Released on September 16, 2022,

Second Hand is a powerful and timely collection that highlights James Keelaghan’s remarkable songwriting mastery and deep sense of history. On this album, Keelaghan addresses topical issues close to all of us, while delivering his unmistakably rich baritone and commanding command of language. The collection includes ten new songs, featuring co-writes with prominent songwriters Catherine MacLellan, Lynn Miles, J.D. Edwards, Cara Luft, and Dave Gunning.

The album celebrates long-time collaborators such as bassist David Woodhead, keyboardist Bob Stagg, and guitarists Bob Cohen, Dave Clarke, and Joe Grass, with harmony vocals by Pharis & Jason Romero and Kelly Prescott. Produced in Montréal by Bill Garrett, “Second Hand” has garnered critical acclaim, including a 2024 JUNO nomination in the traditional folk category, reinforcing Keelaghan’s status as one of Canada’s all-time great singer-songwriters.

“He displays a genius for finding his way deep inside big stories, building them outward from palpably intimate moments.” – The Boston Globe