Eastern Belles entertain

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Published on Thursday, November 10, 2016

Photos by John Drinkwater. The Eastern Belles (from left): Ashley Condon, Catherine MacLellan and Meaghan Blanchard performed at the Roxy Theatre on Nov. 3.

By John Drinkwater

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

Three distinct voices from PEI, known as The Eastern Belles, entranced the audience at the Roxy on Nov. 3. The concert was the second in the 2016-2017 Kaleidoscope series and provided a new dimension in enjoyment, by the rich sound created by Kevin of Look Music Services.

Above (from left): Ashley Condon, Catherine MacLellan and Meaghan Blanchard are three solo award winning songwriters who collaborated writing songs and were encouraged by other musicians to sing and tour as a group. They offer sweet harmonies as they perform, sharing a love for old country, folk and Americana music. When asked about the process of songwriting, Meaghan said, “Inspiration sometimes produces a verse or tune within 20 minutes to an hour.”  Catherine commented, “I find lyrics come first followed by the music.” Ashley replied, “In my experience, both come together. Inspiration can be triggered by the environment around you or other people.” The tour was to continue with appearances in Kenora and Winnipeg, a brief visit home, then performances in Alberta and Saskatchewan. The Kaleidoscope Concert Series continues with MTC's ‘Last Train to Nibroc’ on Feb. 22 and Lisa Brokop in The Patsy Cline Project on March 25.