Friday, March 13: Joëlle Morris
It’s une soirée musicale when mezzo-soprano Joëlle Morris performs the songs of Édith Piaf with pianist Sean Fleming at 7 p.m. Friday at Cadenza, located at 5 Depot St. in Freeport. Tickets are $30 online and at the door.
Originally from Evian, France, Morris has performed throughout Europe and the United States. She is admired for her versatility, from the concert stage to the operatic arena, in intimate jazz settings and French cabaret, or simply sharing her gifts as a conductor, voice teacher, educator and coach.
At Cadenza, Morris will bring the timeless songs of the legendary Piaf to life, from “La Vie en Rose” to “Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien.” With a voice that captures the raw emotion, passion and soul of Piaf’s iconic repertoire, this concert promises to transport you to the heart of Paris.
This annual show is hosted by The Alliance Française du Maine.
Saturday, March 14: Collins and Friends
Father-daughter duo Dave Collins and Crista Collins Koerber will bring their band, Collins and Friends, to Freeport for a 7 p.m. show Saturday at Cadenza. Tickets are $30 online and $35 at the door.
Collins and Friends play a mix of modern and classic blues, jazz and Americana.
Collins and his daughter have been playing music together since Collins Koerber was a toddler in the 1980s. Their repertoire includes Susan Tedeschi, Keb’ Mo’, Etta James, Van Morrison and all the good stuff in between.
With Collins and vocals and guitars and Collins Koerber on vocals and percussion are: Bill Danylik, guitars; Chuck Prinn, drums and percussion; and Richard Corovessis, bass.
Wednesday, March 18: The Tannahill Weavers
Celtic band The Tannahill Weavers will make a trip across the pond from Scotland to perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Cadenza. Tickets are $30 online and $35 at the door.
The Tannahill Weavers are one of Scotland ‘s premier traditional bands. Their diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals and songs, and original ballads and lullabies. They have that unique combination of traditional melodies, driving rhythmic accompaniment and rich vocals that make their performances unforgettable.
Over the years, the Tannies have been international trailblazers for Scottish music, and their tight harmonies and powerful, inventive arrangements have won them fans from beyond the folk and Celtic music scenes. Members of the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame, in recent years, The Tannahill Weavers originals — Roy Gullane (guitar, lead vocals) and Phil Smillie (flute, whistles, bodhrán, harmony vocals) —have been joined by piper Iain MacGillivray, who has worked on such exciting productions as “Outlander” and “Men in Kilts,” and fiddle player extraordinaire Alistair McCulloch, who teaches at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland when not on tour.
As they begin recording their 20th album, they are firmly established as one of the premier groups on the concert stage — from reflective ballads to foot-stomping reels and jigs, the variety and range of the material they perform is matched only by their enthusiasm and lively Celtic spirits.