Le Vent du Nord
Le Vent du Nord
The multi-award winning and highly acclaimed Le Vent du Nord is a leading force in Québec’s progressive francophone folk movement.
On stage these five musicians create intense, joyful and dynamic live performances with a vast repertoire that draws from both traditional sources and original compositions, while enhancing its hard-driving soulful music with a broad range of global influences.
Since its inception in 2002, the band has enjoyed meteoric success, performing well over 2,500 concerts over four continents and racking up several prestigious awards, including a Songlines Music Award, Grand Prix du Disque Charles Cros (France), two Junos (Canada’s Grammys), three FÉLIX at ADISQ (Québec), a Canadian Folk Music Award, and been awarded Artist of the Year at the Folk Alliance annual gala.
Nicolas Boulerice – vocals, electro acoustic hurdy-gurdy, piano
André Brunet – fiddle, foot-tapping, vocals
Réjean Brunet – basses, diatonic accordion, jaw harp, piano, vocals
Olivier Demers – fiddle, guitar, foot-tapping, mandolin, vocals
André Gagné – vocals, bouzouki, guitar
“A classy and rousing set by Quebec Folk heroes” – 4 Stars, The Guardian
“Québec couldn’t hope for better advocates of its folk music. Top of the world selection.” – Songline Magazine
Starts: 7.30pm
Tickets: £22
Venue: The Apex, Bury St Edmunds
Prices include £2 booking fee
This event is promoted by The Apex