An evening with Lucy Farrell & Shane Pendergast at Cafe No9

Rooted in the rich traditions of English and Maritime folk music, Lucy Farrell and

Shane Pendergast bring together two distinct yet complementary voices in

contemporary folk.

Lucy Farrell, a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winner, is celebrated for her poetic

songwriting, unconventional melodies, and the crystalline clarity of her voice. Known

for her work with The Furrow Collective, Eliza Carthy and the Wayward Band, and a

host of other acclaimed collaborations, Farrell has carved out a singular place in

English folk with her elegant, understated tenor guitar and viola arrangements. Her

solo 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 a

long lineage of Maritime storytellers and songkeepers. A troubadour of the East

Coast, his plainspoken yet profound songwriting has earned him recognition at folk

festivals worldwide, as well as Contemporary Roots Album of the Year at the Music

PEI Awards for Second Wind (2021). His 2025 release Winter Grace offers a deeply

personal 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 across

oceans, their collaboration bridges English and Canadian folk, crafting songs that are

at once intimate, timeless, and resonant.

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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.