I am heading back to the Gaspe!!!!
I am originally from New Richmond, but have not been back to the coast in twenty years. So it is time.
With the generous support of ELAN (English Language Arts Network) and the Department of Canadian Heritage, I developed a tour proposal with a goal of illustrating the vitality of the arts community in Rural Quebec. I will play a series of concerts in non-traditional venues throughout the Eastern Townships in October, pairing with a local performer at each venue.
In addition to the Townships tour, I decided to include a trip to the Gaspe, to reconnect with my roots, and take advantage of the beautiful landscape, and bring music to some interesting cultural landmarks on the coast.
There are still a few loose ends to tie up. These tours will include a video component, excellent guest musicians, a blog post about each concert, and probably a few surprises.
Here are the dates so far. I am still adding dates and performers, and will update the list regularly.
Gaspe:
Sept 6, La Petite Ecole, Nouvelle, with guest Jean-Rene Martin
Sept 7, Gendron General Store, Loyalist Village, New Richmond, guest TBA
Sept 8, St Andrew's Anglican Church, New Carlisle, guest TBA
Sept 9, Optimist Lodge, New Carlisle, in support of the Linda Lemore Brown Walkathon
Sept 11, Gaspe Elementary School, Gaspe, with guest Don Barclay
Townships: (supported by ELAN)
Oct 4, Piggery Theatre, North Hatley, with guest Kate Morrison
Oct 5, Brome County Historical Society Old Courthouse, Knowlton, with Sarah Biggs
Oct 9, Wales Home, Richmond, with guest Patricia Hortop-Benson
Oct 12, Uplands Museum, Lennoxville, with Storyteller Michel Thibault
Oct 13, Haskell Free Library, Stanstead, with Emily Nyman
If you would details about one of the upcoming shows, or you represent a heritage building that would like to host a concert, or you are a performer and would like to participate, feel free to email info@matthewmccully.ca for more information
