Celtic People Duo Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira Launch New Album, HERE TO STAY
Canadian People Music Award winners Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira share their new album Right here To Keep out now on all digital streaming platforms. The duo can also be that includes the title observe, “Right here To Keep” because the second single from the album, following lead observe ‘Midnight‘.
Identified for his or her vibrant fusion of conventional Celtic music and up to date people influences, Canadian fiddler Jocelyn Pettit and American cellist Ellen Gira have carved out a particular house on the worldwide music scene. Their controversy single carries a message of unity and emotional resilience, which is one thing that Jocelyn (who wrote the lyrics) finds particularly significant.
“Right here To Keep’ is about coming collectively for energy and happiness, particularly in instances of hardship,” stated Jocelyn Pettit. “The jig in the course of the tune was impressed by my expensive cousin, Mary-Jane, whose vibrant spirit lives on.”
Right here To Keep is Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira’s second collaborative launch, following their award-winning debut All It Brings, and is Jocelyn’s fifth album general. The album is a vibrant celebration of house and journey, that includes 11 rigorously crafted instrumental and vocal tracks impressed by the duo’s roots and world journeys. Since first assembly in Scotland, each musicians have returned to North America – a migratory path mirrored within the album’s art work, which options the Frequent Loon. Mixing textured fiddle-cello interaction, French Canadian foot percussion, wealthy harmonies, and full of life dance tunes, the album additionally options Montréal-based visitor guitarist Everest Witman.
“It’s so thrilling to share this new music!,” says Jocelyn. “With inspiration from house and from touring adventures, Right here To Keep combines conventional tunes and songs with extra authentic materials than our earlier album. It’s a pleasure to be a part of the colourful conventional music neighborhood, and to deliver individuals collectively via music. We’re eager to assist maintain conventional music alive and have a good time this dwelling custom!”
Upcoming Reveals:
06-20 – Vancouver, BC – St. James Corridor
06-21 – Gibsons, BC – Summer season Solstice Backyard Live performance
06-25 – Olympia, WA – Traditions Truthful Commerce
06-26 – Mount Vernon, WA – Littlefield Celtic Heart
06-27 – Brentwood Bay, BC – The Butchart Gardens
06-28 – Tofino, BC – Tofino Jazz Pageant
07-05 – Squamish, BC – Squamish Academy of Music