Mohawk singer-songwriter Logan Staats is gearing up for a powerful musical journey, announcing the forthcoming release of his new album, Peacemaker, and an accompanying Ontario tour this fall.
This latest offering follows his critically acclaimed 2023 work, A Light in the Attic, positioning Staats firmly as an artist exploring themes of grounded purpose and spiritual reflection. The new ten-track album is set to arrive on October 2nd.
The title itself carries significant weight, drawing inspiration from a traditional Mohawk story. Staats shared that the concept behind Peacemaker stems from a narrative that resonated deeply with him—a story focused on peace and unity. He aimed to embody the spirit of this legend, carrying a message of love and harmony into the modern world.
“The album title is inspired by the story of the Peacemaker,” Staats explained. “It was one of the first traditional Mohawk stories that was shared with me, and it always resonated deeply. The Peacemaker came with a message of peace, buried the weapons of war under the tree, and united the Six Nations. Now more than ever, it feels like the world needs a message of peace and love. I wanted to embody everything that the Peacemaker stood for and carry that sacred message of peace forward.”
To celebrate the arrival of Peacemaker, Staats is embarking on an Ontario release tour this autumn, bringing his music to six cities across the province. Fans will have the chance to experience the album live as he travels through London, Waterloo, Toronto, Hamilton, Ottawa, and Kingston.
The tour kicks off with a performance on September 29th at Aeolian Hall in London. Subsequent dates include performances at Emmanuel United Church in Waterloo on September 30th, and continues through October in Toronto at Hugh’s Room, Hamilton at Mills Hardware, Ottawa at the National Arts Centre (Fourth Stage), and Kingston at the Broom Factory.
Tickets for the tour are currently on sale. Fans interested in catching a live performance can view the full itinerary and purchase tickets through Concert Central.
For those looking to dive deeper into the sound of the new release, there is also video content available for the single, Rainwater and Whiskey, which can be found on YouTube.
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