Local French Artists, Your French Connection

Here are a few of the French singers, artists you can see in the Region

	Bertrand Laurence French finger-style acoustic guitarist and songwriter Bertrand Laurence is a master of the art of country blues fingerpicking and slide guitar, but he's no purist.Laurence's music blends a wide range of musical influences and a rare diversity of experiences into music that has been called "soulful sounds [that] feel like a humid Southern afternoon with a cool Parisian attitude" www.bertrandlaurence.com/
	Don Roy is a Franco-American ace fiddler who, with pianist/step dancer Cindy Roy and bassist Jay Young, perform throughout the Eastern States. He has been called the dean of Franco-American fiddling in Maine. www.donroyonline.com
	Ziaf has performed to capacity audiences throughout Northeastern U.S. and Europe. Enthusiastic fans, ranging in age from 18 to 80 (including some who had seen Edith Piaf perform in the 1950's), consistently demand encores of their favorite songs at every show.www.ziaf.com
	Josée Vachon shares traditional and popular French folk songs with her audience as well as originals she composes to represent her Franco-American culture. She has 11 solo recordings, plus two more with the female trio, Chanterelle. For years host of the French language television show Bonjour, she is known thoughout the U.S, Canada and Europe. She welcomes inquiries for events or student performances. www.joseevachon.com
	The Country Masters long known in the Boston area for packing the halls with their virtuoso playing. Founded in 1958 as The French Club Band they peform country music with an Acadian-Franco soul. Email Edmond Boudreau eboureau@rcn.com
	Michele Choiniere was born into a musical Franco-American family in northern Vermont, and from an early age performed traditional Franco-American music with her father Fabio, an accomplished harmonica player. In 1995, she began writing and composing her own songs and has performed to audiences throughout New England, Quebec and France. Her lyrics and music focus on nature, romance and social issues connected to being Franco-American. www.michelechoiniere.com
	Trouz Bras means "Big Noise" in Breton. The band is filled with the spirit of contemporary Breton music beautifully combining tradition with their own unique interpretation.Trouz Bras offers an authentic and invigorating opportunity to hear and dance to this mesmerizing music in the US.www.trouzbras.com
	Johnny Morin Southern New Hampshire's favorite band thrills audiences with traditional cajun, quadrilles rock and other popular music. For more information call (978)970-1107.
	Michael Parent a festival in himself. A native Mainer of French-Canadian descent, Michael has performed as a storyteller and singer, in both English and French, throughout the United States, and beyond. www.michaelparent.com
	Lucie Therrien A sentimental favorite throughout New England, Canada and around the world. Lucie charms her audiences with her classic performances of traditional Franco American music. www.luciet.com
	Boréal Tordu Le premier groupe de musique en français du Maine. Il y a un peu d'Acadien, Quebecois, un peu de Cajun et des musiques des Maritimes. Based in Portland Boréal Tordu performs acoustic music with fiddle, dobro, upright bass, percussion and vocal harmonies.Not to be missed! www.borealtordu.com
	Marc Lepage voit le jour dans la paroisse Saint-Pascal-de-Maizeret, à Québec, mais passe la majeure partie de son enfance à Beauport. Il connaît ses premiers succès, non pas dans la musique, mais dans les sports. Il excelle en plongeon, en natation et au hockey, sa réputation n'est plus à faire.

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