Fleur Mainville
New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada | SELF | AFM
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Fleur Mainville absolutely smokes on acoustic fiddle! - Pipl.com
...With the help of Brian, Dale, Christina, Kelly Sloan and Fleur Mainville’s dramatic string arrangement, the gentle piano number gentle swells as the band adds layer after layer, letting the song grow in front of us and live freely... - Herohill
Fleur Mainville absolutely smokes on acoustic fiddle! - Pipl.com
In the not-too-distant past, music lovers across North America were being swept up in a 'Celtic wave.'
An eclectic fiddler named Ashley MacIsaac began appropriating traditional melodies for contemporary purposes, and a bunch of Newfies who called themselves Great Big Sea began wowing crowds with their energetic sets.
And, Fleur Mainville from Pictou County, became the fiddle player for MacKeel, which began earning concert dates with groups like the Barenaked Ladies and The Tragically Hip....
- The News ( Pictou County )
In the not-too-distant past, music lovers across North America were being swept up in a 'Celtic wave.'
An eclectic fiddler named Ashley MacIsaac began appropriating traditional melodies for contemporary purposes, and a bunch of Newfies who called themselves Great Big Sea began wowing crowds with their energetic sets.
And, Fleur Mainville from Pictou County, became the fiddle player for MacKeel, which began earning concert dates with groups like the Barenaked Ladies and The Tragically Hip....
- The News ( Pictou County )
Her original tunes are now being used by HBO and by other fiddlers from all over. Her latest project "My Rare One", with the release date set for the end of September 2009, promises to be a loud and rockin' Celtic album. With long time friend Ashley George playing electric guitar, Dan Baird playing bass along with Dale Wilson on drums this album is going to kick some celtic rock! It was recorded at St. Cecilia's studio in Halifax NS by Hayward Parrott who worked with Mainville during her MacKeel days. He produced their only album "Plaid". Mainville's up coming album "My Rare One" promises to follow in their roots.
- Glasgow Square
Her original tunes are now being used by HBO and by other fiddlers from all over. Her latest project "My Rare One", with the release date set for the end of September 2009, promises to be a loud and rockin' Celtic album. With long time friend Ashley George playing electric guitar, Dan Baird playing bass along with Dale Wilson on drums this album is going to kick some celtic rock! It was recorded at St. Cecilia's studio in Halifax NS by Hayward Parrott who worked with Mainville during her MacKeel days. He produced their only album "Plaid". Mainville's up coming album "My Rare One" promises to follow in their roots.
- Glasgow Square
The Friends of Fleur Concert at the Decosts Centre next month sold out within minutes Tuesday at the Box Office! - ECFM
The Friends of Fleur Concert at the Decosts Centre next month sold out within minutes Tuesday at the Box Office! - ECFM
Discography
Finding Treasures 2001
It's About Time 2006
"Fleurries" Christmas Album 2008
My Rare One 2009
Pictou County Fiddle Tunes-Book and Audio CD 2010
Once 2011
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Performances with other Artists:
MacKeel - Plaid
John Spyder MacDonald - By Sea By Land
Maurice Poirier - Behind A Voice
Dave Gunning - Caught Between Shadows
Steven Bowers - Homing
Ashley George-Next Goal Wins
Ashley George-Life Strikes Again
Stu Marchand-Industry Town
Kev Corbett-Son Of A Rudderless Boat
Jim Dorie-Something Happend
Dave Gunning-A Tribute to John Allan Cameron
Steven Bowers-Beothuk Words
Christina Martin-Sleeping With A Stranger
Atlantic Standards-Kitchen Party
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Bio
FLEUR MAINVILLE
Her boldness to mix driving mainstream beats with traditional fiddle licks has created an audaciously intriguing and alluring album. Whether it is her haunting bluegrass folk vocals or her catchy re-inventions of melodies, Fleur Mainville joyously rewrites the book on what fiddle music can be.
If the sound of the fiddle stirs the blood and makes the hair on the back of your neck stand on end, you’ll find it hard to stay in your seat when fiddling sensation Fleur Mainville takes the stage. Mainville’s infectious music blend of electrifying traditional celtic folk and rock is engaging and best of all, appeals to fans of all ages.
Since first appearing on the music scene over 20 years ago, it’s impossible not to be caught up in the energy Mainville brings to every show with her dynamite stage presence. In the fall of 2011, Fleur Mainville’s newest recording, Once, was released to rave reviews. It contains dynamic and vibrant sounds of the fiddle along with Mainville’s sweet voice on lead vocals for a number of songs. Mixed with musical ingredients of acoustic guitar, bass, pulsating percussion and vocal harmonies make Once one of the rarest treasures found this year on the east coast.
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