
An Evening with Lennie Gallant at Cafe No9
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Lennie Gallant, an acclaimed East Coast songwriter with sixteen albums and numerous awards, has recently released his new album, Shelter From the Storms, which has received rave reviews and sold out shows across Canada. The album reflects on the turbulent times we live in while celebrating the human ability to navigate through hardship with community, love and laughter. Lennie was honoured as the 2026 Canadian Folk Music Awards Solo Artist of The Year for this amazing album, which was also named one of the Top Ten Folk Albums of 2025 by a Roots Music critics poll and members of the Canadian music industry. The iconic song Peter’s Dream was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, and one of his albums even traveled aboard the International Space Station, orbiting Earth 248 times—which Gallant jokes finally gave him “high rotation worldwide!” He has shared the stage with symphony orchestras and numerous artists, including Jimmy Buffett, who featured him as a guest vocalist and co-writer on his final album. Lennie also performs with his partner, Patricia Richard, as the Francophone duo Sirène et Matelot. A celebrated humanitarian and storyteller, Gallant was appointed to the Order of Canada, where he was honored for songs described as “true slices of life delivered with a poet’s flair and a rugged emotional sensibility.” ********************************************************************************** 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.
Goes well with…
Nether Edge & Abbeydale Road — All within a 5–10 minute walk of Café #9 — Abbeydale Road pubs and kitchen spots for a pre-show pint or post-gig bite.
Hagglers Corner
4.6£10–£25🍽️ Kitchen & café
Open · See venue for hours
Abbeydale Road neighbourhood kitchen — coffee, small plates, and a relaxed room a few minutes from Café #9.
The Broadfield
4.5£10–£20🍺 Real ale pub
Open · Closes at 11.00 pm
544 Abbeydale Road — Sheffield Ale Club pub with cask ales and a cosy front room, an easy stroll from Nether Edge.
The Sheldon
4.4£10–£20🍺 Traditional pub
Open · See venue for hours
606 Abbeydale Road local with pub food and a friendly crowd — handy before or after an acoustic set at Café #9.
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Straight-line (approx.)
- Tram · University of Sheffield0.90 mi
- Tram · West Street0.98 mi
- Bus · Moorhead (Charter Row)1.06 mi
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