New England Celtic Arts will present Canadian wizards of voice and song “Cadence” at 49 Franklin in Rumford on Wednesday July 5; at historic Deertrees Theatre in Harrison on Thursday July 6; at North Church Concerts in Farmington on Friday July 7; and at One Longfellow Square in Portland on Saturday July 8. Curtain time is 7:00 p.m. at all locations other than the Deertrees Theatre, which is 7:30 p.m.
The stage lights fall, the crowd goes quiet, and four harmonious voices rise up and fill the air. The melodies unfurl into something both familiar and fresh. What comes next may be a classic song by Joni Mitchell or Louis Prima. It may be an old bebop standard or cheeky arrangement of a 1980s hit. But these are arrangements like you’ve never heard them before — containing all the richness of a full band, but performed using just four voices.
This is Cadence, Canada’s premiere vocal group. Based in Toronto, this a cappella ensemble has been wowing audiences across the country and around the world for nearly 20 years. Whether performing at sold-out jazz clubs and concert halls, at music festivals, for educational outreach, or for corporate functions, the members of Cadence bring an infectious energy and uncanny verve to every song they sing.
The group’s four critically acclaimed studio albums, Cool Yule (2011), Speak Easy (2010), Twenty for One (2005), and Frost Free (2000) have won or been nominated for numerous awards, including three nods from the JUNO Awards and 10 from CARA, the Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards.
Cadence’s live shows are always a hit. They feature a hypnotic blend of complex harmonies, intricate arrangements, vocal dexterity, and just plain fun. On-stage antics and audience participation are par for the course at any Cadence show, but so too is a mesmerizing display of musical genius. What these boys can do with their voices needs to be heard to be believed.
The band is made up of David Lane (baritone and bass), Ross Lynde (tenor), Lucas Marchand (tenor), and Kurt Sampson (bass and vocal percussion). They each bring many years of training and performance experience to create a rich musical event appropriate for all ages.
49 Franklin is located at 49 Franklin Street Rumford. Tickets are $15.00 and available at “Bartash’s” and “All that Jazz” in downtown Rumford or by calling 207-369-0129 or at www.49franklin.com.
Deertrees Theatre is located at 156 Deertrees Road in Harrison tickets are $22. Info/reservations: 207-583-6747 orhttp://www.deertreestheatre.org.
North Church is located at 118 High Street Farmington. Tickets $15.00 Call 207-778-2006 for reservations.
One Longfellow Square is located at 181 State Street Portland, tickets are $15.00 advance or $20.00 at the door. Call 207-761-1757 or go online at: https://onelongfellowsquare.com/event-registration.
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