Doors open at 6pm. Concert 7pm

We are excited to bring Le Vent du Nord to The Ripple Center in Aitkin, Minnesota! Known worldwide for their traditional and original music, they are a force in Quebec's progressive francophone folk movement. If you enjoy traditional world music, including celtic, then you will love Le Vent du Nord. 

Since its inception in August 2002, Le Vent du Nord has enjoyed meteoric success, performing well over 2200 concerts over 4 continents and racking up several prestigious awards, including a Grand Prix du Disque Charles Cros, two Junos (Canada’s Grammys), a Félix at ADISQ, a Canadian Folk Music Award, and “Artist of the Year” at the North American Folk Alliance Annual Gala.

Featuring button accordion, guitar and fiddle, the band’s sound is defined by the hurdy-gurdy, which adds an earthy, rough-hewn flavor to even the most buoyant dance tunes.” — Boston Herald

The group exhibits great finesse and flexibility, appearing regularly on Canadian, American, French, and UK television and radio, and participating in a wide variety of special musical projects. They’ve collaborated and performed with a diverse range of artists including: Harry Manx, Väsen, Dervish, The Chieftains, Breton musical pioneer Yann-Fañch Kemener, Québecois roots legend and master storyteller Michel Faubert, the Scottish folk band Breabach, singer Julie Fowlis, and the trans-Mediterranean ensemble Constantinople.

5PM QUEBECOIS DINNER IN THE UNDERGROUND
PRIORITY SEATING FOR THOSE ATTENDING BOTH DINNER AND THE SHOW
Enjoy a traditional Quebec inspired dinner before the Le Vent du Nord Concert. Expertly prepared by Chef Peter Lowe, enjoy Pork Rinds, Feves au Lard (beans and molasses), Pork Trotter and Meatball Stew, and Tourtiere (meat pie). Dessert is Poor Man's Pudding Cake from a recipe provided by the band.

Dinner starts at 5:00 in the Underground. Reserved concert seating in the Opera House at front of the room tables for those attending both the dinner and the concert.