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
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!
June 16th, 2011
Port Hawksbury Civic Centre,
Port Hawksbury, NS
Doors open 7:00pm
Showtime 7:30pm
Tickets: $20 + hst
(902) 625-2591
or online at www.phcivic.com
June 19th, 2011
Chester Playhouse, Chester, NS
Doors open 7:30pm, Showtime 8:00pm
(902) 275-3933 or 1-800-363-7529
www.chesterplayhouse.ca
June 18th, 2011
Osprey Centre for Shelbourne
Doors open 7.30pm, Showtime 8.00pm
Tickets are $20 Tickets:
Whirligig Bookshop
(875-1117, 135 Water St, Shelbourne) www.ospreyartscentre.com
June 25, 2011
Festival of Small Halls-Girl's Night Out!
Eastern Kings Community Centre, Munns Rd.
$20.00
7:30pm
July 8th, 2011
St. Peter's Courthouse, St. Peter's
$10.00 - 8:00pm
July 29th, 2011
Trailside, PE
$15.00 - 8:00pm
July 31st, 2011
Mont Carmel, PE
August 5, 6, 7, 2011
Goderich Celtic Roots Festival
Goderich, Ontario
June 17th, 2011
Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville
Showtime 8.00pm
Tickets $15 + hst
Tickets: Ticket-Pro outlet
Box Of Delights Bookstore
(902) 542- 4511
www.alwhittletheatre.ca
www.boxofdelightsbooks.com
June 24, 2011
Festival of Small Halls
Palmer Road Community Centre,
Palmer Road
August 14, 2011
MacPhail Homestead - Orwell, PE
1:00pm
August 26th, 2011
The Guild with Cynthia MacLeod
$10.00 - 10:00pm
August 28th, 2011
Rock Barra Concert
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March 14th, 2011
Hi Everyone!
Check out the Winter Issue of Canada's Folk, Roots and World Magazine 'Penguin Eggs' for a featured article of 'Colette Cheverie'! Thanks to Sandy MacDonald and everyone at Penguin Eggs for the wonderful interview.
April 2011 - Western Canadian Tour - 'Colette Cheverie'
Colette will be embarking on a 14-day tour of Western Canada (Alberta and Saskatchewan) from April 3-17th, 2011 as part of North America's only house concert circuit 'Home Routes'. Check out the dates/places and be sure to check Colette Cheverie in a living room near you! : )
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
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