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BROOKSIDE MUSIC ASSOCIATION
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Brookside Music Association is proud to present rising stars in Franco Ontarian music 'Ariko', a family band which was homegrown right in Tiny, Ontario. "Ariko" features the rich vocal harmonies and dynamic fiddle stylings of the Lefaive sisters along with a driving and energetic rhythm section delivered by their parents Laura and Louis. This concert is a dinner show - presented at the Midland Cultural Centre and includes a Franco Ontarian Culinary Feast!
BROOKSIDE MUSIC ASSOCIATION
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Brookside Music Association is proud to present rising stars in Franco Ontarian music 'Ariko', a family band which was homegrown right in Tiny, Ontario. "Ariko" features the rich vocal harmonies and dynamic fiddle stylings of the Lefaive sisters along with a driving and energetic rhythm section delivered by their parents Laura and Louis. This concert is a dinner show - presented at the Midland Cultural Centre and includes a Franco Ontarian Culinary Feast!
Since Ariko’s debut in 2003, their performance highlights have included the Main Stage at Mariposa Folk Festival, the Spectacle de la solidarité franco-ontarienne in Ottawa, and, the Pan Am Games at Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre.
Recipient of the 'Coup de foudre Salut!' award for their concert Portrait de famille at Contact Ontarois in 2018, Ariko is touring this dynamic show through public venues and schools across the province. On the menu: the original repertoire of their album Portrait de famille, unique arrangements of traditional French-Canadian songs, traditional fiddle tunes and stepdance.
Rooted in traditional music, Ariko's dynamic repertoire is coloured by zydeco, jazz and popular genres.The positive energy of this family group's performances engage audiences of all ages with interactive rhythm, song and dance.
Rooted in traditional music, Ariko's dynamic repertoire is coloured by zydeco, jazz and popular genres.The positive energy of this family group's performances engage audiences of all ages with interactive rhythm, song and dance.
More about the band, here: http://www.arikomusique.
Friday, May 25
Doors: 6:00 p.m. / Show: 6:30 p.m.
at Midland Cultural Centre
Tickets $45.00 PLUS HST & FEES (includes a Franco Ontarian Culinary Feast!)
Order tickets online at: http://www.
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