Shelter From The Storms
Self-Released, 2025
9/10
Listen to Shelter From The Storms
The Canadian folk-rock legend Lennie Gallant embraces love, beauty and laughter via these 14 well thought out tracks that welcome an army of musicians.
The punchy folk-rock of “Counting On Angels” opens with Colin Buchanan’s fluid electric guitar amid Keelin Wedge’s bright mandolin and Gallant’s soaring voice, and the title track follows with a mid-tempo Americana moment thanks to Remy Malo’s skilled bass and Kevin Warren’s scrappy drumming.
Further along, the intimate beauty of “Ready To Dance” is a stirring duet with Patricia Richard that tugs on the heartstrings, while “Sable Island Horses” showcases Gallant’s cozy acoustic guitar alongside Julien Robichaud’s sophisticated keys and Catherine Le Saunier’s sublime cello.
Closer to the end, “Uncle Harold” offers an acoustic guitar fueled moment of vivid storytelling that’s complemented by gentle strings and light drums, and “Trust” exits with well timed harmonica and a gripping poeticism that’s sincere and memorable.
Gallant is a wonderful and wise storyteller, and these songs are relatable, timeless and meaningful. Anyone whose interests are near folk sounds will be in awe.
Travels well with: Steve Gillette- Best Of; Ron Sowell- Dance Till The Music Stops