Songwriters in the Round Vol. 1

Blending soul, folk, blues, and indie-Americana, the artists take turns sharing songs and the stories behind them, revealing the craft and heart of their music. Expect raw performances, spontaneous collaboration, and a rare glimpse into the songwriting process.

Kimberley MacGregor lovingly crafts and passionately performs songs that will move your heart, change your mind and stomp your feet. Weaving seamlessly between blues, folk and rock, her common threads are strength, vulnerability and badassery, always sizzling with soul.

“As in the past, MacGregor’s voice takes the spotlight. With remarkable ease and fluidity she shapeshifts her instrument to fit the songs, from gritty and raw lo-fi tracks – think Black Keys- to modern soul, blues stompers, and folk tinged rock. A solid branch off the Lucinda Williams, Bonnie Raitt, Melissa Etheridge or Patty Griffin family tree.” – Kathy Valentine (Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, The Go-Go’s) — Quench Magazine – Fall 2021

Lucas Chaisson is an acclaimed songwriter, guitarist, and producer. Influenced by Guy Clark and others, his soulful, raw style draws listeners in. He began performing young, releasing two early albums, then moved to Edmonton in 2013 and issued two more well-received records. Telling Time (2015) was produced by Colin Linden in Nashville; Most True Thing (2020) was self-driven with Edmonton’s The Audio Department, featuring notable guests. He also collaborates with Altameda and Lucette, and has produced for Swear By The Moon. With a collection of new songs ready for the studio, he’s preparing to record his fifth album.

Lauren Gillis, known professionally as Lucette, is an Edmonton-based alternative pop songwriter with a 15-year career grounded in strong lyricism and evolving craft. Her work blends confessional storytelling with modern pop structure, moving between folk-rooted narratives and contemporary songwriting. She began her career at 19 in Nashville with Grammy Award–winning producer Dave Cobb, developing a disciplined, story-first approach. Her album Deluxe Hotel Room, produced by Sturgill Simpson, earned praise from Rolling Stone, NPR, and Billboard for its depth and range. Now signed to Wax Records and Anthem Entertainment, Lucette continues to write and collaborate across genres, with a focus on clear, emotionally grounded songwriting.