The Celtic Society of Southern Maryland in partnership with the Calvert Marine Museum proudly presents Le Vent du Nord from Montreal, Canada. Three of the band members will offer workshops in fiddle/feet, guitar and accordion during the afternoon from 2 – 4PM. The evening concert will begin at 7:30 pm, Sunday, 7 March 2010. The workshops and concert will be held at the Calvert Marine Museum Auditorium, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomon’s, MD. Tickets - available online at www.cssm.org/tickets.

Since its inception in August 2002, Le Vent du Nord has been enjoying rocketing success. They have received several prestigious awards, including a Juno. The group’s current line-up consists of singers / multi-instrumentalists Nicolas Boulerice, Simon Beaudry, Olivier Demers, and Réjean Brunet. Some of their songs come from traditional folk repertoire, while others are original compositions. The title of their latest album La Part du Feu (November 3, 2009; Borealis Records) hints at a dual objective, coming from an old French proverb, which states that one must give to the fire its share, or forfeit something in order to build our collective future. Without sacrificing the integrity of their heritage, the group uses the kindling of the past to produce a hotbed of creativity. By welding a wealth of musical genres into a seamless artistic statement, the band successfully lights their way forward. The members of this ensemble have a keen sense of their local history, seeking to recover, restore, and reinvigorate Canada’s deep musical roots, so that they may blossom once again in a modern setting.

If you want to learn more before the workshop/concert, visit their website www.leventdunord.com and enjoy this Youtube video from their performance at a festival in Portugal.

This event is sponsored in part by The Hilton Garden Inn, Solomons; The Ruddy Duck, Solomons; and Visit sponsor websites for special pricing related to this event. More details are available at www.cssm.org. Email fiddling@cssm.org, or call (443) 975-0972 with questions. Afternoon workshops will include fiddle/feet, guitar and accordion. Please register early to ensure adequate seating.

Genticorum returns to Southern Maryland for workshops and concert with true Québécois flair. Join us in our Celtic celebration of Winter. The Celtic Society of Southern Maryland presents the Winter Celtic Music Festival in partnership with the Student Organization For Improving the Arts (SOFIA) club of St. Mary's Ryken High School in Leonardtown, MD. Workshops will be offered in guitar with Yann Falquet, flute/penny whistle with Alexandre de Grosbois-Garand, and fiddle and feet with Pascal Gemme. Join in a jam session after the workshop. Take a walk or a short drive into Leonardtown for dinner at our sponsoring restaurant, the Cafe des Artistes on the square. Plan a weekend getaway in the beautiful town of Leonardtown - make your reservations today with our sponsoring hotel Executive Inn and Suites.

Workshop registration and ticket sales available on line now.

Washington Post articles on last year's workshop with Genticorum. Check them out on youtube, Le Brandy Culotte and La Bibournoise, their album title track, as well.