Hey, northern New England! Heads up! Le Bruit court dans la ville is headed your way!
Le Bruit is hitting the road, starting in Québec (concert in Lanaudière 26 Aug., Souches à oreilles camp Aug. 27-30), and then…
– Aug. 30 7pm concert at University of Maine at Fort Kent, ME;
– Aug. 31 6pm concert at University of Maine (Orono);
– Sept. 1 3-5pm workshops at the Franco Center in Lewiston, ME;
– Sept. 1 6pm Soirée at the Franco Center in Lewiston, ME;
– Sept. 2 1:30-3pm song workshop at Lewiston-Auburn College in Lewiston, ME;
– Sept. 2 7pm concert at Bates College in Lewiston, ME;
– Sept. 3 7:30pm concert/jam at Four Corners Schoolhouse, Montpelier, VT;
– Sept. 4 8pm house concert in Bellows Falls, VT;
– Sept. 5 8 pm house concert in Turners Falls, MA;
– Sept. 6 all day at the New World Festival in Randolph, VT.
Read on for details. Hope to see some of you at these events!
A Word About Le Bruit:
Le Bruit court dans la Ville play traditional music and songs from Québec and Acadie. André Marchand, Normand Miron and I have made music together in various configurations for over thirty years and now that my kids are off to college, we’re planning on doing a lot more music together! You can find more out about our goings-on at our website.
So here’s more details about the tour, with links and info. if you’d like to see us:
Wednesday, August 26: 8:30pm, concert at CRAPO in St-Jean-de-Matha, QC.
CRAPO is a bistro/bar/theatre/performance and jam space in the lovely village of St-Jean-de-Matha, about 35 minutes northwest of Joliette, QC. They have all kinds of activities throughout the year, including a LOT of trad music. Check them out!
Thursday-Sunday, Aug. 27-30: Camp de souches à oreilles – Pass It Down Music Camp in St-Alexandre-de-Kamouraska, QC.
This three-day trad music of Quebec camp held in beautiful St-Alexandre (about 2 hours northeast of Quebec City) is the brainchild of the folks from Tidal Wave and has a great staff line-up which includes guitar, step dancing, accordion, piano, and fiddle. I think they are full for this year, but check them out for 2016!
Sunday, Aug. 30: 7pm concert at University of Maine at Fort Kent Fox Auditorium. Tickets: $10 available at the door.
Monday, Aug. 31: 5pm potluck and 6pm Free concert at University of Maine Franco-American Centre (110 Crossland Hall).
Come celebrate the inauguration of the Franco American Studies program’s new after-school French program!
Tuesday, Sept. 1: 3-5pm advanced-level fiddle, accordion, and fiddle workshops at the the Franco Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston, ME.
Cost: $25 per person, $15 for students up to age 21. (Cost includes free admission to Soirée afterwards – see listing below.) Advance registration advised. Contact Cindy at (207) 782-0386 or cindylarock@gmail.com
Tuesday, Sept. 1: 5:30-8:30 Supper and Soirée at Franco Center, Lewiston, ME.
In the old-time Franco-American kitchen-party spirit, this festive evening will offer not only music but some fun-&-easy traditional French Canadian contra & square dancing. Joining Le Bruit in providing the music will be a mega back-up band composed of the participants in the afore-mentioned workshops (hold onto your hats, folks!). Location: Heritage Hall at the Franco Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston. Admission: $7, or for $8 more ($15 total) you can add on supper at 5:30 (menu: French Canadian meat pie, savory vegetable quiche, garden salad, pickled beets & dessert). Note: Meal reservations must be made by 8/25. Contact Cindy at (207) 782-0386 or cindylarock@gmail.com.
Wednesday, Sept. 2: 1:30-3pm, Song Workshop at Lewiston-Auburn College, Rm. 170, 51 Westminster St., Lewiston, ME.
Come join Normand and André for a call-and-response song workshop; fluency in French not required – lyrics will be provided. Location: Lewiston-Auburn College, Rm. 170, 51 Westminster St., Lewiston. Admission: just $2 (includes discount to concert by Le Bruit later that evening; see below). FMI, contact Cindy at (207) 782-0386 or cindylarock@gmail.com.
Wednesday, Sept. 2: 7pm Concert at Bates College’s Olin Arts Center, 75 Russell St., Lewiston, ME.
Admission: $12 (two dollars off for anyone who buys their ticket at the chansons workshop listed above, or for members of DownEast Friends of the Folk Arts; please present your DEFFA newsletter at box office as proof of membership); $5 for students up to age 21. FMI, contact Cindy at (207) 782-0386 or cindylarock@gmail.com.
Thursday, Sept. 3: 7:30pm Concert at Four Corners Schoolhouse, 945 Vincent Flats Road, East Montpelier, VT.
There will be a pre concert potluck at 6, Concert at 7:30, and a post concert jam session. Space is limited, so reservations are recommended. email hendrixfiddle@gmail.com to reserve. Suggested donation: $18.
Friday, Sept. 4: 8pm House Concert in Bellows Falls, VT.
The concert begins at 8:00 pm, doors open at 7:30. Suggested donation is $15 to $20. Space is limited, so advance reservations are recommended. Email Peter at PS@SOVER.NET for reservations and directions.
Saturday, Sept. 5: 8pm House concert in Turners Falls, MA.
Doors open at 7:30; concert starts at 8pm. Suggested donation is $15-20. Limited seating. Contact Bob for reservations and details.
Sunday, Sept. 6: Performances at New World Festival in Randolph, VT.
We’re honored to be part of an amazing line-up of more than 70 exceptional musicians drawn from New England, Canada and the British Isles to play at this one-day annual festival. Concerts, music and dance workshop sessions, children’s activities, and open dancing unfold on five continuous stages from noon until 11 PM. Food and drink provided by the area’s finest chefs and breweries. Adults – $34 advance; $39 after Aug 21. Students (13-18) $12; Children (2-12) FREE! After 6 PM – $25. Call 802-728-6464 or visit festival site and order on line.
