Review by Jonathan Pappalardo A virtue of the independent music scene is the joy in discovering artists for which the act of creating music is a deeply personal art. Nancy Beaudette, who hails from Cornwall, Ontario, but has made a name for herself in Central Massachusetts, is one such singer-songwriter. With South Branch Road, her eighth […]
June 12, 2015 The Kelly Girls will be at Main Street Market & Cafe in Concord MA, June 24th, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Join us for a Summer Solstice musical celebration!
We hope you enjoy this live version of Nancy’s song “Can’t Hold Back”. It was recorded at the Official CD Release Party in May 2015. Let us know you ‘like’ it by sharing! (Click your favourite share links below)
May 18, 2015 “The Southeast Regional Folk Alliance exists to preserve, promote, develop and celebrate the diverse heritage, of roots and indigenous music, dance, storytelling and related arts of the Southeastern United States” and that’s exactly what happened from May 13th to the 17th in Montreat, NC. I was delighted to take part in the […]
Review by Thomas Thorpe Canadian-born musician and songwriter, Nancy Beaudette, has once again produced a fine recording that shines a spotlight on the many facets of this multi-talented performer. South Branch Road, named after the South Branch of La Rivière aux Raisins (the Raisin River), which flows into the mighty St. Lawrence between Michigan and […]
May 12, 2015 Review by Jenni Peal – Everybody’s Folk Music Blog A stream rushes alongside a tree-lined country road. A window looks out on a railroad track. Crows gossip above a graveyard. Cherished souvenirs meet odd ends in a vacant house. Kids dream ice hockey fame on frozen ponds. With every song of her […]
March 19, 2015 First stop on Nancy’s CD Release Tour? TEXAS!!! Friends and fans in the Great Lone State will have first dibs on “South Branch Road” – hot off the press, this collection weaves stories of her youth into lush songs of life experience, familial history, and good-humored folly. Blending brave and honest songwriting, first-rate musicianship, […]
November 17th, 2014 What happens when over 800 singer songwriters, musicians and music lovers gather under one roof for an entire weekend? Lots of live music of course, and very little sleep! Nancy was among the artists selected to perform an official showcase. Saturday evening in the Bentley Room at the conference centre in Kerkonkson, […]
October 15, 2014 Moonlit Pond Productions is pleased to announce that Nancy Beaudette has teamed up with three other amazing women to create “The Kelly Girls”. “It’s so fun to collaborate with other musicians, and we’re having the time of our lives!” says Nancy. Her musical roots were established in gigs and reels, accompanying her Grandfather […]
September 29, 2014 The South West Regional Folk Alliance conference (SWRFA) was held in Austin from September 24th to 28th. It was the merging of musical talent from all over the United States, and a handful of Canadians – Nancy being one of them. Showcasing new songs, networking with industry folks, and bonding with like-minded artists […]