Songwriters & Strings

Songwriters & Strings, created by Natalie Williams Calhoun, will showcase an evening of music, creativity, and community at St. Paul’s in Charlottetown on October 25 at 7:30 pm. The performance will feature PEI artists Tiffany Liu, Emilea May, and Alicia Toner, accompanied by a 10-piece string ensemble with custom arrangements written by Natalie.

Originally from China, Tiffany Liu is an accomplished Pipa player with over two decades of practice and performance experience. Since moving to Canada in 2016, she has introduced the ancient instrument to diverse PEI audiences. Her debut album Riding the Waves was nominated for a Music PEI and ECMA Award. Tiffany embodies the essence of a global musician, bridging cultures through her artistry, and aims to share the beauty of the Pipa and Asian music culture with a global audience.

Emilea May crafts music that fosters healing and growth through raw expression. With dreamy vocals and honest lyrics, her songs evoke deep emotion and introspection. Her forthcoming debut album Unwreck Me blends indie, pop, and rock, diving into heartache and hope. Despite her short live performance career, Emilea has already shared the stage with Basia Bulat, The East Pointers, Rose Cousins, and Tim Baker.

Alicia Toner is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from the East Coast of Canada. Her latest album, Joan (2021), was nominated for two ECMA Awards (Rising Star and Solo Recording of the Year) and won Solo Artist of the Year at the CMFAs. She was also the Artist in Residence at Under the Spire for its 2024 season.

Visit pink-avocado-productions.tickit.ca/events/25845/ for advance tickets or purchase at the door.