A leading force in Quebec’s progressive francophone folk movement, the group’s vast repertoire draws from both traditional sources and original compositions, while enhancing its hard-driving soulful music (rooted in the Celtic diaspora) with a broad range of global influences.

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Le Vent du Nord

The Burlington Performing Arts Centre

THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT as of 9/20/25. Thank you! The award-winning and highly acclaimed band Le Vent du Nord returns to Blackstone River Theatre to kick off our 25th anniversary season on the same weekend we opened! Dynamic fiddler André Brunet (Celtic Fiddle Festival, La Bottine Souriante) is joined by André Gagné (vocals, guitar), Nicolas Boulerice (vocals, hurdy-gurdy, piano), Olivier Demers (fiddle, guitar, foot-tapping, mandolin), and Réjean Brunet (basses, accordion, jaw harp, vocals). Le Vent du Nord is a leading force in Quebec’s progressive francophone folk movement and an iconic name in Quebec’s traditional music revival. The group’s vast repertoire draws from both traditional sources and original compositions, while enhancing it’s hard-driving soulful music with a broad range of global influences. Featuring button accordion, guitar and fiddle, the band’s sound is defined by the hurdy-gurdy, which adds an earthy, rough-hewn flavor to even the most buoyant dance tunes.” — Boston Herald. Le Vent du Nord has performed well over 2,200 concerts over 4 continents and racked up several prestigious awards, including a Songlines Music Awards – Americas (2023), a Grand Prix du Disque Charles Cros, two Junos (Canada’s Grammys), and a Canadian Folk Music Award & “Artist of the Year” at the North American Folk Alliance Annual Gala.

Blackstone River Theatre

In addition to Le Vent du Nord, the evening features the innovative, Breton-inspired sounds of the trio Triton featuring accordionist Jeremiah McLane, the small-pipes of Tim Cummings and Alex Kehler on nyckelharpa. A completely unique, reed-y sound with repertoire from the Celtic region of Brittany. A completely unique, reed-y sound with repertoire from the Celtic region of Brittany. From the South-West of Ireland, Diarmuid Ó Meachair brings the unique sound of unaccompanied Sean nos singing along with his dynamic box playing. This is pure drop traditional music at it’s best!

Opening Night: Québec to Brittany

Rockport Music-Shalin Liu Performance Center

The award-winning and highly acclaimed band Le Vent du Nord returns to Blackstone River Theatre! Dynamic fiddler André Brunet (Celtic Fiddle Festival, La Bottine Souriante) is joined by Simon Beaudry (vocals, bouzouki, guitar), Nicolas Boulerice (vocals, hurdy-gurdy, piano), Olivier Demers (fiddle, guitar, foot-tapping, mandolin), and Réjean Brunet (basses, accordion, jaw harp, vocals). Le Vent du Nord is a leading force in Quebec’s progressive francophone folk movement and an iconic name in Quebec’s traditional music revival. The group’s vast repertoire draws from both traditional sources and original compositions, while enhancing it’s hard-driving soulful music with a broad range of global influences. Featuring button accordion, guitar and fiddle, the band’s sound is defined by the hurdy-gurdy, which adds an earthy, rough-hewn flavor to even the most buoyant dance tunes.” — Boston Herald. Le Vent du Nord has performed well over 2,000 concerts over 4 continents and racked up several prestigious awards, including a Grand Prix du Disque Charles Cros, two Junos (Canada’s Grammys), and a Canadian Folk Music Award & “Artist of the Year” at the North American Folk Alliance Annual Gala.

The award-winning and highly renowned band Le Vent du Nord is a leading force in Quebec's progressive francophone folk movement.

The Haymarket

Le Vent du Nord is a leading force in Quebec’s folk movement. The group’s vast repertoire draws from both traditional sources and original compositions, all enhanced by a broad range of global influences.

The Music Room

The award-winning and highly acclaimed band Le Vent du Nord returns to Blackstone River Theatre as part of their 20th anniversary tour! Dynamic fiddler André Brunet (Celtic Fiddle Festival, La Bottine Souriante) is joined by Simon Beaudry (vocals, bouzouki, guitar), Nicolas Boulerice (vocals, hurdy-gurdy, piano), Olivier Demers (fiddle, guitar, foot-tapping, mandolin), and Réjean Brunet (basses, accordion, jaw harp, vocals). Le Vent du Nord is a leading force in Quebec’s progressive francophone folk movement and an iconic name in Quebec’s traditional music revival. The group’s vast repertoire draws from both traditional sources and original compositions, while enhancing it’s hard-driving soulful music with a broad range of global influences. Le Vent du Nord has performed well over 2,000 concerts over 4 continents and racked up several prestigious awards, including a Grand Prix du Disque Charles Cros, two Junos (Canada’s Grammys), and a CFMA & “Artist of the Year” at the North American Folk Alliance Annual Gala.

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