She walks in the grace of her talent. I can only wonder what will unfold for her as, it seems to me, her career takes her places that will be ivory towered. We first met up with Catherine MacLellan on a press jaunt to DC, where she arrived a bit road worn but game, adorned in omnipresent plaid flannel. Life has been frenetic for her of late, winning a bunch of awards (Canadian Folk Music Award for Solo Performer of the Year, East Coast Music Awards for Folk Recording and Female Performer), being on stage with some of her heroes (Gordon Lightfoot, Gord Downie), but also continuing to create, write, and be a mom. There are a string of BC dates coming, before she flies into NB and New England at the end of May. You can read her blog by clicking here.
Catherine reminds me of an early Emmylou Harris in this video, it's just something about the set of her jaw and the sweetness of her voice. If you listen closely, you can imagine Gram singing harmony on this tune. You know what, I would LOVE to see a duet featuring Catherine and Emmy together. That would be close harmony heaven! Catherine wrote this as yet unreleased song "Sparrows" about a guy who has departed. The marvelous Chris Gauthier is seen here playing Lynn Miles' guitar, Lynn having played right after MacLellan on our Music Fog showcase at Threadgill's during SXSW. We thank True North Records for setting us up!
- Jessie Scott
