Tim Chaisson:
The word 'prodigy' identifies the refinement of capacity, spirit and creativity. It's a term that singer/songwriter Tim Chaisson is too courteous to use on himself, yet the singular descriptive perfectly befits the exceptional musical endowments of this 23 year-old Prince Edward Island native.

After all, Chaisson is no stranger to the spotlight. While initially entering the world of music in a family-based Celtic outfit, after years of touring and recording, before reaching driving age, Chaisson recognized a yearning to perform his own music.With three solo albums under his belt, and now the release of Tim Chaisson and Morning Fold's independent musical gem Broken Hearted Beat, Chaisson has more than 19 industry awards or nominations including Music PEI Songwriter of the Year (2008), Group of the Year (2010), Pop Recording of the Year (2008, 2010) and Entertainer of the Year (2008), and an East Coast Music Award nomination for Best Pop Recording.

While much of the album is spawned from his own seeds of creativity as primary songwriter, Chaisson notes that renowned Canadian-bred musicians Joel Plaskett (Thrush Hermit, Joel Plaskett Emergency) and Gordie Johnson (Grady, Big Sugar) were crucial in realizing Broken Hearted Beat's wide scope and boldness.  Co-penning material as a team and utilizing Johnson's invaluable experience as a musician and producer for Broken Hearted Beat, Chaisson, Johnson and crew captured the live essence of the band at Plaskett's studio before heading down to Willie Nelson's Austin-based Pedernales Studios in order apply finishing touches.

Catherine MacLellan:
Voted ‘Critics Favourite New Discovery’ by Penguin Eggs Magazine in 2008, Solo Artist Of The Year at the 2009 Canadian Folk Music Awards and nominated for three ECMA 2010 Awards, Catherine has quickly built up a loyal fan base and has been a hit with critics worldwide. Her last album Church Bell Blues hit #1 on the iTunes Canada Roots charts, received critical acclaim and comparisons to Joni Mitchell from international magazines such as Q, Maverick, fRoots, the Austin Chronicle, and Boston Globe. She toured with Bruce Cockburn in the USA and with Steve Forbert in the UK, showcased in Paris, Cannes, Berlin, New York, London, and Memphis. 
Water in the Ground is Catherine’s latest album - a brilliant collection of songs that is a testament to her reputation as a prolific and gifted songwriter.  It is a stunning collection that features some of the most prominent roots musicians in Canada, including Treasa Levasseur, Justin Rutledge and David Baxter.
A lighter and more cheerful mood is prominent throughout the CD. From the first track the catchy “Take A Break”   to the finale “Flowers on Your Grave”, Catherine manages to help the listener get lost in the songs and musical conversations. It is like passing time with an old friend.

The show is licensed 19+.
Plays at The Mack, 8 p.m.
Tickets:$20

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