Happy December

Joyeux Noel tout le monde!

 

This weekend there are many opportunities to feel the spirit of the season, so get out while we're still unfrozen and join in the joie de vivre that is Acadian music. This Friday the Aces are back at Bull Feeney's for their monthly rage- an adults only affair.  However, not to leave anyone out, this Saturday Boreal Tordu will be playing a family-friendly house concert in Bowdoinham at the wonderful Whittlesey Residence.  Guaranteed by all accounts to be an extraordinary evening for all.  Check the websites below for more info, plus 2012 calendars, and information on how to get gift CDs in time for Christmas.  Have a great week and we'll see you this weekend!

 

Sylvain's Acadian Aces

Friday, December 9th, 2011 at 9:30pm

Bull Feeney's Pub

375 Fore Street

Portland, ME 04101 

207-773-7210

 

Boreal Tordu

Saturday, December 10th, 2011 7 pm

Whittlesey House Concert

182 Ridge Rd.
Bowdoinham, ME
207.666.5525

Price: Sugg. donation $10

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Framingham rescheduled due to weather

We're sorry to report that Boréal Tordu's appearance at Amazing Things Arts Center tonight has been postponed due to inclement weather.  The new date is Saturday, March 10, 2012.  

 

Meanwhile, consider coming up to our neck of the woods for a rare house concert in Bowdoinham.  By all accounts a warm, inviting atmosphere abides and we're looking forward to a festive evening of music and mirth:

 

Saturday, December 10th, 2011
7 pm
Whittlesey House Concert

182 Ridge Rd.
Bowdoinham, ME
207.666.5525

Price: Sugg. donation $10

 

 

Saturday, March 10, 2012
Amazing Things Arts Center

Framingham,, MA
508-405-2787

 

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Boréal Tordu

La musique des Acadiens du Maine

30 Mechanic Street

Portland, ME

207.761.3931

info@borealtordu.com

http://www.borealtordu.com

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Amazing Things in Mass.

Boréal Tordu is one of the many Amazing Things coming to the aptly-named concert venue in Framingham, Massachusetts this weekend.  

 

Join us for traditional Acadian food followed by a concert in the spirit of the old custom of Acadian kitchen parties.  We'll be cooking up a bit of Acadian stew known as Fricot- the precursor to Cajun Gumbo, and other delicacies.  Fun for all ages including a chance to try some Acadian percussion instruments and maybe learn some French to sing along.  Click the link below for more information.

 

Saturday, October 29th, 2011
7 pm
Amazing Things Arts Center

160 Hollis Street
Framingham, MA
508-405-2787

 

 

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Boréal Tordu

La musique des Acadiens du Maine

30 Mechanic Street

Portland, ME

207.761.3931

info@borealtordu.com

http://www.borealtordu.com

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Vermont is on this Sunday

We've been waiting for a long time to play at La Festival du Nouveau Monde aka The New World Festival in Randolph, VT and not even a hurricane can stop us now.  All systems go for this Sunday  and we're playing all day long on three different stages:

 

• 1pm in the family tent, presenting an interactive program for all ages: Acadian Culture in Maine, a Musical History
• 3pm in the band sessions tent, trading songs and licks with Vermont's own Mango Jam 
• 5pm in the outdoor mainstage "Bethany" tent for our feature concert

 

see below for directions and more informations...

 

A message from director Becky McMeekin:

The New World Festival is on!

Despite the damage left in the wake of Hurricane Irene, the New World Festival will go on! The Festival was born out of adversity 19 years ago and this year we continue in that same optimistic and courageous spirit.

Join us in Randolph on Sunday Sept 4 from noon to midnight for stellar Celtic and French Canadian music and dance, children's activities, the work of area artisans, great food from area restaurants and non-profit organizations, and beverages from Otter Creek and Grandview Winery. Randolph is easily accessible from Interstate 89 from both the north and the south.

 

We hope to see you there!

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Chandler’s 19th annual New World Festival • Sunday September 4, 2011 • noon to midnight.

Main Street, Randolph, VT. Exit 4 off VT I-89.

 

For 19 years celebrating Northern New England's Celtic and French Canadian heritage with traditional music and dance. Featured performers include the John Whelan Band, Crowfoot, Norouet, Excès de Trad, Long Time Courting, Ken Perlman and James Prendergast, John Roberts and Tony Barrand, Dentdelion, Boréal Tordu, Kitchen Quartet, Peter and Mary Alice Amidon, the Press Gang, Mango Jam, caller Adina Gordon, the No Strings Marionette Company, Young Tradition Vermont, and a young musicians showcase. Six performance stages, all-weather tents, children’s activities, food and crafts. Tickets available at the gate on Sunday. www.NewWorldFestival.com

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Boréal Tordu

La musique des Acadiens du Maine

30 Mechanic Street

Portland, ME

207.761.3931

info@borealtordu.com

http://www.borealtordu.com

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Aces in August

Sylvain's Acadian Aces are all over the state this month.  Hope to see you soon.

 

Tonight

Friday Aug 12 9:30pm

Bull Feeney's
Portland, ME

   

Saturday

Aug 13 2pm

Grand Isle, ME

Musée culturel du Mont-Carmel   

 

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http://www.thecajunaces.com

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Portland, Maine this Saturday

Dear Friends,

 

A reminder that Boréal Tordu will be appearing in concert this Saturday at One Longfellow Square in Portland, Maine along with Round Mountain from Santa Fe, New Mexico.  This is a very special double bill for us not only because Robby and Char of Round Mountain are Pip's cousins, but because their music is absolutely unforgettable and we're excited to share it with all of you.  

 

For an appetizer, tune in to WMPG's online stream at 7:30pm tomorrow when Round Mountain will be playing live on the radio.  It'll make you want to see them on Saturday to figure out how two guys are playing all those instruments at once.  

 

Don't forget that you can save 20% on tickets by ordering before Saturday.  For more information see www.onelongfellowsquare.com  Hope to see you all out there!

 

Saturday, August 6th, 2011
8 pm
One Longfellow Square

 

Corner of Congress and State
Portland
(207) 761-1757

Price: $12/$15

 

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Boréal Tordu

La musique des Acadiens du Maine

30 Mechanic Street

Portland, ME

207.761.3931

info@borealtordu.com

http://www.borealtordu.com

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Boréal Tordu summer tourdates

Bonjour and thanks to our many new friends who signed the mailing list at KPops last weekend.  It was great to see so many people brave the forecast and be rewarded with great weather and great music.  Montréal was amazing as always and we're looking forward to a number of great shows coming up at home and away, starting in just a couple of days at the wonderful Deertrees Theatre in Harrison, Maine.

 

Then we're off to New York once again this year but with a slightly more relaxed schedule, so please to our fans out that way: make plans for a little trip if you can, we'd love to see you.

 

Lastly, we're proud to be sharing the stage at One Longfellow Square in Portland with Pip's cousins, Round Mountain, a multi-instrumental-at-the-same-time singing brother duo from Santa Fe who played here last year leaving no string unplucked and not a dry eye in the house.  An absolute must-see live act http://roundmountainmusic.com 

 

Bonne été tout le monde,

Rob, Steve, Pip & Andy

 

 

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011
8 pm
Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center

Harrison, ME

207.583.6747

Price: $18/$9 students

Saturday, July 23rd, 2011
8 pm
Caffe Lena

47 Phila St.

Saratoga Springs,, NY

Price: $15 adv/$17 door/$12 members

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011
8 pm
Boathouse Theatre

Schroon Lake,, NY

(518) 532-9259

Price: $12/students $5

Saturday, August 6th, 2011
8 pm
One Longfellow Square

Corner of Congress and State
Portland,, ME
(207) 761-1757

Price: $12 in advance /$15 day of show

 

 

 

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Boréal Tordu

La musique des Acadiens du Maine

30 Mechanic Street

Portland, ME

207.761.3931

info@borealtordu.com

http://www.borealtordu.com

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Tordu in Québec

Boréal Tordu hits the road to kick off the summer in Québec this week starting in beautiful Westmount, just outside of Montréal at an awesome plein air festival for the feast of St. Jean-Baptiste with fun for the whole family.  Then we're back in Maine for a spectacular evening of music including a set of Steve's fiddle tunes accompanied by the Bangor Symphony Orchestra and the Franklin County Fiddlers.  Check our website for more dates throughout the summer.  Bon été à tous!

 

Thursday, June 23rd, 2011
Westmount Park - 7 pm
Fête de la Saint-Jean

4695 Boulevard de Maisonneuve Ouest
Westmount, PQ 

Canada

Saturday, June 25th, 2011
4:30 pm gates open
Kingfield POPS!

Kennedy Farm, Route 142
Kingfield,, ME
207.265.POPS

Price: $20/$25, 17 and under free
Mountains, moon, music, magic, fireworks!

 

 

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Boréal Tordu

La musique des Acadiens du Maine

30 Mechanic Street

Portland, ME

207.761.3931

info@borealtordu.com

http://www.borealtordu.com

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Free concert in Biddeford and more

Boréal Tordu plays a free concert this month!

La Fête du Printemps 

Friday, March 25th 8pm

Biddeford City Theatre
205 Maine Street
Biddeford ME 04005
Price: FREE

For the third year in a row, Biddeford’s City Theater/Salle de l’Opéra will be the site of an event that highlights the creativity of New England’s Franco-American population. The newly named “La Fête du Printemps,” best translated as a “Celebration of Spring,” will be held from Friday, March 25 through Sunday, March 27.  As in previous years, the Fête will spotlight playwrights and plays from the city and across New England in both English and French. However, the Fête has also expanded its presentations to include an evening of music that will feature Boréal Tordu, a four-piece, Maine-based band that specializes in traditional Acadian and French Canadian music. The Fête is also very pleased to announce that students from Biddeford High School will be a part of the French performances scheduled for Sunday, March 27. Admission to all Fête du Printemps events is FREE. 

 

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Boréal Tordu

La musique des Acadiens du Maine

30 Mechanic Street

Portland, ME

207.761.3931

info@borealtordu.com

http://www.borealtordu.com

 

Also, a reminder that Sylvain's Acadian Aces play at the Museum of Work and Culture in Woonsocket, RI on March 20th, this weekend, and at Bayside Bowl in Portland, ME on March 26th, the day after Boréal Tordu's concert in Biddeford.  For more information see our website. Go for two!

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Mardi Gras in March with the Aces

Beaucoup de fun comin' up là, moi j'va tell you what!

 

Saturday, March 5

6:00pm

Mardi Gras Ball

Eastland Park Hotel Grand Ballroom

Come celebrate at Maine's premier Mardi Gras event New Orleans style with Louisiana cuisine, live music and dancing with the Cajun Aces, beads, contest, and more…. $40 Floor seating, $50 Balcony seating. Buy tickets at Bull Moose Music locations statewide. http://www.mardigrasportland.com Proceeds benefit Portland's Cathedral School, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Attendees must be 21+

 

Tuesday, March 8

9:00pm

Empire Dine & Dance

575 Congress Street Portland, ME 04101

Annual Mardi Gras Bash après le WMPG 16th annual Cajun Cookoff at USM. 

 

Thursday, March 10

8:00pm

Run of the Mill Public House

Saco Island, Saco ME

 

Sunday, March 20

1:30pm, 3:00pm

Semaine Internationale de la Francophonie

Museum of Work and Culture, Woonsocket, RI

Two shows, at 1:30pm and 3pm for more information call 401-769-9675 or visit http://www.RIHS.org

 

Saturday, March 26

8:00pm

Bayside Bowl

58 Alder Street Portland, ME

Dance lesson at 8pm $5 cover all ages 

 

for direction and more informations see http://www.thecajunaces.com

 

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30 Mechanic Street

Portland, ME 04101

sylvain@maine.rr.com

http://www.thecajunaces.com

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Joyeuse année

We had a blast on New Year's Eve here at 30 Mechanis Street. So many friends from diverse circles and an amazing array of musicians. Thanks to all who came and sang and drank and played and hugged and cheered and laughed and ate and stayed up late and fell over. Bontemps!

Also thanks to Acoustic Artisans for the New Year's Day party, which was as always meaty and musical. What a weekend.

My resolution is to blog a bit more, pis un peu en français pour practiquer. Je ne sais pas s'il y a des gens qui lit mon blog - en anglais où en français, mais c'est le même beaucoup de fun pour moi. Bonne nouvelle année tout le monde!