The News!

Globe critics name their top 10 list
December 23, 2009
The Boston Globe just published (12/20/09) the Scott Alarik's Top Folk Album of 2009 and La Part du Feu is included in.
http://www.boston.com/ae/music/articles/2009/12/20/scott_alariks_top_folk_albums_of_2009/

A successful CD launch!
December 15, 2009
A release party for the new CD La Part du Feu was held on Tuesday, October 6, at Cabaret du Lion d’Or in Montréal. A warm and attentive crowd (300+) gathered for the occasion, which turned out to be an unforgettable event. You can see highlights of the evening in our Photo Gallery.

La Part du Feu listed in the (10) Memorable internationally flavored albums from 2009 in LA TIMES
December 15, 2009
Highly favourable reviews of the new CD LA PART DU FEU keep coming in! Here is a glimpse. Los Angeles Times just published (12/13/09)an excellent review in a special World music section where they were talking about 10 (mostly) international performers who had memorable recordings released this year. Look at Media/Promoter section for more reviews.
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-ca-world-music13-2009dec13,0,7872485.story?page=1

Le Vent du Nord: Tradition in Motion – FRONT PAGE of the Arts & Entertainment section of LE SOLEIL
December 15, 2009
Richard Boisvert penned a very nice article in the Arts & Entertainment section of the newspaper Le Soleil (November 19 edition). “On December 10 & 11, 8pm, Le Vent du Nord will share the stage of the Grand Théâtre with the OSQ for an unheard-of symphonic adventure. The idea was tested in a scaled-down format in Portland, Maine, in 2007.… The boys more or less knew what to expect, but they say the four pieces orchestrated by Tom Myron, an American, were extremely well received. The reception was so positive, in fact, that they decided to repeat and expand the experience. So the Québec performance will be a first.” Read the whole story (in French) here:
http://www.cyberpresse.ca/le-soleil/arts-et-spectacles/sur-scene/200911/18/01-922962-vent-du-nord-la-tradition-en-mouvement.php

The essential event of the Holiday season: La Veillée de l’avant-Veille !
December 15, 2009
The 13th edition of this event will take place at Club Soda (Montréal) on Wednesday, December 30. Year after year, hundreds of people gather in downtown Montréal to experience this concert/dance night. As usual, the evening will unfold in three parts: a double-bill concert followed by a fast-paced dance to which the guest musicians will spontaneously take part. With Nicolas Pellerin et Les Grands Hurleurs, Le Vent du Nord, and Pierre Chartrand, one of Quebec’s best dance callers/jig dancers. Information & reservations: 514 908-9090 514 908-9090 / www.ticketpro.ca. Presale until Dec. 22.
http://rouesetarchets.com

Le Vent du Nord at Celtic Colours Festival
November 17, 2009
A segment of the concert Le Vent du Nord performed at the Celtic Colours Festival on October 13, 2009 in Place des Arts de Chéticamp (NS, Canada) was recorded by CBC Maritimes. This concert will soon be broadcast on 'Canada Live' radio show. Til then, you can hear some excerpts on the CBC Radio 2 concert site 'Concerts On Demand'.
http://www.cbc.ca/radio2/cod/concerts/20091013ventd