Ron Sexsmith will play Moncton's Capitol Theatre on February 4th.

Canadian singer songwriter Ron Sexsmith will be making a stop at the Moncton Capitol Theatre during his most recent tour Long Player, Late Bloomer, on February 4 at 8 pm. Tickets are currently on sale in the Greater Moncton ticketing Network. Nova Scotia’s Mo Kenney will be the opening act.

Ron Sexsmith
A singer-songwriter acclaimed by a galaxy of artists from Bob Dylan to Elton John, Chris Martin to Michael Bublé, Steve Earle to Lucinda Williams for his insight into the human heart and a melodic purity (to paraphrase admirer Elvis Costello) unheard since the heyday of Paul McCartney, you’ll find Ron straight after the Sex Pistols in any self-respecting encyclopedia of modern music.

Born in 1964, Ron grew up in St Catharines, Ontario. A daydreamer at school, he was selected for a creative writing class and in his high school band he played lead guitar. Ray Davies was Ron’s first and most enduring songwriting inspiration. As a singer, Ron admires Harry Nilsson, Bing Crosby, Bill Withers and Charlie Rich, and places himself in that crooner tradition.

Moving to Toronto, Ron formed a band called The Uncool, and released a cassette, Out Of The Duff. To support himself, Ron got a job as a foot courier, as recalled on the Long Player Late Bloomer song “Michael And His Dad”. In 1991, the limited cassette release Grand Opera Lane, an album recorded with the drummer of his Toronto band The Uncool, first attracted Interscope’s interest. Four years later, the label recognized that not only had they a great songwriter on their books but a singer and guitarist of rare accomplishment too. Ron Sexsmith’s 1995 self-titled “proper” debut, produced by Mitchell Froom, represented the cream of nearly 200 songs that had been road-tested for years in the bars of Ontario and was acclaimed by fans from Elvis Costello down as an instant classic, with Rod Stewart one of several artists to cover the first song, “Secret Heart”.

What has followed is a body of work that very few songwriting recording artists, living or dead, can match for consistently sky-high quality. As legendary record producer to artists from Dylan to U2, Daniel Lanois, told Love Shines, the documentary about the making of Ron’s new album, Long Player Late Bloomer, “Not a lot of people have Ron’s gift: the ability to see a tiny snapshot of a feeling, then expand upon it and deliver a beautiful song. The songs are like Polaroids.” He has released a total of 12 albums in his career.

Among the artists who have covered Ron’s songs are: Rod Stewart, Michael Bublé, k.d. lang, Nick Lowe, Feist, The Brodsky Quartet, Curtis Stigers, Anne Sofie von Otter and Mary Black. It’s a mighty portfolio, one that seemed to finally be validated in 2005 when he won the coveted Juno Award as Songwriter of the Year.

For his 11th album, Long Player Late Bloomer, the award-winning troubadour has paired himself with a fellow Canadian, the producer of bone-crunching classics by Metallica, Mötley Crüe and The Cult: Bob Rock. On June 16, the album was named as a longlisted nominee (one of 40) for the 2011 Polaris Music Prize. On July 6, the album was named as a shortlisted (one of 10) nominee for the 2011 award.

Opening Act: Mo Kenney
As a 20 year-old singer-songwriter from Waverley, Nova Scotia, Mo Kenney is already captivating audiences with thoughtful lyrics, an inviting and distinctive voice, and strong, compelling guitar work. Mo was drawn to music as a child, and after taking lessons at The Halifax Conservatory, a songwriting career was born. When not playing in the high school band Berends Page, Mo was practicing guitar, drums, piano or bass. Mo freely confesses that their early solo recordings at Catfish studio in Bedford “sucked”, but the experience of spending time in the studio and making music further solidified for Mo what the future must hold.

In the summer of 2010, Mo was chosen as one of seven young writers invited to attend Gordie Sampson’s inaugural Songwriter Camp in Ingonish to write songs and perform at a Songwriter Circle with Gordie and Steve MacDougall (Slowcoaster). Next came the attention of artist and producer Joel Plaskett, then opening spots for The Crash Test Dummies and Steve Poltz intrigued not only audiences, but the headlining artists themselves. Mo’s record is being produced by Plaskett and will be released on New Scotland Records in 2012.

Box-office

Tickets for the Ron Sexsmith concert at the Capitol Theatre are now on sale at the Capitol Theatre Box Office, l’Escaouette, Frank’s Music, Monument Lefebvre, Dieppe Arts and Culture Centre, and l’Université de Moncton, at $24.50 and $20.50 plus applicable charges. Tickets are also available by phone at 506-856-4379 or 1-800-567-1922, or online at www.capitol.nb.ca.

Marie-Josée Lord (Photo : Jocelyn Michel)

The soprano Marie-Josée Lord will be on the Capitol Theatre stage Saturday January 14, at 8 pm to present the concert Jambalaya. Tickets are currently on sale in the Greater Moncton ticketing Network.

With her personal style, her voice, her presence, and her choice of repertoire, soprano Marie-Josée Lord delivers a gourmet recital where classical and popular music are gently entwined. Gordon Lightfoot, Verdi, Lama, Bizet, Joni Mitchell, and many other composers make up this special program that flows ever so naturally. The occasional comments will spice things up. The result is so flavourful that you will be asking for seconds!

Last year's concert. (Photo by: Karine Wade)

The concerts will take place on December 14-16 at 8pm and on December 17 at 3pm and 8pm. Tickets are currently on sale in the Greater Moncton Ticketing Network.

Baby It’s Cold Outside is a pop standard written and composed in 1936 by Frank Loesser. The song has since been covered by artists of all genres and has become a holiday staple. It will be a part of this year’s concert repertoire. The evening will be divided into two parts: the first a little more introspective, akin to the midnight mass of yesteryear with traditional Christmas hymns and the second part will be more festive, with songs bursting with holiday cheer.

Classical hits from the francophone and Anglophone repertoire
Les Muses’ Monique Poirier can’t wait to present their new Christmas concert to the public: “Our repertoire is always evolving and we have hit song from both the francophone and Anglophone repertoire. We have set up a medley of hits by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton as their Christmas album is definitely a holiday season classic.”

George Belliveau of the Bélivo Brothers adds: “We’ve been having a lot of fun trying to find new songs to vary our repertoire. We will present our own arrangement of Santa Baby and also a series of songs a little more melancholic.”

Roland Gauvin is proud of this concert: “We are very fortunate to have the presence of musicians such as Jean-Pascal Comeau, François Émond, and Denis Hachey as well as the special participation of the Moncton youth choir Les Jeunes chanteurs d’Acadie. I believe this show will please everyone, young and old alike!”

Tickets
Tickets are currently on sale at the cost of $19 to $25 plus service fees. For children 12 years and younger, tickets are $9 plus service fees. They are available in the Greater Moncton ticketing network (Capitol Theatre, théâtre L’Escaouette, Université de Moncton’s student centre, the Dieppe Arts and Culture Centre, and the Monument Lefebvre in Memramcook). For more information, people may phone the Capitol Theatre box office at 506.856.4379 or 1.800.567.1922, visit the website www.capitol.nb.ca or go in person at 811, Main Street in Moncton.

For our out of town friends, you can buy your tickets on a visa card by calling Ducky’s at (506)536-1344.

Two years ago Mississippi Heat really lit up the Roadhouse. This is because Mississippi Heat is one of the hardest working bands in Chicago with one mantra: play the traditional down-home Chicago sound with lots of energy and an original twist. That formula has been working for them now for almost 20 years in every part of the world: they’ve headlined the Chicago and Montreal Blues Festivals, are in great demand in Europe, and regularly work the best clubs in Chicago and everywhere else they go. The band leader, Pierre Lacocque (who has Canadian connection–he studied at McGill) has had much success at being the centre of an evolving lineup that has kept the sound fresh and interesting, and that has included guitarists Billy Flynn, James Wheeler and Carl Weathersby, vocalists Deitra Farr, Zora Young and Inneta Visor, and drummer/vocalist Robert Covington. The current lineup includes the fine vocalist Inneta Visor, Daniel Draher (ex-Etta James) on guitar, long-time member Victor Jackson on bass, Kevin Johnson on drums with Pierre on harmonica.

Please note that the slightly delayed start time of 9.30 PM, to accommodate our patrons who are interested in seeing the highly recommended Performing Arts Series presentation of the Ingrid Jensen band at 8 PM.

The Buzz

“An energetic and cohesive ensemble. One of Chicago’s top bands.”
– CHICAGO TRIBUNE

“Quite simply the hottest band in Chicago…”
– CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

“One of the most exciting blues ensemble performing today. . . MISSISSIPPI HEAT is one of those bands that defies cliches because each CD is better than the last. . . Pierre Lacocque’s harmonica technique and musical imagination is superlative. He plays with the finesse and golden tone. Horn players could take lessons from him from the lines he uses.”
– PHIL LLOYD (AMERICAN HARMONICA NEWSLETTER)

“Pierre is a virtuoso.”
– BILLY BOY ARNOLD

“MISSISSIPPI HEAT not only breathes new life into the classic sounds of Chicago Blues but they also uplift with joy and dedication everything they play. Pierre Lacocque is that rare younger generation harpists who’s absorbed the lessons of subtlety, silence, and solo construction from the masters – Big and Little Walter, the Sonny Boy Williamsons – as well as their raucous, hawklike tonal power.”
– DAVID WHITEIS, (CHICAGO READER)

“All of MISSISSIPPI HEAT’s CD’s are pearls. This is one of my favorite blues band. . . I have rarely heard more passionate and soulful blues.”
– CLAUDE COTE (LE DEVOIR, MONTREAL,CANADA)

“It’s been a long time since I heard a good blues band like this. You guys really play great music together.”
– BUDDY GUY

“MISSISSIPPI HEAT has developed its own unmistakable sound. They have a signature, an immediately recognizable feel. . . Their CDs are a musical achievement.”
– RENE MOISAN (PRESIDENT, PRODUCTION BROS., MONTREAL, CANADA)

“This hard-driving Chicago blues band plays classic Chicago blues with flair, intelligence and respect for the traditions established by musical predecessors Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf. . . MISSISSIPPI HEAT provides living proof that harp dominated Chicago style bands is not an anachronism.”

Thanks to the TBS sponsors, without whom The 9th annual TBS blues series would be impossible: The Sackville Save Easy, The Sackville Tribue Post, Ove Samuelson Law Office, George’s Roadhouse, Rod Allen Co. Ltd., the Marshlands Inn, Joey’s Pizza, The Argosy and CHMA.

For more on the band please visit: www.mississippiheat.net
For our website, please visit: www.mta.ca/tbs

Érik Arsenault & Christien Belliveau

Two members of popular local band, The BackYard Devils, Erik Arsenault and Christien Belliveau will perform as part of the Beaumont Summer Performances on Monday, July 18th, at 7:30 pm.

Érik Arsenault and Christien Belliveau are half of the BackYard Devils. Their own twist on the bluegrass/ country/ hillbilly/ rockabilly genres have gotten a following which keeps on growing. Their first album was launched in May.

As a duo, Érik and Christien will offer a more acoustic set as part of the Beaumont Summer performances. They will perform folk pieces many of which are their own compositions.

The Sainte-Anne de Beaumont chapel can accommodate up to 150 persons. Admission is 7 $ at the door. Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. The chapel is located on Beaumont Rd (route 925) which is accessible via route 106. For more details: www.chapellebeaumont.ca.

Declared a historic site in 1990, the Beaumont chapel was built at the request of the inhabitants of the Mikmaq Community in 1839. The chapel was also a place of worship for the Acadians living in the area.

The Beaumont Summer performances are made possible thanks to the collaboration of generous sponsors: Caisse populaire Dieppe-Memramcook, la Société culturelle de la vallée de Memramcook, Dupuis Funeral Home, and the Fort Folly First Nations of Dorchester.

Linda Smith and Lenny Bourgeois

The rock and country duo Linda Smith and Lenny Bourgeois will launch the 16th season of the Beaumont Summer performances (Airs d’été de Beaumont) in the Memramcook Valley on Monday, July 4th, at 7:30 pm.

Linda and Lenny have been performing since 1997 in the south east area of the province. Their shows, composed of popular English and Francophone classic country/rock covers, are always on demand.

The Sainte-Anne de Beaumont chapel can accommodate up to 150 people. Admission is $7 at the door. Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. The chapel is located on Beaumont Rd (route 925) which is accessible via route 106. For more details: www.chapellebeaumont.ca.

Sainte-Anne-de-Beaumont historic Chapel
Declared a historic site in 1990, the Beaumont chapel was built at the request of the inhabitants of the Mikmaq Community in 1839. The chapel was also a place of worship for the Acadians living in the area.

The Beaumont Summer performances are made possible thanks to the collaboration of generous sponsors: Caisse populaire Dieppe-Memramcook, la Société culturelle de la vallée de Memramcook, Dupuis Funeral Home, and the Fort Folly First Nations of Dorchester.

Daryle Singletary

The town of Bouctouche will be taken over by a country wave this summer. The Bouctouche Country Show will rock the town on Saturday July 23, starring none other than American country star Daryle Singletary along with the legendary Famille Daraîche from Québec. Paul Dwayne who will be launching his much anticipated new album on this night, will kick off the event. Bouctouche Country Show will take place at the Bouctouche Forum.

Tickets are on sale now! Country fans are invited to purchase their tickets early as a limited number will be sold.

“People in our area are great fans of country music which makes it easy to present such an event,” says Hert LeBlanc of Productions Hert LeBlanc Inc., organizer of the event. “People around here really have traditional country music at heart and are less inclined towards commercial country music which explains the headliner whose material really is at the grass-roots level.” Organizers of The Bouctouche Country Show are confident the event will attract a great deal of people. “We truly hope this will be the first of many concerts in Bouctouche,” exclaims Hert LeBlanc. Organizers are even contemplating holding a weekend long event in the future.

The line-up
Often described as one of the best traditional voice in country music, Daryle Singletary released his sixth album, Straight from the Heart, in February 2007. Originally from Georgia, Daryle says he has known since the age of nine that he wanted to be a great country vocalist.

La Famille Daraîche is a legendary family group that’s been on the Québec music scene since the early 70′s and have released countless albums. This family of four have a number of hit songs between them. Julie Daraîche received a Félix (Quebec’s equivalent of a Juno or Grammy) in 1979 for Best country/folk album and is considered to be the Queen of Country Music in Quebec selling over a million of her 30 albums!

Paul Dwayne is a local francophone country music purist who will be releasing his 7th album, Mon Dodge Truck, on that night. Paul is originally from Bouctouche and has been working the country music scene since the late 70′s. He is known in Quebec as the gentlemen of Acadian country music.

The Bouctouche Country Show is presented by Productions Hert LeBlanc Inc. and the town of Bouctouche in collaboration with the Bouctouche Minor Hockey Association. Tickets are on sale for $35 and can be purchased at Frank’s Music in Moncton, Joanne’s Video in Bouctouche, Bouctouche Bakery in Bouctouche, Higho in Saint-Antoine, EA Melanson in Cocagne and AR Musik in Tracadie.

Sandra Le Couteur (Karine Wade Images)

Acadian singer Sandra Le Couteur will once more welcome artists from all over to the beautiful and poetic Miscou lighthouse this summer for a concert series. The concerts will be held from July 23 to August 27, 2011, on the Island located at the north east end of New Brunswick, in the Acadian Peninsula. A public launch of the series titled Voir Miscou et mourir will be held on Friday July 1st on the Miscou Pier at La terrasse à Steve restaurant.

Performing artists for this third instalment are: Annie Blanchard, Danny Boudreau, Denis Richard, Monique Poirier, and many others. Sandra herself will be performing her new show Emmenez-moi au bout de la terre accompanied by local musicians. The series will end with the famous singer and poet from the Magdalen Islands: George Langford.

Sandra will be offering various performances of her most recent show during the concert series in July (23, 24 and 29) and in August (1, 10, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25 and 26). The show features a mix of great French songs and songs featured on her two albums, the latest, Terre natale, launched in 2010. She will be accompanied by well known pianist and stage actor, René Cormier. On August 25 and 26, Sandra will be joined on stage by Théo Brideau at the violin, Nicolas Basque at the guitars, and Julien Breau at the bass.

Tickets
All concerts begin at 8 pm and tickets are on sale for $20 per show (+fees). The number of seats is limited to 75 per representation. For the complete program of the series and to buy tickets, visit www.billetterieacces.ca or www.sandralecouteur.com or the Facebook page Voir Miscou et mourir.

A dinner and a show
After a successful first year, the dinner and a show package is back. People can buy their tickets at $40 and enjoy a meal at La terrasse de Steve Bezeau Restaurant (located after the Miscou bridge) before the show. People making a reservation for dinner and a show will have a table ready for 6 pm or earlier. The drive from the restaurant to the lighthouse is 20 minutes.

Sandra Le Couteur
Sandra Le Couteur has two albums: La demoiselle du traversier (2005) and Terre natale (2010). As an actress, she has played many parts on the small screen as well as in theatre. She released a poetry book in 2002. Sandra will be touring France in the winter of 2012. Closer to home, she will be on stage this summer at the Festival acadien in Caraquet on August 11, 2011.

Le Pays de la Sagouine welcomes a new artistic director, Luc LeBlanc. Well known as the actor who has embodied the role of Citrouille for a number of years, Mr. LeBlanc is delighted to be able to contribute in a new way to the world of l’Île-aux-Puces: “Le Pays de la Sagouine is an ongoing love story for me… a place for the fantastic, an outstanding team, and a sincere and loyal audience. It just wasn’t possible to say no to this new adventure as artistic director… As Citrouille says this year, ‘the sky’s the limit!’”

The Acadian Kitchen Party Experience
Regular presentations in English will be held in good Acadian kitchen party style every day at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm (hours may vary). Learn about Acadian culture through its history, past and present! With the help of our fiddler, we’ll even show you how to play the spoons in our engaging kitchen parties! For those with a sweet tooth, you’ll get to taste one of our famous Acadian desserts! The perfect occasion to discover the Acadian joie de vivre!

Four decades that have marked the Acadian imagination
The most famous character of Acadian popular culture first appeared 40 years ago. Played by Viola Léger and brought to life by the writer Antonine Maillet, La Sagouine is celebrating her 40^th anniversary this year. On July 24^th, we’re celebrating in style! An evening paying tribute to La Sagouine will be held in “le pays” that bears her name; as part of the tribute, a wine and cheese will take place at l’Ordre du Bon Temps Restaurant starting at 7 pm. Tickets cost $25.

From July 14^th, the new dinner theatre La Sagouine et le temps (La Sagouine 40 ans plus tard / La Sagouine 40 Years Later) with Viola Léger (text by Antonine Maillet) will begin its run (in French only). The play also features Denise Bouchard in the role of Mariaagélas and Luc LeBlanc in the role of Citrouille. It will be presented Thursdays and Fridays up to August 19^th at l’Ordre du Bon Temps. Tickets cost $53.

La Sagouine (in English)
All summer long, the public can enjoy evenings at Le Pays de la Sagouine with a delicious meal and a play during its famous dinner theatre. Not to be missed, La Sagouine (in English), is back. After 40 years on the stage, the character is certainly the most famous and enduring Acadian theatre phenomenon. The Acadian cleaning woman is sure to make the public laugh; she takes the stage on Sundays starting July 10^th through August 28^th (with the exception of Sunday, July 24^th). Other dinner theatres on the 2011 menu include: Un drôle de mariage (in French only) on Wednesdays and Saturdays from July 13^th to the 30^th and La Foire aux puces (in French only) on Wednesdays and Saturdays from August 3^rd to the 27^th. Dinner theatres are presented at l’Ordre du Bon Temps Restaurant (all tickets are $53). The shows start at 7 pm with the doors opening at 6:30 pm.

Something New at Le Pays!
This year, the family of l’Île-aux-Puces welcomes new actors and characters who know how to entertain with their colourful stories. Audience members are invited to meet the “gossipeuses” (in other words, people who like to gossip) and storytellers, who can help members better understand the wonderful world of Antonine Maillet. A new house band, Vieux Temps, will take the stage and make you swing to the Acadian rhythms of the good old times. Every day, audience members can tap their feet to the rhythms of Vieux Temps or of the group Les Cotchineux. Something else not to be missed: the gift shop of Le Pays has a new look, the perfect opportunity to find Acadian souvenirs to suit all tastes.

A New Play: C’t’un texte du Pays !,
Le Pays de la Sagouine is making room for new Acadian playwrights. C’t’un texte du Pays !, a play by Agathe Marie and Jenny Ferguson, will be presented at Le Hangar on Tuesdays from July 19^th to August 16^th at 8 pm. On stage: the characters of Florence and Marguerite à Pote played by the two playwrights. Tickets cost $15.

For the Kids!
Little kids can also join in the festivities at Le Pays de la Sagouine. On Saturday, July 9^th, they can sing with Roland and Monsieur Crapaud. Children and their parents are expected at l’Ordre du Bon Temps from 11 am. Tickets are already on sale for $10. On August 20^th, a very special presentation: the kids’ play Peigne… était une fois (Peigne… once upon a time). In the program: laughs, songs, and discoveries. The text and production are by Robert Gauvin and André Roy, with original music by Pierre-Guy Blanchard. Presented in collaboration with the Productions l’Entrepôt, the play will be shown exclusively at Le Pays de la Sagouine. Tickets are also on sale for $10.

Music at Le Pays!
On July 8^th, make room for musical evenings! On Fridays from July 8^th to the 29^th, as well as from August 5^th to the 26^th, Frolic Alpine will take over l’Île-aux-Puces starting at 9 pm (for those who are 19 years old and older). Appearing on stage are Jérémie Goguen, Hert LeBlanc, Louis Cormier, Paul Hébert, Maurice Belliveau, Rhéal LeBlanc, Freddy & Stéphane Daigle, and Réveil. Tickets are on sale only at the door for $8 for members and $10 for others. Every Friday from July 8^th to August 26^th, don’t miss evenings with local artists on La terrasse of l’Ordre du Bon Temps Restaurant from 5 pm to 8 pm. An opportunity to see and hear: Scott & Gerald, Daniel Goguen, Marc Babin, Serge LeBlanc, Richard Bourque, Mario Doiron, and Raymond Savoie. Admission is free!

Special Events in 2011
On Sunday, July 3^rd, the public is invited to an open house day, in collaboration with the Vestiaire Saint-Jean Baptiste (food bank) in Bouctouche. Admission is free. We encourage the public to make a donation or bring non-perishable food items. On August 15^th, Le Pays de la Sagouine is the place to be to celebrate Acadians’ National Holiday! Activities are planned for the entire day, including a Tintamarre at 3 pm and music in the evening with such big names in Acadian music as country star George Belliveau and the party band Tradition!

Acadian Culinary Delights
People can treat themselves to an Acadian buffet with savoury traditional meals at l’Ordre du Bon Temps Restaurant, Wednesdays to Saturdays, from July 13^th to August 20^th, between 11 am and 2 pm ($12.95). Sundays are the perfect occasion to have a meal with family and friends, and try the Restaurant’s famous Acadian brunch ($14.95) available from June 26^th to September 4^th, between 10 am and 2 pm. For something to eat between two presentations on l’Île-aux-Puces, make your way to the Paneterie, open every day from 10 am to 5:30 pm.

Le Pays de la Sagouine is located at 57 Acadie Street in Bouctouche, New Brunswick. It’s open to the public from June 26 to September 4, 2011, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. Le Pays is open from September 5^th to the 11^th for guided tours of l’Île-aux-Puces only, at 11 am and 1:30 pm. For more information on the various activities and how to purchase tickets, visit www.sagouine.com or call 1-800-561-9188.

Sainte-Anne de Beaumont Chapel

In addition to presenting live music enjoyable for all, the Sainte-Anne de Beaumont Chapel is a historic site that offers a majestic landscape on the edges of the Petitcodiac River.

On July 4, the duo Linda Smith & Lenny Bourgeois will start off the season with a 50s and 60s rock n roll repertoire. On July 11th, young fiddler Jeremi Dupuis will perform his best pieces accompanied by his uncle Bobby Dupuis, a singer. Érik Arsenault and Christien Belliveau, both members of the country/rockabilly Moncton band, The BackYard Devils will perform a more acoustic/folk set, on July 18. Line Rioux, a rock/blues vocalist, will sing her own compositions on July 25.

On August the 1st, the chapel will feature two Memramcook artists, fiddler and step dancer Adam LeBlanc as well as singer songwriter, Philippe Boudreau. Jazz/classic duo Encore, with Paul Dubé and Arthur Girouard, will perform on August 8th. There will be no shows on August 15th, but the Summer performances will be back on August 22nd with Eveline Boudreau and Christian Cormier, accompanied by vocalist Nicole Melanson. The season will end a double feature : country-blues singer Michel Pitre, and Father Emery Brien, a singer well known in the Memramcook area.

The Sainte-Anne de Beaumont chapel can accommodate up to 150 persons. Admission is $7 at the door. All shows start at 7:30 PM. The Chapel de Beaumont is located at the end of the Beaumond Road (route 925), which is accessible via route 106.

Programming

July 4: Linda Smith and Lenny Bourgeois
July 11: Jérémi Dupuis and Bobby Dupuis
July 18: Érik Arsenault and Christien Belliveau
July 25: Line Rioux
August 1st: Adam LeBlanc / Philippe Boudreau
August 8: Duo Encore with Paul Dubé et Arthur Girouard
August 22: Eveline Boudreau, Nicole Melanson and Christian Cormier
August 29: Michel Pître / Emery Brien

Declared a historic site in 1990, the Beaumont chapel was built at the request of the inhabitants of the Mikmaq Community in 1839. The chapel was also a place of worship for the Acadians living in the area.