Tara MacLean and Tennyson King

Trailside presents Tara MacLean and Tennyson King on July 30 at 8 pm.

Tara MacLean is a multi-award-winning singer-songwriter, bestselling author, and playwright from Epekwitk/PEI. Over a 30-year career, she has released seven solo albums and two with her JUNO-nominated band Shaye, toured internationally with artists including Dido, Barenaked Ladies, and Nelly Furtado, and earned a Senate of Canada Medal. Her 2023 memoir, Song of the Sparrow, was a national bestseller. She is currently recording her eighth album and writing her first novel.

Tennyson King is an award-winning, nomadic folk musician whose life and music stretch between Hong Kong and Canada. A lifelong traveller at heart, he draws inspiration from the road, bringing his songs to audiences across continents. Blending Western indie-folk with traditional Chinese influences, he creates music that bridges cultures with warmth, honesty, and a spirit of connection.