoast, his plainspoken yet profound songwriting has earned him recognition at folkfestivals worldwide, as well as Contemporary Roots Album of the Year at the MusicPEI Awards for Second Wind (2021). His 2025 release Winter Grace offers a deeplypersonal reflection on the joys and hardships of life in the Maritimes.Together, Farrell and Pendergast embody the living, breathing spirit of folk music:rooted in tradition, yet unafraid to tread new ground. With voices that echo acrossoceans, their collaboration bridges English and Canadian folk, crafting songs that areat once intimate, timeless, and resonant.**********************************************************************************Please note this ticket price DOES include a BYOB fee should you wish to bring alcohol to the venue.All additional purchases of non alcoholic drinks and home baked sweet treats from the cafe counter are always very much appreciated.