2009 Traditional Singer of the Year ~ Canadian Folk Music Awards
'In the world of traditional folksongs, the interpretation of the lyric is of prime importance. Blessed with a voice rich in natural tone, character and clarity, Colette Cheverie has that rare ability to captivate and transport the listener on a journey through the landscape suggested by the song, sometimes dark and foreboding, sometimes light and gay - always hitting the mark' ~ Glenn Meisner – CBC
Trad singer: Colette Cheverie
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Blessed with a voice rich in natural tone and clarity, Colette has the rare ability to captivate her audience as she breathes new life into old songs of lost love, hardships, and tragedies of past immigrants. With her crystal-clear voice paired with stirring ballads and haunting melodies of traditional Scottish, Irish and English folksongs, Colette has the gift to create an atmosphere that connects with her audience so intensely - one minute bringing people to tears, the next, willingly bringing the audience along on a journey suggested by song.
As an emerging solo artist from Prince Edward Island, Canada she has been gathering national recognition as a solo vocalist receiving Traditional Singer of the Year at the 2009 Canadian Folk Music Awards (CFMA). Her album "Hours Before Dawn" has earned her nominations for 2009 CFMA Traditional Album of the Year, 2010 Music PEI Award for Folk Recording of the Year and 2010 East Coast Music Award for Roots/Traditional Recording of the Year. Recently, Colette has officially showcased at the 2009 Ontario Council of Folk Festivals (OCFF) and at the 2010 Folk Alliance International Conference in Memphis, TN.
Colette has appeared on the official Roots Room Showcase Stage at the 2010 East Coast Music Awards, Conference and Festival in Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Other highly acclaimed performances include: performing the Canadian National Anthem for the nationally televised 2009 Canada Games Closing Ceremonies.
01. Follow the Heron
02. Edward of Morton
03. Sweet William's Ghost
04. For Ireland I'd Not Tell Her Name
05. Gloomy Winter Now Awa'
06. Eppie Morrie
07. Kilkelly
08. Tiny Fish For Japan
09. Lone Shanakyle
10. Farewell, Farewell
:: Album produced by Jon Matthews and Colette Cheverie. :: Recording, mixing and mastering by Jon Matthews at Big Grey Sound Studio, Charlottetown, PE. :: Photos by Mike Needham. :: Graphic design by Kenny Vail. ::
ONLINE STORE!
August 23, 2010 ::
Victoria Playhouse, Victoria, PE
with Tim Chaisson, Glenn Coolen & special guests
August 27, 2010 ::
Fables
Tatamagouche, NS
September 5, 2010 ::
Nigwek Festival
Victoria Row, Charlottetown, PE
September 10th, 2010 ;:
Benevolent Irish Socety with Tim Chaisson
North River Road, Charlottetown, PE
September 22-23rd, 2010 ::
Contact East
Antigonish, NS
September 24th, 2010 ::
Point Rock House Concert with Chrissy Crowley & Seph Peters
Fall River, NS - 9 Confederation Ave, Fall River, B2T1N1
To purchase tickets in advance people cancontact Mary at pointrock_live.ca
Tour Dates
NEWS
Follow Colette on Twitter!
May 8, 2010
Hi! I've been lucky enough to have spent last week doing a promotional tour in Maine for the Festival of Small Halls with incredibly talented musicians (Richard Wood, Gordon Belsher and Ward MacDonald). An incredible week of tunes, songs and stories and laughs were shared at four amazing venues to an incredibly appreciative audience.
This is why I love doing what I do so much.
Thanks Phil, for your wonderful hospitality and inspiring ambitions.
Colette
March 10, 2010
Hi everyone! Wow, what a week! (happy sigh) The East Coast Music Awards were held this week in Sydney, Cape Breton!! Lots of great music, showcases, meetings and workshops and I loved every minute of it.
I was fortunate to have been invited to showcase on the Roots Room Showcase on Friday night at Membertou Trade and Convention Centre. Myself, Timothy Chaisson and whistle/pipe player Glenn Coolen played for two amazing showcases throughout the weekend. Thank-you Sydney, Cape Breton!!
Join the Colette Cheverie Fanpage on Facebook!
Check out live performance footage of Colette Cheverie at the Roots Room Showcase at the 2010 East Music Awards in Sydney, Cape Breton, NS
For Booking Inquiries:
Luck Productions
Shannon Pratt
shannon_thisisluck.ca
(902) 393 - 4648
To email Colette: cecheverie_gmail.com
Join Colette's Mailing List
