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September in Austin
The South West Regional Folk Alliance Conference is just around the corner and I’m excited to be on the Official line up at the gathering. Along with being an Alternate Official Showcase Artist, I will present a seminar entitled, “Envisioning the Life You Want” on Friday morning, and I’ll offering individual coaching sessions throughout the conference. Late night showcasing […]
SWRFA Official Alternate Showcase Artist
The 16th Annual Southwest Regional Folk Alliance Conference will be in Austin, Texas, Sept 23 – 27, 2015. Nancy has been selected to perform an Official Alternates Showcase on Thursday night in front of the entire conference. SWRFA exists to nurture, engage and empower the international folk music community — traditional and contemporary, amateur and professional — […]
“I can’t even remember the last time I enjoyed an album this much. It’s beyond extraordinary”
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 […]
Show Announcement
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!
Video Release – “Can’t Hold Back”
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)
SERFA Charm and Passion
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 […]
“Sensitive words are paired with beautiful melodies that will bring a tear to your eye and worm their way into your psyche…
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 […]
South Branch Road CD Review by Jenni Peal
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 […]
What Great Fans!!!! Thank YOU!
May 11, 2015 Thank you so much to everyone who came to celebrate the release of “South Branch Road”! I’m humbled and honoured by your presence and generosity. I have the best friends and fans in the whole world!!!! Thank you to Patty Axford Photography for contributing an awesome exhibition, to Shay McGillivray for the […]