Fiona Clancey brings her band – along with special guest Katie Rae – to headline her début at The Carleton on Saturday, August 30th. Showtime is 8 PM and tickets are $20 + HST.

Raised in a house where music was always playing, pop singer-songwriter Fiona Clancey hails from the heart of Dartmouth Nova Scotia, drawing inspiration from artists like John Pryne, Phoebe Bridgers, Lizzie, McAlpine, and the Avett Brothers, Fiona’s sound is dreamy with a side of maritime charm. With a degree in classical voice her strong vocal ability is evident through soaring melodies, a bright tone, and impressive control. Fiona’s music has the sensitivity to invite people in and the softness told them close. Take a seat, stay a while.

Katie Rae hails from Chester, NS and first hit the bill with her band Young Folk in the summer of 2024. Throughout her time as lead singer and lyricist, her passion for being heard and breaking through to audiences grew stronger. While she began singing covers of some of the best classic rock and folk tunes. – everything from Janis Joplin to Joni Mitchell – she’s been developing around songwriting skills along the way, using all those strong female voices as inspiration. With her unique spin and signature sound, Katie Rae always takes to the stage for a performance that promises to be as engaging as it is entertaining.