Véronneau, an acoustic, song-based group playing everything from Latin Jazz and Gypsy Swing to the American Songbbook, perform Saturday, February 25 at the NightCat in Easton. With a growing international fan base, the Veronneau band is poised for another stellar year. In 2011
they enjoyed international tours and a chart-climbing debut record that also attracted a huge Internet radio following.
Last spring the group released Joie de Vivre (Joy of Living) to instant success. The CD features samba, bossa nova, gypsy jazz and pop classics from Brazil, Mexico, France and Great Britain. Acoustic guitars and tasteful percussion frame the captivating vocals of Lynn Véronneau, who sings in several languages. Canadian music critic Jordan Richardson called the album “a cultured compendium of musical styles surrounding an astonishing voice.” Earning praise from critics worldwide, the album climbed to the top ten of jazz and world music stations in several countries and remains a huge success on Internet radio.
Formed just two years ago in Northern Virginia, Véronneau was immediately, wildly popular. The group recently received nominations for six awards from the Washington Area Music Association (WAMA) for “Best Jazz Group,” “Best Jazz Vocals,” “Best Jazz Recording,” “Best Debut Recording,” “Album of the Year” and “Artist of the Year.” Last summer’s whirlwind tours included smash performances in Canada and the U.K., most notably for a crowd of tens of thousands at the Beat-Herder Festival in Lancashire, England. Further proving the universal appeal of this music, the band’s website has seen visitors from over 100 countries.
French Canadian Lynn Véronneau is on track to international stardom as a compelling interpreter of beloved songs in the manner of Stacey Kent and Madeleine Peyroux. Her husband, British guitarist Ken Avis, brings a joviality and gentle rowdiness to the stage – in addition to talent! Before they met, he was lead singer for the legendary Otis Grand blues band, touring extensively in Europe. Classically trained guitarist David Rosenblatt and percussionist Pete Walby complete the core group.
Saturday, Feb. 25th, 2012
7 P.M., $20
5 Goldsborough St
Easton MD 21601
410-690-4544
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