Join us for a fine evening of fellowship, food, and acoustic music by Chanter la Pomme, the dynamic duo formed by Alison Gowan and Jan LeClair. Chanter la Pomme performs jigs, scottishes, rondos, mazurkas, waltzes and then some, while combining vocals that are hail and hearty or breathy and beautiful. They also perform neo trad Balfolk music. Originating as dance music from central France in the 1700s, Balfolk is enjoyed across the globe in folk dance circles.
The evening will begin with a short workshop where Alison and Jan will teach us all a few Balfolk dance steps . After dinner, the concert begins — and at some point, those who wish will be able to get up and dance!
ABOUT THE MUSICIANS
CHANTER LA POMME, featuring Alison Gowan (QC) and Jan LeClair (ON), blends the drone-based timbres of hurdy gurdy and accordion to create dynamic interpretations of traditional and neo trad dance music and songs from Central Europe and beyond. Formerly members of Swamp Ward Orchestra, Jan and Alison draw on a wide variety of musical influences, from classical to Klezmer, and have performed on numerous stages of note including Calgary Folk Festival, Winnipeg Folk Festival, Lunenburg Folk Festival, Festival Chants de Vielles and Dance Flurry in New York.
Learn more about these extraordinary musicians:
Instagram: @chanterlapommeband
Jan LeClair: @janleclairaccordion
Alison Gowan: @alisongowan
Facebook: Chanter La Pomme
COST & REGISTRATION
OPTION 1 Dinner & Concert ONLY
$65 + HST includes pre-dinner workshop, gourmet dinner, and concert.
If registering for more than one person, please enter the number of tickets as the “Quantity” and you will be charged accordingly.
HST is included in the checkout price.
OPTION 2 Dinner & Concert + overnight
$190 + HST per person includes pre-dinner workshop, gourmet dinner, concert, choice of overnight accommodation, and breakfast the next morning.
If registering for more than one person, please enter the number of tickets as the “Quantity” and you will be charged accordingly.
HST is included in the checkout price.