(Nov 2, 2018 - HALIFAX) Winnipeg-based ‘Home Routes/Chemin Chez Nous’ house concert network is excited to bring the ‘Maritime Trail’ to communities in NS, NB & PE this November for its inaugural route! The ‘Maritime Trail’ kicks off Nov 15th in Moncton with Alan Gerber, running through Nov 28, and folks from the Maritimes are invited to attend. Musical styles vary from chamber music to blues, with performers Alan Gerber (QC) Ewan MacIntyre (QC) Ari & Mia (MA) and The Dirty Dishes (ON) scheduled for Nov, 2018, Feb & Mar/Apr 2019 tours. Artists will be hosted in Moncton, Miramichi, Pointe-du-Chene and Pleasant Valley NB; Rustico, York and Charlottetown, PE; River Bourgeois, Larry’s River, and Round Hill, NS via the Home Routes/Chemin Chez Nous house concert network, full schedule online at  homeroutes.ca. Home Routes’ programming emphasizes artistic excellence, and diverse and entertaining performances that leave audiences breathless and wanting more.

Home Routes / Chemin Chez Nous, was inspired after attending Nova Scotia Music Week 2017 to expand into the Maritimes. After attending, Home Routes put out a call for potential House Concert hosts in order to create a community of house concert presenters and artists in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and New Brunswick. The call was met enthusiastically by Maritimers, and the Maritime Trail was born! Says Executive Director Leonard Podalak “It is the pleasure of Home Routes: Chemin Chez Nous to collaborate with stakeholders from the Maritime provinces to bring this world class reservoir of artists to the region. Since I travelled to Nova Scotia, I have also made similar connections in Newfoundland, where we want to create a route, and New Brunswick, where we are looking to expand on the tour, by bringing Chemin Chez Nous, our Francophone tour, to the province.“

For the live music fan, attending a house concert offers a more intimate experience than a commercial venue as attendees get a chance to meet and talk one-on-one with the performers, and to meet other people who share their interest in music. Home Routes accomplishes this while creating new opportunities both for the musicians and for audiences by increasing access and quantity of professional performances available in often underserved areas.

House concerts have a triple function: they support artists’ ability to make a living, they make music accessible on a grassroots level to all corners of Canada, and they connect people -- a social engine that builds community.  To attend any of these shows, please contact Home Routes/ Chemin Chez Nous HERE or call Phone: (204) 480-3380, Toll-free in Canada: 1 (866) 925-6889.

MARITIME TRAIL SCHEDULE:
Nov 15-28, 2018 - Alan Gerber, QC
Feb 1-14, 2019 – Ewan MacIntyre, QC
Mar 2-15, 2019 – Ari & Mia, MA
Mar 31-Apr 13, 2019 – Dirty Dishes, ON​

Alan Gerber (QC) Blues/Folk | Nov 15-28, 2018
Alan Gerber was a founding member of Elektra Records recording group, "Rhinoceros." A multi-instrumentalist: Piano, guitars (acoustic and electric slide), fiddle, button accordion, vocalist and composer. Appeared with Bob Dylan, BB King, Van Morrison, Janis Joplin, John Lee Hooker, Sonny Terry/Brownie McGee and many others. Live show has a blues/folk feel to it. Alan is touring Nov 15-28.

Alan Gerber (QC) http://www.alangerber.org/
Alan Gerber MARITIME TRAIL schedule: https://homeroutes.ca/homeroutes-artists/alan-gerber/
Stream / listen: https://soundcloud.com/alangerber/four-riders

Ewan MacIntyre (QC / Edinburgh) Contemporary Folk | Feb 1-14, 2019
An international music project, led by puppeteer, puppet, musician, and Ex-lead singer- songwriter of the award-winning Edinburgh collective “Southern Tenant Folk Union.” Ewan Macintyre has been described as “distinctive” (The Living Tradition), “Standout Scottish Vocalist” (Neon Filler), “Like Robert Johnson Returned from the crossroads...A welcome moment in the future of traditional Scottish Music” (Mumble Music)“innovative music” (Edinburgh Guide), and “A scat pitched perfectly between James Brown and Tom Waits” (The Skinny). Ewan is touring Feb 1-14, 2019.

Ewan MacIntyre: http://www.ewan-macintyre.org/
Maritime Trail Schedule: https://homeroutes.ca/homeroutes-artists/ewan-macintyre/
Stream/Listen: https://soundcloud.com/ewanmacintyre

Ari & Mia (MA - USA) Chamber-folk sister duo | March 2-15, 2019
“Strikingly beautiful, distinctive and exhilarating, with expressive vocals that will find a way into hearts and minds” (No Depression), Ari & Mia reference the styles of Southern and Northeastern fiddle music and the early American songbook to create a realm where their own compositions cross paths with older traditions. Their stylish and sophisticated music honors the sounds of Appalachian cottages, rural dance floors, and urban concert halls. Combine this with their innovative approach to songwriting and the result is a captivating sound. Ari & Mia are touring March 2015, 2019.

Ari & Mia: https://www.ariandmiamusic.com/
Maritime Trail Schedule: https://homeroutes.ca/homeroutes-artists/ari-mia/
Stream/Listen: https://soundcloud.com/ariandmia/sets/out-of-stone

Dirty Dishes (ON) roots, country, bluegrass, gospel | Mar 31-Apr 13, 2019
It’s hard to miss Dirty Dishes. With infectious smiles and big personalities, donning cowboy boots and crinolines, this feisty female trio could have stepped right out of 1960’s Nashville. Paying tribute to many beloved acts from classic artists like Hank Williams and Dolly Parton to more current Canadian favourites like Joel Plaskett and Fred Eaglesmith, Dirty Dishes play both covers and shiny new originals in this tasty blend of country, folk, bluegrass, roots and gospel.

Dirty Dishes: http://www.dirty-dishes.ca/
Maritime Trail Schedule: https://homeroutes.ca/homeroutes-artists/dirty-dishes/
Stream/Listen: https://soundcloud.com/dirtydishestoronto

ABOUT HOME ROUTES/CHEMIN CHEZ NOUS:
Home Routes/Chemin Chez Nous was incorporated as a not-for-profit arts organization in February of 2007 to create new performance opportunities for French and English speaking musicians and audiences in rural, remote and urban, communities across Canada, hosted by volunteers in their homes and other community venues. Follow Home Routes on twitter @homeroutes or “like” on facebook.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Kimberly Sinclair | SpinCount
kimberly@spincount.com
(902) 350-3968

(OTTAWA, le 25 octobre 2018) - Les organisateurs de la 14e édition des Prix de musique folk canadienne sont heureux de dévoiler les noms des artistes en prestation ainsi que les activités du weekend des 30 novembre et 1er décembre, à Calgary, où se tiendront les PMFC.  Les cérémonies de remise des prix auront lieu les vendredi et samedi soirs lors de galas bilingues au cours desquels des finalistes de partout au pays offriront des prestations.  Ces soirées galas auront lieu à The Gateway (communément appelé “The Gate”) - les billets sont en vente maintenant.  Durant la journée de samedi, des activités gratuites et ouvertes à tous auront lieu à la New Central Library et à la Oak Tree Tavern.

Au cours de la cérémonie de remise de prix du vendredi soir, il y a aura des prestations de Andrea Bettger, Danny Boudreau, Ben Heffernan, The LYNNeS, West of Mabou et Dana Wylie.  Les prix seront remis dans les catégories suivantes : Groupe de l’année / Auteur-compositeur francophone / Jeune artiste / Réalisateur / Groupe instrumental / Chanteur contemporain / Musique du monde - solo / Musique du monde - groupe / présentation du Travailleur de l’ombre.  Ouverture des portes à 19h; début de la soirée à 19h30. Vendredi 30 novembre, The Gate.  Infos et achats de billets ICI.

Lors de la cérémonie de remise de prix du samedi soir, on pourra entendre sur scène Matthew Byrne, Jack Pine and The Fire, Little Miss Higgins, Quantum Tangle, Annie Sumi and The Lifers, ainsi que Winoma Wilde.  Les prix seront décernés pour les catégories suivantes : Chanteur traditionnel / Album traditionnel / Groupe vocal / Artiste solo / Auteur-compositeur autochtone / Auteur-compositeur anglophone / Artiste de la relève / Album contemporain / Innovation musicale.  Ouvertures des portes à 19h; début de la soirée à 19h30.  Info et achats de billets ICI.

Le public est invité dès samedi matin à 10h à la New Central Library où des artistes pour jeune public seront en vitrine jusqu’à midi.  De 13h à 17h, il y aura improvisation collective celtique (Celtic Jam Session) à la Oak Tree Tavern; musiciens et auditeurs sont les bienvenus !  Entrée libre pour ces deux activités. Plus d’information à venir bientôt sur prixfolk.ca.

Billets et bracelets en vente dès maintenant
Les billets pour les soirées du vendredi et du samedi sont en vente.  On peut aussi se procurer un bracelet donnant accès aux deux soirées de remise de prix ainsi qu’à toute autre activité du weekend.  Billets (pour chaque soir) : 35 $.  Bracelets : 60 $.https://prixfolk.ca/billets/
Accréditation pour les médias
L’inscription pour les laissez-passer médias se termine le 15 novembre 2018.  Pour plus d’info et pour s’inscrire, voir ICI.

Logement
Du 29 novembre au 4 décembre, vous pouvez profiter d’un tarif réduit au Best Western Plus Village Park Inn, 1804 Crowchild Trail N.W. Réservations : 403 289-0241; sans frais 1-888-774-7716 ou en ligne ICI
PROGRAMME
VENDREDI 30 NOVEMBRE, 2018
16h-18h, Réception (Événement privé)
Cérémonie de remise des Prix de musique folk canadienne (AVEC BILLETS)
19h, ouverture des portes / 19h30, début de la cérémonie
The Gateway (communément appelé “The Gate”)
1301, 16e Avenue NW, SAIT Campus Centre, Calgary, AB T2M 0L4
En prestation : 
Andrea Bettger, Danny Boudreau, Ben Heffernan, The LYNNeS, West of Mabou, Dana Wylie
Prix remis : 
Groupe de l’année / Auteur-compositeur francophone de l’année / Album de l’année-Jeunesse / Jeune artist de l’année / Réalisateur de l’année / Album de l’année-Groupe instrumentistes / Chanteur de l’année-Contemporain / Artiste de l’année-Musique du monde-Solo / Artiste de l’année-Musique du monde-Groupe / Prix du travailleur de l’ombre.
SAMEDI 1er DÉCEMBRE 2018
Spectacle pour enfants (OUVERT À TOUS - ENTRÉE LIBRE)
10h-midi
New Central Library, 8e Avenue SE, Calgary .
Ateliers (OUVERTS À TOUS - ENTRÉE LIBRE)
En après-midi.
À confirmer; prière de vérifier quelques jours avant la date de l’événement.
Improvisation collective celtique (Celtic Jam Session) (OUVERT À TOUS - ENTRÉE LIBRE)
13h-17h
Les musiciens et les auditeurs sont les bienvenus !
Oak Tree Tavern, 124, 10 St NW, Calgary
Cérémonie de remise des Prix de musique folk canadienne (AVEC BILLETS)
19h, ouverture des portes / 19h30, début de la cérémonie
The Gateway (communément appelé “The Gate”)
1301, 16e Avenue NW, SAIT Campus Centre, Calgary, AB T2M 0L4
En prestation :
Matthew Byrne, Jack Pine and The Fire, Little Miss Higgins, Quantum Tangle, Annie Sumiand The Lifers, Winona Wilde
Prix remis :Chanteur traditionnel / Album traditionnel / Groupe vocal / Artiste solo / Auteur-compositeur autochtone / Auteur-compositeur anglophone / Album instrumental solo / Artiste de la relève / Album contemporain / Innovation musicale
Nous reconnaissons l'appui financier du gouvernement du Canada par l'entremise du ministère du Patrimoine canadien (Fonds de la musique du Canada) et des Radio diffuseurs privés du Canada.
À PROPOS DES PRIX DE MUSIQUE FOLK CANADIENNE (PMFC)
Fondés en 2005, les  Prix de musique folk canadienne soulignent l’importance et l’étendue de la musique folk au Canada. Cet organisme à but non lucratif a pour mission de souligner et mettre en valeur la musique folk canadienne sous toutes ses formes. Suivez les PMFC sur twitter @folkawards ou devenez adepte de la page Facebook.
LIENS
Web : https://prixfolk.ca/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/prixfolkawards/
Twitter : @FolkAwards
#CFMA2018.#PMFC2018

ACHAT BILLETS / BRACELETS : https://prixfolk.ca/billets/

HOTEL (Best Western Plus Village Park Inn - Calgary)
https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.61027.html?groupId=U84DE8D7.

PARTICIPANTS / SPECTATEURS DE MOINS DE 18 ANS
https://prixfolk.ca/calgary-2018/

INSCRIPTION DES MÉDIAS
https://folkawards.ca/cfma-media-registration/
ARTISTES EN PRESTATION
VENDREDI  (30 novembre)
Andrea Bettger - https://andreabettger.ca/
Danny Boudreau - https://www.facebook.com/DannyBoudreauOfficiel/
Ben Heffernan - https://benHeffernannanmusic.com/
The LYNNeS - https://www.thelynnes.com/
West of Mabou - http://westofmabou.ca/
Dana Wylie = https://danawylie.net/
SAMEDI (1er décembre)
Matthew Byrne - https://www.matthewbyrne.net/
Jack Pine and The Fire - https://www.jackpinefire.com/
Little Miss Higgins - http://www.littlemisshiggins.com/
Quantum Tangle - https://quantumtangle.com/
Annie Sumi - http://anniesumi.com/
The Lifers - http://www.thelifersmusic.com/
Winona Wilde - http://winonawilde.com/
CONTACT MÉDIA
Kimberly Sinclair | Attachée de presse PMFC 2018
Kimberly@spincount.com | (902) 350-3968 | @spincount

Americana UK called her “a talent - ,” Vies Mag proclaimed that “it is Canadian music at its finest,” and The Rocking Magpie (UK) said her songs are “multi-layered and bewitching.”
 


Photo credit: Megan Steen
 




Carly Dow 2018 TOUR
OCT 19 FRI West End Cultural Centre, Winnipeg
OCT 20 SAT Rackham Community Hall, Onanole
OCT 21 SUN Flav'r Country Ranch, Langenburg
OCT 24 WED The Cure Kitchen + Bar, Regina
OCT 25 THU The Capitol, Regina
OCT 27 SAT (House Concert), Edmonton
OCT 28 SUN (House Concert), Calgary
OCT 31 WED (House Concert), Royston
NOV 1 THU Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, Parksville
NOV 2-4  Woodstove Festival, Cumberland
NOV 6 TUE Sister Sanctuary, Capital Regional District
NOV 7 WED Guilt & Co, Vancouver
NOV 8 THU Milk Crate Records, Kelowna
NOV 9 FRI The Flying Steamshovel Gastropub, Rossland
NOV 10 SAT Bluebelle Bistro, Kaslo
NOV 11 SUN (House Concert), Kimberley
NOV 13 TUE The Slice Bar & Grill, Lethbridge
NOV 14 WED The Bethany, Hazlet
NOV 15 THU Whippletree Coffee, Esterhazy
 
About Carly Dow
Carly Dow writes beguiling, clever songs and delivers them with insight and a powerful voice pulled from the place where grit meets beauty.  Hailing from the heart of Canada, she'll give you a reason to dance, something to think about, and the nudge you need to embrace the wild - surrounding and within.
 
On Comet, Carly demonstrates the steady growth of her craftsmanship with a full band behind her. The album features her characteristic clawhammer banjo and supports her melodies with electric guitars, strings, accordions and a driving rhythm section. They're perfectly arranged to showcase the power of her voice. With songs for adventurers, lovers, and the worlds they inhabit Comet is proof again that Carly Dow is sketching the human condition in song and claiming her own place on the musical landscape in the process.
 
Carly has been sharing her style of wildcrafted folk music across Canada since 2013. With roots in Manitoba’s music community and professional training as an environmental scientist, she knows how to look closely and transform what she’s seen into intimate musical snapshots. Her 2015 debut album Ingrained rose into the national top 10 charts in the folk/roots/blues category and garnered international acclaim. Her clear, vivid imagery and enchanting melodies earned Carly a place on renowned festival stages across Canada including the Winnipeg Folk Festival, Guelph Ontario’s Hillside Festival, and the Bella Coola Festival in British Columbia, and propelled her international tours to Europe and the United Kingdom in 2017.
 
Public Links:
Website https://www.carlydowmusic.com/
Twitter https://twitter.com/carlydowmusic
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/carlydowmusic/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carlydowmusic/

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