LIVE SHOWS
Singer-Songwriter | Storyteller
Music, story, and human connection — shared in real time
There are performances that entertain for an evening.
And there are performances that stay with people long after the room has emptied.
Elaine Lennon creates live music experiences rooted in emotional honesty, warmth, storytelling, and genuine human connection. Whether performing in intimate listening rooms, theatres, festivals, house concerts or reflective creative spaces, her work invites audiences into something quieter, deeper and more human than spectacle alone.
An award-winning Scottish singer-songwriter known for her soulful voice, thoughtful songwriting and emotionally intelligent stage presence, Elaine’s live performances blend music and conversation in a way that feels intimate, grounded and deeply real.
There is warmth in the room.
Space to breathe.
Moments of laughter.
Moments of recognition.
Songs that meet people where they are.
At the heart of it all is connection — between artist and audience, between story and experience, between people sharing the same space for a little while.
Live Highlights
Elaine has performed across Scotland, the UK and internationally, including appearances at:
Celtic Connections
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
The Bluebird Café, Nashville
Glasgow Americana Festival
Scotland on Tour
Lanternhouse / Cumbernauld Theatre
Cottiers Theatre
The Glad Café
BBC Radio live sessions
Alongside her own headline performances, she has collaborated and shared stages with respected UK and US artists, songwriters and creative practitioners across music, storytelling and community arts.
Selected Recognition
Album of the Year — Celtic Music Radio
Americana Music Association UK — Hero Award Nominee
Nashville Songwriters Association International — “One To Watch”
Featured across BBC Radio
TEDx-featured songwriter through Little Bird Little Sailor
“One of the best debut albums I have heard in years.”FATEA Magazine
“Majestic.”- Maverick Magazine
“Gifted with a delicately beautiful voice.” - Lonesome Highway
“Engaging and enthralling.”- Folking.com
Live Performances
Elaine’s live shows weave together original songwriting, reflective storytelling, humour, honesty and audience connection.
Drawing from folk, Americana and contemporary acoustic influences, the performances are known for their warmth, emotional depth and conversational ease — creating an atmosphere that feels both intimate and quietly powerful.
Themes often explored through the work include identity, resilience, belonging, change, hope, grief, courage and what it means to navigate life as a human being in an increasingly noisy world.
Available for:
theatres
arts venues
listening rooms
festivals
house concerts
songwriter rounds
community events
creative and reflective gatherings
The Homebird Sessions
Music, Conversation & Creative Community
THE HOMEBIRD SESSIONS™
Songs feel different when you hear the story behind them
Created and hosted by Elaine Lennon, The Homebird Sessions™ is an intimate music and conversation platform built around storytelling, creativity, and human connection.
Part live performance, part songwriter conversation, part creative gathering — The Homebird Sessions™ invites audiences beyond the performance itself and into the stories, experiences and emotional threads underneath the songs.
Known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, the project has brought together acclaimed artists, emerging songwriters, music lovers and creative communities through live events, collaborative conversations and shared listening experiences across Scotland and beyond.
What makes The Homebird Sessions™ distinctive is its sense of intimacy.
The conversations are relaxed.
The performances are heartfelt.
The atmosphere feels personal rather than performative.
Audiences are not simply watching from a distance — they are part of the experience.
A Listening Room Spirit
Originally created as a live Scottish listening-room experience, The Homebird Sessions™ later evolved into an international online creative community during the pandemic, connecting artists and audiences at a time when many people felt deeply isolated from live music and one another.
The project went on to receive an Americana Music Association UK Hero Award nomination in recognition of its contribution to grassroots music and creative community.
Featured guests and collaborators have included:
Boo Hewerdine
Yvonne Lyon
Michael Logen
Jesse Terry
Adriana Spina
Jill Jackson
David Latto
Nico Ev
alongside many emerging artists and independent songwriters developing their voice through supportive creative spaces.
“A must for music fans and writers everywhere.” - The Herald
“Elaine has fostered a sense of community and inclusivity in the Scottish songwriting scene.” - Yvonne Lyon
A must for music fans and writers everywhere - relaxed, warming and welcoming
THE HERALD
Lennon has created a wonderful format for sharing songs and how they come into being. I was flattered to be asked to take part in such an enjoyable and original show. Brilliant!
BOO HEWERDINE
Elaine has fostered a sense of community and inclusivity in the Scottish songwriting scene and the live shows are a reflection of that. It is wonderful to be in a safe space connecting with others through song.
YVONNE LYON
'She is a great interviewer - really enjoyable!'
EVE BLAIR, BBC RADIO ULSTER
'The homebird sessions stage is a welcoming and relaxed affair where listeners can gain a real insight into the meanings behind the songs. As a guest, I loved being part of such a warm and supportive community!”'
Nico Ev
Beyond Traditional Gig Spaces
Alongside concerts and songwriter events, Elaine also develops reflective live experiences that sit at the intersection of music, creativity, conversation and wellbeing.
These gatherings may include:
live music and storytelling evenings
creative reflection events
artist conversations
music and mindfulness collaborations
spoken-word and acoustic gatherings
community wellbeing events
youth and intergenerational creative projects
The approach remains artist-led rather than instructional — using music and shared experience to create space for reflection, connection and emotional honesty.
House Concerts & Intimate Gatherings
Some of Elaine’s most meaningful performances happen in smaller rooms.
House concerts and intimate listening events create a different kind of atmosphere — one built around closeness, attention, conversation and shared experience.
These evenings are particularly suited to listening audiences seeking something thoughtful, personal and emotionally resonant.
Available as:
solo performances
collaborative songwriter evenings
storytelling-led acoustic sets
bespoke creative gatherings
Current Chapter
Alongside ongoing wellbeing and creative facilitation projects, Elaine is entering a new live chapter centred around intimate performances, future releases, collaborative events and new Homebird Sessions™ projects.
Upcoming live announcements will be shared soon.
Bookings & Collaborations
Elaine is available for:
festivals
theatres and arts venues
house concerts
songwriter rounds
collaborative performances
creative and reflective events
community arts programming
music and conversation events
youth and education projects
cross-disciplinary collaborations
For live bookings, programming enquiries or collaborations, please get in touch.
Recent live event: No Regrets — Airdrie Town Hall
A special live event celebrating the life of Brian Doig through music, storytelling, and community connection.
Featuring:
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Blue Rose Code
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Yvonne Lyon
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Jill Jackson
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Adriana Spina
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Sulidae
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Elaine Lennon
Photos from the No Regrets Live event, Airdrie Town Hall, 14th Feb 2026. Celebrating the life of Brian Doig.Artists: Blue Rose Code, Jill Jackson, Sulidae, King of Birds, Carol Paula, Brown Bear, Yvonne Lyon, Adriana Spina, Elaine Lennon.Musicians: Lyle Watt (Guitar), Garrett Dunn (Bass), Jamie Lennon (Cajon), Davie Holland (Steel Guitar), Mouth Organ (Fraser Speirs).Photo credit: Chris Lennon