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  • Genre: Alternative / Folk / Rock

    Location Halifax, Prince Edward, Ca

    Profile Views: 61258

    Last Login: 1/27/2011

    Member Since 1/6/2006

    Website www.lenniegallant.com

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    This prolific songwriter has released nine albums (seven in English and two in French) which have won him a host of awards and nominations from both the JUNO Awards and East Coast Music Awards. Over 30 artists have recorded his songs, including Jimmy Buffett, who recently invited Gallant to perform it onstage with him. His songs have also appeared in feature films, television series, and in numerous theatrical productions. .... “..Our northern neighbor has given us some of the best songwriters living today. You can add Lennie Gallant to that list...” - The Performing Songwriter, Nashville .... Gallant has toured all over North America and in Europe with his band, in acoustic settings, and with symphony orchestras. His performances have been described as “..energetic…dynamic…inspirational…A powerhouse of a show!..” - The Halifax Herald..... He was recently inducted into the Order of Canada where it was said “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.”.... Gallant has performed on human rights tours including an Oxfam sponsored trip to Guatemala and a Canadian broadcast benefit concert in post Katrina New Orleans. He and George Canyon were special guests on a trip to Afghanistan to perform for the Canadian peace keeping troops. .... David Foster invited Gallant to perform at the David Foster & Friends Charity Gala and Concert, which was held in Halifax and included such stars as Natalie Cole, Babyface and Lionel Richie. 1.6 million dollars was raised for Foster's foundation..... His album, "When We Get There" was nominated for a 2007 JUNO Award and went into space aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour in July 2009. Canadian astronaut Julie Payette chose the album for the astronaut crew of Mission STS-127 to enjoy while on their 16 day mission..... ..New CD "IF WE HAD A FIRE" is available in stores, online and at iTunes. ...... ..Buy the CD.. ....here.. .... ..New CD "LE COEUR HANTE" is available in stores, online and at iTunes. ...... ..Buy the CD.. ....here.. .... ..This is Lennie Gallant's ..OFFICIAL MYSPACE.. and is maintained by ..Wendy Gilmour.. .. .... ..For more info go to the website - ..LennieGallant.com........ ..JOIN THE MAILING LIST....

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