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Women's Circle (CAN, USA, IRL)

Candace Lacina, Melissa Carper, Cathy Jordan & Kirsten Rodden‑Clarke

Four powerful voices from Canada, the USA, and Ireland come together in a shared circle of music, stories, and sisterhood.

Experience the magic of Women’s Circle – a musical meeting place where four distinct singer-songwriters take turns performing solo, while offering spontaneous backing and presence in each other’s songs. Candace Lacina (CAN), Melissa Carper (USA), Cathy Jordan (IRL), and Kirsten Rodden‑Clarke (CAN) each bring their own voice, background, and sound into a shared celebration of songwriting, storytelling, and harmony.

The concept is simple: one circle, four artists, taking turns with their songs – with the others jumping in with vocals or instruments as the moment calls for it. It’s intimate, unfiltered, and often surprising, with musical and cultural styles blending into a heartfelt dialogue about music as a universal language.

From Candace Lacina’s grounded country-folk hybrid to Melissa Carper’s rich Americana energy, Cathy Jordan’s earthy Irish storytelling, and Kirsten Rodden-Clarke’s clear vocals and songwriting craft – the circle becomes a space of both contrast and connection. Expect four rounds of songs and a final piece sung together, where voices rise in unity and presence.

Women’s Circle is more than a concert – it’s a shared musical space built on trust, creativity, and powerful female artistry.

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