An evening with Élise LeBlanc at Cafe No9

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A poet at heart, Canadian singer-songwriter Élise LeBlanc (She/They) is inspired by the romance of wild things. Heavily influenced by classic country, Appalachia, and western swing- her songs explore queer desire, betrayal, hope, and nature lore. Her gentle twang and rich, expressive vibrato nods to classic crooners Patsy Cline and Peggy Lee.

Élise has played over 100 shows from Vancouver Island to Nashville, and has been a mainstage performer at prominent BC festivals including Cowichan Bluegrass Festival, Islands Folk Festival, Filberg Festival, and Tofino Jazz Festival.

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Gemma Gray is the lead singer, songwriter and rhythm guitarist from The December Flowers band. She writes heartfelt 60’s inspired folk songs about life, love, “pain and perseverance” (Americana, UK). She has performed extensively around yorkshire and the surrounding counties with her band and as a solo artist, she has supported both local and international touring artists. She released her debut album with the flowers ‘See It Through’ earlier this year. The Album was recorded at Sheffield’s Balcony Recording Company with Chris Wilkinson (Rhiannon Giddens, T Bone Burnett, Alison Krauss) the Grammy-winning former chief engineer at East of Iris Studios in Nashville. The Album features guest musicians including world-renowned pedal steel guitar player CJ Hillman, and Ambient Americana visionary (and fellow Sheffielder) Bobby Lee. “Despite being a debut album, the songs on ‘See It Through’ reflect maturity and the universal experiences of life, celebrating the strength to keep going” (Americana, UK)

Gemma’s lyrics have been described as a “work of art” (Americana, UK) and her vocals as both “breathtakingly beautiful” and “having gentle vibrato that makes you weak at the knees” – (Christian Carlise, BBC Sheffield)

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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 drinks and sweet treats from the cafe counter are always very much appreciated.